Harita Group

Overall approach

8/10
- Overarching commitment on deforestation
  
  3/4
  
  Overall commitment
  
  Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
  
  3/4
  
  "Bumitama is committed to adopt with immediate effect, the following “No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation” policy: We commit to the protection, restoration and/or co-management1 of forests and other areas identified as having High Conservation Value (“HCV”)...• We ensure that there will be no new planting on peatland...We subscribe to the High Carbon Stock (“HCS”) approach and will protect all forest identified using the HCS approach"
  
  Open source document
- Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
  
  1/1
  
  Signatory
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  Which initiatives?: Other initiative
  
  If Other Initiative, specify: RSPO No Deforestation Task Force, the Peatlands Working Group, the Human Rights and Social Compliance Working Group, Shared Responsibility Working Group, Jurisdiction Working Group, Decent Living Wage Subgroup, Biodiversity High Conservation Value Working Group, and Standard Standing Committee
  
  "Member of the RSPO No Deforestation Task Force, the Peatlands Working Group, the Human Rights and Social Compliance Working Group, Shared Responsibility Working Group, Jurisdiction Working Group, Decent Living Wage Subgroup, Biodiversity High Conservation Value Working Group, and Standard Standing Committee"
  
  Open source document
- Awareness of the value of forests
  
  1/1
  
  Awareness
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "We commit to the protection, restoration and/or co-management1 of forests and other areas identified as having High Conservation Value (“HCV”) by competent, accredited assessors."
  
  Open source document
- Deforestation as a business risk
  
  1/1
  
  Business risk
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA
  
  What type of risk is recognised?: Reputational
  
  "With visible environmental damage, climate change,and persistent smear campaigns targeting the palm oilindustry, consumers globally are increasingly demandingfor sustainably produced commodities. The palm oilindustry must therefore adjust to meet market needs andexpectations in order to remain competitive. Sustainedconflict between the palm oil industry and green lobbygroups will tarnish the reputation of palm oil, withimplications on demand and price. Therefore, we firmly believe that sustainable palm oil production will pay off in the long-run, even if production costs may initially be higher."
  
  Open source document
- High-level management of deforestion
  
  1/1
  
  High-level management
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Quarterly
  
  "The Board oversees the company’s Sustainability Policy strategy, and our CEO champions our sustainability principles. Sustainability performance, emerging issues, critical concerns and progress against targets is reviewed at each meeting – which is now on a quarterly basis."
  
  Open source document
- Executive compensation linked to deforestation
- Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
  
  0/1
- Reporting on emissions from land-use change
  
  1/1
  
  Emissions reporting
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  What is the total volume of GHG emissions arising from land use change?: 1,135,260 Mt CO2e
  
  Which method is used to calculate the GHG emissions arising from land use change?: Unspecified
  
  In their 2021 Annual Report they declare their 2021 land use change emissions to be 1,135,260 Mt CO2e/yr
  
  Open source document
- Disclosure of conservation activity
  
  Conservation disclosure
  
  Yes
  
  0/0
  
  How many hectares of conservation area are being supported or facilitated by the company on land it does not own or manage?: 40,000 ha
  
  "With a conservation area of almost 40,000 ha, Bumitama outranks several major trader-refiners is terms of conservation delivery. The company will be helping to care for an even larger area, through its Co-Management Agreements with local communities in support of social forestry. Having entered into two separate Co-Management Agreements for long-term support for 7,700 ha of village forests in West Kalimantan so far, consultations for additional agreements – also in Central Kalimantan – are ongoing."
  
  Open source document
- Disclosure of reforestation activity
  
  Reforestation disclosure
  
  Yes
  
  0/0
  
  How many hectares of reforestation or restoration are being or have been conducted or facilitated by the company?: 800 ha
  
  "In December 2020, we began trialling a new technique using remote-controlled drones to disseminate seeds in the re-forestation of approximately 800 ha in PT DAS as part of the BBCP programme"
  
  Open source document
- Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  
  Reduce emissions
  
  Yes
  
  0/0
  
  Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: No
  
  Type of climate target: Other or unclear
  
  What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
  
  "Bumitama’s Sustainability Policy, slated for review in 2022, has guided our environmental initiatives and climate roadmap to cut our carbon footprint by 30% by 2030"
  
