Genting Plantations 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?

Head of Sustainability.

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

The company reports that the executive & non-executive directors advocate sustainable conduct in all its business operations.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

0 (0%) - The company reports that its senior management team in 2024 consists of eight members, all of whom are male. However, the gender balance is not reported directly and was calculated based on the titles preceding their names.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

2 (20%) - The company reports that its board comprises eight (8) male Directors and two (2) female Directors 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?

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

The company has partnered with Borneo Rhino Alliance Berhad ("BORA") on habitat restoration initiatives, focusing on planting orangutan food plants across Layang Estate, Tenegang Estate, and Tanjung Estate. Additionally, the company reports collaboration with HUTAN, Seratu Aatai, and the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD), focused on protecting critical habitats and establishing wildlife corridors, such as the Keruak Wildlife Corridor, to facilitate the movement of elephants and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company published its latest sustainability report in 2025, covering the year 2024.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company reports that its latest sustainability report is prepared in accordance with GRI 1: Foundation 2021 requirements.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

The company provides a summary of its climate risk assessment. However, limited details are provided.

12. Lists countries and operations?

Malaysia (plantations, mills, refinery), Indonesia (plantations, mills).

13. Lists countries sourcing from?

The company reports it sourced from 2,786 local suppliers in Malaysia and Indonesia and 120 international suppliers in 2024. However, the specific countries covered by international suppliers are not reported.

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

242879 - The company reports the total land area managed for oil palm as 242,879 ha. Data as of 2024. The figure includes the area under plasma schemes.

15. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

159583 - The company reports 159,583 ha of planted area in 2024. The figure includes the area under the plasma smallholders.

16. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

23130 - The company reports 23,130 ha under plasma smallholders. Data as of 2024.

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

45297 - The company reports 45,297 ha as the unplanted area in its RSPO ACOP 2024 and 77,008 ha in its latest annual report. Contradictory figures are reported for the same time period, but the difference can be explained by what types of areas each figure includes.

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

29382 - The company states that the land designated & managed as HCV areas is 16,194 ha, and other conservation areas set aside, excluding the HCV area, as 13,188 ha. Data as of 2024.

19. Maps of estates/management units?

The company reports the coordinates for all its estates, however, these coordinates do not show estate boundaries. An updated map of all estates controlled by the company is submitted to the RSPO in 2024. Also, maps of 9 estates out of the total 33 estates controlled by the company are available on the GFW database.

20. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

The company only reports the coordinates for its plasma smallholders. Data as of 2024.

21. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

The company only provides names and coordinates for all third-party supplying plantations in 2024.

22. Number of company-owned mills?

13 - The company reports it owns 13 mills. Data as of 2024.

23. Names and locations of company-owned mills?

The names and locations of all 13 company mills are available in the company's latest sustainability report as well as on the GFW database.

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

The company provides the percentage of supply sourced by all its mills, coming from company-owned operations and third parties, in 2024. One mill sources 100% from its own estates, while the remaining 12 mills source from their own estates as well as third-party suppliers.

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

The company reports the FFB percentage supplied to its mills by its own estates and third parties. Data as of 2024.

26. Number of third party supplying mills?

34 - The company reports 34 third-party CPO supplying mills to its refinery in 2024.

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

The company has published the names and locations of all third-party CPOs supplying mills to its refinery in 2024.

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

The company reports information on the number of third-party supplying mills that source from their own plantations and third-party plantations. However, the information reported is from 2021 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 FFB received by the third-party supplying mills that come from the supplying mills' own operations and third parties. However, the information reported is from 2021 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?

The company's refinery received 4.03% of CPO from third-party refineries in 2024.

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

The company reports a commitment to achieve 100% traceability to the mill level. However, the commitment is not time-bound.

32. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?

The company states that 91.51% of the supply to its refinery is traceable to the mill level as of 2024. Additionally, the company's refinery, Genting Musim Mas Refinery Sdn Bhd has RSPO SCC under IP, SG, and MB.

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

The company commits to achieving 100% traceability to the plantation level for its own mills by the year 2026 and for external mills by 2030.

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

The company reports the combined traceability percentage to the plantation level for its 13 mills as 99.77% in 2024. Additionally, many of the company mills have IP certification.

