SD Guthrie Bhd (previously assessed as Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd)

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 a responsible agriculture charter, and human rights charter covering multiple dimensions of sustainability.

2. Sustainable palm oil policy or commitment applies to all suppliers?

The company has published a standalone policy that covers multiple aspects of sustainability that applies to all suppliers.

3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

The company has a dedicated sustainability team led by Chief Sustainability Officer, Rashyid Redza Anwarudin.

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

The company has a sustainability committee consisting of three Independent Non-Executive Directors.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

43% - The company reports that 43% of women are in the senior management team.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

3 (33%) - The company reports that it has 33% of women board members in 2024.

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

The company is a member of FFA, NYDF, POGC, and the Decent Rural Living Initiative.

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

The company collaborates with smallholder growers as well as the Earthworm Foundation, Florin and Migros. GPPOL launched a forest tree species nursery project and to date, 483 trees from the nursery have been successfully transplanted into its estate buffer zones. It also works with customers, NGOs, and government agencies to help smallholders achieve RSPO and MSPO certification standards. Additionally, it partners with technical and vocational education training (TVET) centres and trained 105 youths as machine specialists in partnership with Yayasan Sime Darby and the Institute of Malaysian Plantation and Commodities (IMPAC) in 2024.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company has published its latest sustainability report for 2024.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company reports that its sustainability report 2024 has been prepared in accordance with GRI standards: Foundation 2021. Additionally, it has submitted the CDP questionnaires for forests, climate change, and water security on the CDP website.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

[Externally verified] The company reports a climate risk assessment using TCFD guidelines. The assessment includes information on potential impacts of climate change in the short, medium, and long term, mitigation actions, and metrics and targets. The company's CDP climate questionnaire also describes a detailed assessment of climate-related risks, including actual and potential impacts on the company. It aligns with TCFD and references metrics, targets, and processes for managing these risks. It also covers responsibilities within the company, using detailed scenario analyses such as NGFS and IPCC SSPs for physical risks. Information is externally verified by Control Union.

12. Lists countries and operations?

Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Singapore, China, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, South Africa, and USA - (Plantations, Mills, Refineries, Crusher).

13. Lists countries sourcing from?

The company reports sourcing FFB and other palm products from Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Thailand.

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

641770 - The company reports a total land area managed/controlled for oil palm as 641,770 ha in 2024.

15. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

566533 - The company reports the total planted area for oil palm as 566,533 ha in its own reporting.

16. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

25932 - The company reports the scheme smallholders planted area as 25,932 ha in 2024.

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

0 - The company reports that it has zero ha of unplanted area in its RSPO ACOP 2024.

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

44442 - The company reports that it has 44,442 ha of conservation set-aside areas, including HCV areas.

19. Maps of estates/management units?

The company reports names and geo-referenced maps which clearly show estate boundaries for all estates/management units on its platform, Crosscheck.

20. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

The company has provided geo-referenced maps for all scheme smallholder estates.

21. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

The company has provided geo-referenced maps for all third-party supplying plantations.

22. Number of company-owned mills?

65 - The company reports that it has 65 palm oil mills in both its own reporting and the RSPO ACOP 2024.

23. Names and locations of company-owned mills?

The company provides the names and coordinates of all its company-owned mills on its website. The names and coordinates of 66 palm oil mills are also available in the GFW database, however, the data on GFW is between two and five years old.

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

The company reports that 34 mills source FFB exclusively from its own plantations, while 31 mills source from both its own plantations and third parties in 2024.

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

The company reports that 8,768,521 MT of FFB were sourced from its own operations and 1,526,014 MT of FFB were sourced from other suppliers in 2024.

26. Number of third party supplying mills?

The company provides a list of all third-party supplying mills on its website. Data as of 2024.

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

The company provides the names and coordinates of all third-party supplying mills on its website. Data as of 2024.

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

The company reports that 183 third party mills source from both own plantations and third party plantations, 132 third party mills source from own plantations only, and 858 source from third parties only.

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

The company reports 6% of its total sourcing volumes are from third party mills that source from both own plantations and third party plantations, 6% from mills sourcing from own plantations only, and 26% of volume is sourcing from third parties only.

