Toba Pulp Lestari

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

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

2. Sustainable forestry policy or commitment applies to all suppliers?

The company has published a sustainable forestry policy which applies to all suppliers.

3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

The company reports that Ignatius Ari Djoko Purnomo (Member of the Board of Commissioners) holds a senior-level role with responsibilities related to sustainability.

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

The company reports that its sustainability board is responsible for formulating sustainability policies, strategies, and targets covering social, economic, environmental, and climate change aspects. The board comprises members from both the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Directors.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

0 - The company reports that, as of 2024, there are no women represented in its senior management team.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

0 - The company reports zero women on the board of directors in 2024.

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

[Externally verified] The company reports that it is a member of APHI and APKI.

8. Collaboration with stakeholders to reduce negative environmental or social outcomes associated with timber and pulp production?

The company demonstrates ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to address environmental and social impacts linked to timber and pulp production. This is reflected in its structured community development and CSR programs, which focus on education, health, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives. Additionally, the company has partnered with the Earthworm Foundation to strengthen its land claims and grievance resolution mechanisms.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company's latest sustainability report was published in 2024.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company's latest sustainability report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI 1: Foundation 2021 requirements.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

The company publishes an environmental impact assessment that covers some climate change parameters. However, it does not address the actual or potential impacts of climate change, nor does it disclose related targets or the processes used to assess and manage climate risks.

12. Natural capital assessment available?

13. Lists countries and operations?

Forestry concessions and mills (Indonesia).

14. Lists countries sourcing from?

The company reports that all its raw materials are sourced from Indonesia.

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

167912 - The company reports managing or controlling a total land area of 167,912 ha for forestry operations.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

17. Total area of forest plantation (ha)?

45339 - The company reports a total plantation area of 119,526 ha, of which 45,339 ha are planted. This planted area does not include land under the outgrower scheme.

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

10758 - The company reports 10,758 ha of plantation and/or natural forest areas under outgrower schemes.

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

20560 - The company reports 20,560 ha of unplanted areas.

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

63816 - The company reports that it has 63,816 ha of conservation area, including protected and HCV areas.

21. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not produce wood/wood fibre.

22. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?

5 - The company reports that it has five forest management units.

23. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

The company discloses the names and coordinates of all five of its Forest Management Units (FMUs). However, it does not provide a geo-referenced map or KML file.

24. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?

The company publishes a forest management plan which applies to all FMUs.

25. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation available?

The company's public summary includes information on the implementation of its environmental management and monitoring plan.

26. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on use right (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

27. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on forest management (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

28. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on timber harvesting (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

29. Maps of all third-party supplying FMUs?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source wood/wood fibre from third-party suppliers.

30. Number of company owned sawmills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

31. Names and locations of company owned sawmills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

32. Number of company-owned pulp and paper mills?

1 - The company reports one mill in Indonesia.

33. Names and locations of company-owned pulp and paper mills?

The company discloses the name and location of its only pulp and paper mill.

34. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned sawmills that come from company's own operations and third-parties?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

35. Reports total volumes (or percentages) sourced by company-owned pulp and paper mills that come from company's own operations and third-parties?

The company reports 153,624 tons of production in 2023 and states that 100% of this output is sourced from its own mill, with no third-party pulp suppliers involved.

36. Number of third party supplying mills?

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

37. Names and locations of all third party supplying mills?

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

38. 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 reports that it does not source from third-party supplying mills.

39. Procedures to trace raw materials to country of harvest?

The company reports detailed procedures to trace raw materials to the country of harvest.

40. Percentage of supply traceable to country of harvest?

100 - The company reports that 100% of its supply comes from Indonesia.

41. Procedures to trace raw materials to FMU level?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded as the requirements do not full meet the SPOTT scoring criteria. Also, in its own report the company has PEFC - Chain of Custody certification.

42. Percentage of supply traceable to FMU level?

The company verifies that all raw materials are documented and sourced from traceable origins.

43. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% third-party legality verification of FMUs or achieved?

The company is 100% legality verified by SVLK.

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

100% - The company reports that 167,912 ha of its landbank is PHPL certified.

45. Time-bound plan to source only wood/wood fibre that is in legal compliance verified by a third party?

46. Percentage of all wood/wood fibre supply traded/processed verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

72% - The company reports that 72% of all wood and wood fibre supply is third-party verified for legal compliance.

47. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

48. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs within 10 years?

