Sustainability

Grievance List

Total Records 17

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No.	Ref. ID	Group	Reported Company	Summary of Case	Date	Status
1.	C-T9KNEH4R4	BBC Holdings Sdn Bhd	Almabumi Plantation Sdn Bhd (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 6 ha of forest were cleared between 18th March 2019 and 10th August in the concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: -	Open View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-T9KNEH4R4 11-Dec-2019 - During the meeting, SOPB was informed that the clearance highlighted had taken place within their planted and it was infilling of a previously neglected area which had no high conservation value. A ground truthing would be conducted for further verification. SOPB would follow up with the reported company on its investigation outcomes. 30-Nov-2019 - A meeting at the reported company’s Bintulu office had been scheduled on 11th December 2019. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
2.	C-QUN5BFYGE	Puncak Niaga	Danum Sinar Sdn Bhd (OP Block C) (DIRECT SUPPLIER)	The concession area was identified through screened GLAD alerts. Mighty Earth did not determine any supply chain links for the concession area and hence no Planet image analysis was conducted for these cases. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: -	Open View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-QUN5BFYGE 13-Dec-2019 - SOPB had sent the required information to the reported company for further verifications. 11-Dec-2019 - ME emailed the coordinates of the alleged activity conducted by the reported company on the 11th December 2019. 10-Dec-2019 - SOPB emailed ME for coordinates of the alleged deforestation which was needed for the reported company to carry out verification. 06-Dec-2019 - During the meeting, SOPB socialised its policies with the reported company and clarifications were sought. However, the reported company was not able to respond to the allegations as there was no geo-coordinates stated in MERRR 21. SOPB would request for the necessary information from Mighty Earth (ME). 30-Nov-2019 - A meeting at the reported company’s Bintulu office had been scheduled on 6th December 2019. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is a direct supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
3.	C-BEKGQUYTV	Puncak Niaga	Danum Sinar Sdn Bhd (DIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 28 ha of forest were cleared and 9 ha were prepared for clearance between 11th January and 6th March 2019. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 14 (Main reference)	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: -	Open View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-BEKGQUYTV 06-Dec-2019 - During the meeting, SOPB socialised its policies with the reported company and clarifications were sought. The reported company would verify if the highlighted area was within their concession. 30-Nov-2019 - A meeting at the reported company’s Bintulu office had been scheduled on 6th December 2019. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is a direct supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
4.	C-5W3K7L2GU	Evershine Asset Corporation / Everbright Resources Corporation	PT Sentrakarya Manunggal (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 9 ha of forest were cleared between 19th February 2019 and 17th July 2019 in the reported company's concession. Source: Mighty Earth Report 19	Received: 10-Sep-2019 Closed: -	Open View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-5W3K7L2GU 17-Sep-2019 - Reported Company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB has reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure. SOPB will continue to pursue a response from the reported company and push for greater supply chain transparency. In the meantime, SOPB will adopt a no-buy position on Evershine Asset Corporation / Everbright Resources Corporation with effect from 1st November 2019 until more details are shared with SOPB.
5.	C-5DWP4KXN7	Rimbunan Hijau	Timrest Sdn Bhd (NON-SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 15 ha of forest were cleared between 11th May 2019 and 24th September 2019 in the reported company’s concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: -	Open View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-5DWP4KXN7 18-Nov-2019 - SOPB had sent a reminder message seeking further clarifications from the reported company. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
6.	C-M468XUX6U	Samling	Syarikat Samling Timber Sdn Bhd (LPF 0014) (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 6 ha of peat were developed between 5th Jan 2019 and 6th July 2019 in the reported company’s concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 20 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 17 (Main reference)	Received: 11-Oct-2019 Closed: 15-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-M468XUX6U 26-Jun-2020 - At the meeting on the 25th June 2020, it was noted that Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd had launched their NDPE policy which is a testimony of their enhanced sustainability commitments going forward. SOPB will continue to engage Samling Group on its NDPE implementation while our purchase from Samling has ceased from 1st July 2020. 25-Jun-2020 - SOPB and the reported company held a meeting to verify the supporting evidence provided to SOPB during the previous engagement. 26-Feb-2020 - A conference call was made and the reported company reiterated that the activities conducted were related to acacia harvesting and not for oil palm development. 15-Nov-2019 - Reported company had responded that the area had been approved for Industrial Tree Planting and they did not have any oil palm plantation in the stated location. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
