Johor Plantations Group Bhd (previously Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd)
Palm oil assessment- Latest update: November 2024
- Next scheduled: November 2025
ESG scores:
The following scores are based on the totals of all environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators. Some indicators apply to more than one E, S or G issue.
Supply chain scores:
The following scores are based on ESG indicators relevant to specific segments of the palm oil supply chain.
Some indicators apply to multiple segments. Please refer to the scoring criteria for further details.
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Parent company:Johor Corporation
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Landbank (oil palm)59,819 hectares
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Market cap:732,200,000 USD
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Bloomberg ticker:KUL MK Equity
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LEI:No LEI
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RSPO member?Yes - Kulim (Malaysia) joined the RSPO in 2004, and its parent company, Johor Corporation, joined in 2009. Kulim is now reported under its parent company, Johor Corporation.
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Other initiatives:Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO), International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)
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Activities:Oil palm cultivation, milling
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Locations:Malaysia (Johor, Pahang)
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Headquarters:Malaysia
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Parent website:
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Website:
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Company assessment: Johor Plantations Group Bhd (previously Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd) – November 2024
Assessment date:
- Organisation: 31 / 34 91.2%
- Policy: 63 / 74 85.1%
- Practice: 52.6 / 57 92.2%
- Self-reported: 3.8 / 57 6.6%
- External: 33 / 57 57.9%
- Certified: 15.8 / 57 27.7%
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Sustainability policy and leadership
11 / 11 100%- Organisation: 6 / 6 100%
- Policy: 2 / 2 100%
- Practice: 3 / 3 100%
- Self-reported: 1 / 3 33.3%
- External: 2 / 3 66.7%
- Certified: 0 / 3 0%
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1. Sustainable palm oil policy or commitment for all its operations?
The company meets this indicator through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also has its own sustainability policy.
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2. Sustainable palm oil policy or commitment applies to all suppliers?
The company has published a sustainable palm oil policy which applies to all suppliers.
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3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?
The company has established a sustainability and initiative department, chaired by the Head of the Sustainability & Innovation Division.
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4. One or more members within the board of the company have responsibility for sustainability?
The company's Board Sustainability Committee (BSC) has a responsibility for sustainability.
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5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?
37% - The company reports 37% of women in the senior management team. Data as of 2023.
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6. Reports gender balance of board members?
3 (30%) - The company reports three (30%) female board members. Data as of 2023.
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7. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with palm oil production?
[Externally verified] The company is a member of GRI, UNGC, and SASPO.
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8. Collaboration with stakeholders to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with palm oil production?
The company collaborates with WCS, MEME, and other NGOs to protect wildlife and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. It also organises the 'One Million Roots for the Future' initiative, through which it has planted 100 trees at Ladang Basir Ismail Estate and collaborated with Johor National Park (PTNJ) to plant 300 mangrove trees at Tanjung Piai.
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9. Sustainability report published within last two years?
The company has published its latest sustainability report for 2023.
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10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?
The company's sustainability report has been prepared in accordance with GRI standards, GRI 1: Foundation 2021.
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11. Verification report on compliance with POIG Charter, if a POIG member?
This indicator is disabled as the company is not a POIG member.
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12. Climate risks assessment available?
[Externally verified] The company reports detailed climate-related risk assessments, including actual and potential impacts of climate change on the company, metrics, targets, and processes used to assess or manage climate risks. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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Landbank, maps and traceability
14.86 / 17 87.4%- Organisation: 12 / 14 85.7%
- Policy: 1 / 1 100%
- Practice: 1.9 / 2 93%
- Self-reported: 0 / 2 0%
- External: 0 / 2 0%
- Certified: 1.9 / 2 93%
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13. Lists countries and operations?
Malaysia - Johor (23 plantations, 5 mills).
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14. Lists countries sourcing from?
The company states that all FFBs are sourced locally from Malaysia.
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15. Total land area managed/controlled for oil palm (ha)?
