Management unit In the ASA-4 there is a reduction in the size of the offering, previously ASA-3 consisted of 4 estates, namely Tanjung Beringin Estate, Basilam Estate, Gohor Lama Estate and Maryke Estate. Therefore, Stabat POM's scopes in ASA 4 consist of Tanjung Beringin Estate, Basilam Estate and Gohor Lama Estate.
Description of Mill and Supply Base .1 Description of Mill
Note: Projection of new scope in ASA 4 (Tanjung Beringin Estate, Gohor Lama Estate and Basilam Estate). Note: Projection of new scope in ASA 4 (Tanjung Beringin Estate, Gohor Lama Estate and Basilam Estate).
Time Bound Plan
PT Putra Bongan Jaya: 2022, due to 4,460 Ha of the concession still acquired HGU and palm oil mill still to be built. Training and implementation became a major task for both the estate and palm oil mill.
Assessment Methodology, Assessment Process and Locations of Assessment .1 Figure of person days to implement assessment
Locations of Assessment
Observation of IPM associated with control of rat infestation by installing and monitoring Spotted Owl boxes. Observing the aspect of land demarcation and maintenance of the HGU pillar and the strength of land disputes.
Stakeholder Consultation and Stakeholders Contacted .1 Summary of stakeholder consultation process
Oversight of agrochemical materials and waste management, cleaning and emergency response facilities, and PPE storage.
Determining Next Assessment
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Summary of Assessment Report of the RSPO Certification
The certification company is licensed to use mill effluent under Langkat Regent's Decree No. The company displays a list of the latest updated laws and regulations (year 2021) relevant to PT LNK.
There is an implemented management plan for the unit of certification that aims to achieve long-term economic and financial viability
The Company displays a list of interested parties with interested parties' names, contact persons and addresses, and telephone/email numbers at which they can be contacted. The company also has a record of replanting realization for 2019/2020 in several plantations such as 458ha in Gohor Lama estate and 427ha in Tanjung Beringin estate. The company conducted a management review of all business activities based on the principles of sustainable business.
The company has a licensed hazardous and toxic waste temporary storage and monitors hazardous and toxic waste. The company has shown documentation regarding the fire management training program with the surrounding community that has been implemented. The company showed the RSPO P&C Metrics template shortly before the closing meeting, so the Audit Team did not have time to verify the completeness and accuracy of the data that had been filled in the RSPO P&C Metrics template.
In accordance with the guidance in the RSPO P&C Metrics Template, it is stated that the RSPO P&C Metrics Template will be completed at the unit level of certification and submitted to the Certification Authority prior to RSPO certification, recertification or annual surveillance audits.
Operating procedures are appropriately documented, consistently implemented and monitored
Based on the results of the verification of documents (environmental documents and area maps) and interviews with the management, it was known that the Tanjung Beringin Estate area was previously managed by the Gohor Lama Estate, so the Tanjung Beringin environmental documents are included in Gohor. Lama Estate environmental documents. Environmental management and monitoring plans are listed in the environmental monitoring and environmental management matrix (in each environmental document). In the management plan matrix, types of significant impacts, sources of impact, location, period etc. are explained.
There are results of environmental monitoring and measurement that exceeded the quality threshold, for example the noise quality standard in the boiler and machine room of the POM Stabat. The company has compiled a social impact management plan which is listed in the PT LNK 2020/2021 social impact management and monitoring plan document which was compiled on 25 June 2020 by involving the village community around the plantation. Based on interviews with representatives of Gohor Lama Villages, it is known that the social impact of company operations is covered in the SIA identification carried out by the company, such as CSR, Village Development Planning and Environmental Development Problems.
Estimated certified products have been recorded in the last assessment report, certificate, and were updated in the RSPO Palm Trace.
Months Actual Certified
The unit of certification respects human rights, which includes respecting the rights of Human Rights Defenders
- until 5.1.7
- and 5.1.9
Based on the results of interviews with representatives of Gohor Lama villages, it is known that there is no conflict between the company and the village. The company has had a plantation business permit (for estate) dated October 4, 2016 and an industrial business permit (for mill) dated August 6, 2019 issued by the government's online single submission (OSS) body. Also, from the results of the interviews with representatives of the Gohor Lama village, it is known that the company offers job opportunities for the villagers.
Also, from the results of the interviews with the administrator of the Gohor Lama village, it is known that the company offers opportunities for villagers to work in the company by sharing vacancies in the surrounding village. Based on the results of interviews with female workers and management of the gender committee, it is known that the company has implemented the policy. The letter explains that the company uses Sumatera Utara Provincial Governor's Decree No.
The company also showed a copy of North Sumatra Governor's Decree No.
