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  • Overall approach
    4/10
    • 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
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: Coffee
      "Where appropriate, Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      0/1
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Smucker considers environmental sustainability to be one of our many responsibilities as a good corporate citizen, and it is a strategic focus of our Company. [...] Where appropriate, Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains."
      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
      0/1
    • 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
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
      "Reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 22% per unit of sold product by 2030 from a 2019 base year."
      Open source document
  • Commodity score
    22/90
    • Palm oil
      43/90
      • Commitment Strength
        14/17
        • 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
            "Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"[...]"In addition, we maintain 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified designation for our direct palm oil and palm-derived ingredients, contributing to the production of certified sustainable palm oil."
            Open source document
            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
            "Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"[...]"In addition, we maintain 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified designation for our direct palm oil and palm-derived ingredients, contributing to the production of certified sustainable palm oil."
            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?: RSPO Certification
            "Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"[...]"In addition, we maintain 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified designation for our direct palm oil and palm-derived ingredients, contributing to the production of certified sustainable palm oil."
            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
            "Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"[...]"In addition, we maintain 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified designation for our direct palm oil and palm-derived ingredients, contributing to the production of certified sustainable palm oil."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • 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?: 2017
            "Today, 100 percent of the palm oil we purchase is directly from responsible and certified sustainable sources — 82 percent of which comes from Indonesia and 17 percent from Malaysia. While 100 percent is traceable to the mill, we continue to work toward tracing 100 percent of our palm oil purchases to the plantation on which they were grown, a commitment that we hope to achieve by 2020. At the start of calendar year 2018, our purchases are roughly 30 percent traceable to the plantation."
            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
            "Today, 100 percent of the palm oil we purchase is directly from responsible and certified sustainable sources — 82 percent of which comes from Indonesia and 17 percent from Malaysia. While 100 percent is traceable to the mill, we continue to work toward tracing 100 percent of our palm oil purchases to the plantation on which they were grown, a commitment that we hope to achieve by 2020. At the start of calendar year 2018, our purchases are roughly 30 percent traceable to the plantation."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Past target date, not updated or not achieved
            0/1
            Target date
            Past target date, not updated or not achieved
            0/1
            "Today, 100 percent of the palm oil we purchase is directly from responsible and certified sustainable sources — 82 percent of which comes from Indonesia and 17 percent from Malaysia. While 100 percent is traceable to the mill, we continue to work toward tracing 100 percent of our palm oil purchases to the plantation on which they were grown, a commitment that we hope to achieve by 2020. At the start of calendar year 2018, our purchases are roughly 30 percent traceable to the plantation."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        11/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Smucker supports […]the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Conventions and ILO Conventions [...]Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, […] Suppliers must ensure the workplace is free of harassment, including sexual harassment, verbal or physical abuse […] Suppliers may under no circumstances physically discipline employees or otherwise threaten their physical safety [...] Suppliers cannot use any prison, indentured, involuntary, or forced labor of any kind. […] Smucker does not condone or permit the use of child labor by our Suppliers […] We expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours."
          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?: NA

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support
          "We work with our suppliers to ensure the palm oil we source is harvested based on the following practices: Fostering positive impacts on human and community rights Facilitate the inclusion of smallholders in the supply chain"
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law"
          Open source document
        • 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
          "We work with our suppliers to ensure the palm oil we source is harvested based on the following practices: Respect land tenure rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent to all new development or operations on lands to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          Yes
          3/3
          "Fostering positive impacts on human and community rights...Respect land tenure rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent to all new development or operations on lands to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights...to Resolve all verifiable complaints and conflicts through an open, transparent and consultative process"
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        19/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          "Since 2015, we met our commitment for 100 percent of our direct palm oil purchases to be RSPO certified. In addition, we remain committed to transparency in our direct palm oil purchase supply chains and strive for 100% traceability to the mill."
          Open source document
        • 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 expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours....Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code."
          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
          "We believe that maintaining a responsible supply chain requires open communication, collaboration and partnership. As part of our efforts to ensure transparency throughout the supply chain, we provide convenient access to report a potential issue anonymously and without fear of retaliation. Anyone may use our Smucker Integrity Portal (1-844-319-9352) or visit online to submit a report. "
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Total volume: 2220.00 tonnes

