SIPEF

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

The company has published a sustainable palm oil policy which covers all palm oil operations.

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company has also published a sustainable palm oil policy that applies to all suppliers.

3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

The company's sustainability officer oversees the teams in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Ivory Coast, and reports directly to the in-country president director (Indonesia) and general managers (Papua New Guinea and Ivory Coast), as well as to the Chief Operating Officer Asia-Pacific.

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

The company reports that board members Yu-Leng Khor and Giulia Stellar hold responsibility for sustainability.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

1 (16.66%) - The company reports that out of six executive committee members, one is female.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

3 (30%) - The company reports that it has three women board members.

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

[Externally verified] BASP and TFA.

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

The company has a 'Biodiversity Indonesia (SBI) Project' in which a 12,672 ha licensed area of forest acts as a buffer to Kerinci Seblat National Park. The project focuses on the protection and monitoring of biodiversity, reforestation of degraded areas, and engagement with communities to protect the conservation area managed under SBI. Additionally, a total of 376 farmers have received technical support and seedlings to establish agroforestry food gardens and tree crops as of 31 December 2023. In 2022, it also started a sea turtle conservation project, 'Yayasan SIPEF Indonesia (YSI)' which helps to protect and increase the population of sea turtles on a five-kilometre-long stretch of beach at Air Hitam Conservation Park in Sumatra.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company has published its latest integrated annual report for 2023, which incorporates sustainability reporting.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company has submitted CDP questionnaires for forests and climate change in 2023.

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

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

12. Climate risks assessment available?

The company reports a summary of actual and potential risks of climate change as well as its risk-mitigation measures. Metrics, targets, and processes used to assess or manage climate risks are not reported.

13. Lists countries and operations?

Plantations and Mills - Indonesia (Bengkulu, North Sumatra, South Sumatra), Papua New Guinea, Crushers - Papua New Guinea.

14. Lists countries sourcing from?

The company reports that it sources from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

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

136801 - The company reports 136,801 ha as the total land area managed/controlled for oil palm in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

16. Total oil palm planted area (ha)?

82171 - The company reports the total oil palm planted area as 82,171 ha in its integrated annual report 2023.

17. Scheme smallholders planted area (ha)?

26093 - The company reports a scheme smallholders' planted area of 21,059 ha in its integrated annual report 2023. The RSPO ACOP 2023 lists this area as 26,093 ha as it covers all area, not just planted.

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

4435 - The company reports a total unplanted area of 4,435 ha in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

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

15815 - The company reports 15,815 ha of conservation set-aside area, including the High Conservation Value (HCV) area in its RSPO ACOP 2023.

20. Maps of estates/management units?

The company reports that it has submitted all concession maps to the RSPO.

21. Maps of all scheme smallholders?

The company's transparency platform shows its supply base, including maps of smallholder suppliers.

22. Maps of all third-party supplying plantations?

The company publishes the names and geo-referenced maps of all third-party supplying plantations.

23. Number of company-owned mills?

9 - The company reports that it has nine palm oil mills.

24. Names and locations of company-owned mills?

The names and locations of the company-owned mills are accessible through the GFW database and the company's transparency platform.

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

The data on the RSPO website reflects that six out of the total nine mills owned by the company source from company-owned operations as well as smallholders. This information is also available per mill on Geo SIPEF.

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

The RSPO certificates of all company-owned mills report the total volume sourced by company-owned mills that come from company-owned operations and other smallholders.

27. Number of third party supplying mills?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

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

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

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

33. Percentage of supply traceable to mill level?

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

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

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

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

The company has already achieved 100% traceability to the plantation level. The company has eight Identity Preserved certifications.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from third-party supplying mills.

37. Publishes traceability data at refinery level?

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

38. Publishes traceability data at crusher level?

The company reports that all commodities it sells are "fully traceable to their place of production, either an estate managed by the company or an associated smallholder plot". Both company-owned crushing facilities have RSPO segregated certification reported on the RSPO supply chain certificates.

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

[Externally verified] 2005 - The company is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since December 2005.

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

[Externally verified] 2009 - The company reports being RSPO certified in 2009.

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

The company has submitted its latest RSPO ACOP 2023.

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

75.74% - The company's RSPO certificates show 103,611.65 ha of certified area of the company's total palm oil landbank (136,801 ha), which equates to 75.74% certified area.

43. Percentage of mills RSPO-certified?

[Externally verified] 100% - The company reports that all nine palm oil mills owned by the company are RSPO-certified.

