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  • Overall approach
    2/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA

      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Palm oil
      "As a key part of these guidelines, the guidelines of no deforestation, no plantation in aguajal and peatlands and protection of rights (criteria “NDPE” for its acronym in English). - Members of the Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil. In the year 2017, we became members of RSPO (for its acronym in English or, translated into Spanish, “La sustainable palm oil roundtable”)"
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      0/1
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "At Alicorp we recognize the importance of Comprehensive Management of Biodiversity and the non-deforestation of local and regional environments close to the different areasof the company's operations Therefore, even when Alicorp's operations aredeveloped in urban industrial sectors that do not correspond to the National Systemof Protected Areas of the countries where we operate, nor to areas of high value ofconservation, we will seek to promote alliances so that the supply of ouragricultural inputs is increasingly aligned to the challenges of sustainable agriculture.It should be noted that Alicorp does not carry out activities that involve agriculture,forestry or livestock activities that may directly involve management ofland, erosive processes, alterations in Biodiversity (flora and fauna) ordeforestation activities"
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      0/1
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Pulp & paper

      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Unspecified
      "We have a Sustainability Committee in which we propose, coordinate and promote the main social and environmental impact initiatives for all the countries in which we operate. All functional areas of the company participate in this committee, looking for opportunities in our value chain and taking into account the expectations of our stakeholders."
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Executive compensation
      No
      0/0
      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: No
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    18/90
    • Soy
      12/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We act responsibly, respecting the human rights stipulated in the regulations in force and in the International Bill of Rights Human Rights, maintaining a firm commitment to its compliance. We guarantee that employment is freely chosen and we reject labor exploitation, child labor and forced labor; Also, we do not participate in businesses that promote practices contrary to the human rights. We recognize the right of people to integrate our Company to freedom of association."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Free and prior informed consent. When the activities of the company's suppliers may affect the lands and natural resources of indigenous or vulnerable communities, these are must guarantee them the possibility of giving or denying their consent in a free, prior and informed manner, as well as being transparent with the subsequent disclosure of the contract and agreements."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        7/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "We responsibly and proactively manage image and reputation of the Company, therefore we avoid dealing with companies or individuals that violate local laws and regulations. We promptly report any suspicion non-compliance with legal obligations or regulations through communication channels that our Company has placed in our provision. We support local and international efforts to prevent illegal activities. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, we pay taxes, salaries, gratuities and legal obligations in the foreseen time"[...]"We collaborate with the audit processes, supervision and control that the Company develops as part of its permanent management"
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "Communicate the case through the Alicorp Ethics Hotline. This channel is operated by an independent firm, that has various platforms and allows for anonymous reporting...WHAT PLATFORMS DOES THE ETHICS HOTLINE USE? The platforms available that can be used to report an irregularity through the Ethics Hotline are: Página Web You can access the following website via the Internet This page contains questions and guides that will help you report the irregularity quickly and easily. Available for when you require it. No username or password is required to enter."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Audits
          "In line with this -and to ensure compliance with theguidelines and policies of the Company-, we have the Committeeof Corporate Ethics, which reports to the Audit Committeemade up of members of the Board of Directors.Next, we present our Ethical Commitmentsand some guidelines for greater clarity. We invite you toknow them and live them fully day by day."
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
          1/4
          Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
          1/4
          For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: NA

          What is the total land area owned, managed, or controlled by the company for the forest risk commodity?: NA

          In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: Santa Cruz ; Cochabamba ; La Paz

          What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: NA

          For what percent are point locations (of land holdings and processing facilities) disclosed: NA

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Santa Cruz

          What is the total area in production (in ha)?: NA

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company produced/processed/sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          What is the total area (in ha) of natural ecosystem on land owned, managed, or controlled by the company?: NA

          In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: Bolivia

          What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: NA

          What types of ecosystems are these?: NA

          For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: NA

          What is the area, in hectares of production units, on which non-DCF commodities are produced or processed, by country and jurisdiction: NA
          "In Bolivia, ADMSAOS.A. processes soybean and sunflower seeds into oils and flours. Likewise, the processing plant is located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Commercial operations are carried out in the cities of La Paz, Cochabamba and Sucre."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Palm oil *
      34/90
      • Commitment Strength
        12/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            When was this commitment set?: 2022

