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  • Overall approach
    4/10
    • 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; Pulp & Paper

      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA
      "Since the 2011 adoption of our Forest Conservation Policy, we have prioritised decoupling palm oil production from deforestation."; "To ensure that our supply chain is free from deforestation, APP Sinar Mas requires all pulpwood suppliers--both current and potential to comply with our Forest Conservation Policy (FCP) as well as our Responsible Fiber Procurement and Purchasing Policy (RFPPP)."
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 partner; Global Agribusiness Alliance; UN Global Compact
      Global Agribusiness Alliance"; "GAR, through its subsidiary SMART has subscribed to the UN Global Compact principles since 2006. In 2018, GAR became a signatory, signifying our continuing commitment."
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "We have identified the rare and endangered species within our concessions and surrounding areas through HCV assessments carried out by licensed HCV assessors"
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: NA
      "Negative perceptions and public campaigns against palm oil based on concerns surrounding palm oil and deforestation can result in the potential loss of markets especially in the developed world."
      Open source document
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Quarterly

      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil
      "A Sustainability Committee (SC) which is chaired by the Corporate Strategy and Business Development Director, oversees all matters related to responsible palm oil. The SC comprises the senior leadership team from the upstream, downstream, and corporate business units, as well as the Head of the Sustainability and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Department and other staff members from the department. It reports directly to the Chairman and CEO of GAR, and the Board, and meets regularly to oversee the development and implementation of the GSEP and the monitoring of performance across all our business operations. Aside from these meetings, urgent and developing issues are escalated to relevant SC members for their input and decisions"
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      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?: 72000ha
      "Under our commitments to forest conservation, we have currently set aside some 72,000 hectares of conservation area. We are also working with local communities on joint conservation partnerships to protect HCS forests. We are also physically rehabilitating a peat conservation area in West Kalimantan which was affected by fires in 2015. We are working with local communities on long-term forest fire prevention through training and long-term education to change the community mindset about using fire to clear land"
      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?: 979ha
      "Restoration and rehabilitation of a conservation peat ecosystem in West Kaliamantan, Indonesia. This involves the revegetation/replanting of native species of 979 hectares by 2020. [...] As of end of 2019, 95% of the target had been achieved - continued revegetation is scheduled for 2020 but may be subject to delays due to Covid19 pandemic"
      Open source document
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    27/90
    • Palm oil
      51/90
      • Commitment Strength
        11/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            When was this commitment set?: Mar 2016

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat
            "We want to ensure that GAR upstream and downstream palm oil operations are deforestation-free, traceable and bring benefits to the people and communities where we operate. Core to this are: No development of and the conservation of High Carbon Stock forests 1.2 No development of and the conservation of High Conservation Value areas 1.3 No development of and the conservation of peatlands of any depth"[...]" Furthermore, we are fully committed to following the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for the production of sustainable palm oil."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidiary

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Golden Agri
            "We want to ensure that GAR upstream and downstream palm oil operations are deforestation-free, traceable and bring benefits to the people and communities where we operate. Core to this are: No development of and the conservation of High Carbon Stock forests 1.2 No development of and the conservation of High Conservation Value areas 1.3 No development of and the conservation of peatlands of any depth"[...]" Furthermore, we are fully committed to following the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for the production of sustainable palm oil."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: RSPO + avoid HCS HCV
            "We want to ensure that GAR upstream and downstream palm oil operations are deforestation-free, traceable and bring benefits to the people and communities where we operate. Core to this are: No development of and the conservation of High Carbon Stock forests 1.2 No development of and the conservation of High Conservation Value areas 1.3 No development of and the conservation of peatlands of any depth"[...]" Furthermore, we are fully committed to following the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for the production of sustainable palm oil."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            "We want to ensure that GAR upstream and downstream palm oil operations are deforestation-free, traceable and bring benefits to the people and communities where we operate. Core to this are: No development of and the conservation of High Carbon Stock forests 1.2 No development of and the conservation of High Conservation Value areas 1.3 No development of and the conservation of peatlands of any depth"[...]" Furthermore, we are fully committed to following the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for the production of sustainable palm oil."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2015
            "As of end 2015, GAR achieved and continues to maintain full Traceability to the Mill (TTM). Currently, GAR is working towards full Traceability to the Plantation (TTP).GAR-owned mills achieved 100 percent TTP at end 2017, and we are working closely with our third-party supplier mills to achieve the same result. As of end 2020, GAR has achieved 90 percent full TTP for our palm supply chain."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidiary

