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  • Overall approach
    5/10
    • 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?: Palm oil

      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA
      "Musim Mas developed an No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policy in 2014, updated in 2020, which applies to its own operations and suppliers"
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      If Other Initiative, specify: High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach Steering Group

      Which initiatives?: New York Declaration on Forests; Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 partner; Palm Oil Innovation Group; UN Global Compact
      "Musim Mas is pleased to announce that its plantations and trading divisions will join the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG)"[...]"Our main stakeholder collaborations and partnerships are outlined below. High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach Steering Group ; Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) 2020"[...]"Our strategy aligns with our commitment to the New York Declaration on Forests and provides the basis for implementing our 2020 No Deforestation commitments."
      Open source document
      Open source document
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "As a major player in the palm oil sector, we have a significant role in promoting sustainable forest management in our industry. We also play a part in contributing to the protection of critical ecosystems and biodiversity in and around the landscapes where we operate. We are deeply committed to environmental stewardship, and continuously strive to minimize and mitigate the impact of our operations. We enhance the state of the natural environment where possible and to identify areas where we can make a difference. No development on Primary Forest or areas that are identified with High Conservation Values or High Carbon Stock (HCS)."
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What type of risk is recognised?: Reputational

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: 100% Palm Oil

      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA
      "Changes in consumer preferences in the future may affect the sale of our main products: palm oil and its derivatives. There is an ongoing campaign in Europe which aim to reduce and ultimately displace the use of palm oil. On the other hand there is a more benign campaign to promote the use of sustainable and certified palm oil instead of displacing palm oil entirely. The impact on our business will vary depending on the outcome of those campaigns."
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: More frequently than quarterly

      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil
      "The Musim Mas Board of Directors (‘Board’) considers sustainability a core component of our corporate integrity, ensuring that material environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are embedded into business strategies and decisions... Our sustainability teams, senior management and the Board, are involved in decision-making pertaining to our climate-related risks and opportunities...During the meeting, the sustainability committee will brief the board on the state of sustainability of the industry and the progress of Musim Mas sustainability initiative such as RSPO, ISPO, ISCC certification, POIG verification and supply chain traceability."
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Executive compensation
      No
      0/0
      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: No
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      1/1
      Emissions reporting
      Yes
      1/1
      Which method is used to calculate the GHG emissions arising from land use change?: Default emissions factors

      What is the total volume of GHG emissions arising from land use change?: 1961496 Metric Tonnes
      Musim Mas reported their emissions within their 2020 CDP report - "Emission from oxidation of peat calculated by using default emission factor provided by IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Vol 4: Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use Emissions (metric tons CO2) 1961496"
      Open source document
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    45/90
    • Palm oil
      60/90
      • Commitment Strength
        15/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat
            "Musim Mas developed an No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policy in 2014, updated in 2020, which applies to its own operations and suppliers."[...]"No deforestation of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests, no conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)13 areas and no new developments on peatlands (regardless of depth) after 31 December 2015 (no development on peat since 2014 for our own operations). Full adherence to the relevant requirements of the RSPO and HCSA for new developments or expansion of plantation areas14."
            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
            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
            "Musim Mas developed an No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policy in 2014, updated in 2020, which applies to its own operations and suppliers."[...]"No deforestation of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests, no conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)13 areas and no new developments on peatlands (regardless of depth) after 31 December 2015 (no development on peat since 2014 for our own operations). Full adherence to the relevant requirements of the RSPO and HCSA for new developments or expansion of plantation areas14."
            Open source document
            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 ; avoid planting in HCS/HCV forests
            "Musim Mas developed an No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policy in 2014, updated in 2020, which applies to its own operations and suppliers."[...]"No deforestation of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests, no conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)13 areas and no new developments on peatlands (regardless of depth) after 31 December 2015 (no development on peat since 2014 for our own operations). Full adherence to the relevant requirements of the RSPO and HCSA for new developments or expansion of plantation areas14."
            Open source document
            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
            "Musim Mas developed an No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policy in 2014, updated in 2020, which applies to its own operations and suppliers."[...]"No deforestation of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests, no conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)13 areas and no new developments on peatlands (regardless of depth) after 31 December 2015 (no development on peat since 2014 for our own operations). Full adherence to the relevant requirements of the RSPO and HCSA for new developments or expansion of plantation areas14."
            Open source document
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          7/7.5
          • 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?: 2020
            "100% of the total supply traceable to the place of production Target Date 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
            "100% of the total supply traceable to the place of production Target Date 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?: NA
            "100% of the total supply traceable to the place of production Target Date 2025"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2020
            By December 2020 Musim Mas had "100% traceable to the Group’s plantations"[...]"Trace 100% to the Group’s supply base of independent smallholders"
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

