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Company assessment: Nisshin OilliO – October 2025

Assessment date:

Score by disclosure type:

Total: 62.8% 70.99 / 113
  • Organisation: 16 / 24 66.7%
  • Policy: 32 / 50 64%
  • Practice: 23 / 39 59%
  • Self-reported: 18.3 / 39 47%
  • External: 0.8 / 39 1.9%
  • Certified: 3.9 / 39 10%
  • Sustainability policy and leadership Sustainability policy and leadership
    8.5 / 10 85%
    • Organisation: 5 / 6 83.3%
    • Policy: 1 / 1 100%
    • Practice: 2.5 / 3 83.3%
    • Self-reported: 1.8 / 3 58.3%
    • External: 0.8 / 3 25%
    • Certified: 0 / 3 0%
    • N

      1. Sustainable palm oil policy or commitment for all its operations?

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

      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.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

      The company has a management sustainability committee. However, it is unclear which high-level position has responsibility for sustainability.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company has established a management sustainability committee led by the president, who holds ultimate responsibility for sustainability.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

      13.3% - The company reports the percentage of women in the management team as 13.3% in 2023. However, this data does not include women at the senior management level.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      6. Reports gender balance of board members?

      2 (22.22%) - The company reports that it has two (22.22%) women board members in 2023.

    • P
      0.75 / 1

      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 UNGC, and its subsidiary, Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn Bhd, is a member of the POCG.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn Bhd, collaborated with Earthworm Foundation on the 'Labour Transformation Programme' to improve labour management and ethical recruitment practices for more responsible value chains. Additionally, the subsidiary worked with the Global Environment Centre (GEC) and Sahabat Hutan Bakau Kampung Dato' Hormat (SHBKDH) to plant mangrove trees in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. The company reports collaboration with stakeholders to reduce negative environmental and social outcomes in palm oil production by partnering with Ferrero, and Kulim to assess labour practices, and by conducting workshops to support small and medium-sized oil mills in understanding NDPE requirements and achieving certification.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

      The company has published its latest Integrated Report for 2024.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

      The company has prepared its reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards: GRI 1: Fundamentals 2021. It has also submitted the CDP questionnaires for climate change, and water security on CDP website.

    • P
      0.75 / 1

      11. Climate risks assessment available?

      The company has published a climate-risk assessment that includes the actual and potential impacts of climate change, as well as the metrics, targets, and processes used to assess and manage these risks.

  • Landbank, maps and traceability Landbank, maps and traceability
    11.4 / 15 76%
    • Organisation: 5.5 / 8 68.8%
    • Policy: 1.5 / 2 75%
    • Practice: 4.4 / 5 88%
    • Self-reported: 0.5 / 5 10%
    • External: 0 / 5 0%
    • Certified: 3.9 / 5 78%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      12. Lists countries and operations?

      The company outlines the countries where it operates and details the nature of its activities in each of these locations.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      13. Lists countries sourcing from?

      The company reports that it sources from Indonesia and Malaysia.

    • N

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

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

    • N

      15. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

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

    • N

      16. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

      19. Maps of estates/management units?

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

    • N

      20. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      21. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

    • N

      22. Number of company-owned mills?

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

    • N

      23. Names and locations of company-owned mills?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

      26. Number of third party supplying mills?

      2782 - The company has published a CPO supplier mill list.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company has provided the names, addresses and coordinates of all third-party supplying mills.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary ISF sources from 32 suppliers, 18 of which source FFB from their own plantations, and 14 from both their own and external plantations. However, it is not clear whether this covers all suppliers.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary ISF sources 66% of CPO volume from third-party supplying mill's own plantations and 34% from external plantations. However, it is not clear whether this covers all suppliers.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary ISF sources 85% of its supply directly from mills and 15% from kernel-crushing plants. It states that it does not source from traders. However, it is not clear whether this covers all suppliers.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, has already achieved 100% traceability to mill level. However, it is not clear whether this covers all suppliers.

    • P
      +
      0.99 / 1
      1 / 1

      32. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?

      The company reports that 99.6% of its supply is traceable to the mill level. An additional point has been awarded due to the company's RSPO SSC under SG supply chain certifications.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company commits to achieve 100% traceability to plantation level by the year 2030.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      +
      0.91 / 1
      1 / 1

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

      The company reports that 92.7% of its palm oil supply and 90.9% of its palm kernel oil supply are traceable to the plantation level. An additional point has been awarded due to the company's RSPO SSC under IP supply chain certifications.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      36. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

      The company reports that 99.8% of its supply is traceable at refinery level. However, it is unclear if this data includes all refineries.

