At FGV, we attach great importance to sustainable business practice, as sustainability is placed at the heart of FGV’s ethos. We are committed to respecting and upholding internationally-recognised human rights principles and standards stemming from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as other applicable international human rights instruments.

In honouring these commitments, we draw on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and other relevant ILO conventions. We pledge to no deforestation, no planting on peat and no exploitation (NDPE). As a responsible corporate citizen, we are also dedicated to contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainability Journey

2020

2018 - 2019

2016 - 2017

2014 - 2015

2012 - 2013

2009 - 2011

2004 - 2008

2000 - 2003

1980 - 1995

Achieved 100 percent MSPO certification for FGV’s 68 complexes.

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Entered into a joint venture with Universiti Putra Malaysia for environmental research on Oil Palm Ecosystem Project, Water Stress Index (WSI) and water footprint.
Expanded FGV’s Sustainability Division to have a Group-wide function. The Group Sustainability Division now reports directly to the Group CEO of FGV, driving higher accountability and faster decision making.
Appointed new leadership in the Group Sustainability Division consisting of personnel with a cumulative experience of 45 years in the fields of human rights, law reform and development.
Adopted the revised Group Sustainability Policy (GSP 3.0).
Adopted the Guidelines and Principles for Responsible Recruitment of Foreign Workers.
Adopted the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Reduction of GHG emissions and partnership with Sime Darby Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd and Biotek Dinamik Sdn Bhd to produce bio-compressed natural gas (BIO-CNG).
Became a Participating Company of the Fair Labor Association (FLA) as part of FGV’s long-term endeavour to enhance its labour practices.

Participated in a Labour Supply Chain Mapping project conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Earthworm Foundation to review the recruitment process of migrant workers.
Embarked on a Socialisation Programme to promote greater awareness and application of FGV’s revised GSP, the SCOC, the Guidelines and Procedures for Responsible Recruitment of Foreign Workers, within its operations and among its suppliers and contractors.
Established the Sustainability Synergy Committee.
Established the Independent Advisory Panel on Governance and Sustainability (IAP).
Established One-Stop Centres in Malaysia, Indonesia and India where workers will receive orientation programmes, briefings and training.
Facilitated the regularisation of undocumented workers in Sabah.
Entered into a partnership with the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) and Malaysia’s National Applied Research and Development Centre (MIMOS) to validate the traceability data and verify suppliers’ compliance with the Group Sustainability Policy.

Withdrawal of all RSPO certificates in May 2016 and subsequently received own RSPO membership in December 2016.
Audited 16 complexes and certified eight complexes to RSPO certifications in 2017.
Rolled out the Group Sustainability Policy (GSP).
Signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Sabah Forestry Department (SFD) for a Tree Planting Programme.
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SUHAKAM to improve FGV’s SCHR practices.

Organised the 1st Labour Issues Workshop on Oil Palm Plantations.
Executed the Social Compliance and Human Rights (SCHR) Action Plan.
Undertook a joint venture with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to develop a Mill Sustainability Index.
Rehabilitated and released a total of 33 sun bears into their natural habitat under the Sun Bear Conservation Programme (SBCP).
Installed a total of 3,250 boxes for passport safe keeping at 17 estates.

Introduction of barn owls (biocontrol agent for rats) in Sabah – 1st successful captive breeding of barn owls in Sabah
FGV’s 1st Sustainability Report published
Tree Planting Programme in PUP
Announcement of NDPE policies

1st Bio-CNG Plant launching ceremony at Felda Sg. Tengi
Embarked on the sun bear and Rafflesia conservation programme
MSPO for Smallholders and mills certifications

1st RSPO Group certification for 2,100 SmalIholders
1st integrated ISO certification for estates
1st review of Oil Palm Sustainability Manual

Partnered with consumer goods companies and NGOs in a supply chain risk mapping exercise
1st export of biodiesel from Kuantan plant for the foreign market

1st RSPO audit
Semenchu – commission of 1st fuel pellets from EFB

Received 1st ISCC certification-1st integrated ISCC certification in Southeast Asia
Commissioned 1st biogas methane capturing facility in mills

Became a member of RSPO
Commissioned the biomass power plant in Sabah – 1st Clean Development Mechanism Project in the world that runs entirely on Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB)

Among the pioneers to test RSPO P&C implementation in mills
Commercial production of Metarhizium (biocontrol) for beetle control

lntegrated EMS, QMS & OSHAS system implementation in all palm oil mills

Among the 1st few plantation organisations involved in the formation of RSPO

QMS (ISO 9001 implementation in mills)
EMS & OSHAS, HCCAP certification in mills and downstream

Implementation of zero burning in plantations

In line with our strong commitment to sustainability, we have expanded the scope of our Sustainability Division to cover the whole Group and the Sustainability Division now reports directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer. This structural change reflects FGV’s seriousness in embedding and mainstreaming sustainability within and throughout the Group’s operations and supply chain.

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Group CEO

Group Chief Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Compliance and Certification

Sustainability Technical

Sustainability Engagement

Sustainability Regulation

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