Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd.

"Recognise the inherent dignity of an individual and supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations, including prohibition of retaliation against Human Rights  Defenders (“HRD”) in accordance to the United Nations Declaration on HRD. ➢ Respect and uphold the rights of all workers, including local, contract, temporary and migrant  workers, with the International Labour Organisation’s core conventions, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the principles of Free and Fair Labour in Palm Oil Production as guidance...Prohibit the use of forced or bonded labour or human trafficking. ➢ Ensure there are no restrictions on the workers’ freedom of movement.➢ Prohibit any deductions from any part of workers’ wages and withholding any property, identification cards, passports or other travel documents unless provided by law.➢ Prohibit the employment of child labour and set the minimum age for employment consistent with applicable laws.➢ Remedial actions with appropriate follow up actions shall be employed if any child labour case is uncovered to protect the welfare of the child. This includes access to comprehensive health and social protection measures, education opportunities relevant to their age and development.➢ Provide a safe and healthy workplace environment...Ensure all workers are paid a wage equal to or exceeding the legal minimum wage and are covered for work-related illness and injuries...Zero tolerance for any type of harassment, intimidation or violence. ➢ Ensure equal opportunities in the workplace.➢ There shall be no discrimination based on ethnic origin, caste, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, gender identity, union membership, political affiliation or age."

"Facilitate Inclusion of Smallholders/ Farmers into the Supply Chain... Our Indonesian Plasma Scheme is an initiative for the development of oil palm plantations for smallholders and small growers... KLK has allocated 12,579 hectares to approximately 6,290 schemed smallholders under the Plasma Scheme. This spans over the islands of Sumatra (Riau), Belitung, Central and East Kalimantan. Todate, we have also subsidised RM18.1 million in loan interest for schemed smallholders under this plasma schemes."

"There shall be no discrimination based on ethnic origin, caste, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, gender identity, union membership, political affiliation or age. ➢ Reproductive rights in line with the country’s laws shall be respected"

"Remedial actions with appropriate follow up actions shall be employed if any child labour case is uncovered to protect the welfare of the child. This includes access to comprehensive health and social protection measures, education opportunities relevant to their age and development"

"In their 2020 Sustainability report KLK state: "No Deforestation - Our Policy upholds KLK’s No Deforestation commitment by applying the HCSA methodology for new oil palm development. New areas will undergo integrated HCV and HCS assessments to determine the eligible planting areas with priority given to low carbon stock areas which have no demonstrable HCV, and where Free, Prior and Informed Consent (“FPIC”) has been obtained from rights-holders."

"Suppliers shall take the commitments in this Code and KLK Sustainability Policy seriously and should continually engage with its suppliers, contractors or trading partners to ensure compliance."

"This project started five (5) years ago. We have successfully assisted, with the facilitation by Wild Asia, the participating smallholders and out-growers to obtain the RSPO Certification. A total of 56 smallholders and four (4) out-growers continue to uphold their certification status and stay on as members of the Wild Asia Group Scheme. The journey of certification has taught them good agronomic and management practices. They continue to receive incentives from our Bornion palm oil mill as one of the preferred smallholder suppliers of FFB. They are also rewarded with token premium from “book-and-claim”. We will continue to render indirect assistance to this group of smallholders when the need arises."

"In late 2020, we engaged Earthqualizer, a non-profit organisation, for satellite-monitoring of our supplier groups’ past and current non-compliance with NDPE policy with a cut-off date of 31 December 2015. Bi-weekly supplier monitoring reports will be provided to us, which will enable us to take proactive action by engaging with the suppliers ahead of time should any non-compliance occur."

"Conduct business in an honest and ethical manner; and comply with applicable laws and regulations... KLK is committed to ensuring its products are produced in a sustainable manner. This is realised through continual assessment of its suppliers, ..." 

"Grievances can be submitted through the following channels:• by email: sustainability@klk.com.my• by e-Grievance FormThe procedure can be viewed at https://www.klk.com.my/sustainability/grievance"

In the 2020 RSPO ACOP report, KLK report producing 1045486.0 tonnes of palm oil with 473836.0 tonnes of certified palm oil. 

In the 2020 RSPO ACOP report, KLK report producing 1045486.0 tonnes of palm oil with 473836.0 tonnes of certified palm oil.