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

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "Musim Mas respects, protects and upholds the human rights of our employees and communities. We are guided by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights...No child, bonded or forced labor...No harassment, abuse, or unlawful or unethical discrimination...Freedom of unions and collective bargaining...We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees"
          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; Education and training, Economic
          "Targeted at independent smallholders, our program aims to integrate independent oil palm smallholders into sustainable palm oil supply chains. Its curriculum is developed from a diagnostic study on smallholders and is developed around five components that would encourage smallholders to produce oil palm sustainably...We reach out to our scheme smallholders in two ways: through a smallholder cooperative which is an individual-based approach tailored to families that own a plantation; and through a village program, a community-based approach designed for villages that collectively manage plantations. Both programs were initiated voluntarily in the 1990s, well before the 2007 establishment of Indonesian regulations that require companies to facilitate the creation of plasma smallholder schemes for the benefit of surrounding 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
          "THE TENETS OF OUR POLICY THAT MUST BE ADHERED TO ARE: Commitment to respecting diversity and promoting gender equity"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "THE TENETS OF OUR POLICY THAT MUST BE ADHERED TO ARE: Restoration or regeneration of any areas under management control affected by fires or encroachment. Compliance with RSPO and POIG requirements and specified cutoff dates for restoration or remediation for managed areas[...]Activation of our Grievance Procedure, and our Controlled Purchase Protocol (CPP) in case of violations to our NDPE requirements, to resolve issues, secure remedy and remediation, and where thresholds for suspension and termination of contracts have been breached, to exclude errant suppliers as a last resort."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We respect and uphold the human rights of all community members and obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) before any development or expansion of our operations. Compensation for lost benefits or the relinquishing of rights is negotiated voluntarily, as agreed upon by the affected communities"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          "We respect and uphold the human rights of all community members, including indigenous and local communities' rights and their legal and customary land tenure rights. No development or expansion of our operations is permitted without their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and all compensation for lost benefits or the relinquishing of rights is negotiated voluntarily, as agreed upon by the communities. Any open or outstanding conflict with communities is to be resolved according to our conflict resolution procedure and applicable social principles and practices."
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        34/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          80-99%
          2/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          80-99%
          2/3
          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the farm level on production units that are not DCF?: NA

          What is the certified volume?: 83%

          What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What is the compliant volume?: 83%

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 17%

          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: No

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the level of a sourcing area, but not to production unit, in areas with deforestation/conversion risk?: NA
          In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report, Musim Mas report that they used 2434737.0 Metric Tonnes of RSPO certified palm oil.
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          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?: RSPO

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

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO

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

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
          "Musim Mas developed an No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policy in 2014, updated in 2020, which applies to its own operations and suppliers."[...]"No deforestation of High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests, no conversion of High Conservation Value (HCV)13 areas and no new developments on peatlands (regardless of depth) after 31 December 2015 (no development on peat since 2014 for our own operations). Full adherence to the relevant requirements of the RSPO and HCSA for new developments or expansion of plantation areas14."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          "Driving real change involves actively engaging with our suppliers and providing them with the appropriate support to commit to our Sustainability Policy. We have developed two levels of engagement: our primary supplier and secondary supplier."
          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?: 2014
          "Provide details on your public commitment(s), including the description of specific criteria, coverage, and actions. Cutoff date 2014"
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Palm Oil Innovation Group

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings; Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
          "POIG is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on responsible palm oil production verification and innovation. Musim Mas has been a member since 2015 and has participated actively in the POIG Organising Committee (POIG’s decision-making body), Verification Working Group, Retailers & Manufacturers Working Group, and led the development of the POIG Traders & Processors Charter. We are currently chairing the Traders & Processors Working Group, as well as Communications Working Group. Learn more about POIG at http://poig.org/.
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          How many jurisdictional approaches focused on land use is the company currently involved in?: NA

          What percentage of the company's non-DCF supply chain are sourced from the landscape where the jurisdictional approach is adopted?: NA

          What are the names, locations, timelines and other partners involved in the jurisdictional approaches?: Siak and Pelalawan

          What methodology was used to identify the jurisdictions of focus?: NA

          Does the company report on the type of engagement they are conducting in the context of the jurisdictional approach (e.g. disbursed financial support, in-kind support, capacity, preferential sourcing)?: NA

          How is the company engaged within the jurisdictional approach?: Support programme by being member of coalition
          "Additionally, we are involved in a private-sector coalition, called the Siak-Pelalawan Landscape Program, which aims to support the government’s Siak Green District Initiative in its efforts to achieve sustainable palm oil production and align the delivery of sourcing commitments with the development goals of the district. These goals include protecting and enhancing forests, improving the livelihoods of smallholders and local communities, and establishing traceability data. Stakeholders involved include Cargill, Neste, PepsiCo, Golden AgriResources, Unilever, CORE, Sustainable District Platform (LTKL), Siak regent (local government)."
          Open source document
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: NA

