Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT
Palm oil assessment- Latest update: November 2024
- Next scheduled: November 2025
ESG scores:
The following scores are based on the totals of all environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators. Some indicators apply to more than one E, S or G issue.
Supply chain scores:
The following scores are based on ESG indicators relevant to specific segments of the palm oil supply chain.
Some indicators apply to multiple segments. Please refer to the scoring criteria for further details.
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Parent company:Astra International Group
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Landbank (oil palm)285,387 hectares
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Market cap:813,800,000 USD
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Thomson Reuters ticker:AALI.JK
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Bloomberg ticker:AALI IJ Equity
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Sedol:B67G8Q4
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LEI:
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RSPO member?No
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Other initiatives:Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO)
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Activities:Oil palm cultivation, milling, palm kernel crushing, palm oil refining, trading and distribution
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Locations:Indonesia (Aceh, Riau, Jambi, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi)
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Headquarters:Indonesia
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Related companies:Astra Agro has a crude palm oil refinery from a joint venture with [Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd]https://www.spott.org/palm-oil/kuala-lumpur-kepong-bhd/), PT Kreasijaya Adhikarya, located in Dumai, Riau Province. Astra Agro has a marketing office in Singapore from a join venture with KLK Kepong Plantations Holdings Sdn. Bhd
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Parent website:
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Website:
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Company assessment: Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT – November 2024
Assessment date:
- Organisation: 26.5 / 40 66.3%
- Policy: 41 / 78 52.6%
- Practice: 29.6 / 70 42.3%
- Self-reported: 27.9 / 70 39.8%
- External: 1.8 / 70 2.5%
- Certified: 0 / 70 0%
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Sustainability policy and leadership
10 / 11 90.9%- Organisation: 5.5 / 6 91.7%
- Policy: 2 / 2 100%
- Practice: 2.5 / 3 83.3%
- Self-reported: 1.8 / 3 58.3%
- External: 0.8 / 3 25%
- Certified: 0 / 3 0%
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1. Sustainable palm oil policy or commitment for all its operations?
The company has published a sustainable palm oil policy which covers all palm oil operations.
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2. Sustainable palm oil policy or commitment applies to all suppliers?
The company has published a sustainable palm oil policy which applies to all suppliers.
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3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?
The company reports that the Vice President of Sustainability is heading the Sustainability Division which is dedicated to addressing sustainability issues while the President Director, Chief of Agronomy and Sustainability Officer evaluate the sustainability performance achievements.
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4. One or more members within the board of the company have responsibility for sustainability?
The company reports that there are two positions under the Chief of Agronomy and Sustainability Officer (CASO), both of which have responsibility for sustainability within the board of the company.
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5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?
7 (6.25%) - The company reports that five women are in management, and two in executive vice president and above.
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6. Reports gender balance of board members?
0 (0%) - The company does not directly report the percentage or number of women board members, but it has been deduced from profile photos of the board members that all are men.
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7. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with palm oil production?
[Externally verified] The company reports that it is a member of five associations, including Indonesia Peat Association (HGI) and Orang Rimba Social Development Partnership Forum (FKPS-SAD), however its membership of several of the listed associations could not be externally verified. The company's subsidiary, PT Sari Aditya Loka 1, is externally verified as a member of FKPS-SAD.
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8. Collaboration with stakeholders to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with palm oil production?
The company reports its collaboration with various stakeholders like the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM) to reduce negative environmental and social outcomes.
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9. Sustainability report published within last two years?
The company published its latest sustainability report in 2023.
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10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?
The company's sustainability report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period of January 1st up to December 31st 2023.
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11. Verification report on compliance with POIG Charter, if a POIG member?
This indicator is disabled as the company is not a POIG member.
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12. Climate risks assessment available?
The company has conducted an assessment of climate-related risk in line with the guidelines by the TCFD. The assessment includes information on potential impacts of climate change, mitigation or control actions, and metrics and targets.
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Landbank, maps and traceability
20.38 / 29 70.3%- Organisation: 14 / 19 73.7%
- Policy: 2 / 2 100%
- Practice: 4.4 / 8 54.8%
- Self-reported: 4.4 / 8 54.8%
- External: 0 / 8 0%
- Certified: 0 / 8 0%
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13. Lists countries and operations?