59819 - The company reports the total land area managed for oil palm as 59,819 ha in its sustainability report 2023. The RSPO ACOP 2023 states that the company has 61,745.58 ha of total land area managed/controlled for oil palm.
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16. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?
55941 - The company reports 55,941 ha of total palm oil planted area in 2023.
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17. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?
0 - The company reports zero ha of total scheme smallholders planted area in its RSPO ACOP 2023.
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18. Unplanted (areas designated for future planting) (ha)?
3450.34 - The company reports 3450.34 ha of total unplanted area in its RSPO ACOP 2023.
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19. Conservation set-aside area, including HCV area (ha)?
1407.35 - The company reports 1,407.35 ha of conservation set-aside area, including a high conservation value (HCV) area.
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20. Maps of estates/management units?
The company reports that it has submitted all concession maps to the RSPO. The ACOP notes that the company has had a change in concession sites. This change was due to the disposal of its oil palm plantation business in Indonesia, not the acquisition of new concessions.
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21. Maps of all scheme smallholders?
The company reports a non-geo-referenced map of scheme smallholders, it does not show estate boundaries and only single coordinates are provided for each.
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22. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?
The company reports a non-geo-referenced map of its third party supplying plantation, it does not show estate boundaries and only single coordinates are provided for each.
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23. Number of company-owned mills?
5 - The company reports that it has five palm oil mills.
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24. Names and locations of company-owned mills?
The company reports the names and coordinates of all five mills in GFW Universal Mill List.
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25. Number (or percentage) of company-owned mills that source from company-owned operations and third parties?
The company reports that one out of five mills source only from company-owned operations, and that the remaining mills source from company-owned operations and third parties.
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26. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned mills that come from company-owned operations and third-parties?
The company reports that in 2023, FFB produced by its own mills was 1,034,152.8 (MT), and purchased FFB from external suppliers was 327,599.7 (MT).
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27. Number of third party supplying mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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28. Names and locations of all third-party supplying mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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29. Number (or percentage) of third party supplying mills that source from their own plantations and third party plantations?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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30. Reports total volume (or percentages) sourced from third-party supplying mills that come from the supplying mills' own operations and third parties?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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31. Total volume (or percentage) sourced for refineries that comes from intermediary traders and/or refiners rather than directly from mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not own refineries.
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32. Time-bound commitment to achieve 100% traceability to mill level?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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33. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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34. Time-bound commitment to achieve 100% traceability to plantation level?
The company commits to achieve 100% traceability to plantation level by the year 2025.
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35. Percentage of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) supply to own mills traceable to plantation level?
The company reports that 85.9% of FFB supplied to own mills is traceable to plantation level. Additional points were awarded based on IP certificates.
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36. Percentage of supply from third-party mills traceable to plantation level?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.
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37. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not own refineries.
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38. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not own palm kernel crushing facilities.
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Certification standards/Sustainability initiatives
9.78 / 12 81.5%- Organisation: 1 / 1 100%
- Policy: 2 / 2 100%
- Practice: 6.8 / 9 75.3%
- Self-reported: 1.8 / 9 19.8%
- External: 5 / 9 55.6%
- Certified: 0 / 9 0%
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39. Member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?
[Externally verified] 2004 - Johor Plantations Group Bhd joined the RSPO in 2004, and its parent company, Johor Corporation, joined in 2009. Johor Plantations Group Bhd is now reported under its parent company, Johor Corporation.
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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] 2009 - The company reports RSPO membership since 2004 and almost all plantations have been fully certified since January 2009.
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41. Submitted most recent RSPO Annual Communication of Progress (ACOP)?
The company is now reported under its parent company, Johor Corporation which submitted its recent RSPO ACOP 2023.
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42. Percentage of area (ha) RSPO-certified?
98.73% - The RSPO ACOP 2023 states that the company has 98.73% of RSPO-certified areas.
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43. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?
[Externally verified] 100% - The company reports that all five mills are RSPO-certified.
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44. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills within 5 years?
2025 - The company commits to achieve 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills by 2025. This is within 5 years.
