Indonesia's National Interpretation RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production 2018 Approved by the RSPO Board on 20 April 2020. Has performed ISPO, RSPO and MSPO audits as auditor and lead auditor with expertise in property and mill best management practices, legality, worker welfare, safety, social, environmental, conservation, transparency, long-term financial management plan and supply chain for palm oil mill aspects.
Assessment Methodology, Assessment Process and Locations of Assessment .1 Figure of person days to implement assessment
Locations of Assessment ASA
Observation and interviews with employees regarding hazardous waste and hazardous materials management, training, provision of PPE, training, emergency response facilities. Observation regarding agrochemical material and waste management, MSDS, emergency response facilities and types of pesticides used.
Stakeholder Consultation and Stakeholders Contacted .1 Summary of stakeholder consultation process
Stakeholder contacted Please find appendix 1
Observations related to harvesting procedures, signs of pest infestation, quality of harvested FFB and PPE used.
Determining Next Assessment
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Summary of Assessment Report of the RSPO Certification
Recruitment of workers is based on needs and adapted to the company's capabilities. From the results of the medical check, it is known that there are 22 employees with health problems and 170 employees with health problems.
The unit of certification respects human rights, which includes respecting the rights of Human Rights Defenders
The certification unit has identified the needs of the surrounding community through FGDs held in early 2021. PT Socfindo – Bangun Bandar operational areas are not derived from compensation land, however long established company since the beginning of 1900 where when Indonesia it did not yet exist and was still in the Dutch colony. Furthermore, information was received that there are no community-owned land rights in the company's operational area, either individually or collectively, both formally and informally.
Furthermore, information was received that there are no land rights in the company's operating area, either individually or collectively, both formally and informally. Based on the document review, interviews with community representatives from the surrounding village (Aras Panjang, Ujung Silau, Dolok Sagala and Bah Kerapu), it was revealed that there was no new land acquisition or compensation in the company's operational area. In addition, information has been received that there are no land rights in the company's operational area.
The right to use the land is demonstrated and is not legitimately contested by local people who can demonstrate that they have legal, customary, or user rights
The interview results also confirmed that the business area had been controlled before the village was formed. The existence of the company and its boundaries are recognized by the community and no claims have been made by the community on these lands. As stated in Criteria 4.4 PT Socfindo – Bangun Bandar, the operational areas were not derived from indemnity land, no matter how long the company had existed since the early 1900s, when the Indonesians did not yet exist and were still in the Dutch colony.
Previously the rights held were in the form of erfpacth which was issued on 13 June 1968. Based on document verifications and interviews with the surrounding village (Aras Panjang, Ujung Silau, Dolok Sagala and Bah Kerau) the presence of indigenous lands. or land compensation in the concession area of the company. This is also consistent with the results of interviews with surrounding communities and related agencies during a public consultation as well as internet research, which states that there have been no land conflicts in the company's operating area.
Any form of discrimination is prohibited
Based on interviews with employees of estates and factories, it is known that the certification unit has implemented labor procedures properly, without distinguishing between the selection of new employees, performance appraisals and promotion of employees. Based on field observations and interviews with plantation and factory employees, it is known that the certification unit has properly implemented labor regulations in accordance with applicable regulations. The certification unit has calculated applicable wages and benefits in kind based on RSPO guidelines.
Based on the interview with the trade union, it is known that the certification unit recognized the rights of employees to argue, associate and organize a trade union. On the basis of the above, it is known that the certification unit already has the documentation on the union's internal assembly. Based on discussions with labor union officials, it was established that the certification unit fully supports all organizational activities without any interference.
There is no harassment or abuse in the workplace, and reproductive rights are protected
Furthermore, the certification unit showed the document Identification of the needs of new mothers who were pregnant since 2022. The certification unit also evaluates the training participants regarding the understanding of the material and its application in the field. Based on the results of the study of the area declaration document, it is known that the company is only carrying out replanting and development activities by converting rubber plantations in the HGU area to oil palm with the following details.
Also, based on the circular of the Ministry of Forests and Environment no. The company can show the results of the 2nd semester of 2021 river testing from the accredited Environmental Laboratory refers to the parameters based on PP No. Based on the results of the verification of the quality of the liquid waste document in the last 1 year, it is known that the quality of the liquid waste is still in accordance with the regulations in force.
KER 3.57
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
PT Socfin Indonesia not use RSPO Trademark and CB Logo on product. √
Summary of RSPO Partial Certification
Because the nuclear power plant has not been monitored for land reclamation since May 9, 2014, the remediation and compensation procedures will have to do so. Since the NPP was not followed for land clearing between January 1, 2010 and May 9, 2014, restoration and compensation procedures will have to be followed for those areas with a coefficient higher than 0 (estimated at 455 ha). Since the NPP was not followed for land clearing between January 1, 2010, current remediation and compensation procedures will have to be followed for those areas with a coefficient higher than 0 (estimated at 1,140 ha).