The company's plantations, mills, crushers, and refineries are all located in Indonesia.
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14. Lists countries sourcing from?
The company sources from Indonesia.
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15. Total land area managed/controlled for oil palm (ha)?
285387 - The company manages 285,387 ha of oil palm planted area but does not report on the total land area managed for oil palm.
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16. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?
285387 - The total palm planted area is 285,387 ha.
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17. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?
72229 - The company has an area under plasma scheme smallholders of 72,229 ha.
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18. Unplanted (areas designated for future planting) (ha)?
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19. Conservation set-aside area, including HCV area (ha)?
284 - The company reports having rehabilitated around 284 ha of total planting area within its riparian areas, mangroves and other conservation areas. However, the total conservation area is not reported.
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20. Maps of estates/management units?
The company has 42 concession areas listed on GFW. However, it is unclear whether this cover all of the company's concessions.
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21. Maps of all scheme smallholders?
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22. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?
The company provides a full mill list of third-party suppliers, but no maps of the supplying plantations.
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23. Number of company-owned mills?
32 - The company reports that it has 32 oil palm processing mills however one has ceased operating.
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24. Names and locations of company-owned mills?
The company publishes a list of all company-owned mills on its website.
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25. Number (or percentage) of company-owned mills that source from company-owned operations and third parties?
The company reports sourcing information for all of its 31 mills, stating that they source from both company-owned operations and third parties.
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26. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned mills that come from company-owned operations and third-parties?
The company reports that its mills source 49% of supply from company-owned operations, 5% from associated operations, and 46% from third parties/independent suppliers.
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27. Number of third party supplying mills?
15 - The company reports that it sources from 15 third party supplier mills.
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28. Names and locations of all third-party supplying mills?
The company provides a list of its supplying mills including GPS coordinates and the UML IDs. However, no geo-referenced map data is available.
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29. Number (or percentage) of third party supplying mills that source from their own plantations and third party plantations?
The company reports that 39% of CPO suppliers are third-parties. Of this 39%, 15% of supplying mills sources from only own operations, 7% of supplying mills also sources from associated operations and remaining 17% of supplying mills additionally source from third party operations.
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30. Reports total volume (or percentages) sourced from third-party supplying mills that come from the supplying mills' own operations and third parties?
The company reports that of 33% of CPO volumes are sourced from third parties. Of this 33%, 24% are from supplying mills own operations, 2% are from supplying mills associated operations and remaining 7% are from supplying mills' third-party operations.
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31. Total volume (or percentage) sourced for refineries that comes from intermediary traders and/or refiners rather than directly from mills?
The company reports that 15% of CPO volume sourced for refineries and its trading operations are from intermediary traders and refineries, rather than directly from mills.
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32. Time-bound commitment to achieve 100% traceability to mill level?
The company has achieved 100% traceability to mill level.
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33. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?
The company reports achieving 100% traceability to mill in its supply chain.
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34. Time-bound commitment to achieve 100% traceability to plantation level?
The company has already achieved 100% traceability to plantation level.
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35. Percentage of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) supply to own mills traceable to plantation level?
The company reported it has achieved 100% traceability to the plantation.
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36. Percentage of supply from third-party mills traceable to plantation level?
The company reports that 88% of supply from third-party mills is traceable to plantation level.
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37. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?
The company reports traceability data for all its three refineries.
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38. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?
The company's 14 crusher plants source 100% of its kernels from its own mills.
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Certification standards/Sustainability initiatives
1.5 / 15 10%- Organisation: 0 / 1 0%
- Policy: 0 / 3 0%
- Practice: 1.5 / 11 13.6%
- Self-reported: 0.5 / 11 4.6%
- External: 1 / 11 9.1%
- Certified: 0 / 11 0%
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39. Member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?
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0 / 1
40. RSPO-certified within three years of joining the RSPO or by November 2010, for companies joining prior to finalisation of the RSPO certification systems in November 2007?
