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Korindo Group

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Total score: 34.3%
  • Latest update: August 2024
  • Next scheduled: August 2025
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  • Substantiated concerns
    • In October 2021, Korindo Group was disassociated from FSC. This follows failure to meet conditions set by FSC to address activities relating to deforestation, destruction of HCVs and traditional and human rights violations. See further details and updates here.
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Company assessment: Korindo Group – July 2018

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Total: 34.3% 31 / 90.5

  • Sustainability policy and leadership Sustainability policy and leadership
    1.5 / 6 25%
    2 media reports
    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      1. Sustainable forestry policy or commitment for all its operations?

    • N
      0 / 1

      2. Sustainability policy or commitment applies to direct and third-party suppliers?

    • N
      0 / 1

      3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

    • N
      0 / 1

      4. Sustainability report published within last two years?

    • N
      0 / 1

      5. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to improve forest management or transparency?

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      6. Activities with government, NGOs or academic institutions to improve the sustainability of forest products?

      The company contributed to the Kampar REDD+ project to protect peat swamp forest and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They state that 'KORINDO Group contributed to this project by spearheading research and project development together with research institutions from various sectors', but no further details are given.

  • Landbank, FMUs and mills Landbank, FMUs and mills
    3 / 12 25%
    6 media reports
    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      7. Lists countries and operations?

      The company only provides a map with the countries in which it operates. Details are not given,.

    • N
      0 / 1
      Source

      8. Total area of natural forest designated for wood/wood fibre production (ha)?

      524515 - Figure provided is undated.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      9. Total area of forest plantation (ha)?

      94384 - The company state they have a concession area of 94,384 ha and that the effective land used for planting and producing is approximately 79,924 ha.

    • N

      10. Area of plantation/natural forest within outgrower schemes (ha)?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • N
      0 / 1

      11. Unplanted (areas designated for future development as plantation forest) (ha)?

    • N
      0 / 1
      Source

      12. Conservation set-aside and/or HCV area (ha)?

      The company commits to 'establishing, maintaining, and securing 41,012 ha of protected areas that are effective and proportional'. However, this figure is undated and it is unclear if this area is already set aside.

    • N
      0 / 1

      13. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

    • N
      0 / 1

      14. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      15. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

      4 - Four FMUs are shown on Global Forest Watch, but unclear if these cover all of the company's FMUs.

    • N
      0 / 1

      16. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?

    • N
      0 / 1

      17. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      18. Number of company owned pulp and paper mills?

      1

    • N
      0 / 1

      19. Maps or addresses of company owned pulp and paper mills?

    • N

      20. Number of company owned sawmills?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own sawmills.

    • N

      21. Maps or addresses of company owned sawmills?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own sawmills.

  • Deforestation and biodiversity Deforestation and biodiversity
    7.5 / 14 53.6%
    23 media reports
    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      22. Commitment to zero conversion of natural forest?

    • N

      23. Zero conversion commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      24. Commitment to minimise the impact of logging roads?

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      25. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities?

      The company only commits to protect forest areas from certain forms of illegal activities.

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      26. Evidence of monitoring deforestation?

      The company monitors deforestation by Landsat imagery every two years however the extent of the area monitored is unclear.

    • N
      0 / 1

      27. Amount of deforestation recorded?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      28. Commitment to biodiversity conservation?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      29. Commitment to set aside areas for conservation?

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      30. Examples of habitat management and/or habitat restoration of set-aside areas?

      The company has contributed to tree planting, but no other examples could be found.

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      31. Implementing a landscape-level approach to biodiversity conservation?

      The company refers to a partnership with USAID LESTARI on the development of a sustainable landscape, but it is unclear what the company's involvement is in the project.

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      32. Commitment to protect species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?

      The company commits to protect species of conservation concern however no information on the system of species classification is given.

    • N
      0 / 1

      33. Commitment to sustainably manage the use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs)?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      34. Commitment not to use genetically modified organisms?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the introduction of genetically modified organisms in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004).

