CJ Cheiljedang Corporation

Overall approach

2/12
- Overarching commitment on deforestation
  
  0/4
- Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
  
  1/1
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Which initiatives?: Soy Moratorium; UN Global Compact
  
  "CJ CheilJedang joined UNGC (UN Global Compact) in May 2014". "we are committed to the Soy Moratorium".
  
  Open source document
  Open source document
- Awareness of the value of forests
  
  1/1
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "Soybean is an essential ingredient in the production of our products such as soybean milk, tofu, and paste, but the reckless harvest of soybeans may devastate forests and cause damage to natural vegetation in tropical rainforests. To prevent such a tragedy, we use soybeans produced by sustainable methods and try to increase the share of sustainable soybeans in the total ingredients used in our products."
  
  Open source document
- Deforestation as a business risk
  
  0/1
- High-level management of deforestion
  
  0/1
- Executive compensation linked to deforestation
- Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
  
  0/2
- Reporting on emissions from land-use change
  
  0/2
- Disclosure of conservation activity
- Disclosure of reforestation activity
- Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  
  No
  
  0/0
  
  Type of climate target: Other or unclear
Commodity score

18/88
- Palm oil
  
  22/88
  - Commitment Strength
    
    8/20
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      3/8
      - Commitment details
        Credible certification scheme
        
        2/6
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Credible certification scheme
        
        2/6
        
        Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
        
        "As an RSPO member, we purchase legally produced palm oil only. In 2020, we established a basic system for mass balance* and client communication and a new registration model in a move to adopt an enhanced method of procuring sustainable palm oil. Going forward, we intend to consistently increase the proportion of sustainable palm oil procured through this enhanced method."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "As an RSPO member, we purchase legally produced palm oil only. In 2020, we established a basic system for mass balance* and client communication and a new registration model in a move to adopt an enhanced method of procuring sustainable palm oil. Going forward, we intend to consistently increase the proportion of sustainable palm oil procured through this enhanced method."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
      
      4/5
      - Commitment details
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
        
        "As an RSPO member, we purchase legally produced palm oil only. In 2020, we established a basic system for mass balance* and client communication and a new registration model in a move to adopt an enhanced method of procuring sustainable palm oil. Going forward, we intend to consistently increase the proportion of sustainable palm oil procured through this enhanced method."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "As an RSPO member, we purchase legally produced palm oil only. In 2020, we established a basic system for mass balance* and client communication and a new registration model in a move to adopt an enhanced method of procuring sustainable palm oil. Going forward, we intend to consistently increase the proportion of sustainable palm oil procured through this enhanced method."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/6
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/1.3
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
  - Social Considerations
    
    5/18
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      "CJ CheilJedang protects freedom of association in accordance with the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreement and domestic labor laws; CJ CheilJedang respects the human right of staffs & employees and all interested parties in relation to the company as an enterprise of global life & culture; and proclaims the open support for the principle of human right that is suggested by the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ by the UN and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Right (Ruggie Framework) by the UN Human Right Council. Based on the support for the proclamation of world’s human right, CJ CheilJedang has prohibited the child labor and forced labor and prevented in advance the discrimination and unfair treatment in respect of nationality, ethnic, gender, and education."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "No discrimination based on race, nationality, ethnicity, skin color, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, religion, political beliefs, or marital status, in employment practices such as promotion, compensation, and education/training opportunity."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/2
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    10/50
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      1/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
        
        0.8/1.7
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
        
        0.8/1.7
        
        Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: No
        
        CJ Cheiljedang Corp. reported their usage of RSPO certified palm oil as 790 tons in 2019.
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
        
        0.8/1.7
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
        
        0.8/1.7
        
        CJ Cheiljedang Corp. reported their usage of RSPO certified palm oil as 790 tons in 2019.
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.7
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      0/1
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO
        
        Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Certification
        
        CJ Cheiljedang Corp. reported their usage of RSPO certified palm oil as 790 tons in 2019.
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO
        
        Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Certification
        
        CJ Cheiljedang Corp. reported their usage of RSPO certified palm oil as 790 tons in 2019.
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/2
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own
      