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

2026 - The company commits to achieve 100% RSPO certification of estates and mills by 2026. This is within 5 years.

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

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

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

90.73% - The company reports that 90.73% of scheme smallholders are RSPO-certified.

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

2026 - The company commits to achieve 100% RSPO certification of scheme/associated smallholders and outgrowers by 2026. This is within 5 years.

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

[Externally verified] 100% - The company reports that 100% of FFB supply from independent smallholders and outgrowers is RSPO-certified.

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

86.53% - The company's RSPO ACOP 2023 states that 86.53% of CPK produced is RSPO-certified. As the company's only processing facilities are crushers then it is deduced that 86.53% of what company crushers use is certified.

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

The company's RSPO ACOP 2023 reports that it sells 90% of RSPO-certified palm oil through segregated or identity-preserved supply chains.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company only reports a Grower ACOP.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that all six of its mills in Indonesia are ISPO-certified. The ISPO certificates for each mill are available on the company's Geo SIPEF platform.

53. Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified?

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

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

[Externally verified] The company is certified under ISCC.

55. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems found in HCV areas, HCS forests, and fragile or marginal soils, such as peat areas. However, it does not include all natural ecosystems.

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years.

57. Commitment to zero deforestation?

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

58. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to zero deforestation in its own reporting. The commitment has been in place since 2014.

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

The company defines deforestation as the removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 2014 will not be accepted.

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also defines the criteria for deforestation as the removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 2014 will not be accepted for all suppliers.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it uses a third-party monitoring system with real-time satellite imagery analysis to detect changes in land cover. As of 2023, this system covers over 157,700 ha of land within the company's concessions (84%) and its suppliers' areas (16%) in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Monitoring reports are provided to the company on a quarterly basis. It is also possible to enable a layer on the maps on Geo SIPEF to visually display any confirmed deforestation incidents found through the company's monitoring activities.

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

The company reports that it uses a third-party monitoring system with real-time satellite imagery analysis to detect changes in land cover. As of 2023, this system covers over 157,700 ha of land within the company's concessions (84%) and its suppliers' areas (16%) in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Monitoring reports are provided to the company on a quarterly basis.

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

6.6 - The company reports 6.6 ha of deforested land in its own operations in 2023. However, information since the cut-off date (2015) is not reported.

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

0 (0%) - The company reports 0 ha of deforested land in its supplier operations in 2023. However, information since the cut-off date (2015) is not reported.

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

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

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

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

67. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

The company reports that it has a 'SBI Project' which focuses on the protection and monitoring of biodiversity, reforestation of degraded areas, and engagement with communities to protect the conservation area managed under SBI. This is in collaboration with the Directorate General of Sustainable Production Forest Management, Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. The company's subsidiary, Hargy Oil Palms Ltd has started work with a licensed assessor, PT Hijau Daun, looking at a balanced approach towards an inclusive oil palm landscape. Participatory land use plans have been created as a result.

68. Biodiversity policy?

The company reports a commitment to restore 256 ha of buffer zone in the Kerinci Seblat National Park by 2024.

69. Biodiversity policy applies to all suppliers?

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company has identified various species in its reporting but has not classified them according to an appropriate system.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it has identified and monitors conservation and biodiversity areas within its concessions. Additionally, in 2023, the company planted 56,872 trees as part of its 'Biodiversity Indonesia Programme' (SBI).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments in its own reporting.

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

[Externally verified] HCV assessments for PT Agro Rawas Ulu, PT Agro Muara Rupit, PT Umbul Mas Wisesa and PT Timbang Deli Indonesia are publicly available on the RSPO NPP website.

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

[Externally verified] HCV assessments for PT Agro Kati Lama, PT Agro Muara Rupit, PT Bandar Sumatra Indonesia, and PT Mukomuko Agro Sejahtera, specifically for the Batu Kuda and Sei Teramang estates, are publicly available on the RSPO NPP website.

78. 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 PT Agro Kati Lama, PT Agro Muara Rupit, PT Bandar Sumatra Indonesia, and PT Mukomuko Agro Sejahtera, specifically for the Batu Kuda and Sei Teramang estates, are publicly available on the RSPO NPP website.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS) in its own reporting.

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

[Externally verified] The company has conducted satisfactory reviews of all high conservation value (HCV) assessments undertaken since January 2015.

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

The company commits under the RSPO New Planting Procedures (NPP) as an RSPO member reporting as a grower. The company also commits to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach in its own reporting.

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach in its own reporting.

84. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

[Externally verified] The company has published six integrated HCV-HCS assessments and seven stand-alone HCS assessments.

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

[Externally verified] The peer review reports of all seven stand-alone HCS assessments are available on the HCSA website.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) in its own reporting.

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

[Externally verified] The SEIA reports for PT Agro Rawas Ulu, PT Agro Muara Rupit and PT Timbang Deli Indonesia are publicly available on the RSPO NPP website.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to no planting on peat of any depth in its own reporting.

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

13698 - The company conducts drainability assessments according to RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 for 13,698 ha. However, specific data on the planted area on peat is not provided, and the available information is between two to five years old.

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

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to best management practices for soils and peat in its own reporting.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it uses topographic maps to assess the planted areas and ensure that the appropriate BMPs are implemented for soil health and conservation. Additionally, it employs techniques such as planting legume cover crops, installing stop bunds (silt traps) and silt trenches, and using bund and slope protection methods like vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) to prevent soil erosion.

96. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to no burning.

97. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to no burning in its own reporting.

98. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it has well-established fire risk alert monitoring systems in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, where the risks of fire are the highest. Additionally, it has trained firefighters, dedicated resources, and vehicles equipped with water tanks and high-pressure water pumps specifically for fire management within its concessions.

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

The company reports 68 hotspots and 39 actual fires within its own estates in 2023.

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

18 - The company reports 18 hotspots and six actual fires within the surrounding landscape in 2023.

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

The company commits to reducing its GHG emissions intensity by 28% by the year 2030 against the 2021 baseline. This includes scope 1 and 2 emissions.

102. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports its GHG emissions intensity as 1.68 per tonne of CPO in 2023. This includes scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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

The company reports that its overall GHG emissions have been reduced by 1% since 2022, mainly due to the reduction in palm oil mill effluent (POME) emissions. Further, the company also states a decrease in annualised GHG emissions from historical land use change. However, no figures were reported.

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

105. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports an increase in GHG emissions intensity (including scope 1 and 2 emissions) from 1.64 per tonne of CPO in 2022 to 1.68 per tonne of CPO in 2023.

106. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company uses the RSPO GHG calculator methodology to calculate GHG emissions. The company also calculates carbon footprint data at a group level, using the ISO 14064 standard.

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

The company reports that five out of nine (55.56%) company-owned mills have methane capture.

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

The company commits to reduce its water use intensity but the target is not time-bound. It also reports that eight out of nine mills have achieved the target in 2023.

109. Water use intensity?

The company reports its water usage intensity for each palm oil mill which includes its integrated crushers from 2022 to 2023.

110. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

The company reports water usage intensity for each palm oil mill, including its integrated crushers, for 2023. The figures indicate that water usage intensity for each mill is below the target of 1 m³/tonne of FFB processed or 1.5 m³/tonne of FFB processed.

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

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

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

The company reports that seven out of nine mills have achieved the targets in 2023. However, palm oil mills in Papua New Guinea exceed the legal limits for BOD and TSS due to the desilting programme.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it uses engineering controls and water treatment systems to ensure BOD, COD, and TSS levels in POME remain within the required limits. Treated POME is then applied in the fields as a nutrient source for the palms.

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

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

115. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

The company commits to protect natural waterways through buffer zones.

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

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it mitigates water pollution and manages effluent in order to mitigate water pollution and maintain riparian buffer zones of natural vegetation for absorbing runoff and protecting the waterways.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers in its own reporting.

119. Commitment to no use of paraquat?

The company commits to not use paraquat.

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to not use paraquat in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to no use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to no use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention in its own reporting.

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

126. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser use?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it uses EFB, POME, cocoa and coffee husks as organic fertilisers to enhance fertility of the soil.

127. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it has implemented an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach, which includes trapping and infecting male Oryctes rhinoceros insects with viruses to reduce their populations, as well as providing nesting sites to natural predators like owls and raptors within the plantation area.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports a waste management system in place to avoid negative impacts, it uses and recycles the by-products from its oil palm and banana field activities, its palm oil production activities, as well as from third parties.

129. Commitment to human rights?

The company commits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

130. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its own reporting.

131. Progress on human rights commitment?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it conducts monthly screenings for human rights risks, including child and forced labor, across its Indonesian plantations. Additionally, it provides human rights training to all employees.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to indigenous and local communities' rights in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to legal and customary land rights in its own reporting.

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) in its own reporting.

