FGV Holdings Bhd

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.

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.

3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

Sustainability Steering Committee, chaired by the Group CEO- Dato' Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor.

4. One or more members within the board of the company have responsibility for sustainability?

The company reports that its board provides strategic oversight on the group's economic, environmental, social and governance (EESG) commitments and is supported by the Board Sustainability Committee.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

5 (31%) - The company reports five (5) female members in the senior management team of 16 members. Data as of 2024.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

3 (37.5%) - The company reports three women as a part of its board of eight members. Data as of 2024.

7. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with palm oil production?

The company is a member of Achieving Coexistence With Elephants (ACE), the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF).

8. Collaboration with stakeholders to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with palm oil production?

The company reports multiple collaborations with stakeholders, a few of which include collaboration with plantation companies, the Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME) research group from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and the Earthworm Foundation on the ACE project within the southern landscape of Peninsular Malaysia, which aims to promote peaceful coexistence between elephants and humans, through collaboration among multiple agencies. The company also collaborates with the Malaysian Nature Society, the Department of Wildlife National Parks Peninsular Malaysia and the National University of Malaysia (UKM) on the Sun Bear Conservation Programme (SBCP), which focuses on safeguarding the ecosystems and habitats of endangered, rare and threatened species. In 2024, we collaborated with the National Union of Plantation Workers and the Sabah Plantation Industry Employees Union (SPIEU) to support its plantation workers' rights to freedom of association, unionisation, and collective bargaining.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company published its latest sustainability report in 2024, covering the years 2022 and 2023.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company's latest annual integrated report is prepared in accordance with the GRI 1: Foundation 2021 requirements.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

Only a summary of the risk assessment is available.

12. Lists countries and operations?

Malaysia (plantations, mills, refineries, crushing plants).

13. Lists countries sourcing from?

The company reports all its mills and four company-owned refineries sourced from Malaysia in 2023 and 2024.

14. Total land area managed/controlled for oil palm (ha)?

413951 - The company reports its total land area managed for palm oil in its latest annual integrated report and RSPO ACOP 2024. Own reporting mentions that the figure includes area under other crops as well as unplanted area.

15. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

324563 - The company reports the total oil palm planted area in 2024 as 324,563 ha.

16. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

This indicator is disabled as the company is only a processor or trader.

17. Unplanted area (areas designated for future planting) (ha)?

8563.83 - The company reports the total unplanted area as 8,563.83 ha in its RSPO ACOP 2024.

18. Conservation set-aside area, including HCV area (ha)?

41312.6 - The company reports the conservation set-aside area (29,132.01), including a High Conservation Value (HCV) area (12,180.61 ha) in its RSPO ACOP 2024.

19. Maps of estates/management units?

The company reports that it has submitted maps of concessions to the RSPO and that no new concessions have been acquired or undergone ownership changes since the submission of maps to the RSPO in 2024.

20. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

This indicator is disabled as the company is only a processor or trader.

21. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

22. Number of company-owned mills?

66 - The company reports the total number of company-owned mills as 66. Data as of 2024.

23. Names and locations of company-owned mills?

The names and locations of all company-owned mills are publicly available on the GFW universal mill list and on the company website.

24. Number (or percentage) of company-owned mills that source from company-owned operations and third parties?

The company reports that 'of all the 66 palm oil mills operated by FGV, only four (4) mills sourced 100% of FFB from our own plantation. The remaining 62 palm oil mills received a mixture of FFB from internal and external sources'. Data as of 2023.

25. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned mills that come from company-owned operations and third-parties?

The company reports that out of the total FFB, it sourced in 2023, its own estates contributed about 28% of FFB supplies while 42% are from FELDA, and the remaining 30% are from other external sources including dealers' networks and independent smallholders with an approximate land size of 10 acres.

26. Number of third party supplying mills?

7 - The company reports that in 2024, it only sourced from seven (7) third-party mills that contribute less than 3.90% (25,409.90 MT) of its total CPO processed by its refineries.