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 2220.00 tonnes

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Food Processing

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 2220.00 tonnes
          In their 2021 RSPO ACOP Report JM Smucker report using 2220.00 tonnes of palm oil 100% of which was certified.
          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 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?: Training and Audits
          "Suppliers must appoint personnel responsible for communicating and implementing the standards set forth in this Supplier Code. Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code. Suppliers must take responsibility for any corrective actions or remediation plans and ensure that any items during the audit are fully addressed. We will monitor the status of corrective actions and remediation plans. If the Company determines that any Supplier has violated this Supplier Code, the Company may, at its discretion, either terminate its business relationship or require the Supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a time frame agreed upon between the Supplier and the Company"
          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
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          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?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
          "BIODIVERSITY AND DEFORESTATION Where appropriate, Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains. [...] Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. [...] Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code"
          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

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Corrective Action Plan

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non-compliance supplier code of conduct

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
          States in Supplier Code of Conduct - "Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"[...]"Suppliers are required to comply with this Supplier Code as a condition of doing business with Smucker. Suppliers must also ensure their suppliers and subcontractors involved in the provision of goods or services for Smucker are also in compliance. Suppliers must appoint personnel responsible for communicating and implementing the standards set forth in this Supplier Code. Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code. Suppliers must take responsibility for any corrective actions or remediation plans and ensure that any items during the audit are fully addressed. We will monitor the status of corrective actions and remediation plans.If the Company determines that any Supplier has violated this Supplier Code, the Company may, at its discretion, either terminate its business relationship or require the Supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a time frame agreed upon between the Supplier and the Company"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      18/90
      • Commitment Strength
        4/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Sustainability commitment/other
            1/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Sustainability commitment/other
            1/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Packaging
            "2020 goals achieved...Ensure 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025" [...] As always, we remain focused on continuous improvement and seek to raise the bar on our environmental sustainability goals. We previously shared the first objectives as part of this new, broader set of goals, specifically around our packaging commitments: • Striving for 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging materials by 2025• Making How2Recycle® information available for all packaging by 2025• Ensuring 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025"
            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
            "2020 goals achieved...Ensure 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025" [...] As always, we remain focused on continuous improvement and seek to raise the bar on our environmental sustainability goals. We previously shared the first objectives as part of this new, broader set of goals, specifically around our packaging commitments: • Striving for 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging materials by 2025• Making How2Recycle® information available for all packaging by 2025• Ensuring 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: 100% recyclable/ certified packaging by 2025
            "2020 goals achieved...Ensure 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025" [...] As always, we remain focused on continuous improvement and seek to raise the bar on our environmental sustainability goals. We previously shared the first objectives as part of this new, broader set of goals, specifically around our packaging commitments: • Striving for 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging materials by 2025• Making How2Recycle® information available for all packaging by 2025• Ensuring 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "2020 goals achieved...Ensure 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025" [...] As always, we remain focused on continuous improvement and seek to raise the bar on our environmental sustainability goals. We previously shared the first objectives as part of this new, broader set of goals, specifically around our packaging commitments: • Striving for 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging materials by 2025• Making How2Recycle® information available for all packaging by 2025• Ensuring 100% of fiber-based packaging is from recycled and/or certified sources by 2025"
            Open source document
        • 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
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
          "Smucker supports […]the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Conventions and ILO Conventions [...]Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, […] Suppliers must ensure the workplace is free of harassment, including sexual harassment, verbal or physical abuse […] Suppliers may under no circumstances physically discipline employees or otherwise threaten their physical safety [...] Suppliers cannot use any prison, indentured, involuntary, or forced labor of any kind. […] Smucker does not condone or permit the use of child labor by our Suppliers […] We expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • 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
        11/56
        • 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 expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours....Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code."
          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
          "We believe that maintaining a responsible supply chain requires open communication, collaboration and partnership. As part of our efforts to ensure transparency throughout the supply chain, we provide convenient access to report a potential issue anonymously and without fear of retaliation. Anyone may use our Smucker Integrity Portal (1-844-319-9352) or visit online to submit a report. "
          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 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?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Implementation and Audits
          "Suppliers must appoint personnel responsible for communicating and implementing the standards set forth in this Supplier Code. Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code. Suppliers must take responsibility for any corrective actions or remediation plans and ensure that any items during the audit are fully addressed. We will monitor the status of corrective actions and remediation plans. If the Company determines that any Supplier has violated this Supplier Code, the Company may, at its discretion, either terminate its business relationship or require the Supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a time frame agreed upon between the Supplier and the Company"
          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
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          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

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%
          "BIODIVERSITY AND DEFORESTATION Where appropriate, Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains. [...] Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. [...] Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code"
          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
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Corrective Action Plan

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          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?: Non compliance with supplier code of conduct