Since the NPP was not followed for the land clearing between January 1, 2010 – Present, remedial and compensation procedures must be followed for those areas with a coefficient higher than 0 (estimated 100 ha). Since the NPP was not followed for the land clearing between 1 November 2005 – Present, remedial and compensation procedures must be followed for those areas with a coefficient higher than 0 (estimated at 7,521 ha). Since the NPP was not followed for the land clearing between November 1, 2005 – Present, remedial and compensation procedures must be followed for those areas with a coefficient higher than 0 (estimated 2,003 ha).
Identification of Findings, Corrective Action, Observations, Opportunity for Improvement and Noteworthy Positive Components
- Identification of Findings at Re-Certification Assessment
Root cause analysis, corrections and corrective actions taken by the certification body have been accepted, please show evidence of improvement consistent with the corrections made.
September 2021
October 2021
There are items in the first aid kit that is at the TPS for hazardous waste in Bangun Bandar Estate that have expired since June 2021 for iodine and October 2020 for alcohol. From the monitoring results contained in the first aid kit, it is known that the iodine is in good condition since June - July 2021 and the alcohol is in good condition from January - July 2021. SOC/Dp/4.20-04 (effective since 01 April 2010) regarding First Aid Box and Bag Inspection, states that first aid kits and bags must be inspected at least once a month, related to their practicality and completeness.
Documentation of replacement of first aid kits at the Bangun Bandar Estate storage for hazardous waste that expired on 27 July 2021, namely iodine and alcohol. The data presented by officers inspecting emergency response facilities and infrastructure such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants is not accurate because the verification of follow-up results and work monitoring has not been performed consistently in each work activity. The unit of certification determined the root cause, correction and corrective actions to resolve non-conformities that occurred during the RSPO recertification evaluation.
August 2021
Documentation for replacing non-pressurized fire extinguishers in the fertilizer warehouse with fire extinguishers with good pressure. The certification body has not been able to demonstrate sufficient documentation that the emergency facilities (first aid, APAR and Hydrant) located at the plantation and factory sites are in working order and are well monitored. Provide training/briefing to officers conducting emergency facility inspections on how to properly perform the job.
Assistant/Technician II cross-checks the results of the inspection report with officers at will to ensure that the data presented is correct and accurate. Evidence of follow-up on audit findings sent to ISPO/RSPO internal auditors must include sufficient documentation and auditors verify the evidence before concluding the findings. Root cause analysis, corrections and corrective actions made by the unit of certification have been accepted (taking into account the auditor's response in the corrective action column), please show evidence of improvement in accordance with the corrections made.
September 2021
Prosedur Patroli LK3 (Document No. SOC/PSM/4.12 dated September 1, 2021) explaining the phases of activities in carrying out all HSE patrol activities (including monitoring fire extinguishers, hydrants and first aid) in the operational area of the certification unit. Pedoman APAR (Document No. SOC/DP/4.08-06 dated September 1, 2021) explaining the maintenance and inspection guidelines for fire extinguishers at all operational locations of the certification unit. The inspection examines, among other things, the condition of the fire extinguisher sign, the placement of the fire extinguisher, the pressure condition, etc.
Pedoman Perekmasian Kotak dan Tas P3K (Document No. SOC/DP/4.20-04 dated 01 September 2021) which describes guidelines for maintenance and inspection of First Aid boxes and bags located in all operational locations of the certification unit. HSE patrol evidence for the condition of the First Aid Box at the storage of hazardous waste on 3 August 2021, with the result that all conditions and the number of items in the box were in accordance with the inspection and maintenance guidelines. Evidence from the HSE patrol for the condition of the fire extinguisher in the fertilizer warehouse on 6 September 2021, with the result that all conditions and pressures on the fire extinguisher were in accordance with the inspection and maintenance guidelines.
August 2021
- Identification of Findings at Annual Surveillance Assessment 2.1
- Opportunity for Improvement
- Noteworthy Positive Components
- Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification Public Issues
- CERTIFIED ORGANISATION'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
Based on the results of field observations at the Housing Division 4, it is known that non-organic waste continues to be dumped in the estate area and behind the housing. Based on the results of document verification and interviews, the company already has information on stakeholders that are not included in the list, but are documented separately according to their respective PICs. The company managed the conservation area / HCV, for example in the form of shore.
The land compensation process has been completed by involving various parties long ago. the relationship between the company and society is considered to be quite good. The company has implemented social responsibility through CSR programs, both in the form of assistance and empowerment. The contractor pays workers' wages according to the minimum wage applicable in the local area.