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45. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% RSPO certification of all palm product processing facilities within 5 years?
This indicator is disabled as the company is only a grower or miller.
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46. Percentage of scheme smallholders (ha) RSPO-certified?
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47. 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 achieve 100% RSPO certification of scheme/associated smallholders and outgrowers by 2025. This is within 5 years.
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48. Percentage of FFB supply (tonnes) from independent smallholders/outgrowers/third-party FFB suppliers that is RSPO-certified?
7.72% - The company's RSPO ACOP 2023 states that 7.72% of FFB supply from outgrowers, and third-party FFB suppliers are RSPO-certified.
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49. Percentage of all palm oil and oil palm products handled/traded/processed (tonnes) that is RSPO-certified?
This indicator is disabled as the company is only a grower or miller.
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50. Sells RSPO-certified palm oil through Segregated or Identity Preserved supply chains?
The company's RSPO ACOP 2023 states that it sells 70.62% of RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.
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51. Processes/trades RSPO-certified palm oil through Segregated or Identity Preserved supply chains?
This indicator is disabled as the company only reports a Grower ACOP.
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52. Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certified (100%)?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not operate in Indonesia.
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53. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?
[Externally verified] All of the company's estates and mills are 100% MSPO-certified.
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54. Certified under voluntary sustainability certification scheme (e.g. ISCC, SAS, RSB)?
[Externally verified] The company is certified under ISCC.
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Deforestation and biodiversity
19.49 / 20 97.5%- Organisation: 2 / 2 100%
- Policy: 11.5 / 12 95.8%
- Practice: 6 / 6 99.8%
- Self-reported: 0 / 6 0%
- External: 4 / 6 66.7%
- Certified: 2 / 6 33.2%
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55. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?
The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.
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56. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.
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57. Commitment to zero deforestation?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have been therefore awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to zero deforestation in its own reporting with a cut-off date of 15 November 2018.
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58. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation. This commitment has been in place since 2018.
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59. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion?
The company commits to no land clearing damaging primary forests or areas required to protect or enhance HCVs since November 2005, and no land clearing damaging HCVs or HCS forest since November 2018, through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also defines deforestation as HCV and HCS areas and set a cut-off date of 15 November 2018.
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60. Criteria and cut-off date for defining deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?
The company defines deforestation for suppliers as removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 15 November 2018 will not be accepted in supplier operations.
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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 reports that it has used open-source satellite monitoring to track deforestation in its operational areas since 2022. It has also managed 59,819 ha which covers 100% of its operations across multiple plantation units in Malaysia. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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62. Evidence of monitoring deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion in supplier operations?
[Externally verified] The company reports that it monitors deforestation in its supply base through an open-source satellite monitoring platform. It also oversees 10,715.38 ha, equivalent to 80% of its suppliers' operations, including traders, smallholder schemes, and out-growers, to maintain a deforestation-free supply chain and uphold the preservation of natural habitats. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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63. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in own operations since cut-off date?
0 - The company reports zero deforestation in its own operations since 2018.
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64. Amount of deforestation and/or ecosystem conversion recorded in supplier operations since cut-off date?
0 - The company reports zero deforestation in its supply chain since 2018.
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65. Commitment to restoration of deforestation/conversion in own operations since cut-off date?
The company commits to restore ecosystems to their prior condition in cases of conversion within its own operations from cut-off date of 15 November 2018.
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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. This commitment has been in place since 2018.
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67. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?
[Externally verified] The company reports that it collaborates with the Achieving Coexistence with Elephants project in Sungai Ara to manage the human-elephant conflict and enhance ecological sustainability by using a landscape approach. This approach involves participation from 24 agencies, including government, plantation & commodity agencies, universities, NGOs, local communities, and private estates. It also conducted two workshops in 2023, to increase knowledge on Asian Elephants and worker safety, promote best practices for patrolling the wildlife corridors. and plan for the human-elephant conflict management flow framework for Sungai Ara. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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68. Biodiversity policy?