  Open source document
Commodity score

55/90
- Palm oil
  
  55/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    14/17
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      7/9.5
      - Commitment details
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        4/6
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Zero-gross deforestation
        
        4/6
        
        Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
        
        When was this commitment set?: 2015
        
        Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat
        
        "Bumitama is committed to adopt with immediate effect, the following “No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation” policy: We commit to the protection, restoration and/or co-management1 of forests and other areas identified as having High Conservation Value (“HCV”) by competent, accredited assessors.2 • We subscribe to the High Carbon Stock (“HCS”) approach and will protect all forest identified using the HCS approach3 .• We ensure that there will be no new planting on peatland4...In 2013, we realised that our policies and practices on sustainability were no longer in line with global expectations. Consequently, we affirmed our commitment to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (“RSPO”)"
        
        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
        
        "Bumitama is committed to adopt with immediate effect, the following “No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation” policy: We commit to the protection, restoration and/or co-management1 of forests and other areas identified as having High Conservation Value (“HCV”) by competent, accredited assessors.2 • We subscribe to the High Carbon Stock (“HCS”) approach and will protect all forest identified using the HCS approach3 .• We ensure that there will be no new planting on peatland4...In 2013, we realised that our policies and practices on sustainability were no longer in line with global expectations. Consequently, we affirmed our commitment to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (“RSPO”)"
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
        
        Target date
        
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
        
        What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: RSPO certification and implementation of NDPE
        
        This is just an interim target: "As of December 2021, Bumitama has obtained 4 ISPO certifications, in line with our target for the year. We plan to have all our mills and estates ISPO and RSPO-certified by 2023."
        
        Open source document
      - Interim target date
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        Interim target date
        
        Yes
        
        0.5/0.5
        
        What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2023
        
        "As of December 2021, Bumitama has obtained 4 ISPO certifications, in line with our target for the year. We plan to have all our mills and estates ISPO and RSPO-certified by 2023."
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      8/7.5
      - 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?: NA
        
        "Driven to increase transparency and product traceability, Bumitama strives to obtain sustainable certifications beyond its own managed plantation by working closely with its plasma and independent smallholders. With regards to the context of responsible sourcing, we are constantly working towards full traceability of all FFB processed within our mills. [...] Completed over 98% traceability of all FFB to plantation-level [...] Responsible Sourcing: Target = 100% of FFB supplied by smallholders traced, Status = On Track: 99.8%* of all FFB and 99.4% of external FFB are mapped and traceable to plantation in 2021. We will continue tracing new suppliers of external FFB"
        
        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
        
        "Driven to increase transparency and product traceability, Bumitama strives to obtain sustainable certifications beyond its own managed plantation by working closely with its plasma and independent smallholders. With regards to the context of responsible sourcing, we are constantly working towards full traceability of all FFB processed within our mills. [...] Completed over 98% traceability of all FFB to plantation-level [...] Responsible Sourcing: Target = 100% of FFB supplied by smallholders traced, Status = On Track: 99.8%* of all FFB and 99.4% of external FFB are mapped and traceable to plantation in 2021. We will continue tracing new suppliers of external FFB"
        
        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?: Working directly with suppliers
        
        "Driven to increase transparency and product traceability, Bumitama strives to obtain sustainable certifications beyond its own managed plantation by working closely with its plasma and independent smallholders. With regards to the context of responsible sourcing, we are constantly working towards full traceability of all FFB processed within our mills. [...] Completed over 98% traceability of all FFB to plantation-level [...] Responsible Sourcing: Target = 100% of FFB supplied by smallholders traced, Status = On Track: 99.8%* of all FFB and 99.4% of external FFB are mapped and traceable to plantation in 2021. We will continue tracing new suppliers of external FFB"
        
        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?: Current
        
        "Driven to increase transparency and product traceability, Bumitama strives to obtain sustainable certifications beyond its own managed plantation by working closely with its plasma and independent smallholders. With regards to the context of responsible sourcing, we are constantly working towards full traceability of all FFB processed within our mills. [...] Completed over 98% traceability of all FFB to plantation-level [...] Responsible Sourcing: Target = 100% of FFB supplied by smallholders traced, Status = On Track: 99.8%* of all FFB and 99.4% of external FFB are mapped and traceable to plantation in 2021. We will continue tracing new suppliers of external FFB"
        