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: Peat
            "Alicorp policies and processes- Responsible Sourcing Policy. Aligned to the 10 principles of Global Compact to promote sustainable development in the areas of rightshuman and business, labor standards, environment and fight against corruption. As a key part of these guidelines, the guidelines of no deforestation, no plantation in aguajal and peatlands and protection of rights (criteria “NDPE” for its acronym in English). - Members of the Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil. In the year 2017, we became members of RSPO (for its acronym in English or, translated into Spanish, “La sustainable palm oil roundtable”)"[...]"Allour palm suppliers have provided us with sworn statements whereundertake not to supply Alicorp with derivatives of palm fruitfrom deforested areas"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Alicorp policies and processes- Responsible Sourcing Policy. Aligned to the 10 principles of Global Compact to promote sustainable development in the areas of rightshuman and business, labor standards, environment and fight against corruption. As a key part of these guidelines, the guidelines of no deforestation, no plantation in aguajal and peatlands and protection of rights (criteria “NDPE” for its acronym in English). - Members of the Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil. In the year 2017, we became members of RSPO (for its acronym in English or, translated into Spanish, “Lasustainable palm oil roundtable”)"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Implement NDPE and follow RSPO
            "Alicorp policies and processes- Responsible Sourcing Policy. Aligned to the 10 principles of Global Compact to promote sustainable development in the areas of rightshuman and business, labor standards, environment and fight against corruption. As a key part of these guidelines, the guidelines of no deforestation, no plantation in aguajal and peatlands and protection of rights (criteria “NDPE” for its acronym in English). - Members of the Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil. In the year 2017, we became members of RSPO (for its acronym in English or, translated into Spanish, “Lasustainable palm oil roundtable”)"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Alicorp policies and processes- Responsible Sourcing Policy. Aligned to the 10 principles of Global Compact to promote sustainable development in the areas of rightshuman and business, labor standards, environment and fight against corruption. As a key part of these guidelines, the guidelines of no deforestation, no plantation in aguajal and peatlands and protection of rights (criteria “NDPE” for its acronym in English). - Members of the Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil. In the year 2017, we became members of RSPO (for its acronym in English or, translated into Spanish, “Lasustainable palm oil roundtable”)"
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          4/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            Have the ability to trace to plantation level as able to implement their responsible sourcing protocol through this - "In its first year, the program has strengthened the knowledge of producers and field technicians to empower them as sustainability leaders and facilitate the implementation of good practices in accordance with the standard of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). ) and the Alicorp Responsible Sourcing Protocol (PAR)."[...]"In the following months, technical assistance will be provided for the implementation of RSPO standard certification pilots and traceability tools to ensure that your product comes from areas free of deforestation...In the first stage of training, the small producers and technicians of the 5 participating extraction companies have obtained tools that allow them better traceability of production and, consequently, greater efficiency and effectiveness when implementing sustainability standards in their plantations."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Only applies to Peruvian plantations
            Have the ability to trace to plantation level as able to implement their responsible sourcing protocol through this - "In its first year, the program has strengthened the knowledge of producers and field technicians to empower them as sustainability leaders and facilitate the implementation of good practices in accordance with the standard of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). ) and the Alicorp Responsible Sourcing Protocol (PAR)."[...]"In the following months, technical assistance will be provided for the implementation of RSPO standard certification pilots and traceability tools to ensure that your product comes from areas free of deforestation...In the first stage of training, the small producers and technicians of the 5 participating extraction companies have obtained tools that allow them better traceability of production and, consequently, greater efficiency and effectiveness when implementing sustainability standards in their plantations."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        7/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We act responsibly, respecting thehuman rights stipulated in the regulationsin force and in the International Bill of RightsHuman Rights, maintaining a firm commitment to itscompliance.We guarantee that employment is freely chosen andwe reject labor exploitation, child laborand forced labor; Also, we do not participate inbusinesses that promote practices contrary to thehuman rights.We recognize the right of people to integrateour Company to freedom of association."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: 500

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support
          "The development of Alicorp's Sustainable Palm program has been very interesting since, in its first stage, beyond strengthening the knowledge of around 500 oil palm producers, it has managed to create awareness and ownership of the basic principles of sustainability."[...]"In the first stage of training, the small producers and technicians of the 5 participating extraction companies have obtained tools that allow them better traceability of production and, consequently, greater efficiency and effectiveness when implementing sustainability standards in their plantations."
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Free and prior informed consent. When the activities ofthe company's suppliers may affect the lands and natural resources of indigenous or vulnerable communities, these aremust guarantee them the possibility of giving or denying their consentin a free, prior and informed manner, as well as being transparent with the subsequent disclosure of the contract and agreements."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        16/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Sustainable and Inclusive Palm Program