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0 / 1
41. Submitted most recent RSPO Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP)?
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0 / 1
42. Percentage of area (ha) RSPO-certified?
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0 / 1
43. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?
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0 / 1
44. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills within 5 years?
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0 / 1
45. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of all palm product processing facilities within 5 years?
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0 / 1
46. Percentage of scheme smallholders (ha) RSPO-certified?
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0 / 1
47. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of scheme/associated smallholders and outgrowers within 5 years or target already achieved?
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0 / 1
48. Percentage of FFB supply (tonnes) from independent smallholders/outgrowers/third-party FFB suppliers that is RSPO-certified?
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0 / 1
49. Percentage of all palm oil and oil palm products handled/traded/processed (tonnes) that is RSPO-certified?
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0 / 1
50. Sells RSPO-certified palm oil through Segregated or Identity Preserved supply chains?
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0 / 1
51. Processes/trades RSPO-certified palm oil through Segregated or Identity Preserved supply chains?
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52. Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certified (100%)?
The company reports that it has obtained 40 ISPO certifications by 2022, however these certificates are not publicly available through the company's own reporting.
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53. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not operate in Malaysia.
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54. Certified under voluntary sustainability certification scheme (e.g. ISCC, SAS, RSB)?
[Externally verified] The company has attained three ISCC certificates between 2022-2023, currently only one is valid while the remaining two have expired.
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Deforestation and biodiversity
8.75 / 20 43.8%- Organisation: 1 / 2 50%
- Policy: 4.5 / 12 37.5%
- Practice: 3.3 / 6 54.2%
- Self-reported: 3.3 / 6 54.2%
- External: 0 / 6 0%
- Certified: 0 / 6 0%
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55. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?
The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.
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56. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems applies to all suppliers?
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57. Commitment to zero deforestation?
The company commits to no development in High Conservation Value (HCV), High Carbon Stock (HCS) and peatland areas.
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58. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to no development in High Conservation Value (HCV), High Carbon Stock (HCS) and peatland areas.
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59. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?
The company reports it will not develop in HCS or HCV areas however, the cut-off date was not specified.
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60. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?
The company reports it will not develop in HCS or HCV areas however, the cut-off date was not specified. This policy applies to its suppliers.
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61. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?
The company reports that it uses the Global Land Analysis and Discovery (GLAD) and Radar for Detecting Deforestation (RADD) systems on the GFW platform to monitor deforestation. However, the methodology, extent of area being monitored for deforestation, and time-frame are unclear.
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62. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?
The company states that it conducts monthly monitoring activities on suppliers to monitor deforestation through GLAD and RADD. The company also monitors suppliers through mass media channels, however the extent of area monitored is not reported.
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63. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in own operations since cut-off date?
0 - The company reports that it does not convert natural ecosystems in accordance with its commitment to protecting natural ecosystems through a policy of moratorium on new land clearing which has been announced since 2015. However, no cut-off date is defined within its sustainability policy which remains undated.
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64. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in supplier operations since cut-off date?
The company publishes a grievance register that includes amount of alleged deforestation recorded in supplier operations. However, no cut-off date is defined.
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65. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in own operations since cut-off date?
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0 / 1
66. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in supplier operations since cut-off date?
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67. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?
The company reports that it has established a total of 121 Community Cares for Fire Program (MPA) groups to support engagement with village officials, communities and district governments on land fire management. The company also conduct joint forest and land fire readiness assemblies with various stakeholders for example: The Police, Military, local government to form commitments and cooperation in anticipating forest and land fires. The company also contributes to the Siak Green Program initiated by the Siak Regency government for the economic improvement of the community.
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68. Biodiversity policy?
The company only has a general statement that it implements biodiversity programmes.
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69. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?
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70. Identified species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?
The company has identified a number of rare, threatened and endangered species referencing IUCN, national red list, and CITES.
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71. Examples of species and/or habitat conservation management?
The company has been carrying out rehabilitation in riparian areas, mangrove planting and reforestation program.
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72. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species?
The company committed to only prohibits any activities that may harm HCV areas, including killing of any species, whether Rare, Threatened, Endangered (RTE), endemic, or ecologically beneficial.
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73. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species applies to all suppliers?