"Suppliers shall take the commitments in this Code and KLK Sustainability Policy seriously and should continually engage with its suppliers, contractors or trading partners to ensure compliance. KLK understands that Suppliers might face difficulties in implementing some or all of the above stated principles. Therefore, KLK aims to hold regular engagement sessions with its Suppliers in order to achieve compliance with this Code; understand Suppliers’ concerns on the same and work towards resolving them. KLK (or 3rd party appointed by KLK) may carry out announced audit or visit on the Suppliers, their facilities and business practices to verify compliance with this Code. Should there be non-compliance with any aspect of the Code, KLK reserves the right to take action as stipulated in the KLK Sustainability Policy Non-Compliance Protocol."

"New Development Area•Conduct integrated HCV and HCSA assessments•Engagement with Civil Society Organisations (“CSOs”) and local communities during the course of preparing Integrated Conservation and Land Use Planning (“ICLUP”)...KLK’s strengthened commitment in this area is clearly illustrated via two (2) major initiatives. First, on 2 October 2018, KLK was officially inducted as a member of the HCSA. Second, our revised Policy in August 2018 brought about refinement to the Company’s No Deforestation pledge.With these commitments in place, new developments in regions where KLK operates will undergo integrated HCV and HCS assessments in accordance to the HCSA methodology – HCSA Toolkit version 2.0. As a result, areas eligible for development will undergo evaluation, taking into consideration of the high carbon stock areas. In case there is any non-compliant clearing, KLK is committed to restore or rehabilitate the area. We expect our suppliers to do the same."

KLK published on its website a document with "LOCATION OF THE GROUP’S PLANTATION OPERATIONS AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020" in Indonesia and Malaysia and an interactive map with locations in Indonesia, Malaysia and Liberia with detailed reports. 

"As indicated in our Policy, we have a time-bound plan to achieve 100% traceability to plantations for our POMs, refineries and kernel crushing plants. Traceability to Plantations Level for KLK POMs During the year under review, we faced challenges in data collation relating to land ownership and licensing requirements e.g. MPOB licence from collection centres/dealers on 2nd tier suppliers, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions." KLK also provide a suppliers map on their website. 

"Action Plan...No Deforestation, No Peatland and No Exploitation (“NDPE”) Compliance Verification, Appoint Certification Body accredited by RSPO, Quality review by High Conservation Value Resource Network (“HCVRN”)* and High Carbon Stock Approach (“HCSA”) quality panels• Internal audit by KLK Sustainability Team•Engagement with independent party to verify NDPE Compliance Verification"

"This Policy Statement applies to all the palm oil related operations of KLK, its subsidiaries, joint ventures and companies over which it has management control. KLK would also require all its business dealings and trading activities to comply with this Policy. [...] KLK takes the commitments in this Policy seriously and will continuously engage with its stakeholders to ensure compliance. [...] KLK will undertake third-party verification to ensure compliance. KLK recognises that third party verification system must be established in addition to RSPO certification."

"As part of our commitment to transparency, we update and publish suppliers’ list half yearly on our website. In late 2020, we engaged Earthqualizer, a non-profit organisation, for satellite-monitoring of our supplier groups’ past and current non-compliance with NDPE policy with a cut-off date of 31 December 2015. Bi-weekly supplier monitoring reports will be provided to us, which will enable us to take proactive action by engaging with the suppliers ahead of time should any noncompliance occur. We will continue to engage with suppliers and update the status in our Grievance List if there is any non-compliance identified either by our own satellite-monitoring initiative or other stakeholders."

"Recognise the inherent dignity of an individual and supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations, including prohibition of retaliation against Human Rights  Defenders (“HRD”) in accordance to the United Nations Declaration on HRD. ➢ Respect and uphold the rights of all workers, including local, contract, temporary and migrant  workers, with the International Labour Organisation’s core conventions, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the principles of Free and Fair Labour in Palm Oil Production as guidance...Prohibit the use of forced or bonded labour or human trafficking. ➢ Ensure there are no restrictions on the workers’ freedom of movement.➢ Prohibit any deductions from any part of workers’ wages and withholding any property, identification cards, passports or other travel documents unless provided by law.➢ Prohibit the employment of child labour and set the minimum age for employment consistent with applicable laws.➢ Remedial actions with appropriate follow up actions shall be employed if any child labour case is uncovered to protect the welfare of the child. This includes access to comprehensive health and social protection measures, education opportunities relevant to their age and development.➢ Provide a safe and healthy workplace environment...Ensure all workers are paid a wage equal to or exceeding the legal minimum wage and are covered for work-related illness and injuries...Zero tolerance for any type of harassment, intimidation or violence. ➢ Ensure equal opportunities in the workplace.➢ There shall be no discrimination based on ethnic origin, caste, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, gender identity, union membership, political affiliation or age."