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings; Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise; Providing financial support; Providing technical capacity
          "Alicorp, Solidaridad and Nes Naturaleza have been officially implementing the Sustainable and Inclusive Palm Program that they have designed exclusively for companies and organizations of small producers that produce oil palm in order to initiate actions for traceability and sustainability in the value chain, strengthening their capacities and implementing good sustainability practices under the Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard and Alicorp's Responsible Sourcing Protocol (PAR)."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: NA

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "It is mandatory that suppliers (i) Identify, protect and prevent their expansion into areas with high value of conservation (HCV) or high carbon stocks (HCS) and its surroundings; (ii) Avoid hunting, fishing, or gathering of endangered species or threatened with extinction, that are found in HCV areas."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "We responsibly and proactively manage image and reputation of the Company, therefore we avoid dealing with companies or individuals that violate local laws and regulations. We promptly report any suspicion non-compliance with legal obligations or regulations through communication channels that our Company has placed in our provision. We support local and international efforts to prevent illegal activities. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, we pay taxes, salaries, gratuities and legal obligations in the foreseen time"[...]"We collaborate with the audit processes, supervision and control that the Company develops as part of its permanent management"
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "Communicate the case through the Alicorp Ethics Hotline. This channel is operated by an independent firm, that has various platforms and allows for anonymous reporting...WHAT PLATFORMS DOES THE ETHICS HOTLINE USE? The platforms available that can be used to report an irregularity through the Ethics Hotline are: Página Web You can access the following website via the Internet This page contains questions and guides that will help you report the irregularity quickly and easily. Available for when you require it. No username or password is required to enter."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          2/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          1.5/3
          What product types/sectors is this in?: Food Processing

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 2,300 TONS

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Total volume: NA
          "We conducted the first palm oil import with RSPO Mass Balance certification, of 2,300 TONS, an important step into developing a sustainable supply chain."
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Audit committee

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          "In line with this -and to ensure compliance with theguidelines and policies of the Company-, we have the Committeeof Corporate Ethics, which reports to the Audit Committeemade up of members of the Board of Directors.Next, we present our Ethical Commitmentsand some guidelines for greater clarity. We invite you toknow them and live them fully day by day."
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: Yes

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Ucayali ; San Martin

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Peru

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 100%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: NA

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: NA

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA
          "Supply base. Currently, we source crude palm oil of the following 9 extraction companies..." Provide a table on page 3 of this document listing 9 suppliers, their province of operation and latitude/longitude
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper *
      12/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          0/9.5
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/6
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "We act responsibly, respecting the human rights stipulated in the regulations in force and in the International Bill of Rights Human Rights, maintaining a firm commitment to its compliance. We guarantee that employment is freely chosen and we reject labor exploitation, child labor and forced labor; Also, we do not participate in businesses that promote practices contrary to the human rights. We recognize the right of people to integrate our Company to freedom of association."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Free and prior informed consent. When the activities of the company's suppliers may affect the lands and natural resources of indigenous or vulnerable communities, these are must guarantee them the possibility of giving or denying their consent in a free, prior and informed manner, as well as being transparent with the subsequent disclosure of the contract and agreements."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        7/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "We responsibly and proactively manage image and reputation of the Company, therefore we avoid dealing with companies or individuals that violate local laws and regulations. We promptly report any suspicion non-compliance with legal obligations or regulations through communication channels that our Company has placed in our provision. We support local and international efforts to prevent illegal activities. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, we pay taxes, salaries, gratuities and legal obligations in the foreseen time"[...]"We collaborate with the audit processes, supervision and control that the Company develops as part of its permanent management"
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "Communicate the case through the Alicorp Ethics Hotline. This channel is operated by an independent firm, that has various platforms and allows for anonymous reporting...WHAT PLATFORMS DOES THE ETHICS HOTLINE USE? The platforms available that can be used to report an irregularity through the Ethics Hotline are: Página Web You can access the following website via the Internet This page contains questions and guides that will help you report the irregularity quickly and easily. Available for when you require it. No username or password is required to enter."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "In line with this -and to ensure compliance with theguidelines and policies of the Company-, we have the Committeeof Corporate Ethics, which reports to the Audit Committeemade up of members of the Board of Directors.Next, we present our Ethical Commitmentsand some guidelines for greater clarity. We invite you toknow them and live them fully day by day."
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2

    • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    3/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    9/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    6/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Alicorp is a Peruvian consumer goods company focusing on personal care, foods and home products. Founded in 1956 and based in Callao/Lima, the companies revenue is $2.5 billion. In 2021 the company sold off their operations in Brazil and Argentina. Soy operations are concentrated in Bolivia where they have plantations in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. Alicorp is selected as a powerbroker for soy.

Sector
Industry sector 
Agricultural Products
Segments
Trader, Processor, Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
Peru
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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