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Golden Agri
            "As of end 2015, GAR achieved and continues to maintain full Traceability to the Mill (TTM). Currently, GAR is working towards full Traceability to the Plantation (TTP). GAR-owned mills achieved 100 percent TTP at end 2017, and we are working closely with our third-party supplier mills to achieve the same result. As of end 2020, GAR has achieved 90 percent full TTP for our palm supply chain."
            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
            "As of end 2015, GAR achieved and continues to maintain full Traceability to the Mill (TTM). Currently, GAR is working towards full Traceability to the Plantation (TTP). GAR-owned mills achieved 100 percent TTP at end 2017, and we are working closely with our third-party supplier mills to achieve the same result. As of end 2020, GAR has achieved 90 percent full TTP for our palm supply chain."
            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
            "As of end 2015, GAR achieved and continues to maintain full Traceability to the Mill (TTM). Currently, GAR is working towards full Traceability to the Plantation (TTP). GAR-owned mills achieved 100 percent TTP at end 2017, and we are working closely with our third-party supplier mills to achieve the same result. As of end 2020, GAR has achieved 90 percent full TTP for our palm supply chain."
            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
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: tier 1

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

          Other workers' rights commitments: Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "All Suppliers are expected to respect human rights and practice the labour standards as set forth in the GAR Social and Environmental Policy."; "Respecting human rights We commit to upholding and promoting the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights5 for all workers, contractors, indigenous peoples and local communities in all company operations. [...] Prohibit the use of forced or bonded labour [...] Prohibit the use of child labour [...] Respect workers’ freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining [...] Discrimination[...]"Suppliers will ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including ensuring the protection of the health and safety of the local neighborhoods of the sites or locations they are operating in."
          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; Education and training, Economic
          "We support the inclusion of smallholders and local businesses into our sustainable supply chain and aim to help them comply with our sustainability policy in fair, transparent and accountable partnerships. We continue to fully support the development of plasma smallholders and are committed to improving the productivity of plasma smallholders. We provide them with high yielding seeds, transfer of knowledge and capacity building through training on best agricultural practices."
          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
          "All Suppliers are expected to respect human rights and practice the labour standards as set forth in the GAR Social and Environmental Policy."; "We recognise, respect and strengthen the rights of all our workers including contract, temporary, casual and migrant workers of all genders.. We provide equal opportunities for all workers, and embrace diversity regardless of ethnicity, religion, disability,gender, political affiliation, sexual orientation or union membership. We shall ensure that workers are protected from any discrimination in all stages of the employment relationship. Practice zero tolerance of sexual and all other forms of harassment and abuse."
          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; Environmental harm
          "We will review our business dealings with all suppliers who are found to be in breach of our policy. We recognise that suppliers may need time to comply with our policy requirements. We will work with them through direct engagement to encourage and support them in taking remedial time-bound actions to correct any violations"
          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
          "GAR respects and recognises the long-term customary rights of the indigenous peoples, local and forest-dwelling communities to their traditional and community land and commits to ensuring FPIC from these communities prior to commencing any development and conservation of land."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          "We commit to actively promoting and supporting the responsible resolution of any conflicts involving GAR operations with legitimate parties concerned at the time the underlying events occurred. This will include working with relevant stakeholders to ensure that a balanced, accountable, mutually agreed and documented conflict resolution system is accessible to smallholders, indigenous peoples, rural communities and other affected parties in order to deal with complaints, grievances and resolve conflicts to the mutual satisfaction of the parties based on respect for their legal and customary rights, including to lands and resources and their right to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent to operations planned on their lands. The system will include the mapping of all conflicts in GAR’s operations; the development of action plans to address identified conflicts; transparent monitoring and reporting; the option for local community and or customary groups for accessing independent legal and technical advice; the ability for complainants to choose individuals or groups to support them and/or act as observers as well as the option of a third party mediator. We categorically reject the use of violence in any dispute by any parties"
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        28/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          50-79%
          2/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          50-79%
          2/3
          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: No

          How many hectares of deforestation and/or conversion have occurred since the commitment cut-off date in the operations of the company's direct or indirect suppliers?: NA

