RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard, Indonesia National Interpretaion for the Production of Sustainable Palm Oil 2020, approved by the RSPO Board of Directors on February 14, 2022. ASA-1 The assessment was conducted by measuring the adequacy of implementation with the consistency of Kelompok Tani Karya Bersama meets the requirements of the RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard, Indonesia National Interpretation for the Production of Sustainable Palm Oil 2020, approved by the RSPO Board of Directors on February 14, 2022, and RSPO Certification Systems for Principles and Criteria and RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard, approved by the RSPO Board of Directors on November 12, 2020.
Stakeholder Consultation and Stakeholders Contacted .1 Summary of stakeholder consultation process
Stakeholder contacted Please find appendix 1
Observation and interview related to KTKB obligation, aspect of BMP, FPIC, land ownership, OHS and boundary pole.
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Summary of Assessment Report of the RSPO Certification
The system requirements for Group Formation and Management (including the Internal Control System) that are only applicable to the group manager
The Group demonstrates that they are legally formed .1
Farmer Group has a policy regarding membership requirements in the recruitment process with the number Karya Bersama-SOP-ORG-004 dated 20 December 2019. Farmer Group shows proof of ratification of requirements for farmer members, for example, a recording of a farmer's statement on behalf of Dasimin , which he signed on 18.6.2020.
The Group Manager is responsible for managing the Group for certification .1
Based on the interviews with the group members, it is known that they understand about the SHKB, such as the SOP and policies of the farmer group. Based on interviews with group managers, it is known that group managers have an understanding of the RSPO Standard for Independent Smallholders.
The group Internal Control System contains documented policies and procedures for operational management
Based on interviews with management and group members, it is known that group members have a fairly good understanding of the RSPO and the topics in the training and the training is delivered by competent speakers. Based on interviews with Group members, it is known that smallholders have a fairly good awareness of RSPO, best management practices, HCV management, and social welfare is quite good.
The group has a group Business Plan prepared with the participation and contributions of group members
In addition, the certificate holder manages the production data for each member that is stored in the cooperative office.
The ICS of the group is integrated with the Group’s Management Plan
Based on field visits and interviews with members of the group members, it is known that smallholder farmers have a fairly good awareness of the RSPO, best management practices, HCV management and social welfare is quite good. Members can also demonstrate their understanding of some aspects of the RSPO, for example on the implementation of OH&S in the field or best management practices.
The group has a procedure and system in place for the tracking of FFB
The group documents and implements a system for the tracking of FFB
The group has a procedure and system for premium distribution
The Principle Criteria and Indicators that are applicable to both smallholders (as individual group members) and group managers
The Farmers Group has kept all the complete records for each member available at the Farmers Group office. The document contains information about the legality of the land ownership, the area of the land, the year of planting, the signed statement of the smallholder (commitment to sustainability), the status of ownership up to the assessment of the location and the completeness of the registration files. For example, farmers with the initials KT signed the commitments and conditions of the members of the Farmers' Group on January 2, 2022. This was also confirmed by the results of field interviews, where the farmers admitted that they had signed all the demands.
The training carried out was related to the best aspects of oil palm cultivation, waste management, EHS aspects, employment, with the prohibition of the employment of children under 18. One of the trainings also discussed aspects of financial management such as the sale of FFB to farmers, from the separation of certified FFB, recording of sales, to reporting to the head of the farmer group. Farmers can also talk to the Farmers Group Management about the purchase of fertilizer and pesticide material.
Smallholders have the capacity to effectively manage their farm
In accordance with the explanation in indicator 1.1 MS B, one of the trainings attended by the farmers (training records on 8 February 2022) also discussed aspects of financial management such as the sale of FFB to farmers, from the separation of certified FFB , recording sales, reporting to the head of the farmer group. The Farmers' Group shows the SOP for member approval on SOP "Seleksi dan Penriman Mengama Baru Kelompok Tani Karya Bersama" issued on 20 December 2019 which includes the obligation to participate in RSPO certification stated in the farmer state document. Socialization of the ban on the use of fire in land clearing, waste and waste management on 20 January 2022.
Based on the results of interviews with a sample of farmer members, information was obtained that all respondents could demonstrate that all their knowledge regarding the results of the training had been applied to their respective fields. The results of the interviews also showed that they felt a significant positive impact, with evidence of an increase in FFB production following the implementation of the Farmer Group's proposed GAP. These activities (SOP implementation) are also monitored by the Farmer Group management, such as the registration of FFB production in the farmer's monthly activity report, which is recorded by the landowner and its implementation is monitored by, for example, the extension officer of the Farmer Group. the registration of one farmer in January 2022, namely Yayuk Yuliana with a quantity of 1.2 tons.
