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  • Overall approach
    2/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Timber

      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA
      "Korindo Group is committed to the responsible sourcing of timber. Our long term objective is that all timber used in production that we purchase is sourced from sustainably managed forests that have been certified to credible standards and/or from post-consumer recycled materials. [...] We will reduce and eliminate our purchase of timber from the conversion of natural forest to other land uses by September 30, 2020, unless the conversion is justified on grounds of net social and environmental gain in the surrounding landscape. [...] We will work towards FSC FM certification for our natural forest concessions or FSC CW certification for timber plantations in Indonesia by December 31 2023. We will not purchase timber from controversial sources, including illegally harvested wood; the destruction of high conservation value areas; entities accused of human, civil, and traditional rights."
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: Global Agribusiness Alliance
      Korindo Group PT is part of the The Global Agribusiness Alliance (GAA)
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Cease development on High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas. All natural forest clearance has been suspended since February 2017.Strengthen conservation measures, especially those related to forests and their biodiversity. These measures are not limited to combat threats caused by humans but also threats posed by wildfire."
      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
      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?: 14,722 ha
      Translated. "Peatland Protection (Outside Korindo's concession area) in Kampar Peninsula, Riau Province, Sumatera: 14,722 ha Protected Area. On-going moratorium on new land clearing activities since February 2017 until all HCV & HCS assessments are finalized"
      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?: 20,000 ha
      "Third, we will try to plant trees in some 20,000 hectares of devastated land in Indonesia and manage them in a sustainable way"
      Open source document
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    40/90
    • Pulp & Paper
      34/90
      • Commitment Strength
        6/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
            "To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted [...] For a higher level of sustainable forest management, Korindo will manage all of its existing forests in the future based on FSC standards. We will obtain the FSC certification for total of some 630,000 ha by 2023."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2023
            1/1
            Target date
            2023
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted [...] For a higher level of sustainable forest management, Korindo will manage all of its existing forests in the future based on FSC standards. We will obtain the FSC certification for total of some 630,000 ha by 2023."
            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
            "To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted [...] For a higher level of sustainable forest management, Korindo will manage all of its existing forests in the future based on FSC standards. We will obtain the FSC certification for total of some 630,000 ha by 2023."
            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
            0/2
          • Target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        7/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
          "Ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national, and international laws. This includes international standards like eight fundamental International Labour Organization Conventions."[...] "We will ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national and international laws. We also commit to ensuring international standards including the International Labour Organization." [...] "Establishing fair working conditions, including fair wages that meet or exceed legal requirements, taking into account reasonable and lawful production targets and working hours; Provision of healthy and safe work environment, which includes accident prevention and risk minimization, with special emphasis on the handling of hazardous chemicals; Implementation of zero tolerance policy on harassment and abuse"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "Provision of fair and equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, nationality, religion, linguistic background, gender or sexual orientation and ensuring ethical and lawful recruitment" [...] "Ensure all aspects of the employment lifecycle within KORINDO are based on the principle of creating equal opportunities, regardless of race, gender, religious or political views, union membership, nationality, social origin, age, or disabilities. "
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "We cooperate with the relevant authorities to identify, mitigate and remedy any adverse human rights impacts caused or contributed by our business operations."
          Open source document
        • 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 respect the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the utilization of lands to which they hold legal, communal, or customary rights."
        • 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
        22/56
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          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
          "This Charter applies to all of Korindo’s current and future holdings, subsidiary companies, joint ventures, companies over which we have management control, and third-party suppliers. To work with us, all third-party suppliers must agree that they will abide by this Charter. The new Korindo ESG Progress monitoring report is open to the public and includes up-to-date information.Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments"
          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?: 2017
          "Cease the development on High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas. All natural forest clearance has been suspended since February 2017"
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: REDD +
          "Kampar REDD+ projectIt is a joint project between Indonesia and the Korean government to protect peat swamp forest and reduce greenhouse gas emission in Kampar peninsula, Sumatra, Indonesia. KORINDO Group contributed to this project by spearheading research and project development together with research institutions from various sectors."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: not disclosed

