In this audit activity, best management practices and the working environment aspect were verified under the supervision of the lead auditor. Has experience working in the Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Organization and Indonesian private oil palm plantations.
Assessment Methodology, Assessment Process and Locations of Assessment .1 Figure of person days to implement assessment
Assessment Process ASA-1.1
Improvements in RC findings were observed by auditors in this ASA-1.1 and ASA-1.2 assessment. All information obtained was recorded in the checklist of PT Mutuagung Lestari (MUTU) and part of ASA-1.1 & ASA-1.2.
Locations of Assessment ASA-1.1
Observation and maintenance related mixing of chemical activity, handling of chemical spills, medical examination and others.
Stakeholder Consultation and Stakeholders Contacted .1 Summary of stakeholder consultation process
Stakeholder contacted Please find appendix 1
Determining Next Assessment
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Summary of Assessment Report of the RSPO Certification
The unit of certification provides adequate information to relevant stakeholders on environmental, social and legal issues relevant to RSPO Criteria, in appropriate languages and forms to allow for effective participation in
The results of the audit team's verification of the list of stakeholders owned by the company are consistent with the latest information. The company can present evidence of compliance with regulations carried out by the contractor, for example:.
All FFB supplies from outside of the unit of certification are from legal sources
The company has a corporate long-term planning document for the period 2021-2025, which has been approved by the day-to-day manager. The company has carried out an internal audit for the 2022 period, which was carried out on 29-30 June 2022.
Operating procedures are appropriately documented, consistently implemented and monitored
The certification body respects human rights, which includes respect for the rights of human rights defenders. Violence and threats have no place on Socfind, and any form of violence, harassment or intimidation of any individual or group is strictly prohibited, including retaliation against human rights defenders. The PICs for complaints or reports regarding human rights violations are Site Management, Askep, Assistant and KTU.
Based on the results of the verification of the complaint book and interviews with trade unions, it is known that so far there have been no complaints about human rights violations committed by the company. The PIC for complaints or reports regarding human rights violations are Location Management, Head Assistant, Assistant and KTU.
There is a mutually agreed and documented system for dealing with complaints and grievances, which is implemented and accepted by all affected parties
Evidence of socialization of PT Socfindo's policy to representatives of the village community of Blang Baro on August 28, 2021. The results of the verification showed that no complaints were filed in the period 2021 and 2022. Decree of the Minister of State for Agrarian Affairs/Head of the National Land Company number 14/HGU/BPN/98 on the award of HGU, located in the Aceh Barat district, special region of Aceh province, covering an area of 360.5 ha dated April 13, 1998, valid for 30 years (2028).
Decree of the Minister of State for Agricultural Affairs/Head of the National Land Agency number 147/HGU/BPN/97, located in Aceh Barat Regency, Special Region of Aceh Province, covering an area of 3,395.23 ha, valid from November 27, 1997 for a period of 25 years. The decision of the Minister of State for Agricultural Affairs/Head of the National Land Company number 30/HGU/KEM-ATR/BPN/2016 located in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh Province, covering an area of 690.9 ha, dated June 6, 2016, is valid for 25 years.
Where it can be demonstrated that local peoples have legal, customary or user rights, they are compensated for any agreed land acquisitions and relinquishment of rights, subject to their FPIC and negotiated agreements
Based on consultation with the village head of Karang Anyar Village and Pulo Ie Village, it is known that there was no customary land in the PT Socfin area. All negotiations for compensation for loss of legal, customary or user rights are handled through a documented system that enables indigenous peoples, local communities and other stakeholders to express their views through their own representative institutions. Procedure for identification and calculation of land compensation with document number SOC/PSM/9.05 Edition 01, Revision 01, effective date April 1, 2015, approved by the General Manager and Chief Director.
So that land acquisition is not done with compensation to individuals or on customary land.
The unit of certification deals fairly and transparently with all smallholders (Independent and Scheme) and other local businesses
The company owns a weighing unit located in the Seumanyam palm oil mill, owned by PT Socfin Indonesia. The certification unit has provided training on pesticide handling to workers, communities and farmers around the company site on a regular basis at least once a year. From the results of interviews with unions and workers in plantations and factories, it is known that so far there have been no cases of discrimination committed by the company.
Although it is dominated by locals, every employee has the same opportunities to participate in the company, as long as he meets the set requirements. Based on the results of discussions with the gender equality committee and Plantaža employees, it was established that the company did not require a pregnancy test at the time of employment and that pregnant women can also be hired at the time of employment.
