Scope 1 Emissions
2022 Communication on Progress
PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk
Published date
June 10, 2022
No. of questions
71
Supplemental files
ANJ Sustainability Policy-Final-311019-rev041119-for website.pdfANJ Sustainability Policy Implementation Guidance-Final-311019-Revision 1-08092021.pdfANJ_Code of Ethics_English_sC5Z0320170320083909.pdfCEO Statement
Governance
Policies and Responsibilities
1. Does the Board / highest governance body or most senior executive of the company:
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report and Annual Report which are available on our website.2. Does the company have a publicly stated commitment regarding the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentPlease refer to: 1. Our 2021 Sustainability Report and Annual Report which are available on our website. https://www.anj-group.com/en/sustainability-report 2. Our Sustainability policy which are available on our website. https://www.anj-group.com/en/sustainability-approach-and-policies3. Does the company have in place a code of conduct regarding each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentPlease refer to our Code of Ethics on Business Conduct available in our website. Topics on environment and human rights are described in our Sustainability Policy Implementation Guidance (available on our website), and described further in our SOPs.4. Has the company appointed an individual or group responsible for each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report and Annual Report which are available on our website. The Sustainability Director reports to the President Director. The Human Resources and Change Management Director reports to the President Director. The Head of Internal Audit reports to the President Director.5. Does the company have a formal structure(s) (such as a cross-functional committee) to address each of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report and Annual Report which are available on our website. The sustainability topics mentioned above fall under the following committees, which are led by a Commissioner, respectively: 1. Sustainability Committee 2. Risk Management Committee 3. Audit CommitteePrevention
6. Does the company have a process or processes to assess risk?
Optional commentThe Risk Management Committee meeting is held on a monthly basis in which relevant directors and group heads present and discuss the risks and opportunities of specific topics to the commissioners. The management team will then follow up on the action plans and provide updates to the Committee.6.1. During the assessment of risk, which business relationships are reviewed?
Optional commentOur key suppliers (based on the value of transactions) are those providing fresh fruit bunches for our mill. We conduct environmental risk assessment of those suppliers.7. Does the company have a due diligence process through which it identifies, prevents, mitigates, and accounts for actual and potential negative impacts on sustainability topics?
Optional commentOur Sustainability Report is assured by an independent party, during which process we underwent a discussion and obtained recommendation from the assuror to improve our sustainability performance, particularly areas that are related to our material topics. In addition, we also conduct: 1. HCV assessment and social impact assessment which cover environmental risks and human rights risks. 2. RSPO internal and external audits for all operating palm oil mills and estates which cover environmental, labor right, and human rights risks 3. Financial audit by an independent, reputable accounting firm to assess our internal control.7.1. During the due diligence process, which business relationships are reviewed?
Optional commentWe conduct due diligence process for our plasma and partnership suppliers.Concerns and grievance mechanisms
8. Are there any processes through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct related to human rights, labour rights, environment, or anti-corruption?
Optional commentConcerns and grievance can be raised through various channels, i.e. the whistleblowing system (Berani Bicara), the Value Champion system, grievance mechanism, LKS Bipartit and Gender Committee. Please refer to our Sustainability Report for more information.8.1. Please provide additional detail regarding the process(es) the company has through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct.
Optional comment“The company’s workforce can raise concerns through a confidential process (whistleblowing system) or other channels which are not confidential such as Value Champion, LKS Bipartit and gender committee.9. Does the company provide or enable access to effective remedy to right holders / stakeholders where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact?
Lessons
10. How does the company capture lessons regarding each of the following sustainability topics?
Executive Pay
11. Is executive pay linked to performance on one or more of the following sustainability topics?
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report which is available on our website.Board Composition
12. Percentage of individuals within the company’s Board / highest governance body by:
13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:
Data Assurance
14. Is the information disclosed in this questionnaire assured by a third-party?
Human Rights
Materiality / Saliency
1. Which of the following has the company identified as material human rights issues connected with its operations and/or value chain, whether based on their salience (i.e., the most severe potential negative impacts on people) or another basis?
Commitment
2. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following human rights issues?
2.1. For each human rights policy, is it:
Optional commentOur Sustainability Policy is reviewed from time to time. In the process, we consulted with selected stakeholders and consultants who have expertise in social studies.Prevention
3. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following human rights issues?
