PT. MUTUAGUNG LESTARI
Verification 25 Maret 2022
3.4.5. Noteworthy Positive Components
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1 Commitment to apply the principles of sustainable palm oil management 2 Good cooperation with the companion team
3 Has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility Programs in the surroundings community
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RSPO ASSESSMENT REPORT 3.5 Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification
Public Issues
(Institution/ NGO/Community) Auditor Verification
Plantation Office of Ketapang Regency
• So far, PT SNP and PT BAL have routinely submitted mandatory reports on a regular basis such as the Plantation Business Activity Report.
• The company already has partnerships with the community.
• So far there are no negative issues in the company.
• The company already has adequate fire prevention and control facilities and infrastructure.
• Communication between the agency and the company has been well established.
There are no negative issues that require further verification.
Manpower Office (Disnaker) of Ketapang Regency
- The company has been orderly in carrying out and submitting mandatory reports such as P2K3 and WLTK reports
- The company has received a zero accident award - There are no industrial relations issues reported to the
Manpower Office either by company, workers or unions - All heavy equipment operators already have license,
training has been conducted to obtain license and the issuance of certificates is in process
- The company has applied a minimum wage for the period of 2019.
Verification has been done by the auditor, all the requirement against manpower and OHS has been explained in C3.6 and C6.7
Environment Agency (Dinas Lingkungan Hidup) of Ketapang Regency
- The company has carried out the obligation to report and implement permit requirements in an orderly manner relating to scheduled waste
- The company has licensed scheduled waste storage at PT BAL and PT SNP
- It is recommended that domestic waste management be carried out with a 3R system
Verification has been done by the auditor, all the requirement against environment and waste management has been explained in C.7.3.
Suka Karya Village
- Village representative feels that they have never been involved in the preparation of CSR Programs
- The bailout fund for plasma CPP area of 248.56 Ha, acceptance of prospective new farmers is carried out once for October 2019. The rest there is no further payment
The company has shown an example of a community engagement questionnaire in the preparation of a CSR program. In addition, for activities that are not listed in the CSR program, the company provides opportunities for assistance by the community making proposals first.
Regarding the plasma issue, the company plans a meeting with the cooperative in June 2022. This is also in
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RSPO ASSESSMENT REPORT Public Issues
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accordance with what was conveyed by representatives of the Plantation Cooperative Mitra Usaha Tani Sejahtera.
Treasurer-2 Perkebunan Mitra Usata Tani Sejahtera Cooperative
- The company has realized the development of plasma plantations for the community
- Requires information regarding the position of debt and bailout funds because as of April 2022 the debt to the bank has been completed but continues to be payable to the main estate/company
Regarding the plasma issue, the company plans a meeting with the cooperative in June 2022. This is also in accordance with what was conveyed by representatives of the Plantation Cooperative Mitra Usaha Tani Sejahtera
Traditional Leader and Previous Land Owner of Pelanjau Jaya Village
- The positive impacts of the company include open access roads and the acceptance of the surrounding community to work
- Has realized plasma development but requires clarity regarding principal debt and calculation of bailout funds - Never felt involved in the preparation of CSR programs,
however, the company received proposals for requests for assistance from residents
- Land compensation was carried out around 2001 and was based on the agreement of both parties. The price of compensation per hectare is determined by the Regent and the company has never publicly intimidated to force the relinquishment of land rights
- Within the company area there are still community lands whose ownership rights do not want to be relinquished.
Until now, there has never been any intimidation from the company regarding this matter (not interfering with each other)
Regarding the plasma issue, the company plans a meeting with the cooperative in June 2022. This is also in accordance with what was conveyed by representatives of the Plantation Cooperative Mitra Usaha Tani Sejahtera
Land Agency of Ketapang District
- The relationship between the company and BPN is considered quite good, for example, it is shown by mandatory reporting that is routinely carried out
- Currently in the process of obtaining HGU for some mining areas
- So far there has never been an issue regarding land disputes and abandoned land. Utilization of HGU according to its designation
There is no negative issue that need further verification
Gender Committee (Chairman committee of AWE and LBE) - The company has a policy and SOPs on protection against
gender violence
- The company has a policy of reproductive protection, namely the prohibition of being involved in chemical
Verification has been done by the auditor, all the requirement against gender committee has been explained in C6.5
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activities for female workers who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Settlement of cases of gender violence has been socialized to female workers. Settlement can also be linked to the local law’s customary law
- Gender committee activities have been facilitated by the company
Union Labor (Company-level Labor Union – Chairman of PT BAL and SNP)
- The company has fulfilled its obligations in implementing OHS, PPE has been provided to employees and can be replaced at any time
- Excluding of mill operator and security, payment of wages is done on a piece rate basis in the field, and payment of over time paid with premiums. The premiums scheme has been set in accordance and considering the wage minimum and regulation.
- Company rule document is currently still valid
- Meetings are held at any time if there are issues and reports from employees
- There is no open issues/conflict on industrial relation, there is no complaint conveyed by the workers to union.
Verification has been done by the auditor, all the requirement against manpower and OHS has been explained in C6.7 and C6.2
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