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

The company reports the overall traceability to the plantation for its external CPO suppliers as 77.45% in 2024. Additionally, the company's refinery, Genting Musim Mas Refinery Sdn Bhd, has IP certification.

36. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

[Externally verified] The company reports the percentage of CPO supply traceable to the plantation level for its refinery. Additionally, the company's refinery, Genting Musim Mas Refinery Sdn Bhd, has IP certification.

37. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not own mills.

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

2006 - A member since 2006, in April 2014, the company had its RSPO membership suspended. However, in September 2014, the company's membership status was reinstated.

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?

2015 - The company achieved its first RSPO certification in 2015 (not within three years of joining RSPO).

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

The company has submitted its 2024 RSPO ACOP.

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

48.28% - Data as of 2024.

42. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

76.92% - The company has ten out of the total thirteen mills certified under RSPO as of 2024.

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

2025 - The company commits to achieving 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills by 2025. This is within 5 years.

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

2025 - The company commits to achieving 100% RSPO certification of all palm product processing facilities by 2025. This is within 5 years.

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

16.3% - The company reports that 16.30% of plasma scheme smallholders are RSPO certified as of 2024.

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

2025 - The company commits to achieving 100% RSPO certification of scheme/associated smallholders and outgrowers by 2025. This is within 5 years.

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

0.39% - The company reports that 0.39% of its FFB supply from independent smallholders, outgrowers and 3rd party FFB suppliers is RSPO certified in 2024.

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

23% - The company's RSPO ACOP 2024 reports that 23% of all palm oil and oil palm products handled/traded/processed (tonnes) are RSPO-certified.

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

The company reports that 10.24% of CSPO and CSPK are sold under IP and SG in 2024.

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

The company reports that 7.31% of CSPO and CSPK are RSPO certified under IP/SG in 2024.

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

[Externally verified] Few of the company's estates and mills in Indonesia are ISPO-certified. The information for a few estates and mills is externally verified by TSI International Certification Services.

52. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

[Externally verified] The company reports that 100% of its operations in Malaysia (mills, estates, and refinery) are MSPO certified. All 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?

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

56. Commitment to zero deforestation?

The company commits to zero deforestation.

57. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation.

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

The company defines deforestation as clearing of HCV and HCS areas and reports the cut-off date as 2015.

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. However, the company has not specified a cut-off date beyond which deforestation or conversion would not be accepted in supplier operations.

60. Cross-commodity zero deforestation commitment?

This indicator has been disabled as the company does not have operations in any other forest-risk commodities besides palm.

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

This indicator has been disabled as company does not source or purchase any other forest-risk commodities besides palm oil.

62. Target date to achieve zero deforestation?

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's reporting mentions monitoring about 30,000 ha of conservation areas, including HCV and HCS areas via satellite remote sensing and drones in 2024. However, the timeframe for monitoring is not reported.

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

The company reports that deforestation in supplier operations is monitored through a satellite mapping system, which complies with EUDR. In 2024 it monitored 10% of FFB suppliers. However, the details on methodology, extent of the area monitored, and timeframe are not reported.

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

0 - The company reports land cleared from 2019 to 2023 as 0 (zero) ha. However, the company reports 2015 as the cut-off date and information on deforestation recorded between 2015 and 2019 is not reported.

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

0 (0%) - The company reports no cases of non-compliant deforestation recorded in its supplier operations from 2021 to 2024. However, a cut-off date beyond which deforestation or conversion would not be accepted in supplier operations is not reported by the company.

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

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

70. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

[Externally verified] The company reports it partners with HUTAN's reforestation team to re-establish a self-sustaining forest ecosystem along the Kinabatangan River. The corridor's restoration progress is continually monitored, including through a biodiversity survey conducted between December 2023 and January 2024 as part of the ongoing Carnivore Project. This survey aims to document how carnivore species utilise the restored forest corridor, offering insights into its ecological value and functionality. However, the information reported is not externally verified.

71. Biodiversity policy?

The company reports a commitment to protect biodiversity within and around its operational areas. The company mentions many targets for protecting biodiversity by 2050. However, the targets reported are not measurable.

72. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?