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

The company reports that 12% of volumes sourced for refineries come from intermediary traders and refiners, and 88% is sourced directly from mills.

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

The company commits to achieve 100% traceability to mill level by the year 2025.

32. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?

The company reports that it has achieved 97.9 overall traceability to the mill. Additional points have been awarded based on RSPO SCC IP and SG certification. Information is also externally verified by Control Union.

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

The company commits to achieve 100% traceability to plantation level by the year 2025.

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

The company reports that it has achieved 100% overall traceability to the plantation for supply to its mills. Additional points have been awarded based on RSPO IP certifications.

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

The company reports that it has achieved 71.1% traceability of supply from third-party mills to the plantation. Additional points have been awarded based on RSPO SCC IP certifications.

36. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

[Externally verified] The company reports traceability figures for each of its refineries. This is externally verified by Control Union.

37. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

[Externally verified] The company reports traceability figures for each of its crushers to the plantation level. This is externally verified by Control Union.

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

2004 - The company has been a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 7th September 2004.

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?

2008 - The company joined the RSPO in 2004 and received its first RSPO certification in 2008.

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

The company has submitted its latest RSPO ACOP 2024.

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

98.28% - The company reports that 98.28% of the area is RSPO-certified in 2024.

42. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

100% - All the mills are RSPO certified.

43. 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.

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

2019 - The company has already achieved 100% RSPO-certification of all palm product processing facilities.

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

12.47% - The RSPO ACOP 2024 states that 12.47% of scheme smallholders are RSPO-certified.

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

2030 - The company commits to achieve 100% RSPO certification of scheme/associated smallholders and outgrowers by 2030. This is within 5 years.

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

51.05% - The RSPO ACOP 2024 reports that 51.05% of FFB supply from independent smallholders and third-party FFB suppliers is RSPO-certified.

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

62.93% - The RSPO ACOP 2024 reports that 62.93% of all palm oil and oil palm products that are handled/traded/processed (tonnes) are RSPO-certified.

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

The RSPO ACOP 2024 states that the company sells 37.09% of RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.

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

The RSPO ACOP 2024 states that the company processes/trades 72.63% of RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it has achieved 100% ISPO certification for all its mills and 97% of its estates in Indonesia. The certificates are publicly available.

52. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

[Externally verified] The company reports that all of its Malaysian operations are 100% MSPO certified.

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

[Externally verified] The company is certified under ISCC.

54. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.

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

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

56. 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 no deforestation in its own reporting. This commitment has been in place since 2014.

57. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation. This commitment has been in place since 2014.

58. 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 the removal of HCS and peat areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 2016 will not be accepted in its own reporting.

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

The company defines deforestation for suppliers as the removal of HCS and peat areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 2016 will not be accepted in supplier operations.

60. Cross-commodity zero deforestation commitment?

The company commits to zero deforestation for other agricultural commodity crops. This commitment has been in place since 2014.

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

The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation for other agricultural commodity crops. This commitment has been in place since 2014.

62. Target date to achieve zero deforestation?

The company has set a target date to achieve zero deforestation across all its own operations by 2025.

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

The company has set a target date to achieve zero deforestation across all supplier operations by 2025.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it partners with Aidenvironment to conduct bi-weekly deforestation monitoring in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it uses online research, supplier data analysis, and external satellite monitoring tools such as RADD to identify potential deforestation risks across its supply chain. Earthqualizer deforestation monitoring is conducted bi-weekly for its third-party suppliers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. Information on screening, mapping and categorising third-party supply relating to deforestation is externally verified by AidEnvironment and RADD.

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

0 - The company reports that no instances of illegal deforestation have been recorded in its own operations since the cut-off date.

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

1422 - The company reports that 1,422 ha of deforestation were recorded in its suppliers' operations since the cut-off date.

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

[Externally verified] The company participates in multi-stakeholder planning and policy efforts at a landscape level through the Smallholders Inclusion Project in Perak, Malaysia, in partnership with Solidaridad, Colgate-Palmolive, and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). The initiative provides smallholders with training on good agricultural practices (GAP), plantation management, compliance with national laws, and EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements. Trainings also cover water, fertiliser, and pest management, as well as safe working conditions and grievance mechanisms. As of June 2024, more than 1,200 oil palm smallholders have been trained. Information is externally verified by Solidaridad.