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HCV, HCS and impact assessments
5 / 10 50%- Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
- Policy: 5 / 8 62.5%
- Practice: 0 / 2 0%
- Self-reported: 0 / 2 0%
- External: 0 / 2 0%
- Certified: 0 / 2 0%
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74. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments?
The company commits to conduct HCV assessments.
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75. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.
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76. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for planting undertaken prior to January 2015, and associated management and monitoring plans?
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77. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for all estates planted/planned planting since January 2015?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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78. High Conservation Value (HCV) or combined HCV/HCS management and monitoring plans for all estates planted/planned planting since January 2015?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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79. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?
The company states that it will ensure that HCV studies are completed by credible service providers, and work with the broader stakeholder community to identify and engage appropriate experts whenever competent and credible HCV assessors are not readily available. No commitment to only use licensed HCV assessors accredited by the HCVRN ALS.
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80. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS) applies to all suppliers?
The company states that it will ensure that supplier HCV studies are completed by credible service providers, and work with the broader stakeholder community to identify and engage appropriate experts whenever competent and credible HCV assessors are not readily available. No commitment to only use licensed HCV assessors accredited by the HCVRN ALS.
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81. Satisfactory review of all High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments undertaken since January 2015 by the HCV ALS Quality Panel?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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82. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach?
The company commits to apply the HCS Approach, as defined by the HCS Approach Toolkit.
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83. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to apply the HCS Approach, as defined by the HCS Approach Toolkit.
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84. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2016.
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85. Peer review of all High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments undertaken since April 2015 by the HCSA Quality Assurance Process?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2016.
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0 / 1
86. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs)?
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0 / 1
87. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) applies to all suppliers?
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0 / 1
88. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available, and associated management and monitoring plans?
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Soils, fire and GHG emissions
11.5 / 20 57.5%- Organisation: 2.5 / 5 50%
- Policy: 6.5 / 8 81.3%
- Practice: 2.5 / 7 35.7%
- Self-reported: 2.5 / 7 35.7%
- External: 0 / 7 0%
- Certified: 0 / 7 0%
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89. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?
The company commits to no planting on peat of any depth.
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90. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to no planting on peat of any depth.
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91. Landbank or planted area on peat (ha)?
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0 / 1
92. Implementation of commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?
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93. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat?
The company commits to best management practices for existing plantations on peat but not for soils.
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94. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to best management practices for existing plantations on peat but not for soils. This applies to all of its suppliers.
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95. Evidence of best management practices for soils and peat?
The company has constructed planting terraces and soil traps to reduce soil erosion in steep areas. It also routinely monitors peat management in accordance with regulations issued by KLHK (Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulation Number P.14-15/2017 Regarding Procedures for Inventory and Determination of Peat Ecosystem Functions and the measurement of peat groundwater). The company also reports collaborating with universities and national research institutions to support sustainable peat practices.
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96. Commitment to zero burning?
The company commits to no burning.
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97. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to no burning.
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98. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?
The Company has a fire prevention system in place in accordance with legislation (Minister of Agriculture Regulation/Permentan No. 5 of 2018), which includes four main principles: i) compliance with standard operating procedures, ii) firefighting facility standards, iii) water supply systems, and iv) community involvement. The company conducts periodic monitoring of hotspots as an early warning of potential fires using the website of the National Research and Innovation Agency utilizing MODIS VIIRIS technology. The company collaborate with the community to prevent wildfires (Community Cares for Fires (MPA)).
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99. Details/number of hotspots/fires in company estates?
The company reports that there were three incidents of fire within the company's concession in 2023.
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100. Details/number of hotspots/fires within surrounding landscape/smallholders?
0 - The company reports that there were no notifications of hotspots/fires in its suppliers operations in 2023.
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101. Time-bound commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity?
The company commits to achieving a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission from a 2019 baseline. However this target is reported as absolute emissions and not intensity.
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102. GHG emissions intensity?
The company reports its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity for sales as 43.60 tonnes CO2 eq/IDR billion.
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103. GHG emissions from land use change in company's own operations (scope 1)?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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0 / 1
104. GHG emissions from land use change in supplier operations (scope 3)?
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105. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?