7.	C-YKQABUVD7	Samling	Samling Jelalong LPF 0007 Part 1 (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 28 ha of forest were prepared for clearance between 8th April 2019 and 12th May 2019 in the reported company’s concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21 (Repeated case) Mighty Earth Report 15 (Main reference	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: 15-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-YKQABUVD7 26-Jul-2020 - At the meeting on the 25th June 2020, it was noted that Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd had launched their NDPE policy which is a testimony of their enhanced sustainability commitments going forward. SOPB will continue to engage Samling Group on its NDPE implementation while our purchase from Samling has ceased from 1st July 2020. 25-Jun-2020 - SOPB and the reported company held a meeting to verify the supporting evidence provided to SOPB during the previous engagement. 15-Nov-2019 - The reported company had responded that the reported clearance was due to encroachment by some local communities (Long Tisam) and a police report had been lodged. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
8.	C-TN9KMWBS7	Samling	Samling Jelalong LPF 0007 Part 3 (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 13 ha of forest were cleared and 20 ha were prepared for clearance between 12th February 2019 to 12th May 2019 in the reported company’s concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 20 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 15 (Main reference)	Received: 11-Oct-2019 Closed: 15-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-TN9KMWBS7 26-Jun-2020 - At the meeting on the 25th June 2020, it was noted that Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd had launched their NDPE policy which is a testimony of their enhanced sustainability commitments going forward. SOPB will continue to engage Samling Group on its NDPE implementation while our purchase from Samling has ceased from 1st July 2020. 25-Jun-2020 - SOPB and the reported company held a meeting to verify the supporting evidence provided to SOPB during the previous engagement. 15-Nov-2019 - The reported company had responded that the location reported was outside its licensed area. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
9.	C-U3WHLX5LB	Samling	Samling - Lana LPF 0006 (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 63 ha of forest were cleared and 80 ha were prepared for clearance between 25th February 2019 and 15th May 2019 in the reported company’s concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 20 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 15 (Main reference)	Received: 11-Oct-2019 Closed: 15-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-U3WHLX5LB 26-Jun-2020 - At the meeting on the 25th June 2020, it was noted that Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd had launched their NDPE policy which is a testimony of their enhanced sustainability commitments going forward. SOPB will continue to engage Samling Group on its NDPE implementation while our purchase from Samling has ceased from 1st July 2020. 25-Jun-2020 - SOPB and the reported company held a meeting to verify the supporting evidence provided to SOPB during the previous engagement. 26-Feb-2020 - A conference call was made and the reported company reiterated that the activities conducted were related to acacia harvesting and not for oil palm development. 15-Nov-2019 - The reported company had responded that the alleged deforestation activity was in fact for the harvesting of planted acacia trees. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
10.	C-CUXMR8B25	Samling	LPFF/0008 Marudi & Batu Belah (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 44 ha of forest were cleared between 7th January 2019 and 16th February 2019 in the reported company concession. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 13 (Main reference)	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: 15-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-CUXMR8B25 26-Jun-2020 - A site verification was conducted at LPF 0008 Marudi on 26th June 2020 based on the geo-coordinates mentioned in MERRR 26 to determine if the alleged deforestations had taken place. It was determined that the alleged area was within LPF 0008 Marudi’s concession boundary and for the purpose of industrial tree planting. No violation of SOPB’s OPSP was registered. SOPB will continue to engage Samling Group on its NDPE implementation while our purchase from Samling has ceased from 1st July 2020.” 25-Jun-2020 - SOPB and the reported company held a meeting to verify the supporting evidence provided to SOPB during the previous engagement. The reported company had also reiterated that the alleged activities reported in MERRR are not related to oil palm development but are solely for industrial tree planting as required by Sarawak Forestry Department as applicable for any License for Planted Forest’s (LPF) licensee. This was verified against LPF and operational records. During the meeting, it was noted that Glenealy Plantations Sdn Bhd had launched their NDPE policy which is a testimony of their enhanced sustainability commitments going forward. 26-Feb-2020 - A conference call was made and the reported company reiterated that the activities conducted were related to acacia harvesting and not for oil palm development. A site verification will be arranged with the reported company once the Movement Control Order (MCO) for Covid-19 is lifted. 15-Nov-2019 - Reported company had responded that they do not have any oil palm operations in the alleged area. The activities conducted in the area were related to Licensed Planted Forest (LPF). 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