27. Names and locations of all third-party supplying mills?

The names and locations of third-party supplying mills to the refineries directly managed by the company are available. However, the information reported is from 2022 and is now over two years old. The company also reports just the names of third-party supplying mills in 2024.

28. Number (or percentage) of third party supplying mills that source from their own plantations and third party plantations?

The company reports sourcing information for third-party supplying mills to the company's four directly owned refineries. However, the information reported is from 2022 and is now over two years old.

29. 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 the percentage of sourcing from third-party supplying mills to the company's four directly owned refineries. However, the information reported is from 2022 and is now over two years old.

30. Total volume (or percentage) sourced for refineries that comes from intermediary traders and/or refiners rather than directly from mills?

This indicator is disabled as the company sources only directly from mills.

31. Time-bound commitment to achieve 100% traceability to mill level?

The company reports that it has already achieved 100% Traceability to mills in 2019, and this has been maintained as of 2024.

32. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?

The company reports that 100% of its CPO and PKO supply is traceable to the mill since 2019. Additionally, FGV Kernel Products Sdn Bhd- Kilang Isi Sawit Pandamaran and FGV Kernel Products Sdn. Bhd. Kilang Isi Sawit Pasir Gudang have an RSPO segregated supply chain certification. This is also externally verified by Control Union.

33. Time-bound commitment to achieve 100% traceability to plantation level?

34. Percentage of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) supply to own mills traceable to plantation level?

The company reports that 100% of supply to its mills is traceable to the plantation level as of 2023. Information is externally verified by the Control Union.

35. Percentage of supply from third-party mills traceable to plantation level?

The company reports that the traceable percentage of supply from third-party mills to the plantation level was 100% in 2025. Information is externally verified by Control Union.

36. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

The company has published the traceability data for the percentage of supply traceable to the plantation level per refinery for its four refineries in 2024.

37. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

The company has published the traceability data for the percentage of supply traceable to the plantation level per crusher for all crushing facilities for 2024.

38. Member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?

2016 - The company has been a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since December 2016.

39. 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?

2017 - The company became an RSPO member in 2016 and received its first RSPO certification in 2017.

40. Submitted most recent RSPO Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP)?

RSPO ACOP 2024 is submitted by the company.

41. Percentage of area (ha) RSPO-certified?

42.2% - Data as of 2024.

42. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

45.45% - 30 out of the total 66 mills owned by the company are RSPO certified as of 2024.

43. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills within 5 years?

2026 - The company commits to achieving 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills by 2026. This is within 5 years.

44. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of all palm product processing facilities within 5 years?

2026 - The company reports achieving 100% RSPO certification of all palm product processing facilities by 2026. This is within five years.

45. Percentage of scheme smallholders (ha) RSPO-certified?

This indicator is disabled as the company is only a processor or trader.

46. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of scheme/associated smallholders and outgrowers within 5 years or target already achieved?

This indicator is disabled as the company is only a processor or trader.

47. Percentage of FFB supply (tonnes) from independent smallholders/outgrowers/third-party FFB suppliers that is RSPO-certified?

48. Percentage of all palm oil and oil palm products handled/traded/processed (tonnes) that is RSPO-certified?

0% - Data as of 2024.

49. Sells RSPO-certified palm oil through Segregated or Identity Preserved supply chains?

50. Processes/trades RSPO-certified palm oil through Segregated or Identity Preserved supply chains?

51. Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certified (100%)?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not operate in Indonesia.

52. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

[Externally verified] As of 2025, 100% of the company's operations (mills and estates) are MSPO certified. MSPO certificates are publicly available on the MSPO database.

53. Certified under voluntary sustainability certification scheme (e.g. ISCC, SAS, RSB)?

[Externally verified] ISCC.

54. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

The company only states that it is committed to zero conversion of natural ecosystems. The commitment does not cover all natural ecosystems.

55. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems applies to all suppliers?

The company only commits suppliers to zero conversion of natural ecosystems. The commitment does not cover all natural ecosystems.

56. Commitment to zero deforestation?

The company commits to no development in High Conservation Value (HCV), High Carbon Stock (HCS), and natural forest areas.

