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 it has a Board Sustainability Committee (BSC), responsible for overseeing the development of the Group Sustainability Plan (GSP) and sustainability strategies and ensuring their effective implementation. This committee is chaired by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, a board member.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

5 (29.41%) - The company reports five (5) female members in the senior management team of 17 members. Data as of 2023.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

4 (50%) - The company reports four women as a part of its board of total eight members. Data as of 2023.

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 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.

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?

11. Verification report on compliance with POIG Charter, if a POIG member?

This indicator is disabled as the company is not a POIG member.

12. Climate risks assessment available?

13. Lists countries and operations?

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

14. Lists countries sourcing from?

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

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

429309 - The company reports its total land area managed for palm oil in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

16. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

333765 - The company reports the total oil palm planted area in 2023 as 333,765 ha.

17. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

The company reports the total scheme smallholders planted area in its RSPO ACOP 2022.

18. Unplanted (areas designated for future planting) (ha)?

0 - The company reports the total unplanted area as '0' ha in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

19. 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 2023.

20. 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 2023.

21. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from scheme/plasma smallholders.

22. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

23. Number of company-owned mills?

66 - The company reports the total number of company-owned mills as 66. Data as of 2023.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. Number of third party supplying mills?

4 - The company reports it sourced from two external mills for its refineries in 2022 and four external mills in 2023.

28. 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.

29. 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 directly owned four refineries.

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 the percentage of sourcing from third-party supplying mills to the company's directly owned four refineries.

31. 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.

32. 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 in 2023.

33. 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 RSPO segregated supply chain certification. This is also externally verified by Control Union.

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

The company has already achieved 100% traceability to plantation level.

35. 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 plantation level. Information is externally verified by the Control Union.

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

The company reports the traceable percentage of supply from third-party mills to the plantation level was 0% in 2023. This is externally verified by the Control Union.

37. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

[Externally verified] The company has published the traceability data for the percentage of supply traceable to the plantation level per refinery for its four refineries. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.

38. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

[Externally verified] The company has published the traceability data for the percentage of supply traceable to the plantation level per crusher for all crushing facilities. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.

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

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

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?

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

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

RSPO ACOP 2023 is submitted by the company.

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

39.82% - Data as of 2023.

43. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

30.9% - 27 out of the total 66 mills owned by the company are RSPO certified as of 2023.

44. 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.

45. 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.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from scheme/plasma smallholders.

47. 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 does not source from scheme/plasma smallholders.

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

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

0.83% - Data as of 2023.

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

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

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

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

53. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

[Externally verified] 100% of the company's operations (mills and estates) are MSPO certified as of 2023.

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

[Externally verified] ISCC.

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. Commitment to zero deforestation?

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

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 natural forest areas.

59. 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 any deforestation/conversion past August 2016 will not be accepted.

60. 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 any deforestation/conversion past August 2016 will not be accepted in supplier operations.

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

[Externally verified] 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 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.

62. 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.

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

0 - The company reports in 2023 that there have been zero instances of deforestation within its own operations since its revised GSP 2017. However, the company reports it committed to No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) since 25 August 2016. No information on the deforestation recorded between August 2016 and 2017 could be found.

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

25 - The company reports 25 ha of deforestation in its supplier concessions between 2021 and 2023. However, a consolidated figure for the total deforestation recorded in the supplier operations since the cut-off date of August 2016 is not reported.

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. Biodiversity policy?

The company reports it is committed to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem services in line with the UN Convention of Biological Diversity's Global Biodiversity Framework. However, this does not clearly apply both within and beyond HCV/HCS/set-aside and a measurable time-bound target is not reported.

69. 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.

70. 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.

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

[Externally verified] 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).

72. 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.

73. 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.

74. 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.

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

The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.

76. 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.

77. 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 and Asian Plantations Limited Sdn Bhd are publicly available. The company's ACOP 2018-2023 confirms that no new plantings have been done.

78. 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 and Asian Plantations Limited Sdn Bhd are publicly available. The company's ACOP 2018-2023 confirms that no new plantings have been done.

79. 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).