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "KORINDO has not applied for developed any concession in peatland, HCV or HCS areas. Therefore, KORINDO doesn’t have any peatland over our all operation area to date. We work closely with Indonesian government bodies and third-party experts to conduct HCV and HCS studies prior to any development."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments [...] Ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national, and international laws."
          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
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "As part of Korindo Group’s sustainability policy, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Division developed a Grievance Mechanism for stakeholders called ESG 2020. Grievance is an allegation of a violation or problem raised by individuals or groups who want Korindo to seek and find solutions to a problem."[...] Phone 021 797 5959 Ext 352; Mail - Wisma Korindo 13th Floor MT Haryono Kav 62, Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia 12780; Attention: Divisi Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)• Korindo Operational Office in the Regional Area; Email esg@korindo.co.id"
          Open source document
          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 product types/sectors is this in?: NA

          Total volume: 348,000 tons per year

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

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

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
          "Newsprint 330,000 ton/year.Tissue 18,000 ton/year (Production and supply of virgin tissues and recycled tissues with 18,000 tons/year of tissue machine)."
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: NA

          For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
          Translated. "All of the operational activities that will be held by Korindo have been through an analysis study on environmental and social impacts (AMDAL) including the making of management plan and environmental monitoring (RKL-RPL)."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          No
          0/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          No
          0/4
          Does the company use a jurisdictional monitoring mechanism?: No

          Does the company use a certification system?: No
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
    • Palm oil *
      38/90
      • Commitment Strength
        6/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
            "To making the operation of timber harvesting and palm oil production consistent with the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council. [...] To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted;  To continuing with our zero burning policy and no burning to clear land in any of the company’s operations;  To continuing the Korindo belief and practice of not developing peat lands under any circumstances; [...] From August to December 2016, the Korindo Group phased in a moratorium to stop new land clearing at five palm oil companies. We announced the extension of the moratorium on February 21, 2017. The moratorium is in full force. Palm oil moratorium extended until HCV and HCS assessments go through entire review. [...] While maintaining the moratorium from 2016 to 2018, Korindo has published Sustainable Palm Oil Policy and has implemented the principles of protecting HCV / HCS forests, protecting peatlands, and ensuring the rights of residents"
            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?: NA
            "To making the operation of timber harvesting and palm oil production consistent with the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council. [...] To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted;  To continuing with our zero burning policy and no burning to clear land in any of the company’s operations;  To continuing the Korindo belief and practice of not developing peat lands under any circumstances; [...] From August to December 2016, the Korindo Group phased in a moratorium to stop new land clearing at five palm oil companies. We announced the extension of the moratorium on February 21, 2017. The moratorium is in full force. Palm oil moratorium extended until HCV and HCS assessments go through entire review. [...] While maintaining the moratorium from 2016 to 2018, Korindo has published Sustainable Palm Oil Policy and has implemented the principles of protecting HCV / HCS forests, protecting peatlands, and ensuring the rights of residents"
            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
            "To making the operation of timber harvesting and palm oil production consistent with the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council. [...] To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted;  To continuing with our zero burning policy and no burning to clear land in any of the company’s operations;  To continuing the Korindo belief and practice of not developing peat lands under any circumstances; [...] From August to December 2016, the Korindo Group phased in a moratorium to stop new land clearing at five palm oil companies. We announced the extension of the moratorium on February 21, 2017. The moratorium is in full force. Palm oil moratorium extended until HCV and HCS assessments go through entire review. [...] While maintaining the moratorium from 2016 to 2018, Korindo has published Sustainable Palm Oil Policy and has implemented the principles of protecting HCV / HCS forests, protecting peatlands, and ensuring the rights of residents"
            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
            0/2
          • Target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        9/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; 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
          "Ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national, and international laws. This includes international standards like eight fundamental International Labour Organization Conventions."[...] "We will ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national and international laws. We also commit to ensuring international standards including the International Labour Organization." [...] "Establishing fair working conditions, including fair wages that meet or exceed legal requirements, taking into account reasonable and lawful production targets and working hours; Provision of healthy and safe work environment, which includes accident prevention and risk minimization, with special emphasis on the handling of hazardous chemicals; Implementation of zero tolerance policy on harassment and abuse"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          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 are committed to the development of Indonesia and its people. In that sense, our actions are not limited to just following the law but also to creating a meaningful impact in the communities that we work with. [...] Continue creating business opportunities within the communities to help reduce poverty.[...] Establish participatory mapping prior to any new development to determine stakeholder boundaries and land uses.Develop plasma plantations for the community according to regulations set by the government of Indonesia.Actively create new programs to help improve the lives of people in the communities."
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "Provision of fair and equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, nationality, religion, linguistic background, gender or sexual orientation and ensuring ethical and lawful recruitment" [...] "Ensure all aspects of the employment lifecycle within KORINDO are based on the principle of creating equal opportunities, regardless of race, gender, religious or political views, union membership, nationality, social origin, age, or disabilities. "
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "We cooperate with the relevant authorities to identify, mitigate and remedy any adverse human rights impacts caused or contributed by our business operations."
          Open source document
        • 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 respect the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the utilization of lands to which they hold legal, communal, or customary rights."
        • 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
        24/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          What methods are used for verification?: Third party experts

