ISCC : International Sustainability & Carbon Certification ISO : International Standardization Organization ISPO : Indonesisk Sustainable Palm Oil.
SCOPE OF THE CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT
Assessment Standard Used
Organisation Information
Type of Assessment
Locations of Mill and Plantation
Landsbyen Sekayu Baru, underdistrikt af Pamukan Utara, distriktet Kotabaru, provinsen Syd Kalimantan. Landsbyen Betung, underdistrikt af Pamukan Utara, distriktet Kotabaru, provinsen South Kalimantan.
Description of Area Statement
Planting Year and Cycles
Description of Mill and Supply Base
Estimate Tonnage of Certified Product
Other Certifications
Time Bound Plan
The total management unit in Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd consists of 34 in Malaysia, 25 in Indonesia and 1 in Liberia. Preparations to undergo the RSPO certification process are underway and Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd aims to undergo RSPO certification by the end of 2017. There was a change to the time-bound plan under Sime Darby on April 15, 2016, which caused Sime Darby to postpone the other certification process.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Assessment Team
Assessment Methodology, Assessment Process and Locations of Assessment
Observation and interview with the sorting personnel regarding the understanding of the personnel on the sorting procedure, the implementation of the sorting, the fruit criteria, the separation of the fruits with the criteria of ripeness and unripe. Observation and interview with the sorting personnel regarding the understanding of the personnel on the sorting procedure, the implementation of the sorting, the criteria of the fruits, the separation of the fruits with the criteria of ripeness. Block B26/27 Div 1. Oversight of road maintenance manual activities, discussion of employee recruitment, employee status, employee rights and implementation of company policy.
Stakeholder Consultation and Stakeholders Contacted
Observe the availability of infrastructure such as housing, water and electricity facilities, fire extinguishers, educational facilities, religious facilities, medical facilities, household waste management facilities, child care and sports facilities. Field observations of the situation in chemical warehouses and the handling of dangerous and toxic substances. Observation and interview with a harvester (monthly worker and contract worker/PKWT) discussing the receipt of workers, worker status, workers' rights and the implementation of company policy.
Determining Next Assessment
Observation and interviews with employees regarding the handling of hazardous waste and hazardous substances, training, provision of personal protective equipment, training, emergency response devices.
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Summary of Assessment Report of the RSPO Certification
The on-site PIC is the operations manager, in coordination with the head of the other department. The deadline for responding to the request for information is 14 days before receiving the incoming letter. Based on the results of field observations in block B20 (Sekayu Estate) and block C36-C37 (Betung Estate) it has done mechanical fragmentation without burning. Based on the results of field observations in the replanted areas of Sekayu Estate Block B20 Division 1, it is known that the company has implemented management procedures by making sloping areas.
The figure was still below the company's budget, which projected around 1.50 m3/ton FFB. The company is currently in the process of obtaining permits for groundwater use as required in Minister of Public Service Work Regulation (PermenPU) No. Based on interviews, it is known that the policy was understood by the workers. Based on field observation to central housing complex area in BTE and in Divisi II SYE, it was found that there was no evidence of fire activities for household waste management. The waste would later be stored in the landfill and excavated.
None of them require information. The Certification Unit may re-evaluate the incoming letter documentation and respond to the incoming letter. The on-site PIC is the Chief of Administration under the Operations Manager and in coordination with other Divisions. The time limit for responding to the request for information is 14 days before the incoming letter. It was agreed by the representative of the workers' union, the company and recognized by the labor agency on July 26, 2016. The certificate holder can also demonstrate that the entire workers' agreement was communicated and fairly excluded by the workers.
Based on field observations, it is known that there is a general store in the vicinity of the estate and the factory. Based on an interview with a worker in Betung and Sekayu Estate, it was informed that there is no industrial matter for 2016. Based on the field interview, it is known that the certificate holder did not use an external contractor for recruitment.
Summary of Assessment Report of Supply Chain Requirements
The site must have written procedures and/or work instructions to ensure the implementation of all elements specified in these requirements. The site will have documented procedures for receiving and processing certified and non-certified FFBs. Betung plant has the acceptance and processing procedure for certified and non-certified FFB as stated in the procedure for SCCS with IP module in SOP number: RSPO/65/SCPP/LMI on July 1, 2015.
Based on the site visit and interview at Betung Factory showed that the weighbridge ticket and FFB delivery note have stamped "RSPO CERTIFIED" as a unique code. The site will verify and document the volumes of certified and non-certified FFBs received. The Betung factory had a procedure for SCCS that describes the provision of information to CB if there is excess production of RSPO certified products.