The unit of certification respects the rights of all personnel to form and join trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law,
The company's location is also quite close to Stabat town, so employees have access to meet basic needs. The company has a circular regarding the determination of salaries at the level of employees of PT LNK no. The company has also calculated the prevailing wage which takes into account the costs of housing, electricity and water, education, daycare, health facilities, sports and recreation as well as the average monthly wage of workers, which is IDR 5,273,368.
The company has a KLK Sustainability Policy that was signed by the Chief Executive Officer on August 30, 2018. One of the points is the ban on the use of child labor. Based on the review of the employee list documents, there are no employees under the age of 18. Based on the review of the documents on the employee list, it is known that there are no employees under the age of 18.
Based on field visits to operational activities in the property and mill, no child labor was found.
There is no harassment or abuse in the workplace, and reproductive rights are protected
Based on conversations with the foreman, it is known that the first assistant in the field is the foreman. Based on the document, it is known that there are 15 types of registered pesticides used by the company. Based on the document, it is known that from 2018 until the time of the audit, there was no more use of pesticides with the active ingredient paraquat.
Based on the results of the survey of pest and disease observation and control documents, it is known that the use of pesticides for pest control is based on observations/count results. Based on the results of interviews with company management, it is known that the company does not allow the use of pesticides to control plant-disturbing organisms without enumeration. In addition, it is known from the list of pesticides used that there are no post-growing pesticides.
Based on the results of interviews and field observations at each property, it is known that the company does not conduct aerial pesticide application activities.
Waste is reduced, recycled, reused and disposed of in ways that are environmentally and socially responsible manner
The company is licensed for the temporary storage and/or use of hazardous waste by the government for Stabat POM under Langkat Regency Decree No. Based on the results of the document review by comparing the balance sheet and logbook, it can be seen that the delivery of waste to the hazardous waste warehouse for April and May 2021 was appropriate and there is no difference in the delivered quantity. Thus, we can conclude that, based on the balance sheet, logbook and Festronic documents, there are no recorded errors and differences, which indicates a properly documented storage and handling of hazardous waste.
Based on the results of field visits to all hazardous waste storage warehouses, no differences were found. The results of the field visits also show that the company managed domestic and hazardous waste quite well. Respondents' understanding of hazardous waste management is the result of frequent and consistent socialization.
Based on the results of field observations at employee housing, no waste of used hazardous waste packaging was found.
Practices minimise and control erosion and degradation of soils
Gohor Lama Estate leaf analysis results on August 26, 2020 with test parameters namely nutrients N, P, K, C, Mg as major elements and nutrient B as minor elements. The company presented application documents for empty clusters and POME as one of its nutrient recycling strategies. OPCOM32A fertilization realization in February 2021 in Section III Gohor Lama Estate was 35.91 tons.
The realization of Fertibor fertilization on immature plants in February 2020 at Tanjung Beringin estate was 39.76 tons.
Soil surveys and topographic information are used for site planning in the establishment of new plantings, and the results are incorporated into plans and operations
- until 7.7.7
The company has maximized the use of renewable energy (fiber and shell) as boiler fuel. The Certification Unit has conducted tests related to emissions and air quality in accordance with the RKL-RPL of the company, from the results of the emissions and air tests it is known that all parameters are below the quality standard. Based on interviews with village head Gohor Lama, it was said that the company's policy regarding the burning ban was known by the community.
Based on the ASA 3 assessment, it was found that the company did not carry out new land clearing activities or development of operating areas. The HCV management plan has been developed based on consultation with stakeholders such as the community around the company. The certification unit also conducts outreach to employees regarding the presence of flora and fauna around the company.
The company showed an email from Aina Amera dated February 14, 2018 regarding PT LNK's disclosure.
Conformity Checklist of Certificate and Trademark Use
Evidence of permission or approval certificate and trademark from Certification Body
Implementation of certificate and trademark used by Client comply with size and type
- Summary of RSPO Partial Certification
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Action, Observations, Opportunity for Improvement and Noteworthy Positive Components
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Actions and Observations at Surveillence 3 There is no outstanding Non-conformity during the Surveillance 3 assessment
- Opportunity for Improvement
- Noteworthy Positive Components
- Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification
- CERTIFIED ORGANISATION'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
The company has followed the RSPO requirement regarding the new planting procedure and the remediation and compensation procedure. SIA reported that there are land disputes at some of the non-certified units and that the company is acting through FPIC and complaints procedures. When a request for information comes from the agency, the company has responded quite well.
The company has fulfilled obligations such as licensing and mandatory reporting which are described in the relevant indicators. However, there is no information explained by the employees that there was any information gathering activity by the company to identify the needs of new mothers. The company has facilitated women workers with the same rights like right to job opportunities, reproductive health, work and others.
Regarding the request for RSPO indicators on the company's efforts to identify the needs of young mothers.
List of Stakeholder Contacted in the RSPO Certification Process
Assessment Program