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 100%

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: Third party groups

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Third party verification
          Open source document
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "This Charter applies to all of Korindo’s current and future holdings, subsidiary companies, joint ventures, companies over which we have management control, and third-party suppliers. To work with us, all third-party suppliers must agree that they will abide by this Charter. The new Korindo ESG Progress monitoring report is open to the public and includes up-to-date information.Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments"
          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?: 2017
          "Cease the development on High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas. All natural forest clearance has been suspended since February 2017"
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: not specified

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "Korindo has conducted Environmental Assessments (AMDAL) prior to acquiring permission for palm plantations in Papua and North Maluku. In 2016, we commissioned the Bogor Agriculture University to conduct High Conservation Value studies and High Carbon Stock studies. Based on these study results, we have been preserving ecologically important areas within our concessions."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments [...] Ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national, and international laws."
          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
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "As part of Korindo Group’s sustainability policy, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Division developed a Grievance Mechanism for stakeholders called ESG 2020. Grievance is an allegation of a violation or problem raised by individuals or groups who want Korindo to seek and find solutions to a problem."[...] Phone 021 797 5959 Ext 352; Mail - Wisma Korindo 13th Floor MT Haryono Kav 62, Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia 12780; Attention: Divisi Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)• Korindo Operational Office in the Regional Area; Email esg@korindo.co.id" As the management of PT. Tunas Sawa Erma, PT. Berkat Cipta Abadi and PT. Dongin Prabhawa is separated into the TSE Group, the existing cases of these three companies have been transferred to https://tsegroup.co.id/sustainability/grievance/
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: NA

          For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
          Translated. "All of the operational activities that will be held by Korindo have been through an analysis study on environmental and social impacts (AMDAL) including the making of management plan and environmental monitoring (RKL-RPL)."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using a third-party verification system
          4/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using a third-party verification system
          4/4
          Does the company use a certification system?: No