Pay and conditions for staff and workers and for contract workers always meet at least legal or industry minimum standards and are sufficient to provide decent living wages (DLW)
Based on the results of document verification, it is known that the calculation of the prevailing wages for 2022 given by the company is above the minimum wage set by the Aceh Provincial Government. Based on document verification and interviews with the trade unions and company representatives, it is known that the Chairman of the Trade Union and the Management do not have a conflict of interest with the company. The company does not have the authority and does not intervene in determining the management of the union.
Based on document verification, it is known that the youngest age of the employee at the time of employment is 20 years old. The results of the communication with the complainant are presented to the Site Manager/Administration to discuss the follow-up.
Pests, diseases, weeds and invasive introduced species are effectively managed using appropriate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques
The company shows the pesticide inventory data of Seumanyam plantations as of June 2022 and the justification for pesticide use as follows. In addition, the company already has a permit for the disposal of domestic waste water based on the decision of the head of DPMPTSP No. Preparation of fertilization recommendations based on the results of the leaf and soil analysis 2021, issued on May 17, 2022.
Based on the results of the leaf and soil analysis, management provides the type and dose for the fertilization program. Based on the results of the verification of fertilization realization data for the 2021 period, it was concluded that the application of fertilization was in accordance with the fertilization program and recommendations set.
Practices minimise and control erosion and degradation of soils
Based on document verification and field observation for Alue Geutah River, Alue Rumbiya River and Alue Serdang River observed that the width of the river is below 10 meters. Based on this data, the water consumption in POM in the period January-December 2020, January-December 2021, January-June 2022 is still below the water budget set by the company. Based on the results of the monitoring in the period January-June 2022, it is known that the flow meter is in good condition.
However, based on the results of the previous audit assessment (KR Audit Assessment) it is known that the monitoring document and record of water use in the Water Treatment Plan was not recorded during the operation of water meters in the PTU area. Based on the results of field observations during this assessment, it is known that the flow meter at the WTP is still functioning properly, and the routine recording of water usage for Mill Processing has been performed and the recording results have been monitored by the company.
Efficiency of fossil fuel use and the use of renewable energy is optimized
The water flow meter was broken and did not function properly to record the inflow and outflow of processing water consumption in the mill. From the description above, it can be seen that the company tried to increase the efficiency of the use of fossil fuels by using husks and fibers as boiler fuel. Based on the above explanation, it is known that renewable energy has been optimized using shells and fibers as a replacement for fossil fuels in Seumanyam POM.
Efficiency of water use (reuse from rinse room for spraying activities, recording of water for departmental and house needs, use of water dilution from fresh water for ex condensate decoction, use of ex vacuum water for vibrating mother tray, consistency in inspection and maintenance of shot blow-in conditions and their operation to increase the efficiency of the steam boiler so that water consumption can be reduced Consistency in inspection and maintenance of shot blasting conditions and their operation to improve the efficiency of the steam boiler so that the use of shell/fibre as fuel can be reduced.
KER 3.78
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 Recertification
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Actions and Observations at ASA-1.1 Remote Assessment
- Opportunity for Improvement
- Noteworthy Positive Components
- Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification Public Issues
- CERTIFIED ORGANISATION'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
OOPC has a Community Liaison Team, which is the company's main line of communication with local communities. On the basis of the above audit evidence, it is known that the company uses a pesticide with the active substance cypermethrin for prophylactic purposes (prevention) of pests from Oryctes rhinoceros, not based on the results of the completed pest count. The company can show the document LK3 Patrol checklist (Working environment) for the June 2021 period.
There are no land ownership problems and conflicts between the company and the surrounding community. There is 1 HGU certificate that will expire in 2024, but the company has requested an extension of the HGU and is currently in the process of committee A. The company regularly reports the use of HGU every year, the latest being for the period 2021 reported.
List of Stakeholder Contacted in the RSPO Certification Process
Assessment Program
Telephone interview with Gender Committee, Workers Unions, Workers Cooperative (if any), Local Contractor (for Mill and Estate), Small Owners, Third Party Supplier (if any), Local NGO (if any) . Supply Chain Verification (FFB Receipt, Weighbridge) and SCCS Verification at CPO transit location. Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Aspect, Implementation of Employment Procedure and Mechanism Aspect, security post, FFB Order, Processing Activity, Despatch CPO). Environmental Enforcement, Chemical Storage Inspection, Hazardous Waste Storage, Fire Control Simulation, POME Pond & Land Application.
Implementation of the agronomy aspect (harvest and transportation, fertilization, pesticide application, road maintenance, biological control monitoring, EFB application), implementation of the occupational health and safety aspect, implementation of labor procedures and mechanism aspect. Implementation of environmental and waste management aspects (inspection of chemical storage, fertilizer storage, hazardous waste storage, fire control facilities, waste management), observation of employee facilities (housing, school, worship).