Indonesia's National Interpretation of the RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production 2018 endorsed by the RSPO Board of Governors on 20 April 2020. Source of production data from the 24 months prior to the assessment (January 2020 to December) Description of the scope of supply base certification.
Assessment Methodology, Assessment Process and Locations of Assessment .1 Figure of person days to implement assessment
- Assessment Process ASA-1.3
- Locations of Assessment ASA-1.3
The auditors noted an improvement in the findings from the ASA-1.3 findings in this assessment of ASA-1.3 and ASA 1.4. All information obtained was recorded in PT Mutuagung Lestari (MUTU) checklist and part ASA-1.3 & ASA 1.4.
Stakeholder Consultation and Stakeholders Contacted .1 Summary of stakeholder consultation process
Onsite)
Stakeholder contacted Please find appendix 1
Determining Next Assessment
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Summary of Assessment Report of the RSPO Certification
- Status
The company shows an Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) document for oil palm plantations and palm oil mills with a reserved area of 24,000 Ha and an installed production capacity of 30 tons FFB/hour (can be increased to 45 tons FFB/hour). Recruitment of employees is based on needs and adapted to the company's capabilities.
An Occupational Health and Safety (H&S) plan is documented, effectively communicated and implemented
- and 3.8.11
- and 4.8.4
In the procedure, it is explained that the company provides illustrated information about submitting complaints. The company shows a summary of compensation in the Sungai Pinang area for the period 1990 to 1999. Based on the results of interviews with stakeholders (Semangus Baru Village and Sungai Pinang Village), it was informed that the company had a positive impact have like e.g. employee recruitment and CSR assistance.
Communication with the community is not a problem, any request for information is always answered by the company. In the mediation, representatives of the people of Suka Maju Village, Plakat Tinggi District, said the company could complete the compensation process for the 300 land owners.
The unit of certification supports improved livelihoods of smallholders and their inclusion in sustainable palm oil value chains
Based on document review, field observations and interviews with staff and management, it is known that the company does not purchase FFB from third parties/suppliers of FFB, whether independent smallholders, collectors or plasma. The Company receives FFB only from its plantations and plantations from the same Group as described in indicator 2.3.1. Based on this explanation, this indicator does not apply to the audit period of ASA 1.3 and 1.4.
The company has an SOP related to the complaints mechanism in SOP/006/BSC/2012 dated 1 November 2012, regarding the handling of employee complaints whereby employees submit complaints to the assistant through their respective supervision. The purpose of the SOP is to resolve any internal and external complaints quickly and correctly and to create a safe and prosperous atmosphere within the company and the surrounding community.
Any form of discrimination is prohibited
Complaints are recorded in the log book and if it is still within the competence of the assistant, the assistant immediately responds to the criticism. At the moment, most of the workers are immigrants and local residents who have become the majority of workers in the operational area of the certification unit. There is no difference between the communication between the superior and the workers because of the things mentioned above, so that the workers do not feel isolated or discriminated by the superiors.
The structure of the gender committee not only consists of female workers but also includes male workers. The results of interviews with maintenance workers (male and female workers) and representatives of the gender committee revealed that until now there were no reports / issues / complaints related to gender reported by the workers and at the moment the activities were which was carried out, gender meetings, women's recital weekly and others.
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)
- Status
The results of the interviews with the workers (harvesting, spraying and milling operators) indicate that the workers already know that there is a wage scale structure for each level of workers and this is proven by the difference in the monthly wage income shown on the pay slip. . The results of the interviews with the workers (pickers, sprayers and mill operators) and the unions know that the workers have a sufficient understanding of their rights (wages, overtime, incentives, discounts, penalties, etc.) listed in the Agreement Collective Work and in accordance with the routine socialization provided by the certification unit. Also, there was no interference from the company to the union in the formation or selection of the management structure within the organization.
Based on the interviews with the union representatives, there was no interference in the selection or operational activities of the union. They have the recruitment process within the company and comply with applicable employee acceptance procedures.
The unit of certification ensures that the working environment under its control is safe and without undue risk to health
Based on the results of field visits and document studies, it is known that the company has used owl cages as biological control of rat infestations. Based on the results of document research and interviews, it is known that the company does not use pesticides preventively without prioritizing the count. Document research shows that the company sent hazardous waste to PT Gema Putra Buana (authorized collector of the National Minister of the Environment).
Household Waste is scattered in the company area (scrap iron and Waste used for food and beverage packaging). Based on the results of the field visit, it is known that the company has implemented a nutrient recovery strategy, including the application of empty bunch and pruned center ribs in the shelf area.