      "CJ CheilJedang opens various stakeholder engagement channels to enhance human rights. Opinions can be suggested anytime through the Grievance Redressal Committee and CJ Whistle for employees; Shared Growth Portal and Win-win VOC for SME suppliers; and phone calls, SMS, sign language and online VOC channels such as social media for customers. CJ CheilJedang reviews these issues and takes corrective measures. If you witness any case of violation of the principle of human rights, infringement or directly experience such a case and find it difficult to use the channels above, please do not hesitate to inform us by e-mail (sustainability@cj.net)."
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Reporting total volume
      
      2/2
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Reporting total volume
      
      2/2
      
      Total/partial volume reported: 3665 tonnes
      
      In 2020 ACOP, they report total palm oil usage as 3665 tonnes
      
      Open source document
    - Report verified volumes of commodity
      1-49%
      
      2/6
      
      Report verified volumes of commodity
      
      1-49%
      
      2/6
      
      What is the certified volume?: 366.13 tonnes
      
      For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 9.99%
      
      What third-party verification is used?: RSPO
      
      9.99% of the total is certified according to 2020 ACOP
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      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
- Soy
  
  14/88
  - Commitment Strength
    
    4/20
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      4/11
      - Commitment details
        Credible certification scheme
        
        2.7/8
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Credible certification scheme
        
        2.7/8
        
        (For downstream soy companies only) Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: No
        
        Which certification schemes are used?: RTRS
        
        "CJ CheilJedang sources raw materials with RTRS certification for sustainable sourcing of soybean for soybean oil. We will increase the use of."
        
        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?: Subsidary
      - Target date
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        Target date
        
        Current/achieved
        
        1/1
        
        "CJ CheilJedang sources raw materials with RTRS certification for sustainable sourcing of soybean for soybean oil. We will increase the use of."
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        "CJ CheilJedang sources raw materials with RTRS certification for sustainable sourcing of soybean for soybean oil. We will increase the use of."
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/9
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/5.3
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
  - Social Considerations
    
    5/18
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      "CJ CheilJedang protects freedom of association in accordance with the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreement and domestic labor laws; CJ CheilJedang respects the human right of staffs & employees and all interested parties in relation to the company as an enterprise of global life & culture; and proclaims the open support for the principle of human right that is suggested by the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ by the UN and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Right (Ruggie Framework) by the UN Human Right Council. Based on the support for the proclamation of world’s human right, CJ CheilJedang has prohibited the child labor and forced labor and prevented in advance the discrimination and unfair treatment in respect of nationality, ethnic, gender, and education."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "No discrimination based on race, nationality, ethnicity, skin color, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, religion, political beliefs, or marital status, in employment practices such as promotion, compensation, and education/training opportunity."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/2
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    5/50
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      1/3
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
        
        1.3/2.5
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
        
        1.3/2.5
        
        Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: No
        
        "CJ CheilJedang sources raw materials with RTRS certification for sustainable sourcing of soybean for soybean oil. We will increase the use of."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/2.5
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      0/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1.5
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.5
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/2
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
      
      2/4
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social
      
      Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
      
      "CJ CheilJedang opens various stakeholder engagement channels to enhance human rights. Opinions can be suggested anytime through the Grievance Redressal Committee and CJ Whistle for employees; Shared Growth Portal and Win-win VOC for SME suppliers; and phone calls, SMS, sign language and online VOC channels such as social media for customers. CJ CheilJedang reviews these issues and takes corrective measures. If you witness any case of violation of the principle of human rights, infringement or directly experience such a case and find it difficult to use the channels above, please do not hesitate to inform us by e-mail (sustainability@cj.net)."
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Reporting partial volumes
      
      1/2
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Reporting partial volumes
      
      1/2
      
      Total/partial volume reported: 283,602 tonnes
      
      CJ Cheiljedang reported their usage of RTRS certified soy as 283,602 tonnes in 2020.
      
      Open source document
    - Report verified volumes of commodity
      Some disclosure of compliant commodity/unclear % of volume/no verification of reporting
      
      1/6
      
      Report verified volumes of commodity
      
      Some disclosure of compliant commodity/unclear % of volume/no verification of reporting
      
      1/6
      
      What third-party verification is used?: RTRS
      
      What is the certified volume?: 283,602 tonnes
      
      CJ Cheiljedang reported their usage of RTRS certified soy as 283,602 tonnes in 2020.
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      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 *
  
  17/88
  - Commitment Strength
    
    8/20
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      3/8
      - Commitment details
        Credible certification scheme
        
        2/6
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Credible certification scheme
        
