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) and Sandeep Bhalla (Member of the Board of Directors/Managing Director) have high-level positions of responsibility for sustainability.

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

The company states that overseeing the economic sustainability strategy is a responsibility assigned to members of both the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Directors.

5. Reports gender balance of senior management team?

5 - The company reports a total of 5 (10%) women in the senior management team.

6. Reports gender balance of board members?

0 - The company reports zero females on the board of directors in 2023.

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 reports that throughout 2023, it undertook a diverse range of projects, including the construction of drilled wells, drainage systems, road patching, and bridge constructions. Furthermore, the company offered support to farmer groups cultivating rice, coffee, and chili, identifying opportunities for increased production and community development. Additionally, it provided business incubator training and development assistance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to foster growth and sustainability in these sectors.

9. Sustainability report published within last two years?

The company's latest sustainability report was published in 2023.

10. Reports through standardised reporting systems?

The company has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period from January - December 2023 as per GRI 101: Foundation 2021.

11. Climate risks assessment available?

The company publishes an environmental assessment. However, it does not include actual or potential impacts of climate change, targets, and processes used to assess or manage climate risk. This information is not externally verified.

12. Natural capital assessment available?

13. Lists countries and operations?

Forestry concessions and mills (Indonesia).

14. Lists countries sourcing from?

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

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

167912 - The company reports the total land area managed or controlled for forestry as 167,912 ha.

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 plantation area of 119,526 ha of which 45,339 ha is planted. The planted area excludes the outgrower scheme area.

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

9470 - The company reports 9,470 ha of areas of plantation/natural forest within 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 areas, protected forest areas, and HCV areas.

21. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it is not a producer with Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) within its landbank.

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 publishes names and static maps with coordinates for all five of its FMUs, however this information is undated.

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 reports monitoring of forest management plans. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 operate 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 operate 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 operate 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 have any sawmills or pulp and paper mills OR does not source wood/wood fibre.

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 reports the name and location of the company-owned 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 also states that 100% of the product comes from its own mill and does not have any third parties that supply pulp to the mill.

36. Number of third party supplying mills?

This indicator is disabled as the company reports that it does not source from third-party 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 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 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 the product comes from its own mill.

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.

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?

97.13% - The company reports that 97.13% of all wood/ wood fibre supply is verified as being in legal compliance by a third party. However, the information is over two years old.

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 in supplier operations?

The company defines deforestation as the removal of protected forested areas and protected forested peatlands 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 implements a robust land cover change (LCC) detection procedure to identify any alterations in land cover to mitigate deforestation and encroachment. Furthermore, in 2023, the company reports that it monitored all operational areas. From 2014 to 2023 the company reports that there have been no instances of deforestation within the company's operations. This information is not externally verified.

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

The company states that it conducts monitoring of its outgrower suppliers' concessions through foot patrols in high vulnerability areas. The company states that in 2023 it conducted monitoring in all outgrower supplier concessions.

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

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

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

0 - The company reports that no deforestation has occurred within its outgrower suppliers' operations since 2014. Data accurate as of 2023.

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 but its timebound target is now out of date.

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. However timebound targets are now out of date.

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. Additionally, the company has identified species of conservation concern based on the Indonesian National Regulations, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Appendices Cites. However, this information is not 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.

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 publishes 4 HCV assessments on the external site of HCVRN.

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, this information is not externally verified.

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 publishes peer-review reports 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?

[Externally verified] The company publishes social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) management and monitoring plans. However, this information is not 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 operate 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.

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. The company also reports that no peat was found in its concession area.

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?

The company commits all suppliers to Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) and specifically mentions minimising the impact of logging roads along with other RIL practices.

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 its fire monitoring and management practices, which entail conducting fire drills and performing daily hotspot monitoring across all operational sites, including those of suppliers. This is facilitated by accessing satellite data from AQUA, NOAA, TERRA, and SNPP satellites through the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) and the Sipongi Forest and Land 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 - The company reports that no fires occurred in outgrower supplier operations in 2023.

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

The company commits to reducing its GHG emissions Intensity by 0.5% annually and achieved its target of maintaining GHG emissions of less than 0.5% for 2020. However, this information does not explicitly include scope 1 and 2 emissions.

104. GHG emissions intensity?

The company reports its GHG emissions intensity as 0.21 tCo2e/pulp. This figure does not explicitly include 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?

The company reports its GHG emission intensity for 2023 as 0.21 (ton CO2e/ Pulp) and 2022 as 0.22 (ton CO2e/ Pulp). However, this information is not externally verified and does not explicitly include scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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?

62.01 - The company reports water usage intensity as 62.01 (m3/ton Pulp) in 2023.

111. Progress towards commitment on water use intensity?

The company reports water use intensity for 2023 as 62.01 (m3/ton Pulp) and for 2022 as 60.77 (m3/ton Pulp). However, the intensity data is not improving. This information is not externally verified.

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 and 19) and 2022 as (42 and 98). The reported figures show an improvement and also are within specified legal limits. However, this information is not externally verified.

114. Treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?

The company reports detailed treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent. It involves physical processes (screening, deposition, temperature reduction), biological processes (activated sludge process) and minor chemical processes (floc formation, pH adjustment). This effluent treatment is controlled by Distributed Control System (DCS), online wastewater quality analysers, and 24-hour laboratory control. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 OR only trades wood/wood fibre.

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

The company reports that its Mill Water Treatment Plant is designed with Cooling Tower that utilises return process water. However, this information is not externally verified.

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?

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 compounds (ClO2) in the pulp bleaching process. It also reports that it uses Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) technology, but not in all operations. In 2023, ClO2 consumption was reduced by 27.31 % compared to 2022. This information is not externally verified.

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 reports a list of industry-approved chemicals that are used in forestry operations.

127. Implementation of commitment to minimise inorganic fertiliser usage?

The company states that it seeks to minimise or avoid the use of chemical pesticides and other materials (i.e. fertilisers). It also implements documented procedures to minimise inorganic fertiliser usage. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach and reduction of pesticides to control pests in Eucalyptus trees. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 also has a waste management system in place to avoid negative impacts. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 ?

The company reports that it provides training to employees on its human rights and gender discrimination and conducts human rights due diligence in its operations. However, this information is not externally verified.

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

The company commits to respecting Indigenous and local communities' rights. However, it does not refer to the UN Declaration/ILO Convention.

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

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

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

The company commits to respecting the legal rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities. However, this information is unclear if it covers the customary land tenure rights.

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

The company's commitment to respecting the legal rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities applies to all suppliers. However, this information is unclear if it covers the customary land tenure rights.

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?

The company reports details of the free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) process in the form of a flowchart.

140. Examples of local stakeholder engagement to prevent conflicts?

The company reports that It has conducted interviews with relevant stakeholders to identify and verify community background and land rights claims and set up a goal to establish Kelompok Tani Hutan (KTH) for the respective community to improve its economy. However, this information is two to five years old and is not externally verified.

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 female participation in the forestry sector in activities such as plant nursery work, environmental management, timber production, and research, but does not clearly describe how this addresses barriers faced. This information is not externally verified.

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 operate 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 reports its commitment to community welfare through various initiatives, such as building village roads and places of worship, establishing educational institutions and clean water facilities, and providing assistance in training, research, and material aid to its communities. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 operate 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 Fundamental ILO Conventions.

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

The company commits to Fundamental ILO Conventions that apply to all suppliers.

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 also states that it provides workers with wages that are above the Minimum Wage (UMK) set annually by the local regulators, including the workers in PJS Health and BPJS Employment (social security insurance) programs under applicable national regulations.

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

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

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

The company's commitment to eliminating gender-related discrimination in employment applies to all suppliers.

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

The company provides training sessions on its code of ethics to educate employees about gender discrimination, while also affirming its stance of zero tolerance towards any instances of workplace bullying, harassment, or violence. However, this information is not externally verified.

155. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

63 (3%) - The company reports that it has 63 (3%) temporary employees in 2023.

156. Reports gender balance of employees?

169 (13.72%) - The company reported 169 women employees in 2023.

157. Commitment to pay a living wage?

The company commits to pay a living wage to employees by government regulations in the Minister of Manpower Regulation (Permenaker) number 18.

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?

160. Reporting of salary by gender?

The company reports the ratio of basic salary and remuneration data based on gender. However, the information is unclear if it covers the company's all operations.

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 to addressing occupational health and safety which applies to all suppliers.

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 reports that it provides PPE and related training to all employees.

164. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

0 - The company reports the lost time injury rate of its fibre operations as zero.

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

0 - The company's mill and fibre operations recorded zero fatalities. Data as of 2023.

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, supplying wood for production to communities. Additionally, it offers support to the Bandar Manik village, enhancing farming knowledge through the Jajar Legowo method. In 2023, the company extended training and assistance to coffee farmers in Aek Raja Village, covering cultivation techniques, while the CD/CSR team provided insights into post-harvest coffee processing. However, this information is not externally verified.

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

2102 - The company reports that in 2023 it had 2,102 members with a land area of 9,470 ha. However, this information is not externally verified.

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%) - The company reports that in 2023, 245 suppliers were assessed out of which 244 (99.60%) suppliers were found to have complied with company/government regulations. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 also states suspension criteria in its own reporting. However, the time frames for action are unclear.

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 reports that it conducts training on its ethics and anti-corruption policy. It also states that it has an internal reporting complaint channel related to corruption. However, this information is not externally verified.

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 operate 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 operate in a country currently covered by Open Timber Portal.

180. Whistleblowing procedure?

The company has a whistleblowing procedure including a flowchart or clear description of steps taken, how whistleblowers can report unethical conduct, and its protection.

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

The company has its own grievance mechanisms which are open to all stakeholders.

182. Details of complaints and grievances disclosed?

The company received 40 complaints in 2023 out of which 27 have been resolved, 3 in progress and 10 identified as invalid.