Practices minimize and control erosion and degradation of soils
Also, the application of fertilization is supervised by the foreman, assistant and re-evaluation by the manager. The company shows the registration of SPE and BPE Leaf Analysis on October 15, 2021 which was conducted by the Minamas Research Center. Meanwhile, the soil analysis results are listed in the Soil Fertility Survey and Land Suitability for Oil Palm Plants 2021 PT BSC document prepared by the Minamas Research Center which informs the nutrient status including: pH, Organic C, Total N, P, K, Mg, Ca, Na, etc.
Based on the results of the document research and field visits, it is known that the company is not carrying out any new land development activities.
Practices maintain the quality and availability of surface and ground water .1
The company has also spread the ban on spraying at the edge of water bodies to the employees. The company has reported the results of its greenhouse gas calculation, which have been submitted on the RSPO GHG website. Based on the above explanation, the company has not been able to demonstrate that the LUCA Report document has been accepted and has PASS status.
The results of field visits to various nature reserves indicate that the company manages protected areas. Based on the 2021 HCV monitoring report, it is known that several protected species still exist in the company's management area.
Conformity Checklist of Certificate and Trademark Use
Evidence of permission or approval certificate and trademark from Certification Body which
Implementation of certificate and trademark used by Client comply with size and type (shape)
- 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 Remote ASA-1.3 (Remote Audit)
The compliance of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad's non-certified management units with respect to the rules of partial certification was determined through self-assessment in accordance with the RSPO certification system clause 4.2.4. The company has not been able to produce a letter of employment agreement on behalf of the worker. OHS report by BPE for the period 1st - 3rd quarter 2020 with a statement of zero (no occupational accidents).
Based on the study of the document, the appointment showed the records of the observation and control of pests and diseases with the control display Recapitulation of the September 2020 census and control of the caterpillars. Bukit Pinang Plantation Division 1,2 and 3 census recapitulation and control document for the period January - September 2020 describes the date of the census before the control (date of execution and number of tails / center), control according to the results of the census (date of execution, tool and material used) and inventory after control.
November 2020
The document for Census Recapitulation and Oryctes Control of Sungai Pinang Plantation Division 1 for the period August - September 2020 describes the census date before the control (implementation date and attack level), control based on census results (implementation date and materials) and census after control. Letter from the Head of the Minamas Research Center to the Upstream Productivity Manager dated July 18, 2020 with number MRC / Head / Mgr.UPD / 0141 / VII / 2020 regarding the recommendation for pest, disease and weed control in the 2021 budget. Based on the assessment of the PT BSC LB3 Logbook document, it is known that the type of toxic waste Derijes has been stored since November 2, 2019 (more than 365 days).
Referring to the applicable regulations and the temporary LB3 storage permit held by the company, it is stated that the maximum storage limit for hazardous waste is 365 days. The Certification Unit could not show evidence that the waste management plan was documented and implemented in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
November 2020
There was land clearing conducted after November 2005 at PT BSC without any HCV identification in PT. Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd, as the parent company of PT BSC, has made a disclosure of responsibility pursuant to a letter from the Head of PSQM Department dated 15 July 2015, which explains that PT BSC has cleared 12 hectares of land for the period November 2005 - November 2007 and land clearing for the period Dec 2007 - Dec 2009 covering an area of 58 hectares. It is known that the last update for LUCA PT BSC is a notification from the RSPO that was received on 27 February 2019 but has not yet been responded to by the Management Unit.
Based on the description above, the management unit has not been able to demonstrate approval of Land Use Change Analysis (LUCA) from RSPO or resolution related to RaCP. Request for open NC LUCA PT BSC status will be submitted by SDP through SDP's routine meeting with RSPO.
December 2020
Where there has been land clearing without prior HCV assessment since November 2005, or without prior HCV-HCSA assessment since 15 November 2018, the Remediation and
- Opportunity for Improvement
- Noteworthy Positive Components
- Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification Public Issues
- CERTIFIED ORGANISATION'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
This is to ensure that the LUCA for PT BSC is able to be met. Until this audit was conducted, PT BSC had not received another invitation from the Musi Rawas District Government. Based on verification at the direction of PT BSC, information was received that the area claimed by the community was within PT BSC's HGU, which was acquired by the company in accordance with due legal procedures.
The entire area in PT BSC HGU has been compensated as written in the reference letter from Sungai Pinang Village Head known to Muara Lakitan sub-district head and BPN of Musi Rawas district. This was followed based on the results of the official visit in March 2021 to the company to carry out routine work visits.
Assessment Program
Auditor Team Speech (Introduction, Audit Objective, Audit. Scope, Audit Plan Discussion, Audit Sampling, Transparency and Confidentiality Clarification). Auditor Team Speech (Introduction, Audit Objective, Audit Scope, Audit Plan Discussion, Audit Sampling, Transparency and Confidentiality. Clarification) All Auditors. Supply Chain Verification (FFB Receipt, Weighbridge) HHS . Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Aspect, Implementation of Employment Procedure and Mechanism Aspect, security post, FFB Order, Processing Activity, Despatch CPO).
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).
