Pabrik Langga Payung dan 3 perkebunan (Langga Payung Estate, Paya. Baung Estate & Normark Estate). Kecamatan, Kabupaten Padang Lawas Utara, Provinsi Sumatera Utara, Indonesia Normark Estate Perkebunan Desa Normark, Kota Pinang.
Description of Mill and Supply Base .1 Description of Mill
Time Bound Plan
Progress of Associated Smallholders and Outgrowers for Certifiable Standard There is no scheme smallholder under PT Tapian Nadenggan and PT Satya Kisma Usaha
He has 7 (seven) years of experience as operational staff at an oil palm plantation company in Indonesia since 2009. The training completed includes Basic Management Development Program of Palm Oil Plantations, Use of Limited Pesticides, Best Practices in Internal Audits, Fraud Audits: Prevention, Detection and Investigation, Operational Risk Approach in Internal Audits, General Health and safety at work. Expert, ISPO Auditor Training in 2016, ISO RSPO Lead Auditor Training in 2021, and SMETA awareness training.
Assessment Methodology, Assessment Process and Locations of Assessment .1 Figure of person days to implement assessment
Locations of Assessment ASA-
Observation and interview with workers related to implementation of warehouse activity, working environment, environment and worker welfare aspect. Observation and interview with employees in connection with the implementation of workshop activity, working environment, environmental and occupational welfare aspects.
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
Based on the interview with villagers (Situmbaga Village and Normark Estate Village), they understood the mechanism of communication and consultation. Based on the interview with employees and contractors, it is known that they had a good understanding of the ethics policy.
There is compliance with all applicable local, national and ratified international laws and regulations
Grievance and Dissatisfaction SOP (No. SOP/SMART/GIMS-SCMD/USDV/I/001) validated on April 11, 2017, which stated that the company guaranteed freedom of expression by keeping the employee's identity confidential. Procedure for legal border effort monitoring and maintenance is presented in document no. Procedure mentioned that maintenance was carried out by the foreman under the supervision of the assistant manager.
All contractors providing operational service and supplying labour, and Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB), comply with relevant legal requirements
The BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (social security insurance) payments for the contract workers of PT Jasa Indo Karsa (5 employees) have been paid in full and the last proof of payment is on June 20, 2023 for the period June 2023. Based on the interviews with the contractor and the verification of documents, which showed that they had a good understanding of the minimum age of employees, the prohibition of forced labor and human trafficking.
There is an implemented management plan for the unit of certification that aims to achieve long-term economic and financial viability
Based on the interview with workers in estates (harvesters, pesticide sprayers and maintenance workers), workers in mills (mill operators and warehouse workers), they said that there were no incidents or issues of human rights violations in the operational area of the certification unit. This policy explained that all complaints would be summarized and recorded in the External Complaint Monitoring List. However, illiterate people can submit their complaints through the village head or another representative of the interested party and also recorded in the List of External Complaint Monitoring.
However, illiterates can submit their complaints through the village head or another representative from the stakeholder and also registered in the complaint log book. The company has fundamental rights in the form of HGU in accordance with State Regulation no.
Communication with the community is not a problem, any request for information is always responded to by the company. Based on the results of interviews with representatives of surrounding villages, there are no disputes or other land issues with the company. Based on public consultation with village representatives of Situmbaga Village and Perkebunan Normark Village, it is known that they are aware of the procedure through the given socialization and that they agree to the procedure, and that they can access through the company's management representative the procedure if they need it.
Based on the agreement, the company also obtained the Decree of the Head of the Service for Plantations and Livestock Breeding. In addition, the company can demonstrate to the local supplier that the payment is in accordance with the agreed arrangement.
The unit of certification supports improved livelihoods of smallholders and their inclusion in sustainable palm oil value chains
In addition, in the field observation activities during the audit, there were no family members of workers who helped to work in the field without work ties and the workers' work agreements were in accordance with their work in the field. Based on the field visit in the housing area of each unit, it revealed that workers were provided with adequate housing facilities with and there was day care for children. Based on field observations, it is known that the facilities and infrastructure provided for workers are still functioning properly.
Based on interview with works and document verification, the calculation data of current salary is rational according to the local price (Labuhanbatu Selatan District and Padang Lawas Utara Ditsrict). Based on the list of workers for the period June 2023, it is known that there were 319 workers in Paya Baung Estate, 728 workers in Langga Payung Estate, 306 workers in Normark Estate and 134 workers in Langga Payung Mill.
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 process describes that the company guarantees the confidentiality of the identity of the applicant and the disclosure of the scandal or incident (whistleblower) upon request. Based on the discussions with the workers, it is known that the workers already have a sufficient understanding of the complaint mechanism. The company also displays the results of first aid kit inspections that are carried out every month at all company locations.
Based on field observations, interviews and document review, it is known that the company has maintained records of pesticide use and its reduction to some extent through substitution of eco-friendly materials/use of biological agents for maintenance of plantation crops. Based on the results of the physical verification conducted at the Langga Payung Estate, Paya Baung Estate and Normark Estate chemical warehouses, it can be concluded that the inventory records are in accordance with the actual physical data in the chemical warehouse.
Practices maintain soil fertility at, or where possible improve soil fertility to, a level that ensures optimal and sustained yield
From the above data it is known that the company has a register of fertilizer usage every month which is in accordance with the actual and recommended one.