The company reports GHG intensity has improved, but figures are intensity for sales.
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106. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?
The company uses the GHG Protocol methodology to calculate GHG emissions.
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107. Percentage of mills with methane capture (100%)?
The company reports having methane capture units at two of its 31 mills (6.5%).
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Water, chemical and pest management
7 / 25 28%- Organisation: 1 / 2 50%
- Policy: 2.5 / 11 22.7%
- Practice: 3.5 / 12 29.2%
- Self-reported: 3.5 / 12 29.2%
- External: 0 / 12 0%
- Certified: 0 / 12 0%
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108. Time-bound commitment to improve water use intensity?
The company reports a target to achieve a 24% reduction in water withdrawal based on 2019 baseline by 2030. However, it is unclear if the target refers to water use intensity.
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109. Water use intensity?
373 - The company reports the total water withdrawal and consumption and as intensity for sales.
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110. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?
The company reports its water usage intensity from 2021 to 2023 but intensity not improving.
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0 / 1
111. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality (BOD and COD)?
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0 / 1
112. Progress towards commitment on water quality (BOD and COD)?
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113. Treatment of palm oil mill effluent (POME)?
The company reported that it uses POME as organic fertiliser in the plantation (land application mechanism).
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114. Treatment of palm oil refinery effluent (PORE)?
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115. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?
The company reports that it maintains water catchment areas and surface water sources by conserving riparian areas.
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116. Implementation of commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?
The company only reports it has a riparian rehabilitation programme.
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117. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers?
The company states a commitment to limit pesticide use only.
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118. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers, applies to all suppliers?
The company's commitment to limit pesticide use is applicable to all suppliers.
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0 / 1
119. Commitment to no use of paraquat?
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0 / 1
120. Commitment to no use of paraquat applies to all suppliers?
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0 / 1
121. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?
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0 / 1
122. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides applies to all suppliers?
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0 / 1
123. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?
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0 / 1
124. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention applies to all suppliers?
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125. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?
The company reports the types and quantities of pesticides and does not include chemical fertilisers.
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126. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser use?
The company reports using solid waste, namely empty fruit branches and boiler ash to replace some of the chemical fertilisers on its plantations.
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127. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?
The company conducts periodic assessments of IPM's success, including integrated control management, pest status, as well as innovation and efficiency. It also implements an early warning system utilising digital mapping technology to observe plant pest populations, diseases, and the presence of natural enemies.
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128. Waste management system in place to avoid negative impacts?
The company reports having a waste management system in place and established standard operating procedures for handling each type of waste.
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Community, land and labour rights
20 / 35 57.1%- Organisation: 2.5 / 5 50%
- Policy: 12 / 21 57.1%
- Practice: 5.5 / 9 61.1%
- Self-reported: 5.5 / 9 61.1%
- External: 0 / 9 0%
- Certified: 0 / 9 0%
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129. Commitment to human rights?
The company commits to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights.
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130. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?
The company commits suppliers to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights.
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131. Progress on human rights commitment?
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132. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights?
The company states that it respects indigenous and local community rights but not in reference to the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples or the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention.
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133. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights applies to all suppliers?
The company states that it respects indigenous and local community rights but not in reference to the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples or the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention.
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134. Commitment to respect legal and customary land tenure rights?
The company respect individual, communal and customary rights of indigenous and local communities, and commit to ensuring legal compliance.
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135. Commitment to respect legal and customary land rights applies to all suppliers?
The company respect individual, communal and customary rights of indigenous and local communities, and commit to ensuring legal compliance.
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136. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?
The company commits to respect FPIC.
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137. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.
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138. Details of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process available?
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139. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?
The company reports that its subsidiary PT Agro Nusa Abadi engages in consultations with local village governments and community members to initiate community-based programmes.
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140. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?
The company says it is in the process of developing an action plan for conflict resolution.
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141. Supports the inclusion of women across palm oil operations, including addressing barriers faced?