    • N

      37. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

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

  • Certification standards/Sustainability initiatives Certification standards/Sustainability initiatives
    5.84 / 8 73%
    • Organisation: 1 / 1 100%
    • Policy: 1 / 1 100%
    • Practice: 3.8 / 6 64%
    • Self-reported: 3.8 / 6 64%
    • External: 0 / 6 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 6 0%
    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      2004 - The company has been a member of RSPO since 2004.

    • N
      0 / 1

      39. RSPO-certified within three years of joining the RSPO or by November 2010, for companies joining prior to finalisation of the RSPO certification systems in November 2007?

      2011 - The company became an RSPO member in 2004 but received its first certification in 2011.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company has submitted its latest RSPO ACOP 2024.

    • N

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

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

    • N

      42. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

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

    • N

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      2030 - The company commits to achieve 100% RSPO certification of all palm product processing facilities by 2030. This is within 5 years.

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.63 / 1

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

      63.36% - The company reports that 63.36% of all palm oil and oil palm products it handles, trades, and processes are RSPO-certified.

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company only reports a Processor and Trader ACOP.

    • P
      0.96 / 1

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

      The company sells 95.79% RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      52. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, is 100% MSPO-certified. However, it is unclear whether this certification covers all palm oil operations in Malaysia.

    • P
      0.75 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, is 100% ISCC-certified.

  • Deforestation and biodiversity Deforestation and biodiversity
    4.25 / 9 47.2%
    • Organisation: 0.5 / 1 50%
    • Policy: 2.5 / 6 41.7%
    • Practice: 1.3 / 2 62.5%
    • Self-reported: 1.3 / 2 62.5%
    • External: 0 / 2 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 2 0%
    • N

      54. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

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

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N

      56. Commitment to zero deforestation?

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

      57. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

      The company commits all suppliers to no development in High Conservation Value (HCV), High Carbon Stock (HCS) and peatland areas. This commitment has been in place since 2018.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company commits all suppliers to no development in High Conservation Value (HCV), High Carbon Stock (HCS), and peatland areas. However, no cut-off date is specified.

    • N
      -

      60. Cross-commodity zero deforestation commitment?

    • N
      -

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

    • N

      62. Target date to achieve zero deforestation?

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

    • P
      -

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF reports a commitment to 100% of CPO suppliers "delivering" on zero deforestation commitments by 2025, and 2030 for CPKO. This does not cover all of the company's suppliers.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company reports that it periodically monitors forest loss in its supply chain using satellite mapping tools such as 'Global Forest Watch' and 'Google Earth'. However, no specific time-frame or extent of the monitored area is provided.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company records instances of deforestation in its grievance logs but a total figure for non-compliant deforestation in supplier operations is not reported and it is unclear if logs cover all supplying operations.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary commits suppliers to restore deforestation from a cut-off date of 31st December 2015 to re-enter back into the supply chain.

    • P
      0.75 / 1

      70. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, reports its collaboration with the Earthworm Foundation on the 'Labour Transformation Programme' aimed at promoting better labour management and ethical recruitment practices for more responsible value chains. As part of the program, ISF facilitated engagement between its customer, Ferrero International S.A., and its supplier, Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad, focusing on two of Kulim's selected plantations. It has also worked with Ferrero Trading Lux S.A. and Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Berhad to launch a new smallholder engagement program.

    • N

      71. Biodiversity policy?

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      72. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary commitment to no hunting of all species applies to its suppliers. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' suppliers.

  • HCV, HCS and impact assessments HCV, HCS and impact assessments
    2.5 / 6 41.7%
    • Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
    • Policy: 2.5 / 5 50%
    • Practice: 0 / 1 0%
    • Self-reported: 0 / 1 0%
    • External: 0 / 1 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 1 0%
    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, commits its suppliers to conduct HCV assessments. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' supplies.

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

      81. 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 is only a processor or trader.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, commits its suppliers to only use licensed HCV assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's ALS. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' suppliers.

    • N

      84. 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 is only a processor or trader.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, commits its suppliers to apply the HCS Approach. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' suppliers.

    • N

      87. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

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

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, commits to conducting social and environmental impact assessments. However, this commitment does not cover all operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, commits to conducting social and environmental impact assessments that applies to all suppliers. However, this commitment does not cover all operations.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

  • Soils, fire and GHG emissions Soils, fire and GHG emissions
    4.5 / 8 56.3%
    • Organisation: 0.5 / 2 25%
    • Policy: 3.5 / 5 70%
    • Practice: 0.5 / 1 50%
    • Self-reported: 0.5 / 1 50%
    • External: 0 / 1 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 1 0%
    • N

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      97. 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. It's subsidiary, ISF also commits to best management practices for soils and peat, this applies to all its suppliers.

    • N

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

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

    • N

      99. Commitment to zero burning?

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

      100. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

      The company commits all suppliers to no burning.