        2/6
        
        Which certification schemes are used?: FSC
        
        "To minimize the environmental influence of packaging waste, we use eco-friendly raw materials that are biodegraded by microorganisms under the ground when the packaging material is buried or we use plant-based materials to minimize the environmental impact of packaging waste. In addition, we prefer to use packaging materials that are environmentally certified regarding materials, manufacturing method, designs and functions and we encourage suppliers to certify the eco-friendly mark." "Use of environmental mark packaging materials such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)".
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "To minimize the environmental influence of packaging waste, we use eco-friendly raw materials that are biodegraded by microorganisms under the ground when the packaging material is buried or we use plant-based materials to minimize the environmental impact of packaging waste. In addition, we prefer to use packaging materials that are environmentally certified regarding materials, manufacturing method, designs and functions and we encourage suppliers to certify the eco-friendly mark." "Use of environmental mark packaging materials such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)".
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
      
      4/5
      - Commitment details
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        Yes
        
        3/3
        
        Type of commitment: Recycled content; Reduction of material inputs
        
        "In order to minimize the use of packaging materials and to prevent over packaging, we develop a packaging that minimizes the use of packaging materials from the design stage. We use structures and materials that are able to reduce the amount of packaging materials while ensuring the quality." "We use the recyclable materials or recycled materials to reuse again after using the packaging products to realize Circular Economy."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "In order to minimize the use of packaging materials and to prevent over packaging, we develop a packaging that minimizes the use of packaging materials from the design stage. We use structures and materials that are able to reduce the amount of packaging materials while ensuring the quality." "We use the recyclable materials or recycled materials to reuse again after using the packaging products to realize Circular Economy."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/6
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/1.3
      - Target date
        No target date
        
        0/0.7
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.3
  - Social Considerations
    
    5/18
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      "CJ CheilJedang protects freedom of association in accordance with the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreement and domestic labor laws; CJ CheilJedang respects the human right of staffs & employees and all interested parties in relation to the company as an enterprise of global life & culture; and proclaims the open support for the principle of human right that is suggested by the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ by the UN and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Right (Ruggie Framework) by the UN Human Right Council. Based on the support for the proclamation of world’s human right, CJ CheilJedang has prohibited the child labor and forced labor and prevented in advance the discrimination and unfair treatment in respect of nationality, ethnic, gender, and education."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "No discrimination based on race, nationality, ethnicity, skin color, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, religion, political beliefs, or marital status, in employment practices such as promotion, compensation, and education/training opportunity."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/2
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    5/50
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      0/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1.7
      - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        Yes, for all commodity exposure
        
        1.7/1.7
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        Yes, for all commodity exposure
        
        1.7/1.7
        
        CJ Cheiljedang reported their use of recycled packaging materials as 40,893 tons.
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.7
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      1/1
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
        
        1/1
        
        Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: Third-party auditor DNV GL
        
        Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Third-party auditor
        
        "This report underwent a third-party verification process by an independent agency, DNV GL, to improve the accuracy and credibility of the contents herein". CJ Cheiljedang reported their use of recycled packaging materials as 40,893 tons.
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/2
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - 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, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own
      
      Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
      
      "CJ CheilJedang opens various stakeholder engagement channels to enhance human rights. Opinions can be suggested anytime through the Grievance Redressal Committee and CJ Whistle for employees; Shared Growth Portal and Win-win VOC for SME suppliers; and phone calls, SMS, sign language and online VOC channels such as social media for customers. CJ CheilJedang reviews these issues and takes corrective measures. If you witness any case of violation of the principle of human rights, infringement or directly experience such a case and find it difficult to use the channels above, please do not hesitate to inform us by e-mail (sustainability@cj.net)."
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      No reporting
      
      0/2
    - Report verified volumes of commodity
      No disclosure
      
      0/6
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      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

6/20

Avg. score
Reporting and Implementation

7/50

Avg. score
Social considerations

5/18

Avg. score

Profile

CJ Cheiljedang Corporation is the largest food company in South Korea. The company engages in the businesses of food, bioengineering and feed and livestock. CJ Cheiljedang Corporation is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

Sector

Industry sector

Animal feed

Segments

Manufacturer

South Korea

Collective Commitments

Consumer Goods Forum member

New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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How we assess the Forest 500

To ensure deforestation free supply chains, companies need to adopt and implement timebound and measurable policies for forest risk commodities.

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