    • N
      0 / 1

      35. Commitment to only use alien species where impacts can be controlled?

    • N
      0 / 1

      36. Examples of species conservation activities?

  • HCV, HCS and impact assessments HCV, HCS and impact assessments
    2 / 7 28.6%
    6 media reports
    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • N

      38. HCV commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      40. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

      No HCV assessments for the company's forestry operations could be found. HCV assessments on the HCV Resource Network for the company's palm oil operations are not available as they are either unsatisfactory or not ready for Quality Panel review.

    • N
      0 / 1

      41. High Conservation Value (HCV) management and monitoring plans available?

      No HCV assessments for the company's forestry operations could be found. HCV assessments on the HCV Resource Network for the company's palm oil operations are not available as they are either unsatisfactory or not ready for Quality Panel review.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • N

      43. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it hasn't expanded its plantation area since April 2015.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      45. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available?

  • Soils, fire and GHG emissions Soils, fire and GHG emissions
    3 / 10 30%
    4 media reports
    • N
      0 / 1

      46. Commitment to best management practices for soils and/or peat?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      47. Commitment to reduced impact logging?

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have landbank on peat.

    • N

      49. Commitment on peatland planting applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have suppliers with landbank on peat.

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have landbank on peat.

    • N
      0 / 1

      51. Evidence of best management practices for soils and/or peat?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      52. Commitment to zero burning?

    • N

      53. Commitment to zero burning applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      54. Evidence of management and monitoring fires?

    • N
      0 / 1

      55. Details/number of hotspots/fires in FMUs controlled by the company?

    • N
      0 / 1

      56. Time-bound commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

    • N
      0 / 1

      57. Progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity?

    • N
      0 / 1

      58. Report GHG emissions from land use change?

    • N
      0 / 1

      59. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

  • Water, chemical and waste management Water, chemical and waste management
    4 / 12 33.3%
    7 media reports
    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      60. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality?

      The company states to comply with Indonesian regulations and maintains water standard established by local government: max BOD5 75, and COD 160.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      61. Progress towards commitment on water quality?

      The company states that it always observes water standards established by local government (max BOD5 75, and COD 160).

    • N
      0 / 1

      62. Protection of natural waterways through buffer zones?

    • N
      0 / 1

      63. Evidence of treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?

    • N

      64. Evidence of sawmill run-off containment and wastewater treatment?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own sawmills.

    • N
      0 / 1

      65. Time-bound commitment to improve water use?

    • N
      0 / 1

      66. Progress towards commitment on water use?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      67. Commitment to eliminate chlorine and chlorine compounds for bleaching?

    • N

      68. Evidence of minimising or recycling solid waste produced during sawmilling processes?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own sawmills.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      70. No use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?

    • N
      0 / 1

      71. No use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      72. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

  • Community, land and labour rights Community, land and labour rights
    7.5 / 17.5 42.9%
    16 media reports
    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      74. Commitment to human rights, referencing the UN Declaration of Human Rights or UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which defines human rights as those established through the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

    • N

      75. Commitment to human rights applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      76. Commitment to respect indigenous and local communities' rights?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which encompasses the rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples as established by the ILO Convention 169.

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      77. Commitment to respect legal and customary property rights?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of traditional rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which encompasses customary rights. This policy does not reference legal rights and no reference to legal rights could be found in company sources.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

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

    • N

      79. FPIC commitment applies to independent suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from independent suppliers.

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      81. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

    • N
      0 / 1

      82. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      83. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?

      The company does not have a commitment but provides examples of services and facilities it provides to communities.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      84. Commitment to respect all workers' rights?

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      85. Reference to Fundamental ILO Conventions?

      The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004).

    • Y
      0.5 / 0.5
      Source

      86. Total number of employees?

      30000 - Figure recorded is for the company's entire operations. The company also states a figure of 1,401 direct workers within the company's Timber Plantation Division.