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 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 reports it has collaborated with Borneo Rhino Alliance Berhad ("BORA") since 2021, to restore and enrich habitats with orangutan food plants at Layang, Tenegang, and Tanjung estates. The company also reports it has established a strategic partnership with Seratu Aatai, HUTAN, and the Sabah Wildlife Department ("SWD") focused on protecting critical habitats and establishing wildlife corridors, such as the Keruak Wildlife Corridor, to facilitate the movement of elephants and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

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

The company commits to no hunting of all species in its operations.

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

The company commits all suppliers to no hunting of all species in their operations.

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 following HCV assessments are publicly available: PT CITRA SAWIT CEMERLANG (PT CSC), PT DWIE WARNA KARYA (PT DWK), PT GLOBALINDO AGUNG LESTARI (PT GAL), PT KAPUAS MAJU JAYA (PT KMJ), PT SAWIT MITRA ABADI (PT SMA ), PT SEPANJANG INTISURYA MULIA (SISM), PT SUSANTRI PERMAI, PT SURYA AGRO PALMA (PT SAP), PT PERMATA SAWIT MANDIRI.

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

[Externally verified] The HCV assessment summaries of PT Agro Abadi Cemerlang (PT AAC), PT Sawit Mitra Abadi (PT SMA), PT United Agro Indonesia (PT UAI), PT Sepanjang Intisurya Mulia, Genting Jambongan Estate, and PT Palma Agro Lestari Jaya are publicly available.

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

[Externally verified] High Conservation Value management and monitoring plans for PT Agro Abadi Cemerlang (PT AAC), PT Sawit Mitra Abadi (PT SMA), PT United Agro Indonesia (PT UAI), PT Sepanjang Intisurya Mulia, Genting Jambongan Estate, and PT Palma Agro Lestari Jaya are publicly available.

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 own 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] All of the company's HCV assessments (PT Palma Agro Lestari Jaya, PT Sawit Mitra Abadi, PT United Agro Indonesia, PT Sepanjang Intisurya Mulia and PT Agro Abadi Cemerlang) undertaken since January 2015 have 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?

[Externally verified] HCS assessments of PT. Sepanjang Intisurya Mulia (Additional Licensed Area), PT. Sepanjang Intisurya Mulia, PT. United Agro Indonesia (UAI), PT. Kharisma Inti Usaha (KIU), PT. Citra Sawit Cemerlang (CSC), PT. Palma Agro Lestari (PALJ), PT. Sawit Mitra Abadi (SMA), PT. Surya Agro Palma (SAP), PT. Globalindo Agung Lestari (GAL), PT. Kapuas Maju Jaya (PT KMJ), PT. Unggul Lestari, PT. Citra Sawit Cemerlang (CSC) 2024, and PT. Agro Abadi Cemerlang (AAC) are publicly available on the HCSA database.

88. Peer review of all High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments undertaken since April 2015 by the HCSA Quality Assurance Process?

[Externally verified] The peer review reports of all HCS assessments are published on the HCSA database.

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 conducting 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] The following SEIAs are publicly available: PT CITRA SAWIT CEMERLANG (PT CSC), PT DWIE WARNA KARYA (PT DWK), PT GLOBALINDO AGUNG LESTARI (PT GAL), PT KAPUAS MAJU JAYA (PT KMJ), PT SAWIT MITRA ABADI (PT SMA ), PT SEPANJANG INTISURYA MULIA (SISM), PT SUSANTRI PERMAI, PT SURYA AGRO PALMA (PT SAP).

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)?

7332 (3%) - The company reports a total peat area of 7,742 ha, of which 7,332 ha is planted by oil palm. Data as of 2024.

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

The company reports that it has 7,742 ha of the area identified as peat, of which 7,332 ha have been developed for oil palm before 2009. This amounts to about 3% of the company's total landbank. The peat areas planted with oil palm have not increased since its development before 2009. However, the information reported is not externally verified.

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 states to ensure proper peatland management by controlling water levels to prevent fires, degradation and subsidence, in line with RSPO Best Management Practices. For soil, the company reports stacking oil palm fronds and applying POME as a soil amendment to enrich the soil with moisture, nutrients and organic matter.

99. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to zero burning.

100. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero 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. The company's reporting mentions using fire monitoring towers, patrols, drones, and satellite surveillance to manage fire risks. For fire management, the company reports enhancing firefighting capabilities through ongoing training, the upkeep of firefighting equipment, and the creation of additional water reserves and wells in high-risk areas. The company also reports that fire response teams receive continuous training, both internally and with Manggala Agni, to be prepared for potential fire incidents.

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

The company reports no fire incidents in Malaysia and 357 in Indonesia within its concession areas. Data as of 2024.

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

78 - The company reports 0 actual fire incidents in Malaysia and 78 in Indonesia, outside its concession areas in 2024.

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

The company only reports to achieve group carbon neutrality by 2030.

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

The company reports achieving 'carbon neutrality' for its entire group by 2030 and aims to reduce GHG emissions year-on-year. However, a clear time-bound commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by a specified amount against its 2016 baseline is not reported by the company.

106. Absolute GHG emissions?

223635 - The company reports 223,635 tCO2eq in 2024. It does not specify Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

107. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports GHG emissions for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 separately for its operations. However, these figures are not reported as intensity and it is unclear if they include the company's Indonesian operations.

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?

The company reports the GHG emissions separately for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 for all operating units in Malaysia. However, emissions have increased for all operating units and these figures are not reported as intensity.

112. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company uses the methodology guided by the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive to calculate GHG emissions in its Malaysian operations. Additionally, GHG emissions for RSPO-certified oil mills and derivatives are measured using RSPO's PalmGHG toolkit.

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

The company reports that commencing in 2025, some mills will utilise methane-capturing technology to reduce emissions and mitigate environmental impact. As of 2024, construction of the methane capture plant has commenced at the company's AyerItem Oil Mill.

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

The company only reports its commitment to reducing water use intensity by 2050. However, the company does not report the intensity by which it will reduce water use.

115. Water use intensity?

The company reports water use intensity (m3/mt) for estates (1.61), oil mills (0.62), and downstream manufacturing (0.27) separately, for the year 2024.

116. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

The company reports water use intensity (m3/mt) for estates, oil mills, and downstream manufacturing, separately. The water use intensity for estates and refinery has improved in 2024 as compared to 2023; however, the water use intensity has increased for its mills in 2024.

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

The company reports a commitment to reduce Biochemical Oxygen Demand ("BOD") and Chemical Oxygen Demand ("COD") levels to enhance water quality by 2050. However, the amount or percentage by which the company aims to reduce its BOD and COD levels is not reported.

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

The company reports the BOD and COD figures for all its mills and refineries. However, the BOD and COD levels for many mills of the company are above the specified legal limits, and for some mills, the legal limits are not disclosed.

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 POME from its mills is treated at wastewater treatment plants to reduce acidity, BOD and COD contents before they are used as fertilisers and to irrigate its oil palm plantations.

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

The company mentions that it treats Palm Oil Refinery Effluents ("PORE") to minimise environmental impact. However, the information reported is not externally verified.

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 not use paraquat.

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

The company commits all suppliers to not use paraquat.

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

The company commits to not use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides.

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 not use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides.

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

The company commits to not use Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals.

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

The company commits suppliers to not use Stockholm and Rotterdam Convention chemicals.

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

The company reports the average inorganic fertiliser application as 608 kg/ha/year in 2020. However, this information is over two years old now.

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.

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's reporting mentions IPM, however, it is unclear if the company is implementing it.

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 also reports having a waste management system in place where it ensures that the collection and disposal of Scheduled Wastes (SW) adhere to the comprehensive standards set by the Malaysian Department of Environment(DOE).

135. Commitment to human rights?

The company commits to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights.

136. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and 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 reports that its management team conducts regular reviews of human rights performance through practice assessments, engagement with human rights defenders and social impact evaluations at all its operations. Based on these reviews, corrective actions are taken and the Board of Directors are kept informed of compliance and oversight. In 2024, there were zero confirmed cases of non-compliance in this regard.

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

The company commits to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention (no. 169).

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 and to the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention (no. 169).

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. The company has also disclosed the details of its FPIC process in its latest sustainability report.

145. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

The company reports that it conducts Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) every five years to strengthen relationships and address community concerns. However, only one example is provided.

146. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company reports that in cases of land disputes, it pursues amicable resolutions through dialogue and states that unresolved disputes are addressed using conflict resolution procedures aligned with social principles. However, the company has not reported details of the process.