          How many hectares of deforestation and/or conversion have occurred since the commitment cut-off date on land owned, controlled, or managed by the company?: NA

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 3108529 Metric Tonnes

          How many hectares of land owned, controlled or managed is certified?: 217425.0Ha

          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA

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

          What is the compliant volume?: 4182349.0 Metric Tonnes

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

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

          What is the certified volume?: 4182349.0 Metric Tonnes
          In their RSPO ACOP report 2020 Golden Agri report that 4182349 tonnes of palm oil they consumed that year were RSPO certified
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          "To date, 268,553 hectares of plantations including smallholders plantation 51,128 hectares, 31 mills, 9 kernel crushing plants, 6 refineries, 7 bulking stations and 1 oleochemical plant have received RSPO certification. We are aiming to complete certification for all our remaining mills and their FFB supply areas by 2023."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • 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?: 2011
          "We adopted the Forest Conservation Policy applicable to our primary operations in 2011. Subsequently this was included in our updated sustainability policy, the GSEP Golden Agri-Resources (GAR Social and Environmental Policy) in 2015. The cutoff date for our palm suppliers is therefore 2015"
          Open source document
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing technical capacity

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Radar Alerts for Detecting Deforestation
          "In 2019, GAR joined a pioneering industry initiative to improve surveillance of deforestation in Indonesia. Together with nine other major palm oil producers and buyers, GAR is supporting and funding the development of a new radar-based forest monitoring system known as Radar Alerts for Detecting Deforestation (RADD). This partnership between ourselves, Bunge, Cargill, Mondelez International, Musim Mas, Nestlé, Pepsico, Sime Darby Plantation, Unilever and Wilmar will make it much easier for companies and other stakeholders to see deforestation happening in near-real-time and with greater accuracy."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          What methodology was used to identify the jurisdictions of focus?: 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?: Riau and Jambi; Siak

          How many jurisdictional approaches focused on land use is the company currently involved in?: Riau and Jambi; Siak

          How is the company engaged within the jurisdictional approach?: Smallholder inclusion Peat restoration

          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
          "We engage with the Indonesian government in various initiatives including: 1. boosting smallholder productivity through supporting national replanting schemes 2. collaborating with the Peat Restoration Agency to implement best practices in Riau and Jambi 3. working with authorities on long-term management of fire and haze" [...] "The Siak District Government – in collaboration with the NGO coalition Sedagho Siak – has adopted the concept of a ‘Siak Green District’. This commits them to pursuing a balance between environmental conservation and improving the economy for the benefit of local people. Siak District is championing the Green District Initiative as one of the founders and partners of the Sustainable District Platform or Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTKL). LTKL is a collaborative partnership to promote formation of sustainable jurisdictions"
          Open source document
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "We have rolled out the HCS approach in all our concessions. This includes HCS assessments by third parties to identify conservation areas. We also conduct HCV assessments. These are carried out by third-party assessors and HCV reports after 2015 are submitted for HCV Resource Network approval. We monitor our HCS/HCV areas continuously through satelite/radar and drone technology. We also conduct annual internal and external audits and reporting on this area. Outside of our concessions, we are supporting and funding the development of a new radar forest surveillance system with other industry players and research organisations. This will allow the industry to monitor deforestation incidents easier and take quicker action if it involves their supply chain. We encourage our suppliers to undertake HCV/HCS assessments. Since we began deep engagement with them in 2015, 17 have undertaken these assessments. We are also currently supporting the conservation commitments of over 100,000 ha by our suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "We want to ensure that GAR upstream and downstream palm oil operations are deforestation free, traceable and bring benefits to the people and communities where we operate. Core to this are: [...] 4. Marketplace and Supply Chain; Traceable and transparent supply chain, support to suppliers, due diligence and grievance procedures, compliance with all relevant national laws and international certifications principles and criteria [...] The supply chain is checked for compliance with our NDPE commitments and we are able to better monitor and take action if any of our suppliers are non-compliant in areas such as deforestation."
          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
          " GAR is responsive to grievances from external parties. This includes any individuals, government organisations, NGOs or media outlets with concerns related to the implementation of GAR’s sustainability policies. GAR values the input of stakeholders in helping to achieve the aims of the policies and in enhancing transparency throughout its supply chain." [...] "For further information, please contact:Lim Shu LingHead, Sustainability CommunicationsTel: (65) 6590 0800Email: shuling.lim@goldenagri.com.sg"
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 4182349.0 Metric Tonnes