"There shall be no discrimination based on ethnic origin, caste, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, gender identity, union membership, political affiliation or age. ➢ Reproductive rights in line with the country’s laws shall be respected"

"All Suppliers should respect the principles of this Code and adopt practices within their operations and supply chains that are consistent with it. Respect, uphold and recognise the rights of indigenous and local communities, to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (“FPIC”) to operations on lands to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples."

"Suppliers shall take the commitments in this Code and KLK Sustainability Policy seriously and should continually engage with its suppliers, contractors or trading partners to ensure compliance."

"Conduct business in an honest and ethical manner; and comply with applicable laws and regulations... KLK is committed to ensuring its products are produced in a sustainable manner. This is realised through continual assessment of its suppliers, .

"Grievances can be submitted through the following channels:• by email: sustainability@klk.com.my• by e-Grievance Form The procedure can be viewed at https://www.klk.com.my/sustainability/grievance"

"Suppliers shall take the commitments in this Code and KLK Sustainability Policy seriously and should continually engage with its suppliers, contractors or trading partners to ensure compliance. KLK understands that Suppliers might face difficulties in implementing some or all of the above stated principles. Therefore, KLK aims to hold regular engagement sessions with its Suppliers in order to achieve compliance with this Code; understand Suppliers’ concerns on the same and work towards resolving them. KLK (or 3rd party appointed by KLK) may carry out announced audit or visit on the Suppliers, their facilities and business practices to verify compliance with this Code. Should there be non-compliance with any aspect of the Code, KLK reserves the right to take action as stipulated in the KLK Sustainability Policy Non-Compliance Protocol."

"Recognise the inherent dignity of an individual and supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations, including prohibition of retaliation against Human Rights  Defenders (“HRD”) in accordance to the United Nations Declaration on HRD. ➢ Respect and uphold the rights of all workers, including local, contract, temporary and migrant  workers, with the International Labour Organisation’s core conventions, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the principles of Free and Fair Labour in Palm Oil Production as guidance...Prohibit the use of forced or bonded labour or human trafficking. ➢ Ensure there are no restrictions on the workers’ freedom of movement.➢ Prohibit any deductions from any part of workers’ wages and withholding any property, identification cards, passports or other travel documents unless provided by law.➢ Prohibit the employment of child labour and set the minimum age for employment consistent with applicable laws.➢ Remedial actions with appropriate follow up actions shall be employed if any child labour case is uncovered to protect the welfare of the child. This includes access to comprehensive health and social protection measures, education opportunities relevant to their age and development.➢ Provide a safe and healthy workplace environment...Ensure all workers are paid a wage equal to or exceeding the legal minimum wage and are covered for work-related illness and injuries...Zero tolerance for any type of harassment, intimidation or violence. ➢ Ensure equal opportunities in the workplace.➢ There shall be no discrimination based on ethnic origin, caste, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, gender identity, union membership, political affiliation or age."

"There shall be no discrimination based on ethnic origin, caste, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, gender identity, union membership, political affiliation or age. ➢ Reproductive rights in line with the country’s laws shall be respected"

"All Suppliers should respect the principles of this Code and adopt practices within their operations and supply chains that are consistent with it. Respect, uphold and recognise the rights of indigenous and local communities, to give or withhold their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (“FPIC”) to operations on lands to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples."

"Suppliers shall take the commitments in this Code and KLK Sustainability Policy seriously and should continually engage with its suppliers, contractors or trading partners to ensure compliance."

"Conduct business in an honest and ethical manner; and comply with applicable laws and regulations... KLK is committed to ensuring its products are produced in a sustainable manner. This is realised through continual assessment of its suppliers, ..."

"Grievances can be submitted through the following channels:• by email: sustainability@klk.com.my• by e-Grievance FormThe procedure can be viewed at https://www.klk.com.my/sustainability/grievance"

"Suppliers shall take the commitments in this Code and KLK Sustainability Policy seriously and should continually engage with its suppliers, contractors or trading partners to ensure compliance. KLK understands that Suppliers might face difficulties in implementing some or all of the above stated principles. Therefore, KLK aims to hold regular engagement sessions with its Suppliers in order to achieve compliance with this Code; understand Suppliers’ concerns on the same and work towards resolving them. KLK (or 3rd party appointed by KLK) may carry out announced audit or visit on the Suppliers, their facilities and business practices to verify compliance with this Code. Should there be non-compliance with any aspect of the Code, KLK reserves the right to take action as stipulated in the KLK Sustainability Policy Non-Compliance Protocol."