71. Biodiversity policy?

The company has published a biodiversity policy which details time-bound targets on protecting biodiversity by restoring, rehabilitating or conserving 100,000ha across and beyond its value chain by 2030, with a focus on RTE and endemic species in tropical rainforests.

72. 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.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it has identified various species of conservation concern, referencing the IUCN species classification system in its Papua New Guinea operations. In 2023, it recorded approximately 78 fauna species and 79 flora species in its estates and surrounding areas.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it undertakes sustainability initiatives focuses on conserving key species such as elephants, orangutans, tigers, otters, proboscis monkeys, Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterflies, and Santa Cruz ground doves through awareness programmes, habitat management, and restoration and breeding programmes across Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Further, it has established a SOP for managing human-wildlife conflict mitigation within its plantation.

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

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

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

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

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

The company 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.

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

The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.

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

[Externally verified] HCV assessments for Poliamba Limited Proposed Lamawan Plantation, Poliamba Limited Proposed Lamendauen Plantation and Higaturu Oil Palm are publicly available on the RSPO NPP website.

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

[Externally verified] HCV assessments for proposed new development at Impu, proposed new development at Umi Bridge, proposed new development in Tivingau ILG of Lokono Village, proposed new plantings by Guadalcanal Plains Oil Palms, New Britain Oil Palm Ltd Higaturu Estate, Higaturu Oil Palms, Markham Valley, New Britain Palm Oil Impu and Sagu Area of Interest, new developments proposed by NBPOL Higaturu oil Palms Popondetta, and Tivingau ILG are publicly available on the HCVRN and RSPO NPP website.

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

[Externally verified] HCV management and monitoring plans for proposed new development at Impu, proposed new development at Umi Bridge, proposed new development in Tivingau ILG of Lokono Village, proposed new plantings by Guadalcanal Plains Oil Palms, New Britain Oil Palm Ltd Higaturu Estate, Higaturu Oil Palms, Markham Valley, New Britain Palm Oil Impu and Sagu Area of Interest, new developments proposed by NBPOL Higaturu oil Palms Popondetta, and Tivingau ILG are publicly available on the HCVRN and RSPO NPP website.

82. 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.

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

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

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

[Externally verified] All the HCV assessments available on HCVRN have been satisfactorily reviewed by the HCV ALS Quality Panel.

85. 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 communicates this in its own reporting.

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

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

87. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

[Externally verified] Integrated HCV-HCS assessments of Higaturu Oil Palms, Markham Valley, Tivingau ILG, and West New Britain are publicly available.

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.

89. 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 conducts social and environmental impact assessments in its own reporting.

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

The company commits all suppliers to conduct social and environmental impact assessments.

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

[Externally verified] The social and environmental impact assessments for Higaturu Oil Palm, Poliamba Limited Proposed Lamawan Plantation and Poliamba Limited Proposed Lamendauen Plantation are publicly available on the RSPO NPP database.

92. 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.

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

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

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

28919.8 - The company reports its existing landbank on peat as 28,919.80 ha in 2024.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports a reduction in landbank on peat from 32,409.25 ha in 2023 to 28,919.80 ha. It explains the reduction is due to a reclassification of soils. This is externally verified by Control Union.

96. 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 also commits to best management practices for soil and peat in its own reporting.

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

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

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it conducts drainability assessments at its existing operations on peat in accordance with RSPO requirements. The results are used to plan the phasing out of oil palm cultivation on these lands. Suitable crops will replace oil palms to raise the water table or rehabilitate natural vegetation. Additionally, it engages with local communities to educate them on sustainable peat management to prevent slash-and-burn activities. However, the information is between two and five years old.

99. 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.

100. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero burning.

101. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it uses a fire hotspot monitoring system for rapid detection of and response to wildfires. This system helps to identify hotspots, mobilise fire response teams, and minimise the spread of fires. Additionally, piezometers installed across its estates to monitor groundwater tables, enabling effective water management to reduce wildfire risks, particularly in peatland areas, where poor water management can lead to peat fires, and fire towers are also placed to enable early detection and facilitate rapid response, preventing fires from escalating. It also collaborates with local communities to raise awareness of fire risks and prevention, and to promote sustainable agricultural and land-use practices.