        Open source document
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    8/17
    - 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?: Suppliers are included
      
      Details of commitment: ILO; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
      
      "Our policy covers four areas: Respect for Workplace Human Rights: Recognition of International Labour Organisation (ILO) core conventions and the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration on Human Rights, including a ban on forced and child labour, elimination of discrimination, provision of fair wages and working hours, and respect for freedom of association. Provision of a healthy and safe working environment, ethical conduct and efforts to eliminate corruption."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      What is the nature of that support?: Certification
      
      How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Many
      
      "Since 2018, we have expanded our independent smallholder and outgrower productivity support programme. We engage external suppliers in trainings on best oil palm plantation practices, including appropriate fertiliser application, weed management, and harvesting.Under our management, we support the smallholders towards RSPO certification. The first group of plasma smallholders was officially certified in early 2019, covering 1,899 ha at our PT Masuba Citra Mandiri (Riau) and PT Agro Sejahtera Manunggal (West Kalimantan) operations – 3.4% of total plasma planted area. We aim to achieve RSPO certification for all plasma schemes by 2024, while working with independent smallholder groups around our operations. The latest RSPO certificate was awarded in July 2021 to a local smallholder group Kelompok Tani Karya Bersama from Kotawaringin Timur, Central Kalimantan. The smallholder collective, comprising 70 independent smallholders with a total area covering 277.90 ha, has been under Bumitama’s guidance since 2018, aligning its agricultural practices with those of The Group and adhering to our NDPE policy. Following its success in the RSPO audit, the collective is now aiming to obtain ISPO certification."
      
      Open source document
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address the inclusion of women in commodity supply chains
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address the inclusion of women in commodity supply chains
      
      1/2
      
      "Bumitama has a zero-tolerance policy on gender discrimination and sexual harassment." [...] "We support the inclusion of women across all our operations and are exploring ways to achieve a more gender balanced workforce"
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to ensure 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 ensure 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?: NA
      
      "Our policy covers four areas: Respect for Local Community Rights: Recognition of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), efforts towards sustainable economic development models, and fair, transparent and accountable partnership with plasma smallholders." [...] Community Engagement" [...] "FPIC implementation in new and existing planting Completed Free, Prior, and Informed Consent assessments across several plantations, including PT DAS. Any previous non-compliances are being addressed through our internal grievance procedure"
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    33/56
    - Reporting volumes against commitments
      80-99%
      
      1/3
      
      Reporting volumes against commitments
      
      80-99%
      
      1/3
      
      What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: NA
      
      What is the compliant volume?: 99.4%
      
      What is the certified volume?: NA
      
      Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: Yes
      
      What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the farm level on production units that are not DCF?: NA
      
      What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA
      
      What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the level of a sourcing area, but not to production unit, in areas with deforestation/conversion risk?: NA
      
      What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: NA
      
      In their 2021 Annual Report they state that 56,433ha of their land was RSPO-Certified. In their 2020 RSPO ACOP Report they state that 30.42% of their land was RSPO Certified. They also state that 824005.0 metric tonnes of FFB was produced by certified states. This is 36.2% of the total volume they produced that year.
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Reporting is independently verified
      Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
      
      0/2
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      Yes, required
      
      3/3
      
      Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      
      Yes, required
      
      3/3
      
      "Bumitama holds its suppliers accountable whenever we find their performance contravenes their sustainability commitment. For those suppliers found in non-compliance with regulations on spatial planning, forestry zones, and peat areas, we encourage them to work with us so that they can comply with our policy commitments. We terminate contracts of suppliers who do not take remedial action or refuse to comply with our policy."
      
      Open source document
    - Deforestation cut off date
      Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
      
      2/2
      
      Deforestation cut off date
      
      Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
      
      2/2
      
      What cut-off date is specified?: 2015
      
      "Our long-term plan for reducing GHG emissions comprises: • Avoiding deforestation and any development on peat (imbedded in 2015 Sustainability Policy)"
      
      Open source document
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Does the company report on the type of engagement they are conducting in the context of the jurisdictional approach (e.g. disbursed financial support, in-kind support, capacity, preferential sourcing)?: NA
      
      How is the company engaged within the jurisdictional approach?: Contribute to PPI Compact via landscape programme
      
      How many jurisdictional approaches focused on land use is the company currently involved in?: 1
      