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

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Palm Oil Processing

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 3108529 Metric Tonnes

          Total volume: 7290878 Metric Tonnes
          In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report Golden Agri report a total volume of 7290878 Metric Tonnes of palm oil consumption
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          No
          0/5
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          No
          0/4
        • 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
          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

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

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

          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 (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: NA

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

          What types of ecosystems are these?: NA

          For what percent are point locations (of certified land holdings) disclosed?: NA

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

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

          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 disclosed?: NA

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

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

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

          In what jurisdiction(s)/subnational region does the company operate and/or source material?: South Kalimantan ; Central Kalimantan ; Lampung ; Riau ; Aceh ; West Sumatra

          In what country(ies) does the company operate and/or source material?: Indonesia
          GAR provide a map of their downstream facilities and the mills that they own.
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          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
          If so, what jurisdictions and mechanisms does the company use?: NA

          What tools, processes, bodies carry out monitoring of the company's production or processing operations?: Internal checks, audits, certification, satellite monitoring

          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 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?: Yes

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
          Regular internal checks and audits are conducted to ensure proper implementation of these environmental management commitments. External checks/audits for annual certification process for sustainable palm oil (RSPO/ISCC etc). We use precision agriculture which involves continuous physical monitoring of conservation areas using satellite, drones and AI. Precision agriculture and Integrated Pest Management are also used to minimise negative impacts on the environment. Our staff are continuously trained in the correct implementation of our NDPE policy
          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
          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Certification

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          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

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
          "We assess our entire supply chain annually for compliance with our sustainability/NDPE policy through desk research and spatial analysis. This allows us to monitor implementation of our sustainability commitments such as no deforestation. We are also able to use the data to identify the high-risk suppliers and target them for further intervention and support towards responsible production including site visits, targeted training and sharing of best practices in areas like no-deforestation."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: NA

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

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

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

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
          "Non-compliance is judged on severity of case and willingness of supplier to engage/change. Suppliers who do not change/engage after several outreach attempts by GAR for eg continued incidents of deforestation; no response to contact attempts are deemed non-compliant. For suppliers engage, we help them achieve and maintain compliance with time-bound action plans including targeted training; strengthening processes and procedures; implementing traceability; and formalization of NDPE policies. Since deep engagement efforts began in 2015, about 10 suppliers have also undertaken HCS/HCV assessments. Former suppliers who can demonstrate substantive change can reengage with GAR - timeframe depends on complexity of case."
          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
          GAR have a full interactive list of both their own operations and third party suppliers with live statuses
          Open source document
    • Pulp & Paper
      31/90
      • Commitment Strength
        6/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products; Pulp; Packaging

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat

            If other certification, specify: NA

            Which certification schemes are used?: PEFC

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

            When was this commitment set?: 2012
            "The FCP is a set of policies that govern APP’s approach to sustainable and responsible practices, implemented on 1st February 2013. The FCP included a moratorium on all-natural forest clearance by suppliers and required large-scale High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments to identify natural forest and other important areas for protection. The FCP sets out four main policy commitments that cover: Protecting Natural Forests Peatland Management Social Commitments Responsible Global Supply Chain"[...]"100% of pulpwood supplier supplied to APP are compliant to PEFC scheme and certified with PHPL – VLK (SVLK, Timber Legality Verification System)"[...]"When we launched the first Sustainability Roadmap in 2012, we set a goal to achieve 100% of our pulpwood suppliers to be certified under any of the independent, third-party forest certification schemes. We have achieved the goal; 100% of our suppliers plantations are certified under third party certification schemes and we plan to maintain this in the years to come."
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Asia Pulp and Paper APP