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

The company reports the total number of confirmed fires within its concession areas as 44 in 2024.

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

276 - The company reports the total number of confirmed fires outside its concession areas as 276 in 2024.

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

The company commits to reduce GHG emissions (including scope 1 and 2) by 42% by the year 2030 (against the 2020 baseline).

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

The company commits to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 against a 2020 baseline for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

106. Absolute GHG emissions?

18617900 - The company reports total GHG emissions of 18,617,874 tCO2e in 2024.

107. GHG emissions intensity?

1.61 - The company reports a GHG emission intensity (including Scope 1 and 2) of 1.61 tCO2e/MT CPO in 2024.

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

The company reports its GHG emissions from land use change as 7,118,346 (tCO2e) in 2024.

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

The company reports its GHG emissions from land use change in supplier operations as 1,113,038 tonnes of CO2e in 2023.

110. Progress towards commitment to reduce absolute GHG emissions?

[Externally verified] The company reports a decrease in absolute GHG emissions Scope 1 from 10,245,293 tCO2e in 2023 to 9,398,397 tCO2e in 2024, but an increase in Scope 2 emission from 167,688 tCO2e in 2023 to 187,678 tCO2e in 2024. Overall Scope 1 and 2 emissions have decreased from 10,412,981 tCO2e in 2023 to 9,586,075 tCO2e. This is externally verified by Control Union.

111. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports a decrease in GHG emission intensity from 2023 (2.05 MT CO2e/ MT CPO) to 2024 (1.61 MT CO2e/ MT CPO) for upstream operations (covers Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) and from 2023 (2.71 MT CO2e/ MT CPO) to 2024 (2.57 MT CO2e/ MT CPO) for downstream operation (covers Scope 1 and 2 emissions). Information is externally verified by Control Union.

112. 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 reports that it uses the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, and GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance to calculate GHG emissions.

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

The company reports that 19 out of 65 (29.23%) mills have been installed with biogas capture.

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

The company reports a five-year target of an annual water intensity reduction of 6% against a baseline of 1.4m3/tonne of FFB in 2019.

115. Water use intensity?

1.449 - The company reports a total water consumption intensity of 1.449 m3/tonne FFB processed in 2024.

116. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

The company reports a decrease in water usage intensity from 2023 (1.452 m3/tonne FFB processed) to 2024 (1.449 m3/tonne FFB processed).

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

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

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

The company reports a decrease in effluent intensity in Malaysia from 0.74 m3 per ton of FFB processed in 2023 to 0.65 m3 per ton of FFB processed in 2024. However, it shows an increase in effluent intensity in Indonesia from 0.60 m3 per ton of FFB processed in 2023 to 0.67 m3 per ton of FFB processed in 2024, and in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands from 0.51 m3 per ton of FFB processed in 2023 to 0.61 m3 per ton of FFB processed in 2024. All figures remain within legal limits stipulated by the company.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that POME is treated through anaerobic digestion before being transferred to the final discharge pond. Any POME residue not used as fertiliser undergoes treatment to meet regulatory standards before being released into water bodies. Additionally, mulched empty fruit bunch (EFB) and treated POME are used as organic fertilisers across its plantations. Effluent discharge is carefully managed through systematic desludging, daily sampling, and weekly assessments of final discharge conditions, which are carried out by personnel certified as Competent Person in POME (CePPOME) for its Malaysian operations.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it treats PORE through a chemical process to remove oil, grease and inorganic substances, followed by subsequent biological treatment before releasing it into water bodies. This is externally verified by Control Union.

121. 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 protecting natural waterways through riparian zones in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company 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 minimising the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers in its own reporting.

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

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

125. Commitment to no use of paraquat?

The company 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 communicates this in its own reporting.

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

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

127. 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 not to use World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company 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 not to use chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company provides a list of chemicals used in 2023 on its health and safety webpage.

132. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser use?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it uses mulched empty fruit bunches (EFB) and treated palm oil mill effluent (POME) as organic fertilisers on its plantations.

133. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it grows nectariferous plants, such as Cassia cobanensis, Turnera subulata, Antigonon leptopus, and Euphorbia heterophylla, which serve as shelters and provide additional food for natural predators of leaf-eating pests. It also uses barn owls (Tyto alba) to control rat populations in its estates.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it has a proper waste management system for both scheduled and non-scheduled waste. Scheduled waste is routinely checked during audits and inspections to ensure compliance with the Environment Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 in Malaysia and comparable regulations in other operating countries. Disposal of scheduled waste is also carried out through licensed waste contractors.

135. 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 Universal Declaration for Human Rights and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in its own reporting.

136. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

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

137. Progress on human rights commitment?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that in 2024, a human rights and labour assessment (HRLA) was introduced along with RSPO and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) internal audits to identify potential non-compliances or areas for improvement through worker interviews and reviews of operational practices in Malaysia and an independent human rights assessment was also carried out in its Indonesia operations. Additionally, it has grievance mechanisms in line with the RSPO's 2024 Principles and Criteria on human rights to support labour rights and foster a workplace culture rooted in dignity, fairness, and respect for all.

138. 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 respecting indigenous and local communities' rights in its own reporting.

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

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

140. 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 respecting legal and customary land tenure rights in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company 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.

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

The company commits all suppliers to respect FPIC.

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

The RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 contain guidance and requirements on the process to conduct free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). 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 provides a limited detail of the free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process on its webpage.

145. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

The company reports to facilitate periodic stakeholder consultations conducted by independent third parties. It collaborates with community members, specifically, Incorporated Landowner Groups (ILGs), to determine land use and implement a participatory approach to land-use planning. The company provides the example of development at its Zifasing site located in Markham Valley of Morobe Province where it worked with seven different customary landowning and clan groups from Zifasing and Tararan villages for the planning and negotiations of new planting. This information is between two and five years old.

146. 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.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company has a 'Female Management Development Programme' that includes skills-based training, technical training, and coaching sessions to empower female employees and enhance their skills for management roles. Additionally, it has established gender committees throughout its estates and mills to ensure adequate opportunities for the advancement and empowerment of women at the workplace.

148. 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 commits to mitigating the impact on food security in its own reporting.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it aims to develop land in a manner that promotes food security and enhances livelihoods to address community needs. It also focuses on alternative crops as part of its food strategy, supporting the Malaysian national food security agenda.

150. 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 providing essential community services and facilities in its own reporting.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it contributes to community development through infrastructure construction such as roads, schools, playschool/childcare centres, kindergartens, clinics, and clean water systems. Additionally, it collaborates with the Yayasan Foundation on impactful community development initiatives, with a focus on education, the environment, community health, sports, arts, and culture.

152. 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 providing business opportunities for local communities in its own reporting.

153. 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 commits to all ILO core conventions in its own reporting.

154. 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.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it maintains open communication through 'Social Dialogue' (SD) in Malaysia and Indonesia to encourage discussions between workers and management to address workers' concerns and welfare. It also operates a workers' helpline, 'Suara Kami', to raise concerns related to working conditions, recruitment, safety, and other critical issues.

156. 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 eliminating gender-related discrimination in employment in its own reporting.

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

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

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it has established a gender committee to ensure adequate opportunities for the advancement and empowerment of women in the workplace. It also conducts a gender training workshop in collaboration with the Women's Aid Organisation.

159. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

18.59% - The company reports that contractors or temporary staff as 18.59% in 2024.

160. Reports gender balance of employees?

19.5% - The company reports that 19.5% of its employees were women in 2024.

161. 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 paying a living wage in its own reporting.

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

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

163. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that its wage structures are aligned with RSPO guidance on decent living wage provisions.

164. Reporting of salary by gender?

The company reports the gender pay ratio for each employee category and by significant locations of operation.

165. 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 addressing occupational health and safety in its own reporting.

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

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

167. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it provides PPE for tasks involving chemicals, excessive noise, or manual labour. It also offers training on occupational health and safety, as well as the proper use of PPE.

168. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

5.9 - The company recorded a lost time incident frequency rate (LTIFR) of 5.9 in 2024. Calculated as lost-time injuries x 1,000,000/total working hours.

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

2 - The company reports two fatalities in 2024.

170. 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 its own commitment to support smallholders.