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

81. 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 and Asian Plantations Limited has been deemed satisfactory by the HCV ALS Quality Panel.

82. 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 own commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach.

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.

84. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2016.

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.

86. 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 own commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs).

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

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.

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

33973.9 - The company reports two different figures for the planted area on peat in 2023. One is 33,973.88 ha and the other is reported as 3,751.95 ha. Contradictory information is reported from the same time period.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports a reduction of planted area on peat from 10,272.72 ha in 2022 and 3,751.95 ha in 2023.The company reports contradictory information that landbank on peat has not increased since the first peat inventory for RSPO reporting in 2020. The 2023 figure is externally verified by Control Union.

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

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

94. 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.

95. 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 like empty fruit bunches, palm fronds, palm trunks, and decanter cakes over estate land as mulch to enhance the soil quality.

96. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to no burning.

97. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to no burning.

98. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

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

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

The company reports that 3.7 ha of land was burned in and around its estates in 2023, however, it does not specify a figure for own estates only or the number of incidents.

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

The company reports that 3.7 ha of land was burned in and around its estates in 2023, however, it does not specify a figure for surrounding estates only or the number of incidents.

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

The company reports to halve its GHG emission intensity by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all its commodities. However, the commitment is not reported against a baseline year and does not include Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

102. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports the GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) for its certified management units as 0.85 tCO2e/tCPO in 2023. However, this information only covers the certified operations of the company.

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

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

105. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports the GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) for its certified management units as 0.85 tCO2e/tCPO in 2023 and 0.91 tCO2e/tCPO in 2022. The intensity has improved in 2023 as compared to 2022, however, this information only covers the certified operations of the company.

106. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company reports it calculates the GHG emissions based on the 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guideline and the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

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

The company reports that 22 of its 66 mills have biogas capture plants. This is externally verified by the Control Union.

108. 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.

109. Water use intensity?

0.47 - The company reports the average water intensity across all its refineries as 0.47 m3/mt CPO processed and for all mills as 1.41 m3 /mt FFB processed in 2023.

110. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports water use intensity for each refinery and mill. Most facilities have not achieved the company's target to keep water use intensity below 1.20 m³ per tonne FFB processed. Most facilities have seen an increase in water use intensity from the previous year. This has been externally verified by Control Union.

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

The company reports a commitment to keep BOD levels below legal limits, however, the commitment reported is not time-bound.

112. 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 2022 and 2023. This is externally verified by Control Union.

113. 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. The has been externally verified by Control Union.

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

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

115. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

The company commits to protect natural waterways through buffer zones.

116. 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.

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

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

118. 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.

119. Commitment to no use of paraquat?

The company commits to only use paraquat in exceptional circumstances.

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

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

121. 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.

122. 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.

123. 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.

124. 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.

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

The company reports that it has completely ceased using class 1 herbicides since 2019. Data is reported as of 2023.

126. 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 reports the use of inorganic fertilisers in 2021 as 205,754.06 Mt and in 2023 as 217,114.35 Mt. This information is externally verified by the Control Union, however, the fertiliser use in 2023 reflects an increase as compared to 2021.

127. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

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

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

[Externally verified] 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.

129. Commitment to human rights?

The company commits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

130. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

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

131. Progress on human rights commitment?

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

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

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

133. 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.

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

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

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

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

136. 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).

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

The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.

138. 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.

139. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

[Externally verified] The company actively conducts stakeholder consultation using various platforms to get stakeholder feedback, such as conducting Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) in communities where it operates, interviewing or meeting with local stakeholders during the High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments process, as well as stakeholder consultation program on the company's sustainability commitment (Program Konsultasi Bersama Pihak Berkepentingan Mengenai Komitmen) to ensure there are no conflict arise due to its operation especially towards the local community. Multiple stakeholder engagement sessions were held in 2023 and were attended by local agencies, smallholders, FELDA settlers, representative from schools, clinics, and local authorities. This is externally verified by Control Union.

140. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

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

[Externally verified] 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 is instrumental in promoting gender equality, emphasising women's representation at senior levels within the organisation. The company also reports it organised the Women in Leadership Programme for Managers & Senior Executive Level aiming at encouraging growth and leadership of women within the organisation.

142. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

The company commits to ensuring food security for local communities.

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

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

144. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

The company commits to provide essential community services and facilities.

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

[Externally verified] 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 programs for children and youth.

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

The company commits to providing job opportunities for local communities.

147. 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.

148. 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.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it conducted 21 training sessions, involving an estimated 2,182 participants during 2023, to educate them on the 11 ILO Indicators of forced labour and also states collaboration with Project Liber8, and implementation of their module on child labour and child trafficking at its Community Learning Centres, alongside Policy Statements and Guidelines on Respecting and Protecting Children's Rights.

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

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

151. 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.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports its Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) Committee, chaired by the group's Chief Human Capital Officer, has oversight over initiatives and efforts to promote gender equality and women empowerment in the workplace. In 2023, the company organised a sexual harassment workshop in collaboration with the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to mobilise and accelerate collective efforts to combat sexual harassment at the workplace. The workshop was attended by 50 representatives from the company.

153. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

This indicator is disabled as the company has no temporary employees.

154. Reports gender balance of employees?

7909 (16%) - The company reports 16% or 7,909 females as a part of its workforce in 2023.

155. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company only reports its commitment to pay minimum wage.

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

The company only commits its suppliers to pay minimum wage.

157. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

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

158. Reporting of salary by gender?

159. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

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

160. 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.

161. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

[Externally verified] 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.

162. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

3.23 - The company reports a Lost Time Frequency Rate of 3.23 in 2023.

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

4 - The company reports four fatalities in 2023.

164. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company has published a commitment to support smallholders.

165. Programme to support scheme smallholders?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company refers scheme smallholders as FELDA settlers and reports to provide them with technical advice and updates on the palm oil industry's development, challenges, and regulatory requirements. However, this information is reported in common for both FELDA settlers and the company's independent smallholders. Thus, it is unclear if this program covers both smallholders or if FELDA and independent smallholders are the same.

166. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

167. Programme to support independent smallholders?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it started an Independent Smallholders Consultation programme in 2022 in collaboration with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) that provides technical advice and updates on the palm oil industry's development, challenges, and regulatory requirements. However, the company reports the same information for its FELDA settlers as well. It is therefore unclear if this program covers both smallholders or if FELDA and independent smallholders are the same.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that in 2022 and 2023 82% of smallholders (out of all invited smallholders) attended its smallholder training programme (Independent Smallholders Consultation programme) which provided technical advice and updates on the palm oil industry's development, challenges, and regulatory requirements. It is unclear what percentage of the company's total independent smallholders are involved in the programme. This is externally verified by Control Union.

169. 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.

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

[Externally verified] 1522 - The company reports that since 2023, it has conducted a comprehensive series of engagements through the FGV Trading roadshow, reaching out to 508 of its fresh fruit bunch (FFB) suppliers, which represents 58% of its Tier 1 FFB supply base. During these engagements, the company assesses suppliers on their adherence to its sustainability compliance, ensuring they align with the company's environmental, social, and ethical guidelines. The company also reported that in 2023 it assessed 100% (1,522) of its active suppliers supplying FFB to FGV's mills on their zero deforestation commitments. This only covers supply to mills and not to crushers and refineries. This is externally verified by Control Union.

171. 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.

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

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that 100% of active suppliers supplying FFB to mills are deforestation free. However this does not cover supply to crushers or refineries. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.

174. 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.

175. 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. This is externally verified by Control Union.

176. 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. This is externally verified by Control Union.

177. 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.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it assesses mills for the risk level on an annual basis. This information is externally verified by the control Union, however, it only covers the company's own mills.

179. 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.

180. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

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

181. 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.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports it assesses its operations once a year for risks related to corruption. In 2023, risk assessments were conducted in 94% or 34 out of a total of 36 operations. The company also conducts training sessions and communicates its anti-bribery and corruption policies to ensure that its people are well-versed in the company's approach.

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

184. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has a whistleblowing procedure in place.

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

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

186. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

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