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

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

139. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

The company reports that it conducts Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) as part of their efforts to engage with local communities and assess the impact on their rights and needs. The SIAs also involve community members in the design of mitigation or management plans. The company also maps out disputed areas in collaboration with affected parties, including neighbouring communities. It also has senior community engagement officer who has responsibility for this work.

140. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company's land conflicts are included in the grievance process but no separate process was reported.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it supports the inclusion of women by establishing gender and social issues committees. These committees address specific issues such as equal employment opportunities, participation in decision-making, sexual harassment, reproductive rights, and women's health and safety. Additionally, the company runs a 'Cadet Programme' to support college women graduates, providing training programs to fast-track them into middle-management roles within the company's palm oil operations.

142. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

The company commits to ensure food security for local communities through assisting with its employment practices and community engagement.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it has set up 'Mini Market' cooperatives in Indonesia, Ivory Coast, and Papua New Guinea where food is sold to local people as well as providing employees and their families with rice each month.

144. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

The company commits to provide essential community services and facilities.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it maintains infrastructure and provides local communities with employment opportunities and essential services, including housing, clean water, and medical care.

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

The company commits to providing business or work opportunities for local communities.

147. 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.

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to the ILO's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in its own reporting.

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

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

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

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to eliminate gender-related discrimination with regard to employment in its own reporting.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company has also established gender and social issues committees that meet regularly to discuss gender-related issues.

153. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

839 (4.15%) - The company reports a total number of temporary palm oil employees as 839 (4.56%) in 2023.

154. Reports gender balance of employees?

5846 (25%) - The company reports a total number of women employees as 5,846 (25%) in 2023.

155. Commitment to pay a living wage?

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to pay a living wage in its own reporting.

157. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it meets all local regulations for minimum wages and complies with living wage calculations, as audited by the various certification standards to which the Group adheres, such as RSPO, Rainforest Alliance, and Fairtrade standards. Following the implementation guidance of these standards, salary matrices are used to identify gaps.

158. Reporting of salary by gender?

159. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits all suppliers to address occupational health and safety in its own reporting.

161. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company also reports that it provides personal protective equipment and specialised training for handling chemicals to all employees.

162. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

The company reports the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for each location, calculated per 1,000,000 hours worked.

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

1 - The company reports one fatality as a result of work-based accidents in 2023.

164. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company has published a commitment to support smallholders.

165. Programme to support scheme smallholders?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it supports scheme smallholders through the 'smallholder cooperatives (Koperasi)' programme, where it develops and plants the land, manages all operations, and oversees harvesting and crop recovery. Additionally, through the 'village smallholders (Kebun Masyarakat Desa)' programme, the company aids surrounding villages in developing small oil palm blocks, which are fully managed by the company.

166. Percentage of scheme smallholders involved in programme?

5743 (69%) - In 2023, the company collaborated with 8,265 smallholders, of which 5 743 (69%) were scheme smallholders and 2 522 (31%) were independent smallholders.

167. Programme to support independent smallholders?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it provides training and outreach activities to independent smallholders in Indonesia. The objective of the outreach activities is to raise awareness of the Group's policies and integrate growers into the certified supply base once they are prepared for RSPO certification.

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

2522 (31%) - In 2023, the company collaborated with 8,265 smallholders, of which 5 743 (69%) were scheme smallholders and 2 522 (31%) were independent smallholders.

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

The company has a process used to prioritise, assess and engage with suppliers on compliance with the company's policy and legal requirements.

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

171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company states that non-compliance by smallholders with its Responsible Purchasing Policy may result in suspension. Steps taken and timeframes for action are not reported and the policy only applies to smallholders.

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

The company reports a commitment for all smallholder suppliers to be 100% RSPO certified by 2026. No KPIs are provided and no time-bound action plans for compliance with the company's own sourcing commitments beyond RSPO certification are reported.

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

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company does not source from mills.

180. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

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

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

The company makes this commitment indirectly through the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2018 due to its sourcing. Full points have therefore been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified volumes/supply of FFB from direct/indirect suppliers (>75%) and a further commitment for all suppliers to be 100% certified within 5 years. The company also commits to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption for all suppliers in its own reporting.

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

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's RSPO-certified landbank. The company reports that it has procedures and measures to address any risks associated with corruption. It also provides training and awareness to its employees on anti-corruption.

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

184. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has a whistleblowing procedure including a clear description of steps taken by the company and how whistleblowers can report unethical conduct.

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

The company has a grievance system open to all stakeholders.

186. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

[Externally verified] The company has a grievances dashboard which includes the details of complaints including: date; issue; complainant category; actions taken; and status.