    • N

      101. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • Y
      -

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

      The company commits to reducing GHG emissions (scope 1 and scope 2) by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2016 baseline.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      -

      106. Absolute GHG emissions?

      292895 - The company reports its GHG emissions (scope 1 and scope 2) as 292,895 t-CO2 in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      107. GHG emissions intensity?

      0.11 - The company reports its GHG emissions intensity as 0.110 (t-CO2/t) processed oil in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • N

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

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

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      -

      110. Progress towards commitment to reduce absolute GHG emissions?

      The company reports a decrease in its GHG emissions from 328,857 tCO2 in 2022 to 292,895 tCO2 in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      111. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

      The company reports a reduction in its GHG emission intensity from 0.117 t-CO2/t processed oil in 2022 to 0.110 t-CO2/t processed oil in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      112. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

      The company uses the GHG protocol methodology to calculate GHG emissions.

    • N

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

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

  • Water, chemical and pest management Water, chemical and pest management
    5 / 11 45.5%
    • Organisation: 0.5 / 1 50%
    • Policy: 2.5 / 6 41.7%
    • Practice: 2 / 4 50%
    • Self-reported: 2 / 4 50%
    • External: 0 / 4 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 4 0%
    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company commits to reducing water intensity by 16% by the year 2030 against 2016 baseline.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      115. Water use intensity?

      1.12 - The company reports its water use intensity as 1.12 m3/t in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      116. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

      The company reports an increased in its water use intensity from 1.03 m3/t in 2022 to 1.12 m3/t in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company reports an increased in COD levels from 26 tons in 2022 to 47 tons in 2023. However, the figure is not specific to palm oil operations.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, reports that it implements wastewater treatment systems to treat all effluents before releasing them into the drainage system. However, it does not explicitly address the treatment of PORE.

    • N

      121. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N

      125. Commitment to no use of paraquat?

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary commits to no use of paraquat which applies to all its suppliers. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' suppliers.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary commits to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides which apply to its suppliers. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' supplies.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary commitment to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention applies to its suppliers. However, the commitment does not apply to all other groups' suppliers.

    • N

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

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

    • N

      132. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser use?

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

    • N

      133. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, reports that it has a waste management system to handle both scheduled and non-scheduled waste. All hazardous or scheduled waste is specially stored, packaged, and labelled before being sent to a licensed waste recovery facility for disposal. However, this does not cover all the company's operations.

  • Community, land and labour rights Community, land and labour rights
    17.25 / 23 75%
    • Organisation: 3 / 5 60%
    • Policy: 11 / 13 84.6%
    • Practice: 3.3 / 5 65%
    • Self-reported: 3.3 / 5 65%
    • External: 0 / 5 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 5 0%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      135. Commitment to human rights?

      The company commits to human rights principles as a member of the UN Global Compact.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      136. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

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

    • P
      0.75 / 1

      137. Progress on human rights commitment?

      The company reports that in 2023, as part of its human rights due diligence, it established supplier guidelines, distributed a self-assessment questionnaire to around 40 high-priority manufacturing contractors, and conducted site visits to engage directly with selected suppliers on its human rights policy.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's commitment to Indigenous and local communities rights applies to all of its suppliers. However, it does not refer to the UN Declaration/ILO conventions.

    • N

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company commits all suppliers to respect legal and customary land rights in relation to FPIC only.

    • N

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.

    • N

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

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

    • N

      145. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

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

    • N

      146. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

      148. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

      150. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

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

    • N

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

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

    • N

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

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

    • P
      0.75 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, has collaborated with Sedex to improve labour conditions and ensure that workers' rights are upheld and communicated.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

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

    • P
      0.75 / 1

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

      The company demonstrates progress on its commitment to eliminate gender-related discrimination by promoting equal pay for equal work, actively increasing female representation in the workforce, setting a goal of 20% female managers by 2030, and supporting women's career development through flexible work arrangements and inclusive workplace policies.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      159. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

      318 (9.77%) - The company reports 318 temporary employees out of total 3,254 employees.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      160. Reports gender balance of employees?

      753 (25.4%) - The company reports that it has 793 (25.4%) women employees in 2023. However, the data covers only permanent employees and is between two to five years old.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      161. Commitment to pay a living wage?

      The company's subsidiary commits to paying a minimum wage to all workers. However, it does not cover all operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company commits all suppliers to pay minimum wage to workers only.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      163. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, reports that its starting wage is equal to the legal minimum wage of the country.