The company provides coaching through various business groups including women farmer groups and involves training sessions with speakers from local government agencies, support for business capital fulfilment in the form of seed assistance and supporting infrastructure, as well as monitoring and periodic evaluations to ensure the effective implementation of the program and the sustainable economic improvement of the community.
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142. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?
The company assisted in ensuring food sufficiency for indigenous communities located around the company's operational areas, such as distributing staple food supplies to 331 Orang Rimba families and 135 households of the local community Kaili Tado. However, there is no clear commitment on food security.
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143. Progress on commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?
The company provides learning sessions in the Suluh Rimbo plantations for the Orang Rimba to enhance their capacities and abilities to manage land with various types of horticultural commodities and food crops.
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144. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?
The company is committed to the availability of environmental facilities and infrastructure in the surrounding communities.
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145. Progress on commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?
The company provided assistance in clean water access and storage facilities for the needs of communities in seven villages throughout 2023.
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146. Commitment to provide business/work opportunities for local communities?
The company actively supports job creation and the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises by providing working capital facilities and business development support. However, no clear commitment is found.
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147. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles?
The company reports that it has specific criteria referring to ILO to avoid hiring employees under 18 years old and to ensure there is no forced labor in the company's supply chain but was not reported as a commitment.
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148. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles applies to all suppliers?
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149. Progress on commitment to respect all workers' rights?
The company reports that workers' rights are laid out in the Company's SOP for Human Capital Management its implementation is strengthened by the Astra Industrial Relations Strategic Initiative self-assessment system carried out by the company's industrial relations assessor between June and November 2021.
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150. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?
The company commits to prevent employment-related discrimination based on gender.
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151. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment applies to all suppliers?
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152. Progress on commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?
The company has formulated policies to protect women, as outlined in Director Decree No.001/SK-DIR/HCS/AAL/2021 concerning Women's Protection and Anti-Discrimination (PWAD). Additionally, the Company has a Gender Committee that plays a crucial role in addressing emerging gender issues, especially those affecting female employees.
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153. Percentage or number of temporary employees?
4213 (12.3%) - The company reports that 4,213 employees are contract employees.
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154. Reports gender balance of employees?
3712 (10.8%) - The company reports 10.8% of employees are female.
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155. Commitment to pay a living wage?
The company committed to ensure employee well-being is manifested through providing wages above the provincial minimum wage in each working region. However, no commitment to pay a living wage is reported.
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156. Commitment to pay a living wage applies to all suppliers?
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157. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?
The company reported the comparison of minimum wage of each region and the wage received by the lowest level employees, and the ratio of the wage received by the lowest level employees to provincial minimum wage.
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158. Reporting of salary by gender?
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159. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?
The company commits to address health and safety at work for all workers.
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160. Commitment to address occupational health and safety applies to all suppliers?
The company reports to have included environment, occupational health and safety clauses in the purchase and sale agreement with supplier smallholder.
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161. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?
The company provides personal protective equipment and conducts health and safety training.
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162. Time lost due to work-based injuries?
The company reports its six subsidiaries have received awards for zero work accidents. However, it is unclear if this covers the company's entire operations.
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163. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?
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Smallholders and suppliers
8.25 / 16 51.6%- Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
- Policy: 3 / 6 50%
- Practice: 5.3 / 10 52.5%
- Self-reported: 5.3 / 10 52.5%
- External: 0 / 10 0%
- Certified: 0 / 10 0%
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164. Commitment to support smallholders?
The company has published a commitment to support smallholders.
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165. Programme to support scheme smallholders?
The company's conducted programmes to improve plasma smallholders' capabilities include providing facilities and infrastructure to support oil palm harvesting activities and proper plantation management practices and are consistently implemented by partnering with 42 cooperatives spread across Indonesia.
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166. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?
16700 (35%) - The company has reported that it provides support to 16,700 out of 47,300 smallholders from the plasma cooperatives.
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167. Programme to support independent smallholders?
The company supports its partners and independent oil palm smallholders by providing access to infrastructure, various training programs, coaching initiatives, and operational support to enhance their abilities in managing their plantations sustainably.
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168. Percentage of independent smallholders/outgrowers involved in programme?