The company has published a biodiversity policy that details time-bound targets on protecting biodiversity such as RTE, IUCN species, and an increase of 10% of bird species from baseline in the area targeted by 2028.
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69. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?
The company has published a biodiversity policy which applies to all suppliers, covers multiple dimensions of biodiversity protection and extends beyond HCV/HCS/set-asides.
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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 identified three endangered, three vulnerable, two near threatened, and two critically endangered species in accordance with the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It also identified ten least concern species in its area, such as the Jungle Fowl, Wild Boar, Water Monitor Lizard, Grey Heron, Great Egret, Wild Cat, Porcupine, Palm Civet, Masked Palm Civet and Oriental Magpie-robin. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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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 has implemented environmental conservation and wildlife protection initiative initiatives focused on habitat restoration, tree planting, and managing human-wildlife conflicts through collaboration and awareness programmes. It also collaborates with the Johor National Parks Corporation, Wildlife Department, Forestry Department, and the Police on 'anti-poaching programs' to monitor buffer zone areas and conservation areas in the estate and surrounding area. In 2023, it launched the "One Million Roots for the Future" tree-planting campaign at Tanjung Piai to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, and halt biodiversity loss. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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72. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species?
The company commits to no hunting of all species in its operations.
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73. Commitment to no hunting or only sustainable hunting of species applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to prohibit hunting, but this only seems to apply within identified biodiversity areas.
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HCV, HCS and impact assessments
8 / 10 80%- Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
- Policy: 6 / 8 75%
- Practice: 2 / 2 100%
- Self-reported: 0 / 2 0%
- External: 2 / 2 100%
- Certified: 0 / 2 0%
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74. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments in its own reporting.
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75. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments applies to all suppliers?
The company states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. However, it is unclear if all suppliers are required to conduct HCV assessments.
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76. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for planting undertaken prior to January 2015, and associated management and monitoring plans?
[Externally verified] The High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for planting undertaken prior to January 2015 are available for PT Harapan Barito Sejahtera, PT Wahana Semesta Kharisma, and PT Sawit Sumber Rejo on the RSPO NPP website.
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77. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments for all estates planted/planned planting since January 2015?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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78. High Conservation Value (HCV) or combined HCV/HCS management and monitoring plans for all estates planted/planned planting since January 2015?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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79. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS) in its own reporting.
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80. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS) applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to only use licensed HCV assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's ALS. However, it is unclear if it applies to all suppliers.
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81. Satisfactory review of all High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments undertaken since January 2015 by the HCV ALS Quality Panel?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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82. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach in its own reporting.
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83. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to the HCS Approach and states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. However, it is unclear if it applies to all suppliers.
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84. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2016.
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85. Peer review of all High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments undertaken since April 2015 by the HCSA Quality Assurance Process?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2016.
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86. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs)?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to conduct social and environmental impact assessments in its own reporting.
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87. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to conduct social and environmental impact assessments and states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. However, it is unclear if it applies to all suppliers.
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88. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available, and associated management and monitoring plans?
[Externally verified] The SEIA reports are publicly available for PT Harapan Barito Sejahtera, PT Wahana Semesta Kharisma, and PT Sawit Sumber Rejo on the RSPO NPP website.
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Soils, fire and GHG emissions
17.98 / 20 89.9%- Organisation: 4 / 5 80%
- Policy: 7 / 8 87.5%
- Practice: 7 / 7 99.7%
- Self-reported: 1 / 7 14.3%
- External: 2 / 7 28.6%
- Certified: 4 / 7 56.9%
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89. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to no planting on peat of any depth in its own reporting.
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90. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to no planting on peat of any depth.
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91. Landbank or planted area on peat (ha)?
1366.44 (2.19%) - The company reports 1,366.44 ha of peatland in Malaysia. Data as of 2023.
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92. Implementation of commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?
[Externally verified] The company reports a decrease in peatland area from 2022 (1,380.00 ha) to 2023 (1,366.44 ha). This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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93. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company commits to best management practices for soil and peat in its own reporting.