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "Musim Mas conducts HCV and HCS assessments prior to all new land development following the requirements and definitions set out by the HCS Approach (HSCA) and the HCV Resource Network Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS). We only engage HCV ALS accredited assessors for HCV assessments, and have engaged external assessors approved as HCS Approach Registered Practitioner Organizations to lead our HCS evaluations."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Additional measures have been taken to prevent illegal development within forest and conservation areas. We conduct ground patrols and monitor encroachment by analyzing Landsat images of mapped areas."
          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
          "Musim Mas introduced the Grievance Mechanism in 2016 to allow all stakeholders – our employees, local communities and NGOs to report any issues in our own operations and throughout our supply chain. We respect and protect the anonymity of the complainants to prevent any potential conflict or reprisal. Grievance Raisers may provide information anonymously using a form on our website, by letter or by SMS. Channels of Lodging a Complaint Website submission Please click here to use the online form. By Emailsustainability@musimmas.comBy Fax(62) 61 6613060In Writing150 Beach Road, Level 24, Gateway West, Singapore 189720Attn: Corporate Communications Department (Grievance Coordinator)"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Total volume: 2594064.0 Metric Tonnes

          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: 2434737.0 Metric Tonnes

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 159327 Metric Tonnes

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Agricultural Product Processing
          Musim Mas report in their RSPO ACOP report 2020 a total consumption volume of 2594064.0 Metric Tonnes
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          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
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          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 steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training 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
          "We pay fair wages to all Musim Mas employees, and...They are equipped with the necessary knowledge through trainings and socialization in health and safety, certification, policy and collective bargaining. We also provide work-talent training by investing in capacity building and technical skills development programs"[...]"As a member of POIG, we are committed to raising the bar on labor standards through the development and implementation of innovations that address common labor rights issues. We started aligning our policies and practices in 2015 with the Free and Fair Labor in Palm Oil Production Principles. We have undertaken an independent labor audit in collaboration with Verité, which we have used as a basis for implementing changes and improvements."
          Open source document
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: Unspecified

          For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: NA
          "Under our Sustainability Policy, we have made specific commitments to No Deforestation of High Conservation Value (HCV) areas and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. Since November 2005, Musim Mas does not develop primary forests or any areas that contain one or more HCVs. HCV identification, conservation and monitoring have been implemented across all our existing operations. We also conduct HCS and Social and Environmental Impact Assessments (SEIAs) prior to any new land development...The NPP is implemented through a set of comprehensive and participatory technical assessments including:Social Environmental Impact Assessments (SEIA)"
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
          1/4
          Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          Reports location of company-owned processing facilities
          1/4
          In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: North Sumatra ; West Sumatra ; Riau ; South Sumatra ; Banten ; East Java ; Central Kalimantan ; North Sulawesi ; Johor

          What is the area, in hectares of production units, on which non-DCF commodities are produced or processed, by country and jurisdiction: NA

          What is the total area in production (in ha)?: 131632.0ha

          What is the total area (in ha) of natural ecosystem on land owned, managed, or controlled by the company?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 0%

          What types of ecosystems are these?: NA

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: North Sumatra ; West Sumatra ; Riau ; South Sumatra ; Banten ; East Java ; Central Kalimantan ; North Sulawesi ; Johor

          What type of conservation designation and/or conservation status is used?: 28927ha

          For what percent are point locations (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%

          In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: Indonesia ; Malaysia

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company produced/processed/sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          What is the total land area owned, managed, or controlled by the company for the forest risk commodity?: na

          For what percent are boundaries (of holdings under conservation) disclosed?: 0%

          What is the total area of land (in ha) that is available for future production, e.g. concessions?: 32229.0ha

          For what percent are point locations (of land holdings and processing facilities) disclosed: 100%

          For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: 100%
          "Our operational network spans across different islands on the Indonesian archipelago. The below supply chain map provides easy reference to the locations of our refining and kernel crushing facilities. Further information on the facilities’ supplying mills can be found in the individual reports appended."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Indonesia ; Malaysia ; Thailand

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: Yes

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 100%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 0%
          Musim Mas have a list of their direct suppliers, their mills, their latitude and longitude as well as their country of operation.
          Open source document
        • 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
          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

          Does the company use a jurisdictional monitoring mechanism?: No

          Does the company use a certification system?: No

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

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Unclear

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

          If so, what jurisdictions and mechanisms does the company use?: 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
          "The first version of the HCS toolkit was launched in March 2015 and was developed by members of the HCS Steering Group, a group of leading plantation companies with a commitment to eliminating deforestation, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and technical support-based organizations. We are committed to using the methodology developed by the HCS Steering Group - High Carbon Stock (HCSA) Approach as the industry standard for forest protection" - Progress Report January-November 2016"
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          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?: NA