The site will record and balance all receipts of RSPO certified FFB and deliveries of RSPO certified CPO and PK on a quarterly basis. Betung Factory has registered the entire RSPO certified FFB entering the factory and the deliveries of RSPO certified products (CSPO and CSPK). The site will ensure and verify through documented procedures and registration that the RSPO certified oil palm product is kept separate from non-certified material, including during transport and storage.
Betung Factory, PT LMI only processes FFB from RSPO certified estate, and then the whole product is CSPO and CSPK.
Conformity Checklist of Certificate and Logo Use
Summary of RSPO Partial Certification
Preparation to undergo the RSPO certification process is ongoing and SDP targets to undergo RSPO certification by the end of 2017. Internal assessment against the draft Liberia NI has been completed and closing of gaps is ongoing. Note: RSPO NPP announcements for SDP can be found at http://www.rspo.org/certification/new-planting-procedures/public consultations/.
Karya Palma Estate (PT Sandika Natapalma) and Baturus Estate (PT Budidaya Agro Lestari) any new planting after January 1, 2010 and due to non-performance of NPP. PT Mitra Austral Sejahtera, this matter is being resolved with the RSPO's dispute resolution facilities. PT Bina Sains Cemerlang, this matter was raised on 22 April 2017 and is still in the process of being resolved.
Any labor disputes are resolved through a mutually agreed process in accordance with RSPO criterion 6.3. Any legal non-compliance is resolved in accordance with legal requirements with reference to RSPO criteria 2.1 and 2.2. There is some legal non-compliance of PT Budidaya Agro Lestari pending the process of the title.
Identification of Findings, Corrective Action, Observations, OFI and Noteworthy Positive Components
CH has a documented tillage and clearing record in the form of a heavy equipment rental agreement letter and a heavy equipment usage summary. Based on the explanation from the management known that it was due to the rotation of the maintenance is not in accordance with the plan. The management unit has not shown documentation for follow-up on the monitoring results. Results of monitoring in April 2016 in Betung Estate indicate that there are several poles in damaged condition or paint fading or disappearing.
The company shows evidence of socialization activities related to the ban on the use of hazardous waste packaging, which took place on February 11, 2017 in the Division 1 office for 17 foreman and 74 employees. Based on the results of the HIRAC Betung Factory study document, the certification unit did not identify the risk of such hazards. Local communities do not agree with the collective management of HCV areas that overlap with community rights because the area has become an income land for the community.
Implementation of the calculation is still waiting for the results from the Central Office, which leads to the delayed submission of the results of GHG calculation of each period. 1 hour overtime value based on the calculation of the minimum wage 2016 of Kotabaru district is Rp and will follow the multiplier factor based on collective labor agreement and decision of the minister of labor number 102 year of 2004. The premium system is not clearly regulated the application of the wage outside normal working hours in accordance with regulation (Kepmenaker No. 102 of 2004) and collective labor agreement 0f.
But it has not provided evidence of approval from the RSPO Compensation Panel in relation to the approval of LUCA or the approval of the compensation plan. Ensuring the performance of the Internal Audit for the partial certification of management units that have not received the RSPO certification and monitoring the development of the certification process. The management unit has demonstrated the results of an internal audit of units that have not received RSPO certification.
Summary of Arising Issues from Public, Management and Auditor Response
Villagers do not complain about the company's operations in terms of pollution or conflicts with the land. The village receives a lot of help from the company, such as road maintenance, clean water supply, etc. So far, there is no complaint against the replanting, which has been officially addressed to the village headman.
The company has already helped the village in the construction of a small dam (water reservoir) in the village. The head of the new village expects the company to be able to improve more of the village's social responsibility. There is a work program of the Gender Equality Committee, such as: monthly health check-ups and vaccinations for toddlers, pregnancy consultation, supplementary nutrition for nursing mothers, counseling.
Female employees have received their rights, such as maternity leave (mandatory), menstrual leave (with a description of outpatient clinics). The gender committee has spoken to female employees about the ban on bringing children under age to the workplace. The certificate holder has socialized its policies, such as: human rights, ethical code, OHSAS, employee insurance.
The company has socialized its policies such as: human rights, code of ethics, OHSAS, workers' insurance.
CERTIFIED ORGANISATION’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY
WTP, WWTP, hazardous waste repository/TPS pahama B3, drainage, solid waste collection point (EFB, fiber, shell), methane capture (if any), composting (if any). Housing, chemical storage, hazardous waste storage, cleaning and storage of PPE for spray teams, workshop, landfill and firefighter equipment. Housing, chemical storage, hazardous waste storage, cleaning and storage of PPE for spray teams, workshop, landfill and firefighter equipment.
Formal Sign-off of Assessment Findings
List of Stakeholder Contacted in the RSPO Certification Process
Assessment Program