          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

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          What tools, processes, bodies carry out monitoring of the company's production or processing operations?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
          "Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with the third-party verifiers (similar to DOEs under the UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism or VVBs under the VCS/VERRA) will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments. The new Korindo ESG Progress monitoring report will be open to the public and will include up to date information."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
          Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
          Is this reported by country or subjurisdiction? If so, which?: Kalimantan, Papua
    • Timber *
      52/90
      • Commitment Strength
        15/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          4/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
            "KORINDO’s commitment to responsible timber production by complying with policies of no peat, no exploitation, no burning, and no deforestation are already in effect. [...] To making the operation of timber harvesting and palm oil production consistent with the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council. [...] To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted;  To continuing with our zero burning policy and no burning to clear land in any of the company’s operations;  To continuing the Korindo belief and practice of not developing peat lands under any circumstances; [...] We will reduce and eliminate our purchase of timber from the conversion of natural forest to other land uses by September 30, 2020, unless the conversion is justified on grounds of net social and environmental gain in the surrounding landscape. We will progressively increase the trade of FSC certified and controlled material.We will work towards FSC FM certification for our natural forest concessions or FSC CW certification for timber plantations in Indonesia by December 31 2023.We will not purchase timber from controversial sources, including illegally harvested wood; the destruction of high conservation value areas; entities accused of human, civil, and traditional rights."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2023
            1/1
            Target date
            2023
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "KORINDO’s commitment to responsible timber production by complying with policies of no peat, no exploitation, no burning, and no deforestation are already in effect. [...] To making the operation of timber harvesting and palm oil production consistent with the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council. [...] To cease development on areas deemed to be High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS). Since February 2017, all natural forest clearance has been suspended while assessments were being conducted;  To continuing with our zero burning policy and no burning to clear land in any of the company’s operations;  To continuing the Korindo belief and practice of not developing peat lands under any circumstances; [...] We will reduce and eliminate our purchase of timber from the conversion of natural forest to other land uses by September 30, 2020, unless the conversion is justified on grounds of net social and environmental gain in the surrounding landscape. We will progressively increase the trade of FSC certified and controlled material.We will work towards FSC FM certification for our natural forest concessions or FSC CW certification for timber plantations in Indonesia by December 31 2023.We will not purchase timber from controversial sources, including illegally harvested wood; the destruction of high conservation value areas; entities accused of human, civil, and traditional rights."
            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?: 2020
            "We will reduce and eliminate our purchase of timber from the conversion of natural forest to other land uses by September 30, 2020, unless the conversion is justified on grounds of net social and environmental gain in the surrounding landscape. "
            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
            "The SVLK system, the Timber Legality Assurance System of Indonesia, stipulates that trees suitable for harvesting should be surveyed in the forest and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia. It is also required to attach barcodes which can trace products from harvesting to production and sales. The Indonesian government has banned illegal logging through the system, which is why the SVLK system is fully recognized in Europe. Korindo produced 271,347 m3 of plywood in 2018 and has used only Indonesia SVLK certified timber."
            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
            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
            "The SVLK system, the Timber Legality Assurance System of Indonesia, stipulates that trees suitable for harvesting should be surveyed in the forest and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia. It is also required to attach barcodes which can trace products from harvesting to production and sales. The Indonesian government has banned illegal logging through the system, which is why the SVLK system is fully recognized in Europe. Korindo produced 271,347 m3 of plywood in 2018 and has used only Indonesia SVLK certified timber."
            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?: NA
            "The SVLK system, the Timber Legality Assurance System of Indonesia, stipulates that trees suitable for harvesting should be surveyed in the forest and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia. It is also required to attach barcodes which can trace products from harvesting to production and sales. The Indonesian government has banned illegal logging through the system, which is why the SVLK system is fully recognized in Europe. Korindo produced 271,347 m3 of plywood in 2018 and has used only Indonesia SVLK certified timber."
            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
            "The SVLK system, the Timber Legality Assurance System of Indonesia, stipulates that trees suitable for harvesting should be surveyed in the forest and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia. It is also required to attach barcodes which can trace products from harvesting to production and sales. The Indonesian government has banned illegal logging through the system, which is why the SVLK system is fully recognized in Europe. Korindo produced 271,347 m3 of plywood in 2018 and has used only Indonesia SVLK certified timber."
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        7/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
          "Ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national, and international laws. This includes international standards like eight fundamental International Labour Organization Conventions."[...] "We will ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national and international laws. We also commit to ensuring international standards including the International Labour Organization." [...] "Establishing fair working conditions, including fair wages that meet or exceed legal requirements, taking into account reasonable and lawful production targets and working hours; Provision of healthy and safe work environment, which includes accident prevention and risk minimization, with special emphasis on the handling of hazardous chemicals; Implementation of zero tolerance policy on harassment and abuse"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to ensure equality of women in the supply chain
          1/2
          "Provision of fair and equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, nationality, religion, linguistic background, gender or sexual orientation and ensuring ethical and lawful recruitment" [...] "Ensure all aspects of the employment lifecycle within KORINDO are based on the principle of creating equal opportunities, regardless of race, gender, religious or political views, union membership, nationality, social origin, age, or disabilities. "
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "We cooperate with the relevant authorities to identify, mitigate and remedy any adverse human rights impacts caused or contributed by our business operations."
          Open source document
        • 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 respect the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to the utilization of lands to which they hold legal, communal, or customary rights."
        • 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
        30/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: SVLK