57. 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 natural forest areas.

58. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?

The company defines deforestation as the removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies that any deforestation/conversion past August 2016 will not be accepted.

59. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?

The company defines deforestation for suppliers as the removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies that any deforestation/conversion past August 2016 will not be accepted in supplier operations.

60. Cross-commodity zero deforestation commitment?

The company commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025.

61. Cross-commodity zero deforestation commitment applies to all suppliers?

62. Target date to achieve zero deforestation?

The company commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025.

63. Target date to achieve zero deforestation in supplier operations?

64. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it uses the Global Forest Watch (GFW) Pro Platform and a map from the Department of Survey & Mapping Malaysia (DSMM) to trace and monitor deforestation activities around its palm oil mills' surrounding area within a 50 km radius. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.

65. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?

[Externally verified] The company reports its uses the Global Forest Watch (GFW) Pro platform to trace and monitor deforestation activities within supplier operations. GFW Pro assesses the supplier mill's risk by calculating the threats and value index of the area that is within a 50 km radius of each mill. This is externally verified by the Control Union.

66. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in own operations since cut-off date?

271 - The company reports 271 ha of deforestation in its own operations since the cut-off date of 2016.

67. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in supplier operations since cut-off date?

256 - The company reports that since the cut-off date of 2016 on deforestation commitment, it has only received deforestation alerts on two suppliers, cumulatively covering an area of 256 ha. Due to their non-conformance with its policy, the company has removed them from its supply base.

68. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in own operations since cut-off date?

The company commits to the restoration of non-compliant conversion of natural ecosystems.

69. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in supplier operations since cut-off date?

The company commits suppliers to restore ecosystems to their prior condition in cases of conversion within their own operations.

70. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

[Externally verified] The company reports that, in 2022, it participated in the Achieving Coexistence with Elephants Project (ACE) with the Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME) research group from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and Earthworm Foundation. The project is also supported by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks and the Department of Forestry of Peninsular Malaysia. The company is also part of the landscape level Sun Bear Conservation Program (SBCP) with the Malaysian Nature Society, the Department of Wildlife National Parks, Peninsular Malaysia and the National University of Malaysia (UKM). Information is externally verified by the Control Union.

71. Biodiversity policy?

The company only commits to conserving biodiversity by protecting HCV areas and safeguarding rare and endangered species.

72. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?

The company has published a commitment to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem services in line with the UN Convention of Biological Diversity's Global Biodiversity Framework. This commitment applies to all suppliers. However, this does not clearly apply both within and beyond HCV/HCS/set-asides.

73. Identified species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company has also identified the species of conservation concern, referencing the IUCN Red List system of species classification.

74. Examples of species and/or habitat conservation management?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports multiple examples of species and habitat conservation management, some of which include the Sun Bear Conservation Programme (SBCP), which prioritises wildlife conservation, through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or displaced Malayan Sun Bears, in collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society, the Department of Wildlife National Parks Peninsular Malaysia and the National University of Malaysia (UKM).

75. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species?

The company reports it prohibits any hunting within its operation areas unless otherwise allowed by applicable laws.

76. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species applies to all suppliers?

The company reports it prohibits any hunting within its operation areas unless otherwise allowed by applicable laws. This applies to all suppliers.

77. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments?

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also reports its commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments.

78. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.

79. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for planting undertaken prior to January 2015, and associated management and monitoring plans?

[Externally verified] The HCV assessments and associated management and monitoring plans of PT. Temila Agro Abadi and PT Citra Niaga Perkasa are available on the RSPO website.

80. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for all estates planted/planned planting since January 2015?

[Externally verified] The company reports in its RSPO ACOP 2017 that it has submitted NPPs to the RSPO. The HCV reports of LADANG TAWAI 1, LADANG TAWAI 2, Chegar Perah 02 Estate, Bukit Sagu 08 Estate, Tembangau 05 Estate, Selendang 03 Estate and Asian Plantations Limited Sdn Bhd are publicly available. The company's ACOP 2018-2024 confirms that no new plantings have been done.

