Mewah International Inc

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?

The company reports that it has a group sustainability team, but it does not specify who holds a senior position of responsibility for sustainability within that team.

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

The company reports that the CEO leads the strategic sustainability committee.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

34% - The company reports that it has 34% of women in the senior management team.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

3 (43%) - The company reports that it has three (43%) women board members in 2023.

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

[Externally verified] The company is a member of the Palm Oil Collaboration Group (POCG) and the company's subsidiary, Ngo Chew Hong, is a member of SASPO.

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

The company collaborated with AAK and ISF to host a palm kernel crusher engagement workshop, providing insights into the EU's new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its implications for the palm oil sector. The workshop also emphasised the critical importance of acquiring both TTM and TTP datasets for the companies. Additionally, the company partnered with local authorities, including Polsek and Danramil, to offer training and support, empowering residents to effectively respond to fire emergencies.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company has published its latest sustainability report 2023.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company reports that its sustainability report 2023 has been prepared in accordance with GRI 1: Foundation 2021. The company has also submitted its CDP questionnaire for climate change and forests in 2023.

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

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

12. Climate risks assessment available?

The company reports a detailed climate-related risk assessment, which includes evaluating actual and potential impacts, metrics, targets, and the processes used to assess and manage climate-related risks.

13. Lists countries and operations?

Indonesia - (Refinery, Mills, Plantation, Manufacturing Plants), Malaysia - (Refineries, Manufacturing Plants).

14. Lists countries sourcing from?

The company reports that its refineries source from Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

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

1953.02 - The company reports its total land area managed for oil palm in RSPO ACOP 2023.

16. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

1614.61 - The RSPO ACOP 2023 states that the company has 1,614.61 ha of oil palm planted area. However, the figure also includes infrastructure areas.

17. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

251.86 - The company reports that it has a smallholder planted area of 251.86 ha in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

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

61.97 - The company reports 61.97 ha of unplanted areas in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

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

24.58 - The company reports 24.58 ha of conservation set-aside area, including the HCV area in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

20. Maps of estates/management units?

The company reports that it has submitted all concession maps to RSPO and that no new concessions have been added and that no changes in ownership of concessions have occurred since the submission of maps to RSPO.

21. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

22. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

23. Number of company-owned mills?

3 - The company reports that it has three palm oil mills in Indonesia.

24. Names and locations of company-owned mills?

The names and locations of only two mills are available on the GFW Universal Mill list.

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

One of the company's mills sources FFB from its own estate (6%), third-party estates (32%), dealers (59%), and smallholders (3%). However, there is no information available for the other mills.

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

One of the company's mills sources FFB from its own estate (6%), third-party estates (32%), dealers (59%), and smallholders (3%). However, there is no information available for the other mills.

27. Number of third party supplying mills?

358 - The company reports 358 third-party supplying mills.

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

The company reports the names and locations of all its third-party supplying mills in its mill declaration datasheet.

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

The company publishes mill-wise public summary reports that detail the sources of FFB for its supplying mills. However, it is unclear if these summary reports are available for all supplying mills, and data is between two and five years old.

30. Reports total volume (or percentages) sourced from third-party supplying mills that come from the supplying mills' own operations and third parties?

The company publishes mill-wise public summary reports that detail the sources of FFB for its supplying mills. However, it is unclear if these summary reports are available for all supplying mills, and data is between two and five years old.

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

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

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

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

33. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?

The company reports that 100% of its supply is traceable to the mill level. Additional points have been awarded based on RSPO SCC IP or SG certifications.

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

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

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

The company reports that 100% of FFB supply to own mills is traceable to the plantation level.

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

The company reports 82.63% traceability to the plantation for CPO and 88.71% for CPKO in 2023. Additional points have been awarded based on RSPO SCC IP certification.

37. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

The company provides traceability data for CPO and CPKO, indicating supply traceable to the plantation level for all its refineries.

38. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not own palm kernel crushing facilities.

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

[Externally verified] 2006 - The company is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2006.

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 got certified in 2009 within three years of joining the RSPO.

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

The company has submitted its latest RSPO ACOP 2023.

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

0% - The company has 0% RSPO-certified area.

43. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

0% - The company's mills have not yet achieved RSPO certification.

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.

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

2021 - The company has already achieved 100% RSPO-certification of all palm product processing facilities.

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

0% - The company reports that it has 0 ha of scheme smallholders' RSPO-certified area.

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.

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

0% - The RSPO ACOP 2023 states that 0% of FFB supply from independent smallholders, outgrowers and third-party FFB suppliers are RSPO-certified.

