Zero Chemical Processing
The salt avoids bleach, iodine, anti-caking compounds, and chemical additives throughout production.
Sustainability & Community
Sustainable Salt — From Ocean to Table
Sustainability is not a marketing claim for Bali Fleur de Sel. It is the foundation of how we operate.
0kg
CO₂ from solar evaporation150
Years of continuous useZero
Chemicals, additives, bleach2026
Carbon-neutral targetIn short
True sustainability means operating in a way that can continue indefinitely without degrading the resources or ecosystem on which it depends.
- /01 Do not take from the ecosystem more than it can regenerate.
- /02 Do not use chemicals that damage the land.
- /03 Do not exploit labor.
- /04 Do not externalize costs onto the community.
Traditional Methods = Low Environmental Impact
Why The Old Way Is The Low-Impact Way
Natural Evaporation
Production relies on the Bali sun and trade winds to evaporate seawater, without mechanical pumps, artificial heating, or fossil fuel inputs.
Land Stewardship
The Amed salt fields have been in continuous use for 150 years and have become more productive and more biodiverse.
Fair Compensation
Salt makers earn income that supports a family with dignity — not subsistence wages, but genuine middle-class income.
Safe Working Conditions
Standards include flexible schedules, mandatory hydration, medical access, and reasonable hours.
Community Investment
Profits support education scholarships, healthcare clinics, infrastructure, and cultural preservation programmes.
Generational Continuity
Young salt makers are continuing family traditions — meaningful work, not a desperate last resort.
Packaging & Minimal Waste
We use glass containers (fully recyclable), minimal plastic, cardboard packaging with soy-based inks, and design jars for reuse and longevity.
Carbon Footprint & Climate Commitment
What One Kilogram Actually Costs The Planet
Our production carbon footprint, broken down per kilogram. By 2026, we aim for fully carbon-neutral operations from production to customer delivery.
| Stage | CO₂ per kilogram |
|---|---|
| Solar evaporation | 0kg CO₂ |
| Hand harvesting | Minimal |
| Transport to port | Minimal |
| International shipping | 0.5–2kg CO₂ |
| Packaging | Minimal |
| Total per kilogram | Approximately 0.5–2.5kg CO₂ |
| Industrial salt, for comparison | 3–5kg CO₂ per kilogram |
Total depends on destination and transport method. Water stewardship: salt production uses seawater, not freshwater. Processing water is either returned to the ocean or used in local agriculture — there is no wastewater in the industrial sense.
Biodiversity & ecosystem support, Amed salt fields
Transparency & Accountability
Every Batch Is Traceable, And Independently Checked
Every batch is traceable to a harvest date, a salt maker, specific ponds, and water quality testing.
Third-party audits verify fair trade practices, environmental impact, product quality, and carbon footprint calculations.
The salt fields support migratory birds, microorganisms, and insect populations. The salt fields are not "natural" in a wilderness sense, but they are more biodiverse and productive than the barren coastal rock.
- Harvest date and named salt maker
- Specific ponds and water quality testing
- Fair trade practice verification
- Environmental impact and carbon footprint audit
FAQ
FAQ: Sustainability & Community
Is efficiency not at odds with sustainability here?
No — traditional methods are inherently sustainable. We use no chemicals, no machinery, and no industrial processing that depletes marine ecosystems. The inputs are seawater and sunlight.
What is your current carbon footprint, and what is the commitment?
Approximately 0.5–2.5kg CO₂ per kilogram depending on destination and transport method, against 3–5kg for industrial salt. By 2026, we aim for fully carbon-neutral operations from production to customer delivery.
How are salt makers compensated?
At above-commodity wages with transparent accounting. Salt makers earn income that supports a family with dignity — not subsistence wages, but genuine middle-class income.
What happens to the mineral-concentrated water left behind?
It is either returned to the ocean or used in local agriculture. There is no wastewater in the industrial sense.
Are there really no additives at all?
Zero bleach, zero iodine, zero anti-caking compounds, zero additives of any kind.
Why does hand-harvesting matter environmentally?
Hand-harvesting requires no fuel, electricity, or machinery maintenance.
What about plastic in your packaging?
Plastic reduction is an ongoing goal. Current use is minimal: glass containers that are fully recyclable, cardboard with soy-based inks, and jars designed for reuse.
How does this align with the Juara Holding Group?
Our work sits inside Juara Holding Group's broader sustainability mission, which ensures we maintain the highest sustainability standards across all operations.
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