11600 (38%) - The company has reported that 11,600 out of 30,600 independent smallholders have joined its coaching and assistance programmes by the end of 2023.
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169. Process used to prioritise, assess and/or engage suppliers on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?
The company has a risk assessments or due diligence to assess and monitor its suppliers' sustainability efforts.
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170. Number or percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?
125 - The company reported that 125 supplier companies were analysed against its environmental and social risk due diligence requirements.
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171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?
The company reported the criteria for suspension of its suppliers, but does not include information on steps that will be taken and timeframes for action.
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172. Time-bound action plans (including Key Performance Indicators) for suppliers to be in compliance with palm oil sourcing commitments?
The company reported that 48 suppliers were deemed high risk. No details of time-bound action plans were provided.
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173. Proportion of supply from suppliers that is verified as deforestation- and/or conversion-free (DCF)?
The company reports that 100% of its supply is considered deforestation free due to its implementation of no-deforestation policy and its commitment to routine monitoring of suppliers. No data on volume of DCF verified supply is available and the methodology for this assessment is not published.
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174. Time-bound plan to engage with all high risk mills within 3 years?
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175. Programme to support high risk mills to become compliant with sourcing policies?
The company has a programme to support suppliers to implement sustainability commitments. It does not specify high risk mills.
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176. Regularly engages with a subset of high risk mills?
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177. Procedures in place to assess all own and third party supplying palm oil mills for risk level?
The company states that it has a due diligence and monitoring procedure for all own and third party suppliers, however only limited details of these processes are provided.
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178. Regularly assesses and categorises the risk level of all their own and third party supplying mills?
The company reports that it routinely monitors environmental and social risks in its supply chain, verifying issues or risks discovered with related suppliers and if a violation is proven, develop a corrective action plan. The company does not report to assess risk level on an annual basis.
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179. Regularly reports the risk level of all own and third party supplying mills identified in its supply chain?
The company only reports on the result of assessment of its potential suppliers, no information on the existing suppliers is available.
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Governance and grievances
4.75 / 7 67.9%- Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
- Policy: 3.5 / 5 70%
- Practice: 1.3 / 2 62.5%
- Self-reported: 1.3 / 2 62.5%
- External: 0 / 2 0%
- Certified: 0 / 2 0%
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180. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?
The company commits to ethical conduct and the prohibition of corruption.
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181. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption applies to all suppliers?
The company conducts due diligence on suppliers and contractors to ensure they have a good reputation and a strong commitment to anti-corruption. However, it is unclear whether its commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption applies to all suppliers.
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182. Progress on commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?
The Company regularly conducts awareness-raising and training sessions for employees to enhance their understanding of corruption, its impacts, and how to avoid it.
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183. Disclosure of the company's management approach to tax and payments to governments?
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184. Whistleblowing procedure?
The company has a whistleblowing procedure.
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185. Own grievance or complaints system open to all stakeholders?
The company has its own grievance system which is open to all stakeholders.
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186. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?
The company reports the list of complaints and their issuance date, complainants, summary, and status but minimal details on actions taken could be found.
SPOTT scores are based on the presence of external evidence made available by the company or third-parties.
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December 2017
Sustainability Policy
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April 2024
Sustainability Report 2023
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No date
Organizational Structure
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April 2024
Annual Report 2023
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No date
About - FKPSSAD - WEBPAGE
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April 2024
Sustainability Progress Report Q4 2023
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No date
Distribution Facilities - Astra Agro Lestari Tbk - WEBPAGE
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2024
Astro Agro Supplier Mill List Q1 2024 - Astra Agro Lestari Tbk - WEBPAGE
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No date
Oil Palm Concessions - GFW - WEBPAGE
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February 2024
Progress of Traceability - Report on Q4 2023
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No date
Progress of Traceability - Report on Q2 2024
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No date
Sustainability - Certification - Astra Agro Lestari Tbk - WEBPAGE
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August 2023
Ekadura - ISCC Certificate (Valid)
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January 2023
Sari Lembah Subur - ISCC Certificate (Expired)
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November 2022
Sawit Asahan Indah - ISCC Certificate (Expired)
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No date
Astra Agro - Grievance List
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No date
KPSHH Members - Econusantara - WEBPAGE
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No date
Astra Agro Sustainability Progress Report Q4 2024
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2023
Sustainability Report 2022
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2023
Riparian Forest Rehabilitation Review
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2024
Action Plan Statement
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No date
Sustainability Report 2021
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No date
Astra Agro - Grievance Mechanism
Media monitor: Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT
SPOTT monitors global media sources for coverage of assessed companies. The media monitor gathers reports about specific activities related to the assessment indicator categories. ZSL does not assess or score the validity of media coverage, but users can explore the media monitor to provide context on implementation, and infer risks associated with reported operations on the ground. The media monitor undergoes a full update at the time of publishing an assessment round, with ad-hoc updates throughout the year. This is not an exhaustive list of all media reports relevant to the company.