    • N
      0 / 1

      164. Reporting of salary by gender?

    • Y
      1 / 1

      165. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

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

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      167. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

      The company reports the number of participants enrolled in safety training for its factories but does not specify the type of training or equipment provided. Additionally, the company's subsidiary, ISF, states that it offers health and safety training to its employees.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      168. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

      3.33 - The company's subsidiary reports a lost time accident rate (LTAR) of 3.33 for 2024. Calculated as number of accidents x 1,000,000/total working hours. However, it does not cover all palm oil operations.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      0 - The company reported zero deaths in 2023.

  • Smallholders and suppliers Smallholders and suppliers
    7 / 16 43.8%
    • Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
    • Policy: 3.5 / 6 58.3%
    • Practice: 3.5 / 10 35%
    • Self-reported: 3.5 / 10 35%
    • External: 0 / 10 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 10 0%
    • P
      0.5 / 1

      170. Commitment to support smallholders?

      The company offers smallholders the opportunity to join its supply chains, and one of its subsidiaries runs a smallholder support program. However, it remains unclear whether the program includes all types of smallholders.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      171. Programme to support scheme smallholders?

      The company reports that it has launched a 'Small Holder Support Programme' to connect upstream farms with downstream customers over a three-year period starting in 2023. In collaboration with its customer Ferrero, the group is providing practical support, such as training, to small-scale farmers affiliated with Hap Seng 2, the group's main procurement farm, to help them obtain RSPO certification. However, the type of smallholder being supported is unclear.

    • N
      0 / 1

      172. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      173. Programme to support independent smallholders?

      The company reports that it has launched a 'Small Holder Support Programme' to connect upstream farms with downstream customers over a three-year period starting in 2023. In collaboration with its customer Ferrero, the group is providing practical support, such as training, to small-scale farmers affiliated with Hap Seng 2, the group's main procurement farm, to help them obtain RSPO certification. However, the type of smallholder being supported is unclear.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, describes the processes used to assess and engage suppliers on compliance with its policy. However, these processes do not cover all operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      227 - The company's subsidiary, ISF, reports that it engages with its suppliers, and 51 direct suppliers along with 176 indirect suppliers comply with its palm oil sourcing policy. However, this engagement does not cover the entire scope of operations.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      177. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

      The company reports that when a complaint is raised against a supplier then it engages with the named supplier to discuss the issues raised in accordance with the objective of resolving the issue. If the supplier does not engage effectively in the process towards resolution and compliance with the policy, the company will review its relationship with that supplier and may cease the relationship as a last resort.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, has a time-bound action plan, including KPIs, for suppliers to comply with its palm oil sourcing commitments. However, this plan does not cover all of the group's suppliers.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      62% - The company's subsidiary reports that 62% of its FFB supply from supplying mills is verified as deforestation- and/or conversion-free (DCF). However, this data is based solely on self-assessments by suppliers and does not cover all operations.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary reports that no high-risk mills were identified in 2024 but it's targeted engagement of all high-risk and medium/standard risk mills on an annual basis. This does not cover all company owned and supplying mills.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary reports that in 2024 No high-risk mills identified, 2 (55%) medium-risk mills engaged as of June 2025. This does not cover all company owned and supplying mills.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary publishes procedures used to assess all own and third-party supplying mills (classification as low, medium, and high risk). This does not cover all company owned and supplying mills.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, assesses and categories the risk level of all their own and third party supplying mills on an annual basis. This does not cover all company owned and supplying mills.

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company's subsidiary, ISF, reports the risk level of all their own and third party supplying mills on an annual basis, 0% are high risk, 30% are medium risk, 70% are low risk. This does not cover all company owned and supplying mills.

  • Governance and grievances Governance and grievances
    4.75 / 7 67.9%
    • Organisation: 0 / 0 0%
    • Policy: 3 / 5 60%
    • Practice: 1.8 / 2 87.5%
    • Self-reported: 1.8 / 2 87.5%
    • External: 0 / 2 0%
    • Certified: 0 / 2 0%
    • Y
      1 / 1

      186. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

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

      The company commits all suppliers to prohibit corruption only.

    • P
      0.75 / 1

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

      The company reports that it regularly monitors compliance and legal risks across its operations and, in 2023, conducted training sessions on corporate ethics, human rights, and data protection. It has also established a Corporate Ethics Committee to review and address reports received through its Corporate Ethics Hotline.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • P
      0.5 / 1

      190. Whistleblowing procedure?

      The company states that it protects the privacy of whistleblowers and takes strict corporate-level actions against any unfavourable treatment or retribution against them, it also reports that it has a "Corporate Ethics Hotline". However, no flowchart or detailed description is available. One of the company's subsidiaries has a clear whistleblowing policy.

    • Y
      1 / 1

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

      The company has a grievance and complaints system accessible to all stakeholders.

    • Y
      1 / 1

      192. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

      The company has disclosed details of complaints and grievances in comprehensive detail.

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