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

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Unclear

          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?: 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
          "Driving real change involves actively engaging with our suppliers and providing them with the appropriate support to commit to our Sustainability Policy. We have developed two levels of engagement: our primary supplier and secondary supplier.Although the engagement plan for each supplier varies, the key steps and processes are:Development of supplier profileSupplier participates in our Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)Gap analysis: Evaluate compliance of the supplier profile and SAT results against our Sustainability PolicyTailored roadmap/Action plan to address gaps identified (for suppliers with no grievance)Controlled purchase protocol put in place for suppliers with grievancesSocialize roadmap with supplierOngoing (remote) monitoring, and site verifications (if necessary) and evaluationEvaluation to determine if trading relationship could be resumed (for suspended suppliers)"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

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

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

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

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No
          "THE TENETS OF OUR POLICY THAT MUST BE ADHERED TO ARE: Proactive support and outreach to suppliers to ensure full understanding of NDPE requirements, as well as the exchange of best practices amongst our suppliers. Support for achieving NDPE compliance across all suppliers’ operations as defined and targeted in our Supplier NDPE Roadmap...Activation of our Grievance Procedure, and our Controlled Purchase Protocol (CPP) in case of violations to our NDPE requirements, to resolve issues, secure remedy and remediation, and where thresholds for suspension and termination of contracts have been breached, to exclude errant suppliers as a last resort"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged; Yes, excluded
          2/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged; Yes, excluded
          2/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No

          How many noncompliant producers or suppliers are engaged through improvement plans or other processes, and what percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA
          "Our Supplier Engagement Journey With PTPN I. “Clear and sincere engagement is important to foster trust between Musim Mas and our suppliers. Communicating our sustainability commitments to them from the outset allows them to understand our targets and feel supported throughout their sustainability journey, regardless of where they start. Ultimately, we want to provide fruitful mentorship to our suppliers."[...]"Excluded a total 19 suppliers between January 2019 and June 2020 due to NDPE commitment breaches; Of which, 1 exclusion was lifted in April 2019"
          Open source document
          Open source document
    • Pulp & Paper *
      16/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          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
        9/17
        • 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

          Other workers' rights commitments: Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "Musim Mas respects, protects and upholds the human rights of our employees and communities. We are guided by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights...No child, bonded or forced labor...No harassment, abuse, or unlawful or unethical discrimination...Freedom of unions and collective bargaining...We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees"
          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
          "THE TENETS OF OUR POLICY THAT MUST BE ADHERED TO ARE: Commitment to respecting diversity and promoting gender equity"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We respect and uphold the human rights of all community members and obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) before any development or expansion of our operations. Compensation for lost benefits or the relinquishing of rights is negotiated voluntarily, as agreed upon by the affected communities"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          "We respect and uphold the human rights of all community members, including indigenous and local communities' rights and their legal and customary land tenure rights. No development or expansion of our operations is permitted without their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and all compensation for lost benefits or the relinquishing of rights is negotiated voluntarily, as agreed upon by the communities. Any open or outstanding conflict with communities is to be resolved according to our conflict resolution procedure and applicable social principles and practices."
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        7/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          No disclosure
          0/3
        • 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
          No
          0/2
        • 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
          "Musim Mas introduced the Grievance Mechanism in 2016 to allow all stakeholders – our employees, local communities and NGOs to report any issues in our own operations and throughout our supply chain. We respect and protect the anonymity of the complainants to prevent any potential conflict or reprisal. Grievance Raisers may provide information anonymously using a form on our website, by letter or by SMS. Channels of Lodging a Complaint Website submission Please click here to use the online form. By Emailsustainability@musimmas.comBy Fax(62) 61 6613060In Writing150 Beach Road, Level 24, Gateway West, Singapore 189720Attn: Corporate Communications Department (Grievance Coordinator)"
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          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
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          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?: Training 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
          "We pay fair wages to all Musim Mas employees, and...They are equipped with the necessary knowledge through trainings and socialization in health and safety, certification, policy and collective bargaining. We also provide work-talent training by investing in capacity building and technical skills development programs"[...]"As a member of POIG, we are committed to raising the bar on labor standards through the development and implementation of innovations that address common labor rights issues. We started aligning our policies and practices in 2015 with the Free and Fair Labor in Palm Oil Production Principles. We have undertaken an independent labor audit in collaboration with Verité, which we have used as a basis for implementing changes and improvements."
          Open source document
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2

    • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    10/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    25/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    11/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Musim Mas is a fully integrated palm oil corporation involved throughout the palm oil supply chain, from cultivation to processing, manufacturing and trading. The company has one of the largest landbanks globally for oil palm and is among the top five importers and exporters of palm oil from Indonesia. MUSIM MAS is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil.

Sector
Industry sector 
Agricultural Products, Food Distributors, Paper Packaging
Segments
Producer, Trader, Processor, Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
Indonesia
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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