49. Percentage of wood/wood fibre supply (tonnes) from all suppliers that comes from FSC FM certified areas?

50. Commitment to source only wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood and/or PEFC Controlled Sources requirements?

51. Percentage area (ha) PEFC certified (excluding FSC certified area)?

135318 (80.58%) - The company's PEFC certificate states that 135,318 ha of 167,912 ha is PEFC FM certified.

52. Commitment to zero conversion of natural ecosystems?

The company commits to zero conversion of natural ecosystems.

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

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

54. Commitment to zero deforestation?

The company commits to zero conversion of all natural ecosystems.

55. Commitment to zero deforestation applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero deforestation.

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

The company defines deforestation as removal of HCV and HCS areas and specifies any deforestation/conversion past 30 June 2014 will not be accepted.

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

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

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

The company reports that it has implemented a robust Land Cover Change (LCC) detection procedure to identify deforestation and encroachment risks. It also reports that all operational areas are monitored on a bi-monthly basis.

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

The company reports that it monitors outgrower suppliers' concessions through foot patrols in high-risk areas and confirms that all outgrower supplier concessions were monitored in 2023.

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

0 (0%) - The company reports that no deforestation has occurred within its own operations since 2014. Data as of 2023.

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

0 (0%) - The company reports that no deforestation has occurred within its outgrower suppliers' operations since 2014. Data as of 2024.

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

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

64. Implementing a landscape or jurisdictional level approach?

[Externally verified] Points for external verification have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018). As the Standard does not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria limited, externally verified points have therefore been awarded.

65. Biodiversity policy?

The company has published a biodiversity policy, however, the time-bound target outlined in the policy is now outdated.

66. 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.

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

[Externally verified] Limited, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. The company has also identified species of conservation concern using both national and international classification systems. However, this information has not been externally verified.

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

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. The company reports implementing several measures, such as establishing boundaries in peatland areas and installing signage at peat ecosystems and protected zones. However, this information is over two years old.

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

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

70. 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.

71. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities?

The company commits to protect the natural ecosystems and plantations under its management from illegal activities.

72. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities applies to all suppliers?

The company commits suppliers to protect the natural ecosystems and plantations under their management from illegal activities.

73. Evidence of protecting forest areas from illegal activities?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

74. Commitment to no use of genetically modified organisms?

The company commits to not use genetically modified organisms or transgenic species.

75. Commitment to no use of genetically modified organisms applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to not use genetically modified organisms or transgenic species.

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

The company commits to conduct HCV assessments.

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

The company commits all suppliers to conduct HCV assessments.

78. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

[Externally verified] The company has published four HCV assessments on the HCVRN website, covering each of its FMU locations.

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

The company has published a High Conservation Value (HCV) management and monitoring plan report, however, it does not cover all parts of the company's operations.

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

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

81. 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.

82. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?

[Externally verified] The company publishes the HCS assessment reports on the HCSA website.

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

[Externally verified] The company has published peer-reviewed reports for all of its HCS assessments on the HCSA website.

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

The company commits to conduct social and environmental impact assessments.

85. 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.

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

The company publishes Social and Environmental Impact Assessments (SEIAs), along with associated management and monitoring plans, however, this information has not been externally verified.

87. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on impact assessments (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

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

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

89. 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.

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

0 (0%) - The company reports that no peat was found in its concession area. Data as of 2023.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not produce wood/wood fibre OR produces wood/wood fibre but states that it has no operations on peatland OR only has natural forest operations.

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

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

93. 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.

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

The company reports that it does not have operations on peatland. Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC.

95. Commitment to reduced impact logging?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

96. Commitment to reduced impact logging applies to all suppliers?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source wood/wood fibre from third-party suppliers.

97. Evidence of implementing reduced impact logging practices?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

98. Commitment to zero burning?

The company commits to zero burning.

99. Commitment to zero burning applies to all suppliers?

The company commits all suppliers to zero burning.

100. Evidence of fire monitoring and management?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company also reports that it monitors and manages fire risks by carrying out fire drills and checking for hotspots every day at all its sites, including supplier areas. It uses satellite data from AQUA, NOAA, TERRA, and SNPP, accessed through Indonesia's LAPAN and the Sipongi fire monitoring system.

101. Details/number of hotspots/fires in company FMUs?

1 - The company has identified one hotspot and one land fire incident in 2023.

102. Details/number of hotspots/fires in suppliers operations?

0 (0%) - The company reports that there were no fire incidents in its outgrower supplier operations in 2023.