            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidiary
            "The FCP is a set of policies that govern APP’s approach to sustainable and responsible practices, implemented on 1st February 2013. The FCP included a moratorium on all-natural forest clearance by suppliers and required large-scale High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments to identify natural forest and other important areas for protection. The FCP sets out four main policy commitments that cover: Protecting Natural Forests Peatland Management Social Commitments Responsible Global Supply Chain"[...]"100% of pulpwood supplier supplied to APP are compliant to PEFC scheme and certified with PHPL – VLK (SVLK, Timber Legality Verification System)"[...]"When we launched the first Sustainability Roadmap in 2012, we set a goal to achieve 100% of our pulpwood suppliers to be certified under any of the independent, third-party forest certification schemes. We have achieved the goal; 100% of our suppliers plantations are certified under third party certification schemes and we plan to maintain this in the years to come."
            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?: na
            "The FCP is a set of policies that govern APP’s approach to sustainable and responsible practices, implemented on 1st February 2013. The FCP included a moratorium on all-natural forest clearance by suppliers and required large-scale High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments to identify natural forest and other important areas for protection. The FCP sets out four main policy commitments that cover: Protecting Natural Forests Peatland Management Social Commitments Responsible Global Supply Chain"[...]"100% of pulpwood supplier supplied to APP are compliant to PEFC scheme and certified with PHPL – VLK (SVLK, Timber Legality Verification System)"[...]"When we launched the first Sustainability Roadmap in 2012, we set a goal to achieve 100% of our pulpwood suppliers to be certified under any of the independent, third-party forest certification schemes. We have achieved the goal; 100% of our suppliers plantations are certified under third party certification schemes and we plan to maintain this in the years to come."
            Open source document
            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
            "The FCP is a set of policies that govern APP’s approach to sustainable and responsible practices, implemented on 1st February 2013. The FCP included a moratorium on all-natural forest clearance by suppliers and required large-scale High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments to identify natural forest and other important areas for protection. The FCP sets out four main policy commitments that cover: Protecting Natural Forests Peatland Management Social Commitments Responsible Global Supply Chain"[...]"100% of pulpwood supplier supplied to APP are compliant to PEFC scheme and certified with PHPL – VLK (SVLK, Timber Legality Verification System)"[...]"When we launched the first Sustainability Roadmap in 2012, we set a goal to achieve 100% of our pulpwood suppliers to be certified under any of the independent, third-party forest certification schemes. We have achieved the goal; 100% of our suppliers plantations are certified under third party certification schemes and we plan to maintain this in the years to come."
            Open source document
            Open source document
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        3/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, and commits to not proceeding with these operations unless consent has been given by Indigenous peoples and local communities
          3/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, and commits to not proceeding with these operations unless consent has been given by Indigenous peoples and local communities
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "In order to avoid and resolve social conflicts across its supply chain APP will actively seek and incorporate input and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society, as it implements the following set of principles: • Free, Prior and Informed Consent of indigenous people and local communities [...] Where new plantations are proposed, APP will respect the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, including recognition of customary land rights. APP has committed to independent HCVF assessments as part of this commitment and will, in consultation with stakeholders, develop further measures to implement FPIC. APP will consult with NGOs and other stakeholders to ensure that its protocols and procedures for FPIC and conflict resolution are in accordance with international best practice."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        23/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          No disclosure
          0/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          No disclosure
          0/3
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          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?: PEFC

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

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

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

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA
          "100% of pulpwood supplier supplied to APP are compliant to PEFC scheme and certified with PHPL – VLK (SVLK, Timber Legality Verification System)"[...]"We have achieved the goal; 100% of our suppliers plantations are certified under third party certification schemes and we plan to maintain this in the years to come.""
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • 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?: 2013
          "Policy commitment 1: APP and its suppliers will only develop areas that are not forested, as identified through independent HCVF and HCS assessments: From 1st February 2013 all natural forest clearance has been suspended whilst HCV and HCS assessments are completed. No further clearance of areas identified as forest will take place."
          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?: NA

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "APP has conducted an initial assessment of all of its supply chain. It has prioritised HCV and HCS assessments in those concessions that up to now have been supplying the company with natural forest fibre. HCV and HCS areas will be protected. On HCS work has started to identify the area and quality of forest cover. Satellite analysis, backed up by field work, will identify areas that will be protected as well as low carbon areas that can be developed as plantations."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "In 2017 we further improved our approach to supplier due diligence. We began by assessing the legal status of supplier companies, through document checks, to ensure that the appropriate and correct permits are in place. Like many robust procurement practices, we also consider the financial stability of a company before conducting business with them. Depending on the output of the assessment, further due diligence is carried out, with site assessments if required."
          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
          "APP’s grievance mechanism is available to all stakeholders, although some cases are not processed through it. Ultimately, the grievance process is used to manage recurring, less significant issues that no longer warrant an MoU. And since the grievance process was launched in 2013, new conflicts have not been significant"
          Open source document
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          What product types/sectors is this in?: NA