Practices inimize and control erosion and degradation of soils
The High Conservation Value (HCV) identification report on PT Satya Kisma Usaha's Normark Estate unit area assessed by the HCV Department The certification unit also updated the HCV area data for the entire PT Satya Kisma Usaha facility in 2023 conducted by CVBI Department PT SMART tbk, based on the study there have been some changes in the HCV area which were made a reference in the management of HCV in 2023. The results of fauna observations in the plantation area still found Monyet Ekor Panjang (Macaca Fasicularis ), Lutung Kelabu (Presbytes Cristata), Bajing Kelapa (Calosciurus Notatus).
The certification unit has the socialization of the existence of priority plants and animals for the worker and the community as stated in the high conservation value (HCV) socialization document for the period 2023. Based on the results of interviews with representatives of Situmbaga village, Batang Nadenggan village and village Perkebunan Normark, it is known that the community understands the existence of the HCV area and the existence of flora and fauna in the certification area of the unit.
Conformity Checklist of Certificate and Trademark Use
Evidence of permission or approval certificate and logo from Certification Body which
Implementation of certificate and logo used by Client comply with size and type (shape)
Implementation of Certificate and Logo is not used on product. X or√
Summary of RSPO Partial Certification
Compliance of the non-certified management units of Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd with the rules of partial certification was determined through self-assessment in accordance with the RSPO certification system clause 5.5.3. Golden Agri-Resources operates forty-nine (49) mills and one hundred and eighty (180) estates (proprietary and smallholder) in Indonesia and has achieved RSPO certification for thirty-one (31) mills and supply base in Indonesia. Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd has informed the TBP progress, MUTU has assessed that Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd complies with the RSPO requirement for TBP.
The time-bound plan was revised and published by Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd on January 27, 2023, prepared by the Operations Sustainability Manager. MUTU verified the partial certification for a subsidiary of the non-certified unit of Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd based on their time-bound plan.
Un-Certified Units or Holdings
Audit Kepatuhan PT Sinar Kencana Inti Perkasa (Pabrik Sungai Magalau dan basis pasokan) pada tanggal 25 Oktober 2021. menjadi basis pasokan Pabrik Bukit Perak (PT Bumi Permai Lestari) yang telah tersertifikasi dengan rencana audit internal pada tanggal 28 Maret 2022.
PT Mitra Nusa Permata: Sungai Manunggul Estate, which will be the supply base of Sungai Magalau Mill (PT Sinar Kencana Inti Perkasa) on November 7, 2022 with an internal audit plan. The company has conducted a Compliance Audit / Internal Compliance Verification (ICV) to see the compliance with the RSPO standards and also the installation system in the units of the company to be certified.
Internal Audit report available for uncertified management unit
PT Kartika Prima Cipta – Kalimantan Barat (Muara Tawang Estate), LUCA report which is still in the RSPO review process. PT Agrolestari Mandiri – Kalimantan Barat (Pekawai Mill and supply bases), LUCA report which is still in the RSPO review process. PT Binasawit Abadi Pratama – Kalimantan Tengah (Perdana Mill and supply bases), LUCA report is under review and will be sent to RSPO.
PT Mitrakarya Agroindo – Kalimantan Tengah (Tangar Mill and supply bases), LUCA report is being revised and will be sent to RSPO. PT Sinar Kencana Inti Perkasa – Kalimantan Selatan (Sungai Magalau mill and supply bases), LUCA report is being revised and will be sent to RSPO.
Identification of Findings, Corrective Action, Observations, Opportunity for Improvement and Noteworthy Positive Components
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Actions and Observations at RC-2 Assessment
- Identification of Findings, Corrective Actions and Observations at ASA-2.1 Certification Assessment
- Opportunity for Improvement
- Noteworthy Positive Components
1 2.1.1 Based on document review of external training list documents, it is known that there was a health and safety permit renewal for 53 workers whose expiry date has started, for example: Elevator and Transport Operator No. The document explains that the health and safety permit renewal for the 53 workers was still being processed by PT Lanto Masa Anugerah at the Ministry of Labor Agency of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta. Based on the above description, UoC is encouraged to ensure that the OHS permit renewal process is issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Labor.
Obtained 4 PROPER certificates from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for the period 2021-2022 for PT Tapian Nadenggan and PT Satya Kisma Usaha with a blue rating.
Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification Public Issues
Tapian Nadenggan has their CLA registered for the period 2022 to 2024 and signed by the Head of the Manpower Agency in May 2023. Satya Kisma Usaha has their CLA registered for the period 2022 to 2024 and signed by the Head of the Manpower Agency. The certification unit's participation and relationship with the community is well established.
When ASA-2.1 was carried out, the management of PT Tapian Nadenggan responded to the issue of the shooting of the FFB thefts and the riots that took place in 2022. The efforts to meet for peace between the company began from July to September 2022 with relatives of victims, community leaders of Batang Gogar Hamlet and the police.
CERTIFIED ORGANISATION’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
11 Serikat Pekerja (SPSI) Perkebunan dan Pabrik Langga Payung, Perkebunan Paya Baung dan Perkebunan Normark.
Implementation of environmental and waste management aspect (inspection after chemical storage, fertilizer storage, storage of hazardous waste, fire control facilities, waste management), observation of worker facilities (housing, school, place of worship). Implementation of Agronomy Aspect (Harvest and Transport, Manure, Application of Pesticides, Road Maintenance, Biological Control Monitoring, EFB Application), Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Aspect, Implementation of Employment Procedure and Mechanism Aspect.