Optional commentWe have FPIC procedures in accordance with RSPO P&C for acquiring new land. The process involves engagement and collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure clarity to all parties at the start of any development. FPIC from affected local communities is strictly conditional for land acquisition and development activities to continue. In 2021, we carried out FPIC processes for our land acquisition process in our operations at GSB (South Sumatra). In other areas, we have ongoing dialogues with local stakeholders regarding land acquisition and other operational issues based on FPIC principles.4. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this human rights issue?
5. Who receives training for the following human rights issues?
Optional commentThe training was provided to selected employees who are involved in the land acquisition process and also our security service providers.6. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following human rights issues?
Response
7. During the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to adverse impact associated with the following human rights issue(s)?
8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the human rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
In 2021 we commissioned an independent evaluation and engaged an independent consultant to review our labor policies and procedures raised as concerns in our West Papua palm oil operation. A detailed formal report and action plan has been completed. As a follow up, the Company distributed Internal Memo related to human rights and recently in March 2022 we conducted human rights training to employees, delivered by human rights experts to employees. We have also updated our SOP for security management which takes into account the voluntary principles on security and human rights.Labour
Commitment
1. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following labour rights principles?
Optional commentPlease see our Sustainability Policy and its Implementation Guidance1.1. For each labour rights policy, is it:
Optional commentPlease see our Sustainability Policy and its Implementation GuidancePrevention
2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following labour rights issues?
3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this labour rights issue?
4. Who receives training for the following labour rights issues?
5. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following labour rights issues?
Performance
6. What is the percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements?
7. What is the percentage of employees in a trade union or other workers' organization?
Optional commentCollective bargaining and the channel for industrial relations are mainly through LKS Bipartit (Bipartite cooperation institutions in each location).8. In the course of the reporting period, what was the percentage of women in:
9. What was the average ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men (comparing jobs of equal value) during the reporting period?
Optional commentIn our 2021 Sustainability Report, we disclosed our employee segments and the ratio, as follows: 1. Non staff: 105% 2. Staff: 91% 3. General Manager and Manager: 85% 4. Director: 102% The majority of our employee is non staff employee (93% from the total workforce), but we are unable to fill in 105%. Therefore we put the percentage of staff employee only. We recommend that in the future you provide more options to disclose the ratio for each employee level.10. In the course of the reporting period, how frequently were workers injured (injuries per hour worked)?
Optional commentOur 2021 Sustainability Report (Table 32) presented data of injuries per million of working hour. The LTI Frequency Rate is 0.57 per million of working hour or 0.00000057 per hour.11. In the course of the reporting period, what was the company’s incident rate?
Optional commentThe total recordable injury rate is 1.81 per million of working hour or 0.00000181 per hour (please refer to Table 32 of our 2021 Sustainability Report).Response and Reporting
12. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact associated with the following labour rights issues?
13. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the labour rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
We commissioned an independent inquiry and engaged an independent consultant to review our labor policies and procedures following concerns raised about risks related to labor conditions in our Palm Oil concession in West Papua. A detailed formal report and action plan has been completed. In 2021 we conduct refreshment training regarding all five material aspects in the labor right principle to all employees. We also have monthly report to monitor the progress of our contractors' implementation relating to the five material aspects. All of our contractors are required to attend the labor right principle socialization program.Environment
Commitment
1. Does the company have a formal policy on the following environmental topics?
Optional commentPlease see our Sustainability Policy and its Implementation Guidance.1.1. For each environmental policy, is it:
Prevention
2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following environmental issues?
3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these environmental topics?
4. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following environmental topics?
5. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy for any actual impacts associated with the following environmental issue(s)?
Climate Action
6. What were the company’s gross global greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period?
Scope 2 Emissions
Scope 3 Emissions
7. What percentage of the company's revenue was invested in R&D of low-carbon products/services during this reporting period?
8. Has the organization acted to support climate change adaptation and resilience?
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report.Energy / Resource Use
9. Please report the company's renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption in the reporting period.
Technology
10. What percent of the company's revenue came from environmentally friendly products / services during this reporting period?
Sector-specific Questions
11. Which sector(s) does the company operate in? If diversified, choose top 3 by revenue.
Sector-specific: Water
12. Please provide details regarding the company's water withdrawal and consumption (own operations) during the reporting period.