11.	C-KUKFYDB6Z	Shin Yang Group	Dataran Seping Sdn Bhd - Adam Oil Palm Estate (DIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 4 ha of forest were cleared between 22nd April 2019 and 23rd September 2019 in the reported company's concession. Source: Mighty Earth Report 20	Received: 11-Oct-2019 Closed: 18-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-KUKFYDB6Z 18-Nov-2019 - Reported Company had confirmed that the alleged clearance had taken place inside its concession area. However, based on ground verification, the clearance reported was found to be due to encroachment by some local communities for the purpose of paddy planting. As the clearance activity is considered as encroachment, the reported company had met the local communities on 10/11/2019 to highlight the issue in order to prevent future encroachment inside its concession area. 11-Oct-2019 - Reported Company is a direct supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB has contacted the Sustainability Unit of the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure. The reported company will verify if forest clearance had taken place within its concession.
12.	C-DWC29P6NV	Rimbunan Hijau	Rimbunan Sawit Sdn Bhd (Simunjan Estate)	Satellite imagery shows that 12 ha of forest were cleared between 22nd September 2018 and 17th April 2019 in the DDB Bewan Plantation Sdn Bhd. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: 18-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-DWC29P6NV 18-Nov-2019 - STHB had clarified that the alleged area is within Simunjan Estate’s license boundary but they had not carried out any development in the recent years. The clearance was carried out by villagers of Kampung Keniong area with Native Customary Rights for rubber cultivation. 18-Nov-2019 - The reported company had responded that that the ownership for Simunjan Estate had been sold to Tiasa Mesra S/B that is under Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad (STHB). 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
13.	C-GTFPDS6K6	Double Dynasty	Mutiara Pelita Genaan Plantation Sdn Bhd (INDIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 22 ha of forest were cleared and 9 ha were prepared for clearance in the reported company’s concession area. Source: Mighty Earth Report 20 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 15 (Main reference)	Received: 11-Oct-2019 Closed: 19-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-GTFPDS6K6 19-Nov-2019 - The reported company had responded that they had conducted a desktop mapping and confirmed that the alleged deforestation area was not within Mutiara Pelita Genaan Project boundary. The relevant concession maps had been shared with SOPB to support the claim. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is an indirect supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
14.	C-99CELYSTB	Double Dynasty	Hua Seng Plantation Sdn Bhd (NON-SUPPLIER)	The concession area was identified through screened GLAD alerts. Mighty Earth did not determine any supply chain links for the concession area and hence no Planet image analysis was conducted for these cases. Source: Mighty Earth Report 20 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 17 (Main reference)	Received: 11-Oct-2019 Closed: 19-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-99CELYSTB 19-Nov-2019 - The reported company, Hua Seng Plantation Sdn Bhd is not a supplier to SOPB. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is owned by Double Dynasty which is a supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to Double Dynasty for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
15.	C-UARVFLR69	Double Dynasty	DDB Bawan Plantation Sdn Bhd (NON-SUPPLIER)	Reported to have started developing peatland areas within the concession area of Lot 35 Block 13 Bawan District. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: 19-Nov-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-UARVFLR69 19-Nov-2019 - The reported company DDB Bawan Plantation is not a supplier to SOPB. 14-Nov-2019 - Reported company is owned by Double Dynasty which is a supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to Double Dynasty for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
16.	C-ABVQNUMLZ	Shin Yang	Dataran Linau Sdn Bhd (Lot 1 Block 14 Murum LD) (DIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 548 ha were prepared for clearance between 27th February 2019 and 27th May 2019. Source: Mighty Earth Report 21 (Repeated Case) Mighty Earth Report 17 (Main reference)	Received: 06-Nov-2019 Closed: 05-Dec-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-ABVQNUMLZ 05-Dec-2019 - The reported company informed that the alleged area was not within their concession. The relevant concession maps had been shared with SOPB for verification. 30-Nov-2019 - Reported company had not responded to SOPB. 25-Nov-2019 - Reported company is a direct supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.
17.	C-B8ZSU88M2	Shin Yang	Zedtee Sdn Bhd LPF0039 (DIRECT SUPPLIER)	Satellite imagery shows that 198 ha of forest were cleared between 2nd March 2019 to 9th May 2019. Source: Mighty Earth Report 4 (Main reference)	Received: 25-Nov-2019 Closed: 05-Dec-2019	Closed View Progress CASE PROGRESS Case ID : C-B8ZSU88M2 05-Dec-2019 - The reported company informed that the alleged clearance had taken place at License for Planted Forest (LPF) area which was outside their oil palm plantation area. 30-Nov-2019 - Reported company had not responded to SOPB. 25-Nov-2019 - Reported company is a direct supplier to SOPB. As such, SOPB had reached out to the reported company for a response in accordance with our Supplier Engagement Procedure.

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CORRECT AS OF 25 July 2020

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