81. High Conservation Value (HCV) or combined HCV/HCS management and monitoring plans for all estates planted/planned planting since January 2015?

[Externally verified] The company reports in its RSPO ACOP 2017 that it has submitted NPPs to the RSPO. The HCV management and monitoring plans of LADANG TAWAI 1, LADANG TAWAI 2, Chegar Perah 02 Estate, Bukit Sagu 08 Estate, Tembangau 05 Estate, Selendang 03 Estate and Asian Plantations Limited Sdn Bhd are publicly available. The company's ACOP 2018-2024 confirms that no new plantings have been done.

82. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also reports its commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS).

83. 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 commits all suppliers to only use licensed HCV assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's ALS.

84. Satisfactory review of all High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments undertaken since January 2015 by the HCV ALS Quality Panel?

[Externally verified] The HCV assessment of Ladang Tawai 1, Ladang Tawai 2 FGVP, Chegar Perah 02 Estate, Bukit Sagu 08 Estate, Tembangau 05 Estate, Selendang 03 Estate and Asian Plantations Limited Sdn Bhd has been deemed satisfactory by the HCV ALS Quality Panel.

85. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach?

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also reports its commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach.

86. 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.

87. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

This indicator is disabled as the company is only a processor or trader.

88. 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 is only a processor or trader.

89. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs)?

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also reports its commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs).

90. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to conduct social and environmental impact assessments.

91. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available, and associated management and monitoring plans?

[Externally verified] SEIAs for Asian Plantations Limited and PT Citra Niaga Perkasa are publicly available.

92. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also reports its commitment to no planting on peat of any depth.

93. 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.

94. Landbank or planted area on peat (ha)?

3426 - The company reports it maintains 3,426 ha of plantation on peatlands as of 2024.

95. Implementation of commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?

[Externally verified] The company reports a reduction of planted area on peat from 3752 ha in 2022 and 2023 to 3426 ha in 2024. In 2023, the company divested its 95% equity stake in PT CNP and PT TAA. As a result, 325.6 ha of oil palm plantations on peat under PT CNP have been excluded from the company's reported peatland area. The figures reported for 2023 are externally verified by Control Union.

96. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat?

The company commits to best management practices for soils and peat.

97. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to best management practices for soils and peat.

98. Evidence of best management practices for soils and peat?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company's reporting only states BMPs for soil, which include recycling and applying organic materials, such as empty fruit bunches, palm fronds, palm trunks, and decanter cakes, over estate land as mulch to enhance soil quality.

99. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to no burning.

100. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to no burning.

101. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank.

102. Details/number of hotspots/fires in company estates?

The company reports four fire incidents within its concession boundaries in 2024.

103. Details/number of hotspots/fires within surrounding landscape/smallholders?

1.2 - The company reports that 1.2 ha of land was burned outside its concession areas in 2024.

104. Time-bound commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?

The company commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year for the energy and industry sector. The company also commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030, compared to a 2019 base year.

105. Time-bound commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity?

The company commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year for the energy and industry sector. The company also commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030, compared to a 2019 base year.

106. Absolute GHG emissions?

107. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports the average GHG emissions intensity by hectare (tCO2e/ha) for all certified management units as 0.93 and the average GHG emissions intensity per tonne of crude palm oil (tCO2e/tCPO) for all certified management units as 1.85 in 2024. However, this information only covers the certified management units of the company.

108. GHG emissions from land use change in company's own operations (scope 1)?

109. GHG emissions from land use change in supplier operations (scope 3)?

110. Progress towards commitment to reduce absolute GHG emissions?

111. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports the GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for all operations as 2.65 in 2022 and 2.65 in 2024. It does not report the unit of measure. The intensity has remained the same. Figures are externally verified by the Control Union.

112. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company reports it calculates the GHG emissions based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guideline and the GHG Protocol.

113. Percentage of mills with methane capture (100%)?

The company reports that 24 of its 66 mills have biogas capture plants as of 2024.