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: SVLK

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 100%

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: SVLK
          Figure showing 100% PHPL & SVLK certified
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "This Charter applies to all of Korindo’s current and future holdings, subsidiary companies, joint ventures, companies over which we have management control, and third-party suppliers. To work with us, all third-party suppliers must agree that they will abide by this Charter. The new Korindo ESG Progress monitoring report is open to the public and includes up-to-date information.Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments"
          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?: 2017
          "Cease the development on High Conservation Value (HCV) or High Carbon Stock (HCS) areas. All natural forest clearance has been suspended since February 2017"
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: REDD+
          "Kampar REDD+ projectIt is a joint project between Indonesia and the Korean government to protect peat swamp forest and reduce greenhouse gas emission in Kampar peninsula, Sumatra, Indonesia. KORINDO Group contributed to this project by spearheading research and project development together with research institutions from various sectors."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Not disclosed

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "KORINDO has not applied for developed any concession in peatland, HCV or HCS areas. Therefore, KORINDO doesn’t have any peatland over our all operation area to date. We work closely with Indonesian government bodies and third-party experts to conduct HCV and HCS studies prior to any development."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments [...] Ensure that the rights of all people working in any operation in our supply chain are respected according to local, national, and international laws."
          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
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "As part of Korindo Group’s sustainability policy, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Division developed a Grievance Mechanism for stakeholders called ESG 2020. Grievance is an allegation of a violation or problem raised by individuals or groups who want Korindo to seek and find solutions to a problem."[...] Phone 021 797 5959 Ext 352; Mail - Wisma Korindo 13th Floor MT Haryono Kav 62, Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia 12780; Attention: Divisi Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)• Korindo Operational Office in the Regional Area; Email esg@korindo.co.id"
          Open source document
          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
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA

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

          Total volume: 2 million tons

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          What product types/sectors is this in?: NA
          Korindo report that they produce 2 million tons a year.
          Open source document
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: NA

          For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
          Translated. "All of the operational activities that will be held by Korindo have been through an analysis study on environmental and social impacts (AMDAL) including the making of management plan and environmental monitoring (RKL-RPL)."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using a third-party verification system
          4/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using a third-party verification system
          4/4
          Does the company use a jurisdictional monitoring mechanism?: No

          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

          Does the company use a certification system?: No

          If so, what jurisdictions and mechanisms does the company use?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not disclosed

          What tools, processes, bodies carry out monitoring of the company's production or processing operations?: NA

          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
          "Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with the third-party verifiers (similar to DOEs under the UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism or VVBs under the VCS/VERRA) will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments. The new Korindo ESG Progress monitoring report will be open to the public and will include up to date information."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          Yes, for all operations
          4/4
          Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          Yes, for all operations
          4/4
          How much of this is in protected areas, primary forests, intact forest landscapes, and/or peatlands?: NA

          How many hectares of land owned/leased/managed for which deforestation or conversion has not been assessed or monitored?: NA

          What are the method(s) and data source(s) used to monitor and assess deforestation/conversion?: Global forest watch, NASA FIRMS, GLAD

          Over what timeframe was this information reported? e.g. one year, five years, since the cut-off date, other: 2020-2021

          How many hectares/km/m?: 551 HA

          Is this reported by country or subjurisdiction? If so, which?: Kalimantan, Papua

          If a reference date was used by the company, what was the reference date?: NA
          Korindo report hotspots in their Deforestation Monitoring Report. " Monitoring on deforestation is done using satellite imagery updated monthly"
          Open source document
        • 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?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

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

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not disclosed
          "Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and reporting procedures in cooperation with third-party verifiers will ensure compliance for all aspects of the policy and commitments."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
          Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
          What are the method(s) and data source(s) used for calculating attributed deforestation/conversion?: NA

          How many hectares/km/m?: 541 HA

          What are the method(s) and data source(s) used to monitor and assess deforestation/conversion?: NA

          How much of this is in protected areas, primary forests, intact forest landscapes, and/or peatlands?: NA

          Over what timeframe was this information reported? e.g. one year, five years, since the cut-off date, other: NA

          If a reference date was used by the company, what was the reference date?: NA

          Does the dowsntream company report the attributed deforestation or ecosystem conversion by sourcing area?: No
          Korindo have a Group Forest Management Units Hotspot & Deforestation Monitoring Report.
          Open source document
        • 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
    8/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    24/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    7/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Korindo Group is a diversified company based in Indonesia which produces, processes and manufacturers a range of products. Korindo has plantations of palm oil and timber. Korindo Group PT is selected as a powerbroker for pulp & paper and is also assessed for its exposure to palm oil and timber.

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