December 2024
On Global Human Rights Day, Friends of the Earth groups welcome United Nations scrutiny over palm oil industry and Astra Agro Lestari’s human rights abuses
November 2024
Friends of the Earth groups condemn new reports of violence and threats against communities by Astra Agro Lestari and Indonesian military police force
August 2024
Polisi Atau Kejaksaan Diminta Ungkap Dugaan Pelanggaran PT Astra Agro Lestari Terkait Tata Kelola Lahan (Police Or Prosecutors Asked To Reveal Alleged Violations By PT Astra Agro Lestari Regarding Land Management)
August 2024
PT Astra Agro Lestari Diduga Terlibat Dalam Kontroversi Lahan Sawit Di Berbagai Daerah, NGO Nilai Ada Pelanggaran (PT Astra Agro Lestari Allegedly Involved in Palm Oil Land Controversy in Various Regions, NGOs Assess Violations)
July 2024
Allegations widen against Indonesian palm oil giant Astra Agro Lestari
July 2024
Allegations widen against Indonesian palm oil giant Astra Agro Lestari
June 2024
Aliansi Masyarakat Lingkar Sawit Gelar Aksi di Kejati Sulteng, Desak Penuntasan Dugaan Korupsi PT Agro Nusa Abadi (Palm Oil Community Alliance Holds Action at Central Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office, Urges Completion of Alleged Corruption of PT Agro Nusa Abadi)
June 2024
Laporan Terbaru Ungkap Dugaan Pelanggaran di Perusahaan Sawit Astra (Latest Report Reveals Alleged Violations at Astra Palm Oil Company)
June 2024
New Report Reveals Indonesian Palm Oil Giants Violations More Widespread Than Initially Documented
January 2024
Kasus Sebelumnya Belum Selesai, Limbah PKS PT. Astra Agro Lestari Tbk Kembali Mencemari Sungai Genduang (Previous Case Not Resolved, PT. PKS Waste. Astra Agro Lestari Tbk Again Pollutes the Genduang River)
December 2023
Activists slam ‘independent' probe by Indonesian palm oil giant into violations
December 2023
Friends of the Earth groups denounce recent case of intimidation by Astra Agro Lestari, call for immediate de-escalation
December 2023
Activists slam ‘independent’ probe by Indonesian palm oil giant into violations
November 2023
ASTRA AGRO PUBLISHES A THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT REPORT TO RESPOND THE ALLEGATION RAISED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
November 2023
PT Pasangkayu, Anak Perusahaan PT Astra Agro Lestari Diduga Mengelola Lahan Melebihi Batas Konsesi (PT Pasangkayu, a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari, is suspected of managing land that exceeds the concession limit)
September 2023
Kellogg’s supplier controversy in Indonesia shows palm oil is still a problem
July 2023
Indonesia’s No. 2 palm oil firm faces global backlash over community conflict
March 2023
PepsiCo asks suppliers to avoid buying palm oil from major producer in Indonesia
March 2022
Report: Major Indonesian palm oil supplier linked to illegal deforestation, land rights violations
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Media monitor: Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT
SPOTT monitors global media sources for coverage of assessed companies. The media monitor gathers reports about specific activities related to the assessment indicator categories. ZSL does not assess or score the validity of media coverage, but users can explore the media monitor to provide context on implementation, and infer risks associated with reported operations on the ground.