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

9.19% - The company reports that 9.19% of all palm oil and oil palm products handled/traded/processed (tonnes) are RSPO-certified.

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

The RSPO ACOP 2023 states that the company sells 0% of RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.

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

The RSPO ACOP 2023 states that the company processes/trades 4.29% of RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that its Indonesian facilities, PT Jambi Batanghari Plantation and PT Angso Duo Sawit, have attained ISPO certification.

53. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

[Externally verified] All of the company's operations are MSPO certified.

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

[Externally verified] The company is ISCC certified.

55. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.

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

The company commits all suppliers to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.

57. Commitment to zero deforestation?

The company commits to zero deforestation. This commitment has been in place since 2015.

58. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation. This commitment has been in place since 2015.

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

The company defines deforestation as the removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 31st December 2015 will not be accepted.

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

The company defines deforestation for suppliers as the removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 31st December 2015 will not be accepted in supplier operations.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it uses the GFW Platform to monitor deforestation and identify potential deforestation risks within its plantation operations and supply chain. The company reports 49,985 ha of monitored area for its PT Jambi Batang Hari Plantation. It has reported annual forest loss from 2001-2022. This is included in a GFW Pro report which has been externally verified.

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

The company reports that it uses the GFW Platform to monitor deforestation and identify potential deforestation risks within its plantation operations and supply chain. However, the extent of the monitored area and the timeframe are not specified.

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

0 - The company has recorded zero illegal deforestation in its operations since 2019. However, the data is not recorded since the cut-off date in 2015.

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

The company reports that some information is recorded under grievances. However, it does not cover the entire scope of the company's supply chain.

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.

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

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

67. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

The company reports that it collaborated with external stakeholders on community conservation partnerships aimed at promoting sustainable land management practices, supporting local biodiversity conservation initiatives, and enhancing livelihoods in surrounding communities. However, the specifics of its implementation are unclear.

68. Biodiversity policy?

The company has an environmental and biodiversity policy that includes a commitment to protecting biodiversity beyond HCV/HCS/set-aside areas, with a target to restore 120 ha of HCV area by 2045.

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.

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

The company reports that in 2020 it conducted a detailed flora and fauna assessment, identifying 282 plant species and 11 mammal species, with references to the international system of species classification (IUCN). The company also conducted an IUCN Red List assessment for its HCV area at PT Jambi Batanghari in 2023.

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

The company reports that it has planted mangrove trees at Pulau Tanjung Surat to conserve natural ecosystems. However, no additional examples of habitat conservation management were found.

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

The company commits to only allow sustainable hunting of species by local communities for subsistence purposes in its operations.

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

The company commits all suppliers to only allow sustainable hunting of species by local communities for subsistence purposes in their operations.

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

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

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

The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.

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

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.

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.

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

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also communicates this in its own reporting.

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

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

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

This indicator is disabled as the company has not undertaken any new planting since January 2015.

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

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also communicates this in its own reporting.

83. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to apply the HCS Approach, as defined by the HCS Approach Toolkit.

84. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company commits suppliers to conduct social and environmental impact assessments. However, it is unclear if the commitment covers all suppliers.

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

The company reports that it has completed an environmental risk and social impact assessment in its sustainability report, and reports an SIA for PT Jambi Batanghari Plantation. No EIAs are reported.

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

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

90. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to no planting on peat of any depth.

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

The company reports that it has an existing planted area on peatland. However, no figure is specified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company reports that it constructs systemic ditches and dams in plantation areas to manage the hydrological regime, thereby reducing the drying of organic matter and mitigating fire risk. Additionally, the company manages water tables in accordance with local regulations to prevent rapid peat decomposition. It also uses chipping as an alternative to traditional slash-and-burn methods, promoting nutrient recycling and soil enrichment.

96. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to no burning.

97. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to no burning.

98. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

The company reports that it has established 'Team Elite Damkar,' a dedicated in-house firefighting team trained and equipped to respond to potential fires. It monitors hotspots through CCTV and satellite imagery and uses fire watchtowers, portable pumps, and strategic water management to extinguish fires.

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

The company reports that there were zero fire incidents in its operations in 2023.

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

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

The company commits to reducing GHG emissions intensity by 30% by the year 2030. However, no baseline year has been specified.

102. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports its GHG emission intensity for 2023 as 49.41 kgCO2e per MT production for refineries, 928 kgCO2e per MT FFB for plantations, and 402 kgCO2e per MT CPO for mills. These figures include scope 1 and scope 2 emissions.