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94. Commitment to best management practices for soils and peat applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to best management practices for peat only.
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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 also reports that it has constructed weirs in peatlands to manage water levels, conducted peat drainability assessments, and established water management practices in the peat areas to create an extensive and efficient drainage system within the peat soil. It has implemented regular monitoring systems for peat subsidence levels on a quarterly basis, while water levels are monitored monthly. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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96. Commitment to zero burning?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to zero burning in its own reporting.
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97. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to zero burning and states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. However, it is unclear if it applies to all suppliers.
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98. 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 reports that it uses three platforms to monitor fire, an open-source platform, ASEAN fire alert, and RSPO FireWatch. It has subscribed to GeoRSPO to monitor concession areas by satellite technology and identified one hotspot within 5km of its estate boundary in 2023. It also conducts firefighting refresher training for the Emergency Response Team, maintains 27 water catchment units, and installs zero-burning signage at strategic locations. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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99. Details/number of hotspots/fires in company estates?
The company reports zero fires in its estates. Data as of 2023.
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100. Details/number of hotspots/fires within surrounding landscape/smallholders?
1 - The company reports one fire within the surrounding landscape. Data as of 2023.
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101. Time-bound commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity?
The company commits to reduce its GHG emissions intensity by 50% by the year 2025. The target includes scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
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102. GHG emissions intensity?
The company reports its GHG emissions intensity as 0.92 MT CO2e/MT CPO/PK in 2023. This includes scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
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103. GHG emissions from land use change in company's own operations (scope 1)?
This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.
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104. GHG emissions from land use change in supplier operations (scope 3)?
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105. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?
[Externally verified] The company reports a decrease in GHG emission intensity from 2022 (0.93 TCO2e/ton CP) to 2023 (0.92 TCO2e/ton CP). The information is externally verified by Control Union.
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106. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?
The RSPO requires companies to assess their GHG emissions through the Palm GHG calculator. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also uses the PalmGHG calculator to measure its gross carbon emissions on an annual basis.
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107. Percentage of mills with methane capture (100%)?
The company reports that 100% of its mills were equipped with methane capture facilities.
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Water, chemical and pest management
21.46 / 24 89.4%- Organisation: 2 / 2 100%
- Policy: 8.5 / 11 77.3%
- Practice: 11 / 11 99.6%
- Self-reported: 0 / 11 0%
- External: 3 / 11 27.3%
- Certified: 8 / 11 72.4%
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108. Time-bound commitment to improve water use intensity?
The company reports that its water use intensity remained below its yearly target of 1.2 m3 per tonne of FFB in 2023, however, it does not report a base year or base figure.
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109. Water use intensity?
1.19 - The company reports its water consumption intensity as 1.19 m3 per tonne FFB in 2023.
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110. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?
[Externally verified] The company reports an increase in water consumption intensity from 2022 (1.13 m3 per tonne FFB) to 2023 (1.19 m3 per tonne FFB). The figures have not improved over time but are kept within a yearly target of 1.2 m3 per tonne of FFB. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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111. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality (BOD and COD)?
The company's BOD levels are within legal limits.
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112. Progress towards commitment on water quality (BOD and COD)?
[Externally verified] The company reports that BOD levels are within legal limits across all of its mills. The information is externally verified by Control Union.
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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 reports that it rigorously monitors the quality of effluent from its mill and installed a Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment System (POMETS) which consists of anaerobic and aerobic treatment without chemicals, supervised by Certified Environment Professionals in The Treatment of Palm Oil Effluent (CePPOME). It has also upgraded effluent treatment ponds, implemented biogas capture, enhanced water management efficiency, and regularly maintained its polishing plant to address challenges such as wastewater volume, anaerobic digestion efficiency, and seasonal variations. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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114. Treatment of palm oil refinery effluent (PORE)?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not own refineries.
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115. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to protect natural waterways through buffer zones.
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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. The company has also established buffer zones around major water bodies and forest reserves, both within and beyond its concession boundaries, to facilitate monitoring efforts and effectively address intrusions.