114. Time-bound commitment to improve water use intensity?

The company reports that to minimise the usage of water within its mill operations, it closely monitors water consumption on a daily, monthly and yearly basis by benchmarking against a ratio of less than 1.20 (mt of water: mt FFB Processed) by 2025.

115. Water use intensity?

0.48 - The company reports the average water intensity across all its refineries as 0.48 m3/mt CPO processed and for all mills as 1.36 m3 /mt FFB processed in 2024.

116. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports water use intensity for all refineries and mills. However, the intensity has increased for both refineries and mills in 2024 (0.48 m3/mt CPO processed, 1.36 m3 /mt FFB processed) as compared to 2023 (0.47 m3/mt CPO processed, 1.35 m3 /mt FFB processed). Figures for 2023 have been externally verified by Control Union.

117. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality (BOD and COD)?

The company commits to maintaining BOD and COD levels within legal limits.

118. Progress towards commitment on water quality (BOD and COD)?

[Externally verified] The company reports figures and limits for each region. Figures are within legal limits in 2023 and 2024. Evidence is externally verified by Control Union.

119. Treatment of palm oil mill effluent (POME)?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it thoroughly treats POME before its discharge into water bodies. The effluent discharged undergoes stringent monitoring to ensure compliance with Department of Environment (DOE) regulations pertaining to water quality indicators.

120. Treatment of palm oil refinery effluent (PORE)?

[Externally verified] The company states that it treats PORE. Evidence is externally verified by the Control Union.

121. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

The company commits to protect natural waterways through buffer zones.

122. Implementation of commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank.

123. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers?

The company commits to minimise the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

124. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers, applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to minimise the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

125. Commitment to no use of paraquat?

The company commits to only use paraquat in exceptional circumstances.

126. Commitment to no use of paraquat applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to only use paraquat in exceptional circumstances.

127. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?

The company commits to only use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides in exceptional circumstances.

128. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to only use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides in exceptional circumstances.

129. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?

The company commits to only use Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals in exceptional circumstances.

130. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to only use Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals in exceptional circumstances.

131. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?

The company reports the use of herbicides, particularly in moderately hazardous chemicals, as 1,615 g/ha in 2024, up from 1,303 g/ha in 2023.

132. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser use?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company's reporting states the use of herbicides, particularly in moderately hazardous chemicals, as 1,615 g/ha in 2024, up from 1,303 g/ha in 2023.

133. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in its operations, which includes using barn owls to control rat infestations and planting beneficial plants to control bagworm outbreaks.

134. Waste management system in place to avoid negative impacts?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it implements a circular waste management system in its operations.

135. Commitment to human rights?

The company commits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

136. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

137. Progress on human rights commitment?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company's reporting states that human rights and labour standards are addressed through robust governance at the board level, where these matters are reviewed and deliberated. In the near future, the company aims to fully implement a streamlined, group-wide human rights due diligence framework which addresses key human rights risks, with the principles embedded across its operations. As of 2024, the company reports zero substantiated complaints concerning human rights violations.

138. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights?

The company commits to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

139. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

140. Commitment to respect legal and customary land tenure rights?

The company commits to respect legal and customary land tenure rights.

141. Commitment to respect legal and customary land rights applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to respect legal and customary land tenure rights.

142. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also reports its commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC).

143. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.

144. Details of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process available?

The RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 contain guidance and requirements on the process to conduct free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). Points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's commitments under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower.

145. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it engages stakeholders through Social Impact Assessments (SIAs), High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments, and structured consultation programs. The company also conducts stakeholder consultation programmes to communicate its sustainability commitments and gather feedback on the impacts of its operations on stakeholders, including local communities. In 2024, the company conducted 14 stakeholder consultation sessions. Participants of these sessions included local authorities, smallholders, FELDA settlers, and community representatives such as Ketua Kampung, Ketua Peneroka, and Tok Batin. Evidence is externally verified by Control Union.

146. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company reports that in cases involving land disputes, it follows its Identification and Resolution of Land Disputes Procedure to ensure fair and transparent resolution. However, the details of the process are not available.