      What percentage of the company's non-DCF supply chain are sourced from the landscape where the jurisdictional approach is adopted?: NA
      
      What are the names, locations, timelines and other partners involved in the jurisdictional approaches?: Ketapang Regency
      
      What methodology was used to identify the jurisdictions of focus?: NA
      
      "Beyond enhancing villagers’ livelihoods and ensuring the continuity of the local ecosystem services, our local landscape programmes also contribute to the Production, Protection, Inclusion (PPI) Compact instigated by the Regency of Ketapang in partnership with IDH and other stakeholders. The scheme allows Bumitama to help protect vast tracts of HCV/ HCS forest from further risks of deforestation and fire outbreaks, while achieving improved production and certification targets, especially among groups of independent smallholders from local communities."
      
      Open source document
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Risk assessments for forest risk
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
      
      How frequently are assessments conducted?: Prior to new development
      
      "To appropriately understand the area allocated to us under a permit, we undertake a series of assessments and analysis prior to any development. These assessments include: High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS), peat, land use and land-use change, and social impact. We work in line with the RSPO New Planting Procedure (NPP), and our assessments guide our responsible planting approach throughout our operations."
      
      Open source document
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Operations assessed to comply with law
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      "Tracking and monitoring land development in sensitive areas; ensuring that all FFB processed is traceable to our own estates, plasma smallholders, local traders and independent smallholders, and ensuring that FFB is purchased from legal and responsible sources."
      
      Open source document
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      Yes, and published details of any grievances within the last two years (2019-2021)
      
      4/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      Yes, and published details of any grievances within the last two years (2019-2021)
      
      4/4
      
      If other type of mechanism, specify: NA
      
      Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
      
      What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism; That of external company
      
      In the process of resolving any reported grievances, we engage the stakeholders through our structured complaint management system. The system encompasses various communication channels, including the RSPO complaint process, our whistleblowing mechanism, the employee Quick Response Services, social media, NGO reports, and the regular media, to help us receive, process, and address grievances from internal and external parties." [...] ""Whistleblowing can be initiated via contacting +62 8128 6419 700 or emailing audit.pengaduan@bumitama.com.We also provide a Quick Response Service hotline for employees to convey HR-related concerns:Phone: 021 2783 8200 (ext. use 1234)WhatsApp: 0812 8986 9402Email: qrs_bga@bumitama.com"
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Reporting total volume
      
      3/3
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Reporting total volume
      
      3/3
      
      What product types/sectors is this in?: Palm Oil Production
      
      Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA
      
      Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
      
      Total volume: 4.64 million Metric Tonnes
      
      What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA
      
      "A total of 4.64 million Metric Tonnes (“MT”) of Fresh Palm Fruit Bunches (“FFB”) were produced in FY2021"
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
      
      3/5
      
      Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      
      Yes, company discloses how many land developments or site acquisitions, by either itself or its suppliers, indicated the use of FPIC to test for consent of indigenous peoples/local communities
      
      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 is the status of those FPIC processes?: ongoing
      
      What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Conducting social impact re-assessments (SIA)
      
      "Bumitama's target for 2025 is to "Ensure FPIC is followed at existing, locally acquired plantations." This is on track and to monitor this they are, "Developing procedures and conducting assessments. Any identified non-compliance registered as an internal grievance" "2019–2020 social impact re-assessment (SIA) covered 50 of the 87 SIA assessed in 2010– 2013 to help us understand our impact on the community beyond the FPIC process" [...] "No complaints received relating to existing planting Ongoing Achieved in 2019 and 2020 No new RSPO complaints received. Since 2018, 2 have been closed, and 1 is still ongoing. One of the closed RSPO cases is being addressed under the Bumitama grievance procedure"
      
      Open source document
    - Compliance of company-owned operations
      No
      
      0/5
    - Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
      
      How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: Unclear
      
      "As a part of our compliance with the relevant procedures, all companies under Bumitama are required to conduct an array of environmental and social assessments, including HCV, HCS, Social Impact Assessment, and Environmental Impact Assessment prior to any new planting."
      