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No
          States in Supplier Code of Conduct - "Suppliers should promote ecological diversity by protecting and enhancing on-farm and/or neighboring habitats and ecosystems. Suppliers must commit to no deforestation or degradation of primary forest and, in addition, zero net deforestation in agro-forestry supply chains"[...]"Suppliers are required to comply with this Supplier Code as a condition of doing business with Smucker. Suppliers must also ensure their suppliers and subcontractors involved in the provision of goods or services for Smucker are also in compliance. Suppliers must appoint personnel responsible for communicating and implementing the standards set forth in this Supplier Code. Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code. Suppliers must take responsibility for any corrective actions or remediation plans and ensure that any items during the audit are fully addressed. We will monitor the status of corrective actions and remediation plans.If the Company determines that any Supplier has violated this Supplier Code, the Company may, at its discretion, either terminate its business relationship or require the Supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a time frame agreed upon between the Supplier and the Company"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      10/90
      • 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
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Smucker supports […]the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Conventions and ILO Conventions [...]Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, […] Suppliers must ensure the workplace is free of harassment, including sexual harassment, verbal or physical abuse […] Suppliers may under no circumstances physically discipline employees or otherwise threaten their physical safety [...] Suppliers cannot use any prison, indentured, involuntary, or forced labor of any kind. […] Smucker does not condone or permit the use of child labor by our Suppliers […] We expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • 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 expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours....Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code."
          Open source document
        • 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

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "We believe that maintaining a responsible supply chain requires open communication, collaboration and partnership. As part of our efforts to ensure transparency throughout the supply chain, we provide convenient access to report a potential issue anonymously and without fear of retaliation. Anyone may use our Smucker Integrity Portal (1-844-319-9352) or visit online to submit a report. "
          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?: Implementation and Audits
          "Suppliers must appoint personnel responsible for communicating and implementing the standards set forth in this Supplier Code. Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code. Suppliers must take responsibility for any corrective actions or remediation plans and ensure that any items during the audit are fully addressed. We will monitor the status of corrective actions and remediation plans. If the Company determines that any Supplier has violated this Supplier Code, the Company may, at its discretion, either terminate its business relationship or require the Supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a time frame agreed upon between the Supplier and the Company"
          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
          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
    • Beef *
      10/90
      • 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
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
          "Smucker supports […]the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Conventions and ILO Conventions [...]Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, […] Suppliers must ensure the workplace is free of harassment, including sexual harassment, verbal or physical abuse […] Suppliers may under no circumstances physically discipline employees or otherwise threaten their physical safety [...] Suppliers cannot use any prison, indentured, involuntary, or forced labor of any kind. […] Smucker does not condone or permit the use of child labor by our Suppliers […] We expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Suppliers must prohibit discriminatory practices, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • 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 expect our Suppliers to comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, and rules and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, and maximum hours....Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code."
          Open source document
        • 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

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "We believe that maintaining a responsible supply chain requires open communication, collaboration and partnership. As part of our efforts to ensure transparency throughout the supply chain, we provide convenient access to report a potential issue anonymously and without fear of retaliation. Anyone may use our Smucker Integrity Portal (1-844-319-9352) or visit online to submit a report. "
          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 steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Implementation and Audits

          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?: NA
          "Suppliers must appoint personnel responsible for communicating and implementing the standards set forth in this Supplier Code. Smucker will employ various mechanisms to assess compliance, such as certifications, review of records, onsite audits and recognition of equivalent onsite audits. All Suppliers are required to complete a third-party social compliance audit with an approved social audit scheme and provide Smucker with the audit results. Suppliers must allow Smucker and/or any of its representatives or agents reasonable access to its facilities and relevant records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Supplier Code. Suppliers must take responsibility for any corrective actions or remediation plans and ensure that any items during the audit are fully addressed. We will monitor the status of corrective actions and remediation plans. If the Company determines that any Supplier has violated this Supplier Code, the Company may, at its discretion, either terminate its business relationship or require the Supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a time frame agreed upon between the Supplier and the Company"
          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
    5/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    11/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    6/17
    Avg. score

Profile

JM Smucker is a Fortune 500 company who manufactures food and beverage products on a global scale. Famous brands include Crisco and Jif. JM Smucker is exposed to palm oil and soy as ingredients and to soy through animal feed for meat and dairy products. JM Smucker is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Packaged Foods & Meats, Paper Packaging
Segments
Processor, Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
United States
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Crisco, Knotts, Meow Mix, Sahale, Jif, Pupperoni, Santa Cruz, Café Bustelo, 1850, Dunkin Donuts, Nutrish, Crisco, Sahale Snacks

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