ENSURE LEGALITY, RESPECT FOR LAND RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING 2.1
Working conditions and facilities are safe and meet minimum legal requirements
Based on results of interviews with KTKB members, it is known that members are aware of the need for a safe workplace. Based on the results of interviews with a sample of farmer members, information was obtained that all respondents were able to demonstrate all their knowledge related to the results of the training and applied in their respective fields. The results of interviews with all sampled farmers also prove that they have a good understanding and can demonstrate an understanding of HCV and HCS forests, human-wildlife conflict and RTE.
Based on results of initial identification, types HCV 1, 3, 4 and 5 that were within the scope of certification were found to be riverine. Based on results of initial identification, it was found that types of HCV 4 that are within the scope of. The results of interviews with all sampled farmers concluded that all members are aware of RTE, HCV and HCS forest species in their area.
Based on the identification results of small farmers, swamps, peat and burial grounds are not found around the land locations of small farmers in steep areas. From the summary, it is known that the study area is 380.19 ha, with the result of LUC Analysis Methodology Review: Pass; Final liability for maintenance: 0.00 ha;. Based on the verification of communications between RSPO and KTKB, it appears that KTKB has identified areas of land use change and submitted them to the RSPO.
Other evidence is the document of the results of the LUCA study for the scope of 70 farmers carried out in 2020 with the final document on October 16, 2020 where Final Conservation Liability in this ISH group: 0.00 ha; and Environmental Remediation Area 12.62 ha. Based on result of document verification and interview with KTKB management as well as its member, there is no plan to plant new oil palm outside the current certification area according to a long term plan of 5 years. Based on the 2021 work plan document and the KTKB 5-year business plan, it is known that there is no plan for small farmers to plant new oil palms until 2025.
Where smallholder plots exist on peat, subsidence and degradation of peat soils is minimised by use of best management practices
The results of the interview also said that they understand the procedure to prohibit fire so that they would use the mechanical method when replanting is carried out. Results of interviews with KTKB members said that most of the land planted with oil palm was former rice farming or forest land, so land clearing does not need burning. KTKB members control pests in their fields with pesticides recommended based on the results of studies conducted by group administrators and management.
Based on the results of interviews and field visits to the plantation area, no identification of the use of fire in new land clearing, waste management or pest control was found. Results of the interview with KTKB members also showed that members are aware of the ban on fire for land preparation or pest control proposed by KTKB. Members of KTKB are aware of the management of river border buffer zones, including action plans to maintain river border buffer zones.
Pesticides are used in ways that do not endanger health of workers, family, communities or the environment
The census is carried out by calculating in more detail the infestation of the pest in rows/points in the area of attack. Control measures are implemented based on the team leader's recommendation based on the type and stage of the pest, the level of attack and spread of the pest, the availability of tools/materials/labour, climatic and plant conditions and the time limit available for control. Farmer groups do not use the active ingredient paraquat in field weed control.
The farmer group also shows documentation of educational material containing, among other things, procedures for using pesticides such as using PPE, good spraying methods, types of weeds, handling invasive species and growing host plants for natural predators. The results of interviews with farmers, it was concluded that farmers are aware of pesticides categorized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in class 1A or 1B and included in the list of the Stockholm Convention or the Rotterdam Convention, such as paraquat, and is well aware of the negative effects of using paraquat, so they are committed to no longer using paraquat in the management of its oil palm plantations. The farmer group also shows a summary of the farmer group's chemical use, where the use of chemicals is used with the active substance glyphosate.
Conformity Checklist of Certificate and Trademark Use
Evidence of permission or approval certificate and trademark from Certification Body which submitted by Client
Implementation of certificate and trademark used by Client comply with size and type (shape) against Guideline of trademark Use
Implementation of Certificate and Trademark is not used on product ASA-1 Kelompok Tani Karya Bersama does not use RSPO trademark
Controlling of Certificate and Trademark, including withdrawing inappropriate trademark
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Action, Observations, Opportunity for Improvement and Noteworthy Positive Components
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Actions and Observations at IC MS-B Assessment
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Actions and Observations at ASA-1 MS-B Assessment
- Opportunity for Improvement
- Noteworthy Positive Components
- Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification
- CERTIFIED ORGANISATION'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Group has not yet determined a provision for the subsequent allocation of sales of certified products. The premium price obtained through certified product sales (book & claim & physical sales) will be managed by the group manager. The lowest price obtained through certified product sales (book & claim & physical sales) will be managed by the group manager.
If during this period the group does not sell taking into account that there is no good price and offer. KTKB could not provide sufficient evidence that the management of the HCV area (river bank) followed the precautionary principle in accordance with the established plan. Based on the results of an interview with one of the group members on land no.
The ICS is implemented and an internal audit of the group is conducted annually for all group members and all audit findings are resolved. The group's annual internal audit has not yet been carried out on all group members (76 members in total).
List of Stakeholder Contacted in the RSPO Certification Process
Field observation to operational activities, support facilities and consultation with related villages in Kotawaringin Timur District.
Assessment Program
Smallholder Data