      Open source document
    - 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
      
      In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: Indonesia
      
      What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: HCV (25885.0ha) Unknown (13425.0ha)
      
      From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Riau ; West Kalimantan ; Central Kalimantan
      
      What is the total area in production (in ha)?: 187000ha
      
      What types of ecosystems are these?: Rainforest
      
      What is the total area (in ha) of natural ecosystem on land owned, managed, or controlled by the company?: 39310ha
      
      For what percent are point locations (of land holdings and processing facilities) disclosed: 0%
      
      For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%
      
      For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%
      
      What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: 1249.0ha
      
      In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: Riau ; West Kalimantan ; Central Kalimantan
      
      What is the total land area owned, managed, or controlled by the company for the forest risk commodity?: 139969ha
      
      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 area, in hectares of production units, on which non-DCF commodities are produced or processed, by country and jurisdiction: NA
      
      For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 0%
      
      For what percent are boundaries (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 0%
      
      For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%
      
      In their 2021 Annual Report Bumitama report the locations of their processing facilities across Kalimantan and Sumatra. Hectares under production and conservation are provided by the RSPO ACOP Report.
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      No
      
      0/4
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
      Yes, using an internal verification system
      
      4/4
      
      Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
      
      Yes, using an internal verification system
      
      4/4
      
      Does the company use a certification system?: Yes
      
      Does the company use a jurisdictional monitoring mechanism?: No
      
      For what percentage of production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages, or otherwise controls does the company use external processes or actors, such as certification, to monitor compliance?: NA
      
      For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA
      
      If so, what jurisdictions and mechanisms does the company use?: NA
      
      What tools, processes, bodies carry out monitoring of the company's production or processing operations?: NA
      
      How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
      
      For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
      
      "Bumitama Agri Limited Executive Directors are advised to embrace a comparable “No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation” policy in their investment into palm oil plantation companies. We acknowledge the importance and challenge on the implementation and enforcement of this policy. Bumitama will roll out a series of detailed policies and/or Standard Operating Procedures. We will establish assessment procedures to determine conformance, inclusive of relevant parties as mentioned in this policy. We will conduct regular communication, and provide guidance and assistance to help them achieve compliance with this policy" [...] "Bumitama’s discipline in managing its operations and finances has been forged in the framework of corporate governance that champions excellence through a culture of compliance as well as prudent and comprehensive risk management. By adhering to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (“ISPO”) certification scheme’s requirements and voluntary certification schemes’ requirements, such as those of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (“RSPO”)" [...] "We regularly monitor signs deforestation inside and around our concessions through satellite monitoring system, drones and other available innovative technologies"
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      3/4
      
      Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      
      Yes, for its suppliers; Also for its suppliers production or primary processing operations in its supply chains
      
      3/4
      
      For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
      
      How frequently is compliance assessed?: 'Regularly'
      
      For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA
      
      For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA
      
      How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
      
      What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%
      
      "Instead, the sustainability team has put more effort into third party supplier monitoring... The baseline approach, however, is to identify non-compliance risk and to assist suppliers to comply. Traders will appreciate how Bumitama’s efforts have led to very high levels of traceability to plantation"[...]"One of our key supplier commitments is no land clearing before HCV & HCS assessment, as per the RSPO New Planting Procedure. We have developed a satellite monitoring system to assess land cover changes in our own and supplier’s areas. The system uses GIS remote sensing via the Google Earth Engine, a code-based programme to detect any changes.....We regularly monitor signs deforestation inside and around our concessions through satellite monitoring system, drones and other available innovative technologies."
      
      Open source document
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/2
      
      Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/2
      
      Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
      
      Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
      
      What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Corrective Action plan
      
      Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
      
      What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Undertaking deforestation/conversion
      
      "All provisions in this policy, with no exception, apply to all plantations and/ or mills in our subsidiaries, associates and those which we manage. For new acquisitions, the provisions in this policy will guide the Group towards compliance within a challenging time-bound plan."
      
      Open source document
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
Commitment strength

14/17

Avg. score
Implementation and Reporting

33/56

Avg. score
Associated Human Rights Abuses

8/17

Avg. score

Profile

Harita Group is an Indonesian conglomerate. Subsidiary Bumitama Agri is a palm oil company involved in the cultivation and processing of oil palm with one of the largest landbanks of global palm oil producers. Harita Group is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil.

Sector

Industry sector

Agricultural Products, Food Distributors

Segments

Producer, Trader, Processor, Manufacturer

Indonesia

Company Type

Company type

Collective Commitments

Consumer Goods Forum member

New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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62%

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