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

The company has committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 10% by 2030 as part of its sustainability strategy. In 2023, it reported a 24% reduction in CO emissions compared to 2022, showing clear progress toward this goal. However, it is not explicitly stated whether this reduction includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

104. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports its GHG emissions intensity as 0.25 tCO2e per tonne of pulp, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

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

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

107. Progress towards commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

[Externally verified] The company reports an increase in its GHG emissions intensity from 0.20 tCO2e per tonne of pulp in 2023 to 0.25 tCO2e per tonne of pulp in 2024. This data has been externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

108. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

The company reports that the methodology used in GHG calculations is based on the 2006 International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guideline and the Greenhouse Gas inventory report of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment.

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

The company commits to improving water use intensity. However, this target is not time-bound.

110. Water use intensity?

6077 - The company reports water usage intensity as 60,77 (m3/ton Pulp) in 2022.

111. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

The company reports a water use intensity of 60.77 m³/tonne of pulp in 2022, up from 56.53 m³/tonne in 2021, indicating a year-on-year increase rather than improvement. This information is not externally verified and is between two and five years old.

112. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality (BOD or COD)?

The company commits to maintain (BOD and COD) levels within legal limits.

113. Progress towards commitment on water quality (BOD or COD)?

The company reports BOD and COD levels for 2023 as 55 mg/L and 19 mg/L, respectively, both of which are well below the government regulatory limits of 100 mg/L for BOD and 300 mg/L for COD.

114. Treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?

[Externally verified] The company reports the construction of two wastewater treatment facilities: a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for domestic wastewater and an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for operational wastewater. The STP uses an activated sludge system with aerobic microorganisms, while the ETP employs an aerobic membrane bioreactor system. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

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

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not own any sawmills.

116. Proportion of processing facilities with closed-loop water treatment system?

The company states that its mill water treatment plant is equipped with a cooling tower that reuses return process water.

117. Commitment to protect natural waterways through buffer zones?

The company commits to protect natural waterways using buffer zones.

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

[Externally verified] Limited, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria.

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

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

120. 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.

121. Evidence of eliminating chlorine and chlorine compounds for bleaching?

The company reports that it only uses 'environmentally friendly' chlorine dioxide (ClO) compounds in its pulp bleaching process. While it employs Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) technology, this is not implemented across all operations. In 2023, the company reduced its ClO consumption by 27.31% compared to 2022.

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

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

123. 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.

124. 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.

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

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

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

The company discloses a list of industry-approved chemicals used in its forestry operations.

127. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser usage?

128. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company also reports implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach and reducing pesticide use to manage pests in Eucalyptus plantations.

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

[Externally verified] Limited, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements do not fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. The company reports that it generates both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Non-hazardous waste is disposed of off-site, while hazardous waste is handled by licensed third-party treatment facilities. This information is externally verified, however, it is unclear whether it specifically pertains to timber or pulp operations.

130. Commitment to human rights?

The company commits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

131. Commitment to human rights applies to all suppliers?

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

132. Progress on human rights commitment ?

[Externally verified] The company states that it conducts internal human rights impact assessments to address human rights risks within its operations. It also provides human rights training to employees, with 1,252 employees trained in 2023. This training information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

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

The company commits to respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, however, it does not explicitly reference the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples or ILO Convention 169.

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

The company's commitment to respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities extends to all suppliers. However, it does not explicitly reference the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples or ILO Convention 169.

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

The company commits to respecting the legal and customary land tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, however, this commitment is expressed specifically in the context of FPIC.

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

The company commits all suppliers to respecting the legal and customary land tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, however, this commitment is expressed specifically in the context of FPIC.

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

The company commits to respecting free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC).

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

The company's commitment to respecting free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) applies to all suppliers.

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

140. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

[Externally verified] The company reports conducting participatory mapping and implementing the principle of FPIC, with support from a third-party (Earthworm Foundation) to facilitate conflict resolution. This information is externally verified by Bureau Veritas.

141. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?

The company reports details of the process for addressing land conflicts.

142. Supports the inclusion of women across forestry operations, including addressing barriers faced?

The company states that it supports and facilitates women's participation in the forestry sector through activities like plant nursery work, environmental management, timber production, and research. However, it does not clearly explain how it addresses the specific barriers women may face in these roles.

143. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on population rights (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

144. Commitment to enable sustainable use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) by local communities?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it only has plantation-based operations OR does not produce wood/wood fibre.

145. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities ?

The company commits to providing essential services and facilities to local communities.

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

The company demonstrates its commitment to community welfare by allocating 1% of its net sales to community development and CSR initiatives. These efforts include infrastructure development, such as building roads and public facilities, alongside support for health, education, job creation, training, and environmental programs. In 2024, the company carried out 23 infrastructure projects across eight regencies, reflecting its ongoing support for local development and stakeholder engagement.

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

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

148. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on labour regulations (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

149. 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.

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

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

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

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company states that it provides wages above the Minimum Wage (UMK) set annually by local authorities. It also includes workers in the BPJS Health and BPJS Employment (social security) programs, in accordance with applicable national regulations.

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

The company commits to eliminating gender-related discrimination in all aspects of employment.

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

The company commits suppliers to eliminating gender-related discrimination in all aspects of employment.

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

The company conducts training sessions on its code of ethics to raise employee awareness about gender discrimination and reinforces its zero-tolerance policy toward workplace bullying, harassment, and violence.

155. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

20 (1.75%) - The company reports that it has 20 (1.74%) temporary employees in 2024.

156. Reports gender balance of employees?

14% - The company reported that women made up 14% of its total workforce in 2024.

157. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company commits to providing a living wage to all employees.

158. Commitment to pay a living wage applies to all suplliers?

The company's commitment to pay a living wage applies to all suppliers.

159. Progress on commitment to pay a living wage?

The company states that all employees receive equal remuneration in line with the regional minimum wage applicable to their respective locations. It also reports that the ratio of entry-level employee wages to the regional minimum wage is 1:1 across all employees.

160. Reporting of salary by gender?

161. Commitment to address occupational health and safety?

The company commits to addressing occupational health and safety in reference to the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work.

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

The company commits all suppliers to addressing occupational health and safety.

163. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?

Comprehensive, externally verified points have been awarded on the basis of the company's PEFC FM certification (PEFC ST 1003:2018) as the requirements fully meet the SPOTT indicator criteria. Additional points have been awarded according to the percent of company landbank certified by PEFC. The company also states that it provides personal protective equipment (PPE) and related training to all its employees.

164. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

0 - The company reports a recordable work-related injury rate of 7.6 for the year 2024.

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

2 - The company reported two fatalities in its operations. Data as of 2024.

166. Commitment to support smallholders?

The company commits to support smallholders.

167. Programme to support outgrower scheme and/or independent smallholders?

The company implements the PKR (Perkebunan Kayu Rakyat) program to support community-based wood supply for production. In 2023, it also provided training and support to coffee farmers in Aek Raja Village, focusing on cultivation techniques, while its CD/CSR team offered guidance on post-harvest coffee processing.

168. Number or percentage of outgrower scheme and/or independent smallholders involved in programme?

2102 - In 2023, the company reported supporting 2,102 members, covering a total land area of 9,470 ha.

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

The company has a tool called Sustainable Supply Chain Assessment (SSCA) that is used for assessing the suppliers. It covers the elements of a due diligence system (such as information gathering from the supplier, risk assessment of their operations, and risk mitigation).

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

244 (99.6%) - In 2023, the company reported assessing 245 suppliers, with 244 suppliers (99.60%) found to be in compliance with company and government regulations.

171. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?

The company makes this commitment through the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020). Partial points have been awarded as the requirements do not full meet the SPOTT scoring criteria. The company outlines suspension criteria in its reporting, however, it does not specify clear time frames for implementing corrective actions.

172. Timebound action plans (including Key Performance Indicators) for suppliers to be in compliance with timber and pulp sourcing commitments?

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

174. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

The company commits to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption.

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

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

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

The company states that it provides training on ethics and its anti-corruption policy. It also reports having an internal complaints channel for reporting suspected violations of business principles, the code of ethics, policy guidelines, or other unlawful activities.

177. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on legal registration (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

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

179. Company has provided valid legal documents to Open Timber Portal on taxes, fees and royalties (at the time of SPOTT assessments)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not have forest management operations in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

180. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has established a whistleblowing procedure that includes a flowchart or a clear outline of the reporting steps, guidance on how individuals can report unethical conduct, and details on the protections in place for whistleblowers.

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

The company has established its own grievance mechanism that is accessible to all stakeholders.

182. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company discloses grievance details, including the grievance number, date received, issue description, progress updates, and current status.