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.

148. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

The company commits to ensuring food security for local communities by engaging local farmers in sustainable farming practices to improve their food security and minimise adverse environmental impacts.

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 also reports contributing to the community by supporting over 151 schools in and around its plantation operations in Malaysia and Indonesia. The support includes financial assistance, infrastructure improvements, and the provision of educational resources. The company also continues to prioritise the construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure, particularly in areas where connectivity is limited. In 2024, the company maintained its focus on building infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and other vital services.

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

The company commits to providing work 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.

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 all its units have a gender committee focused on protecting the rights and welfare of women in its workforce. The company also conducts training programmes on sexual harassment, and in 2024, the company conducted 74 sessions of training in all divisions and business units.

159. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

4754 (19.25%) - The company reports the total number of 'Temporary Employees' in 2024 as 4,754.

160. Reports gender balance of employees?

5554 (22.5%) - The company reports the total number of women employees in 2024 as 5,554 (22.50%).

161. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company commits to pay a Living Wage to all workers.

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

The company commits all suppliers to pay a Living Wage to all workers.

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?

The company reports information on the 'Ratio of Worker Wage by Gender Compared to Local Minimum Wage'. However, the information is not split for each employee category.

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?

22.35 - The company reports the 'Recordable Work-Related Injury Rate' as 22.35 for all operations in 2024.

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

2 - The company reports two fatalities in the year 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's reporting mentions having a 'Smallholder & Plasma Engagement Programme' where the company supports these smallholders' initial financing for development, land preparation, and planting of oil palms. However, this information is from 2020 and is now over two years old.

172. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

12221 (100%) - The company reports that it has supported 100% of the total 12,221 scheme smallholders in the programme. However, the details on the program through which these smallholders are supported are not reported.

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 that it aspires to achieve full RSPO certification for all Independent Smallholders ("ISHs") across its units by 2030. The support provided by the company for these smallholders includes training and technical assistance, capacity building and collaboration, financial support, recognition and certification, and market access and incentives.

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

12 - The company states that in 2024, 7 independent smallholders from the Jambongan region and 5 from the Indah region participated in its programmes. Evidence is not externally verified.

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

The company has a 'Supplier Engagement Programme' in place through which the company regularly engages with its suppliers.

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

452 - The company reports that 452 of the FFB suppliers for both Malaysia and Indonesia, and 34 of the CPO suppliers for Malaysia, were screened based on environmental criteria. However, this engagement was only based on the company's environmental criteria.

177. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company reports it has developed a recovery plan with a multi-faceted strategy to address non-compliance (failing to comply with NDPE) and states to offer a grace period of six months for non-compliant parties before conducting a follow-up review.

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

The company reports it has developed a recovery plan with a multi-faceted strategy to address non-compliance (failing to comply with NDPE) and states to offer a grace period of six months for non-compliant parties before conducting a follow-up review. However, this time-bound action plan does not include KPIs/milestones.

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

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

The company reports that high-risk suppliers, as determined through its assessments and desktop analysis will be subject to further due diligence and engagement in a time-bound action plan to ensure compliance with the company's sourcing requirements and commitments. However, no further details on the timeframe for action are provided.

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

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

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

The company has a procedure in place to assess all own and third-party supplying palm oil mills for risk level.

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

The company reports that it follows the 'Suppliers Risk Assessment' for all suppliers on an annual basis. However, the information reported is not externally verified.

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

The company only reports the risk level of its external suppliers in 2024, which includes 413 low-risk, 71 medium-risk, and 2 high-risk suppliers. However, this information does not include the company's own supplying 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 reports that it conducts annual corruption-related risk assessments across all its operations, and in 2024, it conducted two reviews, including a risk assessment related to corruption across 72 business units (100%) of its operations. The company also states that the training on its ABC policy is mandatory for all its employees.

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

190. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has a whistleblowing policy in place which details the information on whistleblowing procedures through a flowchart, including how whistleblowers are protected.

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

The company has established a 'Grievance Procedure' that is open to all stakeholders.

192. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company has disclosed details of complaints and grievances in its 2020 sustainability report. From 2021 to 2024, the company reports that there were no grievances raised concerning the company's facilities and operations.