          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

          Total volume: 6,674,000 tonnes

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
          6,674 thousand tonnes of pulp, 5,868 tonnes of Paper, Packaging, and Stationery kertas stationary and 978 thousand tonnes of tissue produced is reported in their 2020 sustainability report.
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          No
          0/5
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          Yes
          4/4
          For what percentage of production units has an ESIA been carried out as part of the land use planning process?: na

          How does the company remedy adverse social and environmental impacts linked to their operations and/or supply chains?: na
          "APP defines a significant investment as one that requires the mill to update their Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL)." "A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) guides APP’s response to the need on the ground, and if relevant, proposes a five-year CSR plan. Each mill has an annual programme of work plan adjusted to their respective needs and developed in consultation with local communities and other beneficiaries"
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: na

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No

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

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

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

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 0%

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

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: RiauJambiSouth SumatraWest KalimantanEast Kalimantan

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%
          APP Report suppliers including continuous and one time suppliers
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using an internal verification system
          4/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          Yes, using an internal verification system
          4/4
          If so, what jurisdictions and mechanisms does the company use?: NA

          Does the company use a jurisdictional monitoring mechanism?: No

          Does the company use a certification system?: 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

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: 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

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

          What tools, processes, bodies carry out monitoring of the company's production or processing operations?: NA
          As one of the monitoring and prevention measures, we implement forest patrol across our and our suppliers concession areas, whether it is by our own resources or collaborating with relevant external stakeholders. Since 2017, we have also put in place a Forest Monitoring System as a alert service, using data from RADARSAT-2 satellite to identify forest cover change that takes place in our protected areas, enabling our team to respond quicker to events on the ground."
          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 the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: NA

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

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

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

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA
          "To ensure that our supply chain is free from deforestation, APP Sinar Mas requires all pulpwood suppliers--both current and potential to comply with our Forest Conservation Policy (FCP) as well as our Responsible Fiber Procurement and Purchasing Policy (RFPPP). It provides an overarching framework for the specific processes and criteria that we use in evaluating their compliance with our FCP. [...] We have developed a robust tool to facilitate the implementation of the RFPPP across our fiber supply chain, called the Supplier Evaluation and Risk Assessment (SERA). For new suppliers, SERA acts as an initial screening to evaluate the level of risk within a supplier’s operations. Developed based on global standards for Sustainable Forest Management, SERA evaluates suppliers against 12 indicators. [....] To ensure that our suppliers manage their concession areas in accordance to the FCP commitments, we have developed and continue to implement the Integrated Sustainable Forest Management Plan (ISFMP)."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Blacklist non-compliant suppliers without engagement
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Blacklist non-compliant suppliers without engagement
          1/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: na

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

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: na

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

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
          "APP will withdraw from all purchase and other agreements with any supplier who is found not to be in compliance with these commitments. [...] These commitments are being monitored by The Forest Trust. APP will welcome independent 3rd party observers to verify the implementation."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged
          1/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged
          1/2
          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
          Grievance list provides summary of suppliers engaged with
          Open source document
    • Soy
      0/90
      • 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
        0/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/2
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        0/56
        • 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
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          No
          0/5
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Upstream: Impact assessments for land development/acquisition
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Reporting production/processing locations
          No disclosure
          0/4
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance of production/processing
          No
          0/4
        • Upstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    6/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    17/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    5/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Sinar Mas is an Indonesian conglomerate active in diverse industries, including pulp and paper, agriculture and food, energy, financial services, and real estate. The group’s agricultural business has one of the largest landbanks globally among palm oil producers. It is also one of the largest importers and exporters of palm oil in Indonesia. Its products include cooking oil and margarine. Additionally, the group crushes soy, with an annual capacity of 2.3 million metric tons. Sinar Mas is also a major pulp and paper producer with its company Asia Pulp and Paper, having an annual capacity of more than 20 million metric tons across its mills in Indonesia and China. Sinar Mas is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and pulp & paper and is also assessed for its exposure to pulp & paper.

Sector
Industry sector 
Agricultural Products, Packaged Foods & Meats, 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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