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117. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to minimise the use of chemicals in its own reporting.
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118. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers, applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to minimise chemical use but does not specify pesticides and fertilisers. It states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. This is not a clear commitment covering all suppliers.
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119. Commitment to no use of paraquat?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to no use of paraquat in its own reporting.
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120. Commitment to no use of paraquat applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to only use paraquat in exceptional circumstances. However, it is not a clear commitment covering all suppliers.
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121. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides in its own reporting.
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122. Commitment to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides. However, it is not a clear commitment covering all suppliers.
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123. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention in its own reporting.
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124. Commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention. However, it is not a clear commitment covering all suppliers.
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125. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?
The company reports its chemical usage and herbicide usage in litre/ha.
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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 reduces water pollution and soil erosion by combining inorganic and organic fertilisers derived from empty fruit bunches (EFB). It also uses POME slurry as organic fertiliser, applies bio-compost, and uses Alion for circle spraying to reduce chemical usage.
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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 implements integrated pest management (IPM) practices to conserve ecosystems and biodiversity across its estates. It also uses biological controls such as barn owls to control the rodent population and certain plants for natural pest eradication. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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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 also reports that it generates two types of waste including bio-based and scheduled waste, bio-based waste is managed through composting while scheduled waste is disposed of by licensed contractors. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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Community, land and labour rights
31.5 / 34 92.7%- Organisation: 4 / 4 100%
- Policy: 18.5 / 21 88.1%
- Practice: 9 / 9 100%
- Self-reported: 0 / 9 0%
- External: 9 / 9 100%
- Certified: 0 / 9 0%
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129. Commitment to human rights?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to the UN Declaration on Human Rights in its own reporting.
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130. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?
The company commits suppliers to human rights but does not reference the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or equivalent.
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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. The company reports that it has collaborated with the 'Human Rights Commission' of Malaysia (Suhakam) and other stakeholders to assess the group's labour practices and improve ESG efforts and initiatives. It also provides awareness training on human rights for employees and conducts human rights-based due diligence on ethical recruitment.
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132. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to respect indigenous and local communities' rights in its own reporting.
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133. Commitment to respect Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' rights applies to all suppliers?
The company commits suppliers to protect the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples in relation to FPIC.
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134. Commitment to respect legal and customary land tenure rights?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to respect legal and customary land tenure rights in its own reporting.
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135. Commitment to respect legal and customary land rights applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to respect legal and customary land tenure rights. It states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. This is not a clear commitment covering all suppliers.
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136. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) in its own reporting.
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137. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) applies to all suppliers?
The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.
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138. Details of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process available?
The RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 contain guidance and requirements on the process to conduct free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years.
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139. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?
[Externally verified] The company reports that it actively holds stakeholder engagement meetings to resolve any issue between the company and its stakeholders. It also engaged in communication with its respective stakeholders in 2023. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.
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140. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?
The RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 contain requirements for addressing land conflicts. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years.
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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 also reports that it has established a 'Women OnWards ("WOW") Programme' which supports and promotes gender equality as well as advances the knowledge and skills of its female employees. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.
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142. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also states that it embraces the national food security programme.
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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. The company also initiated the Green Book Project which covers 9.30 ha to promote and train the local communities to increase productivity and ensure long-term food security. This information is externally verified by the Control Union.
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144. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to provide essential services and facilities to communities living nearby.
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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 also reports that it has donated RM 3.2 million for public and social development such as Yayasan JCorp, schools, and NGOs. It also runs outreach programmes that focus on five key areas: community well-being, sports, welfare, education, and infrastructure development.
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146. Commitment to provide business/work opportunities for local communities?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to provide business opportunities for local communities in its own reporting.
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147. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to the ILO's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in its own reporting.
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148. Commitment to Fundamental ILO Conventions or Free and Fair Labour Principles applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to Free and Fair Labour Principles. It states that it works closely with suppliers as outlined in its sustainability commitment pledge. This is not a clear commitment covering all suppliers.