147. Supports the inclusion of women across palm oil operations, including addressing barriers faced?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it has a Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) committee that leads initiatives in education, training, and enterprise development to drive meaningful participation and professional growth, creating opportunities for women. The company also reports it organised the Women in Leadership Programme for Managers & Senior Executive Level, aiming at encouraging the growth and leadership of women within the organisation.

148. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

The company commits to ensuring food security for local communities.

149. Progress on commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank.

150. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

The company commits to provide essential community services and facilities.

151. Progress on commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it supports local communities through different education, healthcare and development programs.

152. Commitment to provide business/work opportunities for local communities?

The company commits to providing job opportunities for local communities.

153. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles?

The company commits to the ILO's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

154. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to the ILO's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

155. Progress on commitment to respect all workers' rights?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company's reporting states that human rights and labour standards are addressed through robust governance at the board level, where these matters are reviewed and deliberated. The company also reports implementing a series of targeted measures to strengthen its labour practices and to minimise any risk of non-compliance towards labour standards. In 2024, the company collaborated with the National Union of Plantation Workers and the Sabah Plantation Industry Employees Union (SPIEU) to support its plantation workers' rights to freedom of association, unionisation, and collective bargaining.

156. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?

The company commits to prevent employment-related discrimination based on gender.

157. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to prevent employment-related discrimination based on gender.

158. Progress on commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that its Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) Committee, established in 2021, leads initiatives in education, training, and enterprise development to drive meaningful participation and professional growth. The company also conducts a series of awareness sessions and workshops on the issues of sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace. In 2024, four harassment cases were reported and addressed through a stringent and fair disciplinary process, resulting in the dismissal of all accused individuals. No incidents of discrimination were reported in 2024.

159. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

55% - The company reports that 55% of its employees are contract and temporary in 2024.

160. Reports gender balance of employees?

7201 (14%) - The company reports 14% or 7,201 females as a part of its workforce in 2024.

161. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company only reports its commitment to pay minimum wage.

162. Commitment to pay a living wage applies to all suppliers?

The company only commits its suppliers to pay minimum wage.

163. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank.

164. Reporting of salary by gender?

165. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

The company commits to address health and safety at work for all workers.

166. Commitment to address occupational health and safety applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to address health and safety at work for all workers.

167. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company's reporting also mentions the provision of personal protective equipment and related training.

168. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

5.01 - The company reports a Lost Time Incident Rate (""LTIR"") of 5.01 in 2024.

169. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?

3 - The company reports three fatalities in 2024.

170. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company has published a commitment to support smallholders.

171. Programme to support scheme smallholders?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that all smallholders are part of the FELDA programme which supports smallholders through government programs that provide land, housing, and agribusiness income, along with technical assistance and management advice.

172. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

[Externally verified] 294 (100%) - The company reports that 100% of scheme smallholders are part of the FELDA programme. This has been externally verified by Control Union.

173. Programme to support independent smallholders?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it operates the Direct FFB Supplier Programme, led by its Group Sustainability Division in collaboration with FGV Trading, FGV Agri Services (FGVAS), and FGV Fertiliser (FGVF), designed to support smallholders in aligning with sustainability standards and strengthening their role in the palm oil supply chain. The programme introduces smallholders to the company's sustainability policy, highlights the importance of certifications, and fosters understanding of labour standards and sustainable transaction networks.

174. Percentage of independent smallholders/outgrowers involved in programme?

[Externally verified] 273 (31.74%) - The company reports that 2024, 273 out of a total of 860 Tier 1 independent smallholders (31.74%) have been engaged in a programme. The has been externally verified by Control Union.

175. Process used to prioritise, assess and/or engage suppliers on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?

The company reports that prior to the appointment of suppliers, it conducts a pre-qualification exercise to ascertain the suppliers' suitability. Suppliers are required to comply with the SCOC which spells out the company's sustainability requirements and expectations. To monitor the performance of suppliers, the company uses a vendor management system known as e-Daftar, an online system that is connected to the company's SAP system. This system allows the company to monitor the status of suppliers (i.e. active and inactive). Blacklisted suppliers are put on a watchlist. By referring to e-Daftar, the company is able to avoid engaging with blacklisted and inactive suppliers.