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.

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

105. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports an increase in its GHG emission intensity in downstream operations from 48.34 kg CO2 per MT production in 2022 to 49.41 kg CO2 per MT production in 2023. Similarly, in upstream operations, GHG emission intensity rose from 843 kg CO2e per MT FFB in 2022 to 928 kg CO2e per MT FFB in 2023.

106. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company uses the ISCC methodology and RSPO PALM GHG Calculator to calculate GHG emissions.

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

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

The company commits to reducing water use intensity in its refineries from a baseline of 0.19 m³/MT product in 2017 to 0.15 m³/MT product by the year 2025. However, this does not cover all operations.

109. Water use intensity?

The company reports its water consumption intensity for 2023 as 0.27 m³ per MT for milling operations and 0.19 m³ per MT for refinery operations.

110. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

The company reports a decrease in water consumption intensity for its refineries, lowering from 0.24 m³ per MT of products in 2022 to 0.19 m³ per MT of products in 2023. Similarly, the water consumption intensity for milling operations decreased from 0.32 m³ per MT of products in 2022 to 0.27 m³ per MT of products in 2023.

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

The company's BOD and COD levels are within legal limits.

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

The company reports that its BOD and COD levels for both palm oil refineries and milling operations in 2023 comply with applicable legal thresholds.

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

The company reports that it employs anaerobic and aerobic biological digestion processes to treat POME before releasing it into water bodies.

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

The company reports that PORE is treated using chemical processes to remove oil, grease and other inorganic substances, followed by aerobic biological digestion.

115. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

The company commits to protect natural waterways through buffer zones.

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

The company has allocated 35.82 ha for riparian buffer zones within its estate, strategically located along major rivers and incorporating pocket jungles. These areas are preserved to support native flora and fauna, facilitating natural ecological processes. However, specific evidence detailing the locations of these buffer and riparian zones has not been disclosed.

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

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

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

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

119. Commitment to no use of paraquat?

The company commits to not use paraquat.

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

The company commits all suppliers to not use paraquat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company discloses the types of chemical fertilisers applied in its plantations but does not include details regarding the pesticides used.

126. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser use?

The company reports that it utilises palm oil effluents, EFB, mesocarp fibre, and other residues as organic fertilisers in the plantations. However, no other information is reported.

127. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

The company reports that it employs an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy that involves using beneficial plants such as Antigonon leptopus and Cassia cabanensis to attract natural predators of leaf-feeding worms. Additionally, barn owl nests are utilised for natural rodent control, supported by regular mechanical weed removal to promote optimal palm tree growth and manage snake populations effectively.

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

The company has established a comprehensive waste management system to handle both scheduled and non-scheduled waste. Non-scheduled waste is categorised into three segments: General, Scrap, and Production. The company manages this waste through the 5Rs principles: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recover, and Recycle. Scheduled waste, which is subject to stringent local environmental regulations, is disposed of by licensed contractors.

129. Commitment to human rights?

The company commits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

130. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

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

131. Progress on human rights commitment?

The company reports that it conducted training in Medan to promote a common awareness of responsible labor standards, human rights, and fair employment practices across its supply chain. It has also developed a robust human rights due diligence tool to effectively implement and uphold its policies on human rights and labor rights.

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

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

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

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

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

The company's commitment to create a society in which the legal and customary land tenure rights are respected once an SEIA has been conducted. This is an unclear commitment.

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

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

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

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

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

The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.

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

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

139. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

The company reports that it conducts interviews and mapping exercises to understand the concerns, interests, and expectations of its stakeholders. It has supported 975 independent smallholders in enhancing their livelihoods by providing them with knowledge and resources to improve productivity while reducing environmental impact.

140. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company's Land Conflict and Grievance Mechanism Policy explains the process for addressing land conflicts.

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

142. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

The company commits to ensure food security for local communities through assisting with the provision of basic dietary needs, educational awareness campaigns, and supporting food crop cultivation.

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

The company reports that it collaborated with independent smallholders on its plantations to provide training, essential resources, and necessary infrastructure, aiming to improve yields, incomes, and food security within these communities. However, no further examples were provided.

144. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

The company commits to provide essential community services and facilities.

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

The company demonstrates its commitment to providing essential community services and facilities through initiatives such as donating school supplies to underprivileged students, organising health camps for children, and establishing a football academy for youth development. These efforts significantly enhance education access, healthcare, and overall community well-being in regions like Jambi and Johor.

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

The company commits to provide work opportunities for local communities such as outgrower schemes and smallholder empowerment initiative.