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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 also provides awareness training on workers' rights and has established a sexual harassment policy to protect and provide guidance on complaint management. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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150. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to eliminate gender-related discrimination with regard to employment in its own reporting.
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151. Commitment to eliminate gender related discrimination with regards to employment applies to all suppliers?
The company commits suppliers to prevent employment-related discrimination based on gender.
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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 has established the 'Women OnWards (WOW) Programme' to support and promote gender equality while enhancing the knowledge and skills of its female employees. It also encourages employees to address any discrimination issues through various channels, including whistleblowing, grievance channels, WOW panel, union, and anonymous letters. It provides briefing sessions on equal opportunity and prevent discrimination to educate employees and foster a respectful workplace culture.
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153. Percentage or number of temporary employees?
This indicator is disabled as the company has no temporary employees.
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154. Reports gender balance of employees?
719 (10%) - The company reports that it has 719 (10%) women employees in 2023.
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155. Commitment to pay a living wage?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to pay fair living wages in its own reporting.
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156. Commitment to pay a living wage applies to all suppliers?
The company commits to pay minimum wage only.
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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. The company also reports that it ensures all employees and workers receive a living wage that meets or exceeds minimum wage regulations, along with additional benefits such as housing, healthcare, medical counselling, childcare, and education. This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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158. Reporting of salary by gender?
The company reports the average basic salary ratio by gender by employment category.
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159. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to address occupational health and safety in its own reporting.
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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.
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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 reports that it adheres to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Guidelines for the systematic management of OSH risks. It employs techniques such as safety inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and OSH meetings, and also conducts training on personal protective equipment (PPE). This information is externally verified by Control Union.
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162. Time lost due to work-based injuries?
1.4 - The company reports a lost time accident rate (LTAR) of 1.4 in 2023.
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163. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?
0 - The company recorded zero fatalities as a result of work-based accidents in 2023.
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Smallholders and suppliers
7.5 / 10 75%- Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
- Policy: 2.5 / 4 62.5%
- Practice: 5 / 6 83.3%
- Self-reported: 0 / 6 0%
- External: 5 / 6 83.3%
- Certified: 0 / 6 0%
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164. Commitment to support smallholders?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also reports that it supports smallholders.
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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 reports that its smallholder inclusion programme supports smallholders to obtain RSPO certificates and improve sustainability practices. It reports that the SIP programme has improved the livelihoods of 256 palm oil smallholders by enabling them to produce higher quality FFBs and increase their income through the adoption of good agricultural practices (GAP) and also provides technical assistance to ensure alignment with RSPO standards.
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166. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?
[Externally verified] 3 - The company reports that three scheme smallholders are involved in its programme.
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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 that its smallholder inclusion programme supports smallholders to obtain RSPO certificates and improve sustainability practices. It reports that the SIP programme has improved the livelihoods of 256 palm oil smallholders by enabling them to produce higher quality FFBs and increase their income through the adoption of good agricultural practices (GAP) and also provides technical assistance to ensure alignment with RSPO standards.
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168. Percentage of independent smallholders/outgrowers involved in programme?
[Externally verified] 7 - The company reports that seven outgrowers (non-certified) were involved in the smallholders' program in 2023. The information is externally verified by Control Union.
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169. Process used to prioritise, assess and/or engage suppliers on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?
The company reports the processes used to prioritise and engage with suppliers.
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170. Number or percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?
[Externally verified] 256 (100%) - Control Union externally verifies that 100% of the company's suppliers are assessed on compliance with the company's FFB purchasing agreement.
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171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?
The company reports that violation of the Vendor Code of Business Ethics (VCOBE) will result in appropriate action(s) which may include suspension, termination and including blacklisting. Timeframes for actions taken are not reported.
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172. Time-bound action plans (including Key Performance Indicators) for suppliers to be in compliance with palm oil sourcing commitments?