171. Programme to support scheme smallholders?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it supports scheme smallholders through two programs: the 'Kredit Koperasi Primer Anggota (KKPA)' and 'plasma schemes under the Pola-Inti Rakyat (PIR) Trans Programme'. Through these schemes, the company assists with land development and cultivation while equipping smallholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their own estates effectively and sustainably.

172. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

[Externally verified] 100% - The company reports that its programmes cover a total of 15,015 (100%) scheme smallholders in Indonesia, and this is externally verified by Control Union. The company only has scheme smallholders in Indonesia.

173. Programme to support independent smallholders?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that, since 2022, it has partnered with Solidaridad and Colgate Palmolive to train smallholders in Perak, Malaysia, on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Best Management Practices (BMP). The programme includes farmer training and field cooperation, data collection for traceability tools, and efforts to address issues related to land tenure and MSPO certification. In 2024, the company reports that 1,956 smallholders benefited from the programme, resulting in improved farm productivity and enhanced environmental sustainability. The type of smallholder supported through this project is verified by an external verification report.

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

[Externally verified] 10281 (32.48%) - The company reports that in 2024 its independent smallholder programmes covered: 1,290 of 3,216 independent smallholders (40.11%) in Malaysia, 276 of 9,223 independent smallholders (2.99%) in Indonesia, 6,700 of 17,203 independent smallholders (38.94%) in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and 2,015 of 20,15 independent smallholders (100%) in Thailand. Information is externally verified by Control Union. Total independent smallholders involved in a programme is 10,281 (32.82%).

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

The company reports that it has a process to prioritise, assess and engage suppliers on compliance with the company's policy.

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

[Externally verified] 77% - The company reports that 95% of its suppliers were aligned with its responsible sourcing guidelines (RSG) policies in 2024. It also reports that 77% of its suppliers were assessed for compliance against its RSG in 2023, and the information is externally verified by Control Union.

177. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company reports that if the supplier concerned is unwilling to make NDPE commitments then it is their policy to remove them from its supply chain and purchases will not resume until they meet the conditions again. The company also reports steps for reinstatement of suppliers including timeframe.

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

The company has set a target of achieving 100% supplier compliance with NDPE requirements by 2025, In 2024, 80% compliance had been achieved.

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

[Externally verified] 2641550 (80.7%) - The company reports that 80.7% was verified as deforestation-free, and 86.8% was conversion-free. This is externally verified by Control Union and uses the NDPE IRF methodology. This covers all third-party supply to operations, as all company-owned mills supply directly to company-owned refineries.

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

The company does not have a clear commitment, however, it states that it has identified 1% of its suppliers as high-risk mills and prioritises their engagement on a monthly basis.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it conducts regular screenings of its suppliers to ensure alignment with its Responsible Sourcing Guidelines. Based on grievance history and compliance with its standards, suppliers are categorised as low, medium, or high risk. It also states that if suppliers are found to be in violation of NDPE standards, the company will notify them of the requirements for re-engagement, and if the supplier is unwilling to comply, it is the company's policy to suspend them. Once a supplier has been suspended, purchases will not resume until strict conditions are met. This information is externally verified by Control Union.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it regularly engages with high-risk suppliers and provides specific examples of engagement in the last year with high risk third-party suppliers. It also reports that none of its own mills were identified as high risk. This is externally verified by Control Union.

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

The company uses its Crosscheck platform to locate both its own and third-party mills and to classify the mills as high, medium, or low risk based on land-clearing activities.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it regularly assesses the risk level of all own and third-party mills through continuous monitoring and bi-weekly reports. This information is externally verified by Control Union.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports the risk level of all its own and third-party supplying mills, classifying 95% of its suppliers as low-risk, 3% as medium-risk, and 2% as high-risk. This is externally verified by Control Union.

186. 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.

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

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

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it conducts corruption risk assessments across all its operations and provided anti-corruption training to 3,833 employees in 2024.

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

The company reports a tax policy which states that the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing all tax-related activities.

190. 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 its own whistleblowing policy in place.

191. 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 mechanism open to all stakeholders.

192. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company has published a detailed supplier grievance register, which includes date, issue, complainant category, actions taken, and status.