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

The company commits to all Fundamental ILO Conventions and the Free and Fair Labour Principles.

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

The company commits all suppliers to all Fundamental ILO Conventions and the Free and Fair Labour Principles.

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

The company reports that it has established robust processes and systems to identify potential negative impacts on workers' rights throughout its operations. However, specific details of these processes are not provided.

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

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

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

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

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

The company reports that in 2023, it provided comprehensive training sessions on workplace sexual harassment and anti-discrimination policies to all employees. However, no additional examples were provided.

153. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

22% - The company reports that it has 22% of temporary employees in 2023.

154. Reports gender balance of employees?

24% - The company reports that it has 24% of women employees in 2023.

155. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company commits to pay a minimum wage to all workers. However, a commitment to pay a living wage is not found.

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

The company only commits to paying the minimum wage that applies to all suppliers.

157. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

158. Reporting of salary by gender?

159. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

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

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

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

161. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

The company reports that it has workplace safety programmes aimed at improving safety, which include training personnel in accident prevention and the use of protective clothing and equipment.

162. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

2.38 - The company recorded a Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) of 2.38 in 2023. Calculated as recordable injuries x 200,000/total working hours.

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

0 - The company reports zero workplace fatalities in 2023.

164. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company has published a commitment to support smallholders.

165. Programme to support scheme smallholders?

The company reports that it collaborated with social NGOs to offer training, access to financing, and market initiatives to smallholder farmers, enhancing their yield and income potential. Additionally, it conducted sustainability training for its Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) suppliers in Jambi and Indonesia, covering sustainability practices, certification, and more. However, the specific type of smallholders supported remains unclear.

166. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

The company reports that it hosted a smallholder sustainability empowerment workshop at its palm oil mill, with over 50 participants attending. However, the exact number or percentage of participants, as well as the type of smallholders supported, is not specified.

167. Programme to support independent smallholders?

The company reports that it has assisted 975 independent smallholders within its community to improve their livelihoods by providing knowledge and resources aimed at increasing productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts.

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

975 - The company reports that it has assisted 975 independent smallholders within its community to improve their livelihoods by providing knowledge and resources aimed at increasing productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts.

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

The company audits supplier mills using interviews, observations, and documentation reviews, relating to chemical stores, field inspections, health and safety, wastewater, and employment and grievances. The company also uses 'High Importance Mill Engagement Program' guidelines to assess its suppliers. The company has evaluated overall sustainability performance relating to traceability, NDPE awareness, sustainability commitment, environmental risk, and social impact, and used the results to customise appropriate support and intervention strategies.

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

10 (20%) - The company reports that as a part of its 'NDPE Implementation Programme', it selected 10 critical supplier groups in its supply chain, which are responsible for supplying 20% of the palm oil production volume in its supply base.

171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company's supply chain re-entry requirements policy states that if a company or supplier is suspended for violating its sustainable palm oil policy, it must demonstrate compliance with the following minimum requirements at a group level before being considered for re-entry into its supply chain. However, specific time frames for these actions are not provided.

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

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

[Externally verified] The company reports the proportion of CPO and CPKO product for each individual facility which is verified as NDPE IRF by Control Union. No overall figure is provided and figures include both own and third-party supply.

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

The company committed to engaging with all high-risk mills by the end of 2022. However, there is no evidence indicating whether this target was achieved.

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

The company reports that it identifies several high-risk suppliers and carries out assessments based on guidelines defined in the company's High Importance Mill Engagement Program (HIMEP). However, no further details are provided.

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

The company reports that it identifies several high-risk suppliers and performs assessments based on guidelines defined in the company's High Importance Mill Engagement Program (HIMEP) yearly.

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

The company reports that it conducts an environmental risk assessment for all level supplying mills based on GFW Pro PALM Risk Analysis and suppliers' Social Impact Analysis.

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

The company reports that it conducts yearly assessments to categorise the risk level of all mills.

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

The company reports the risk level of all own and third-party supplying mills as 28% high, 46% medium, and 26% low.

180. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

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

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

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

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

The company reports that it provided two hours of anti-corruption training to 6% of its total employees. Additionally, it conducted ethical recruitment training for its suppliers in Medan.

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

The company reports that its Chief Financial Officer is responsible for tax but does not explicitly mention tax strategy and does not report one.

184. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has its own whistleblowing policy including how whistleblowers can report unethical conduct and how they are protected.

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

The company's grievance procedure is open to all stakeholders.

186. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

[Externally verified] The company provides details of grievances including date; issue; complainant category; actions taken; status.