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0 / 1
173. Proportion of supply from suppliers that is verified as deforestation- and/or conversion-free (DCF)?
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174. Time-bound plan to engage with all high risk mills within 3 years?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.
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175. Programme to support high risk mills to become compliant with sourcing policies?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.
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176. Regularly engages with a subset of high risk mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.
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177. Procedures in place to assess all own and third party supplying palm oil mills for risk level?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.
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178. Regularly assesses and categorises the risk level of all their own and third party supplying mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.
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179. Regularly reports the risk level of all own and third party supplying mills identified in its supply chain?
This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.
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Governance and grievances
5 / 7 71.4%- Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
- Policy: 4 / 5 80%
- Practice: 1 / 2 50%
- Self-reported: 0 / 2 0%
- External: 1 / 2 50%
- Certified: 0 / 2 0%
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180. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?
The company makes this commitment through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to ethical conduct and the prohibition of corruption in its own reporting.
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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.
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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 also conducts an annual anticorruption awareness programme and corruption risk assessments. It reports that 70% of its employees received anti-corruption training and no incidents of corruption were identified in 2023.
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183. Disclosure of the company's management approach to tax and payments to governments?
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184. Whistleblowing procedure?
The RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 contain guidance and requirements on whistleblowing procedures. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also has a whistleblowing procedure including a flowchart in its own reporting.
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185. Own grievance or complaints system open to all stakeholders?
The company adheres to this criteria through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank (>75%) and a further commitment to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also has its own grievance system which is open to all stakeholders.
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186. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?
The company discloses the total number of grievance cases received in 2023 but the details of each are not disclosed.
SPOTT scores are based on the presence of external evidence made available by the company or third-parties.
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No date
Certified Companies (Principles and Criteria) - RSPO - WEBPAGE
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No date
Johor Plantations Group Bhd 2023 RSPO ACOP
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2024
Sustainability Policy
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2023
Sustainability Report 2023
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2023
Integrated Report 2023
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No date
Members - SASPO - WEBPAGE
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No date
Community Members - GRI - WEBPAGE
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No date
Our Participants - UNGC - WEBPAGE
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2024
Public Summary Report - External Verification of Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit (SPOTT) Palm Oil Assessment 2024
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No date
Disposal of Kulim's Oil Palm Plantation Business in Indonesia - Johor Plantations Group Berhad - WEBPAGE
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No date
Supplier Maps - Johor Plantations Group Berhad - WEBPAGE
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No date
Universal Mill List - GFW - WEBPAGE
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No date
RSPO Palm Oil Mills - GFW - WEBPAGE
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No date
Complete List of Certified Entities Under MSPO - MSPO - WEBPAGE
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No date
Cargill - ISCC Certificates - WEBPAGE
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2024
Biodiversity Policy
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July 2014
NPP Assessment Summary - PT Harapan Barito Sejahtera
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July 2014
NPP Assessment Summary - PT Sawit Sumber Rejo
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July 2014
NPP Assessment Summary - PT Wahana Semesta Kharisma
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July 2014
Summary Report of SEIA and HCV Assessment - PT Harapan Barito Sejahtera
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July 2014
Summary Report of SEIA and HCV Assessment - PT Sawit Sumber Rejo
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July 2014
Summary Report of SEIA and HCV Assessment - PT Wahana Semesta Kharisma
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2024
Environmental Policy
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2022
Sustainability Report 2022
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2023
Code of Business Ethics (COBE)
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2024
Vendor Code of Business Ethics (VCOBE)
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2024
Occupational Safety & Health Policy
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2024
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
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2021
Ethics Policy
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No date
Whistle-Blowing Policy
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2024
Grievance Policy
Media monitor: Johor Plantations Group Bhd (previously Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd)
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Media monitor: Johor Plantations Group Bhd (previously Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd)
SPOTT monitors global media sources for coverage of assessed companies. The media monitor gathers reports about specific activities related to the assessment indicator categories. ZSL does not assess or score the validity of media coverage, but users can explore the media monitor to provide context on implementation, and infer risks associated with reported operations on the ground.