176. Number or percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?

[Externally verified] In 2024, the company states that 35 independent estates (36%) and 35 dealers (32%) were engaged through its "Program Bersama Pembekal Terus FGV 2024." At the refinery and kernel crusher plant level, the company notes that crude palm oil and palm kernel were supplied from 66 internal mills and 7 third-party mills, and that FFB suppliers to these mills have been engaged and assessed. However, the company does not clearly provide figures for the total number of suppliers, nor confirm that all suppliers to its mills, refineries, and kernel crushing plants have been engaged/assessed. This is externally verified by Control Union.

177. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company reports that non-compliance to the SCOC will result in the application of the company's Supplier Delinquency Guidelines, with the possibility of the offending supplier/vendor being suspended or terminated and blacklisted should they fail to demonstrate willingness to rectify gaps in their practices. The company also reports a flow chart of actions taken and timelines.

178. Time-bound action plans (including Key Performance Indicators) for suppliers to be in compliance with palm oil sourcing commitments?

179. Proportion of supply from suppliers that is verified as deforestation- and/or conversion-free (DCF)?

[Externally verified] The company reports that 80% of volumes processed/produced for 13 of its own mills including 162 suppliers was DCF. This does not cover all third-party supply and may include own supply. Evidence is externally verified by the Control Union.

180. Time-bound plan to engage with all high risk mills within 3 years?

The company reports it does not have any high-risk mills/suppliers as of 2023. However, in case any suppliers with high risk are identified, the company states that it will implement the Group Sustainability Policy (GSP) Compliance Framework to manage the supplier. This is a time-bound action framework of the company.

181. Programme to support high risk mills to become compliant with sourcing policies?

[Externally verified] The company reports it does not have any high-risk mills/suppliers as of 2024. Evidence externally verified by Control Union.

182. Regularly engages with a subset of high risk mills?

[Externally verified] The company reports it does not have any high-risk mills/suppliers as of 2024. Evidence is externally verified by Control Union.

183. Procedures in place to assess all own and third party supplying palm oil mills for risk level?

The company states that its own and third-party mills, as well as collection centres that supply (FFB) to its mills, are assessed for risk level using the Global Forest Watch (GFW) Pro. However, details on the risks being assessed and the classification of mills are unclear.

184. Regularly assesses and categorises the risk level of all their own and third party supplying mills?

[Externally verified] The company reports that it regularly conducts performance monitoring and that no supplying mills were categorised as high-risk. It does not report that risk level assessment is conducted at least annually and it is not clear that all mills are risk assessed. This is externally verified by Control Union.

185. Regularly reports the risk level of all own and third party supplying mills identified in its supply chain?

[Externally verified] The company reports the risk level of its mills in 2024 as high risk - 28%, medium risk - 41%, and low risk -30%. This information is externally verified by the Control Union; however, it only covers the company's own mills.

186. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

The company commits to ethical conduct and the prohibition of corruption.

187. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to ethical conduct and the prohibition of corruption.

188. Progress on commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company's reporting states that in 2024, it launched the second review of its Anti-Corruption Plan (2024-2027), which provides a structured framework with three strategies, seven key objectives, 28 main action areas, and 218 action plans to reinforce governance and ethical conduct. Throughout 2024, a total of 3,252 employees completed anti-corruption training, and 38 out of 41 (93%) of the company's operations were assessed for corruption-related risks.

189. Disclosure of the company's management approach to tax and payments to governments?

The company reports that it established a Tax Corporate Governance Framework (TCGF), including of a comprehensive set of technical guidelines and associated documents governing tax management and processes within the company. No further details on the strategy are reported.

190. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has a whistleblowing procedure in place.

191. Own grievance or complaints system open to all stakeholders?

The company has a grievance system which is open to all stakeholders.

192. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company has disclosed the details of grievances on its website. The list is updated till February 2022.