    • Y
      1 / 1
      Source

      87. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

      30%

    • N
      0 / 1
      Source

      88. Percentage or number of women employees?

      20% - Figure is undated.

    • N
      0 / 1

      89. Commitment to pay minimum wage?

    • N
      0 / 1

      90. Commitment to address occupational health and safety, referencing the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work?

    • N
      0 / 1

      91. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

    • N
      0 / 1

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

    • N
      0 / 1

      93. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

  • Certification standards Certification standards
    2 / 6 33.3%
    11 media reports
    • N
      0 / 1
      Source

      94. Percentage area (ha) verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

      The company state they have some certification, including SVLK, PHPL, FLEGT and FSC but it is unclear how much of their FMUs these certificates cover.

    • N

      95. Percentage wood/wood fibre supply verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • N
      0 / 1

      96. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs?

    • N

      97. Commitment to source only wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood requirements?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • N
      0 / 2

      98. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

    • N

      99. Percentage of wood/wood fibre supply from outgrower scheme and/or independent suppliers that is FSC FM certified?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • Y
      2 / 2
      Source

      100. Percentage area (ha) PEFC certified?

      94238 (100%) - The company's operating subsidiary has PEFC certification for 94,384 ha
      .

  • Smallholders and suppliers Smallholders and suppliers
    0 / 0 0%
    3 media reports
    • N

      101. Programme to support outgrower scheme smallholders?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers.

    • N

      102. Percentage of outgrower scheme smallholders involved in programme?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers.

    • N

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

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • N

      104. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

    • N

      105. Percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company requirements?

      This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers.

  • Governance and grievances Governance and grievances
    0.5 / 6 8.3%
    12 media reports
    • N
      0 / 1

      106. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

    • N
      0 / 1

      107. Whistleblowing procedure?

    • P
      0.5 / 1
      Source

      108. Own grievance or complaints system?

      The company has an 'assistance and grievance procedure', but this appears to only cover CSR issues.

    • N
      0 / 1

      109. Grievance or complaints system is accessible to internal and external stakeholders?

    • N
      0 / 2

      110. Details of grievances disclosed?

Media monitor: Korindo Group

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February 2025

Orang-Utans in Gefahr! Für Papier! (Orangutans in danger! For paper!)

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October 2022

THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL RISKS ITS REPUTATION

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October 2021

Korindo Group - Disassocated

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March 2021

The Indigenous Kinggo’s struggle to defend Papua's customary forest

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February 2021

'Hungry' palm oil, pulpwood firms behind Indonesia land-grab spike: Report

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January 2021

Palm Oil Firm Korindo Aims to Silence NGOs With Baseless “SLAPP” Lawsuit

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October 2020

10 Major Companies Responsible for Deforestation and Destroying Our Planet

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July 2020

Video: ‘Injustice' for West Papuans whose land was sold out from under them

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July 2020

PT Korintiga Hutani Land Sangketa Object Civil Session with Residents will be continued on August 6, 2020

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June 2020

How we calculated Korindo's revenues from clearing Papuan rainforest

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June 2020

The Consultant: Why did a palm oil conglomerate pay $22m to an unnamed ‘expert' in Papua?

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May 2020

Papuan farmer dies after alleged police assault at palm oil company

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May 2020

Korindo Group Statement

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May 2020

Get sick or go hungry? Workers face dilemma at Freeport's Grasberg mine

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December 2019

Hutan Kota sebagai Keberlanjutan Lingkungan (Urban Forests as Environmental Sustainability)

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November 2019

Necessary Improvements for Korindo to maintain FSC certification

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November 2019

FSC report on palm giant Korindo lists litany of violations, even with redactions

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September 2019

Korindo Group diduga langgar hak masyarakat adat (Korindo Group is suspected of violating the rights of indigenous peoples)

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September 2019

Korindo Threatens Legal Action to Bury the Truth

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July 2019

FSC to keep palm oil giant Korindo in the fold, for now

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