Water withdrawal (volume of water in megaliters):
Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report. Our source of water is only from surface water including harvested rainwater. Our operations are not located in regions with high or extremely high water stress.13. Please provide details about the company’s water intensity of products in regions with high or extremely high water stress.
Sector-specific: Forest, biodiversity, and land use
14. Please report the number and area (in hectares) of sites owned, leased, or managed by the company in or adjacent to protected areas and/or key biodiversity areas (KBA).
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report (Table 22). The relevant sites are: ANJAS, PMP, ANJ and ANJAP.15. What area (in hectares) of natural ecosystems was converted during the reporting period in areas owned, leased, or managed by the company?
16. Is the company supporting or implementing project(s) focused on ecosystem restoration and protection?
Optional commentReforestation are within our concessions and also outside our concession areasSector-specific: Air pollution
17. Where applicable, please report the company's emissions of the following pollutants during the reporting period.
Optional commentOther pollutants are not regulated by the Indonesian Government. Unit of measurement for NOx, SOx and PM10 are in tons.Sector-specific: Waste
18. Please report the company's total weight of waste generated in metric tonnes during the reporting period.
Optional commentPlease refer to our 2021 Sustainability Report (Table 18).19. Please report the percentage of the company's waste that was hazardous waste (i.e., hazardous waste ratio) during the reporting period.
Optional commentHazardous waste is 0.02%.20. Please report the company's estimated metric tonnes of single-use plastic consumed wherever material along the value chain during the reporting period.
Overall Environment
21. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the environment principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
In 2021, we fully integrated ESG aspects into our business strategy, placing a greater emphasis on our ESG ambitions and targets. Several targets related to the environment and tackling climate change have been set during this process, including: • Achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 • Reduce the GHG emissions intensity of our palm oil unit by 30%, compared to the 2015 baseline, by the year 2030. • Increase our renewable energy portfolio to above 60% and reduce our fossil fuel dependence by 20% by 2025 • Reduce water consumption by 5% per annum • Achieve water intensity of 1 ton of water for each ton of fresh fruit bunch (FFB) processed by 2027. Many of our climate change initiatives have been ongoing since 2014, and the targets will enable us to better measure and quantify our impact and progress. We also remain committed to protecting forests, peatland, and biodiversity. In 2021, we completed a Land Use Risk Identification (LURI) study prior to developing a new area in our operations which identified low-risk areas to be developed and high-risk areas to be set aside for conservation. To manage wildfires, we have built the first phase of our integrated fire management infrastructure in KAL, which was completed in January 2022. We also continue to implement our citizen science biodiversity monitoring program called “Pendaki”. In 2021, more than 40,000 “Pendaki” observation records made so far have been verified by external experts to validate their accuracy. We have also launched a website and encyclopedia of wildlife identified in our operations at SMM. More about our environmental initiatives can be found in our Sustainability Report pages 40-75.Anti-corruption
Commitment
1. Does the company have an anti-corruption compliance programme?
Optional commentThe programs include the following: 1. Integrity Pact that should be signed by employees and products and services providers. 2. Value Champion system. 3. Whistleblowing system (Berani Bicara).2. Does your company have policies and recommendations for employees on how to act in case of doubt and/or in situations that may represent a conflict of interest, e.g. with regard to gifts and hospitality, donations, sponsorship, or interactions with public officials?
Optional commentPlease refer to our Code of Ethics on Business ConductPrevention
3. Who receives training on anti-corruption and integrity?
Optional commentAll employees are required to attend ANJ Value Workshop as part of their onboarding program. A refresher workshop is also organized from time to time. The same workshop is also provided to contractors and direct suppliers of the Company.3.1. How often is such training provided?
4. Does the company monitor its anti-corruption compliance programme?
Response and Reporting
5. Please report the company's total number and nature of incidents of corruption during the reporting year.
6. Within the reporting period, what measures has the company taken to address suspected incidents of corruption independently or in response to a dispute or investigation by a government regulator?
7. Does your company engage in Collective Action against corruption?
8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the anti-corruption principle, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.
We place a high priority on ensuring that all employees uphold the corporate value of integrity by conducting training on corporate values for new employees and refresher training for existing employees. In 2021, we have appointed 32 Value Champions, which are carefully selected to become role models, communicate the corporate values to their colleagues, and monitor the daily implementation of these values. Value Champions report significant practices that are not aligned with the corporate values in their business units to the Value Guardians, who are commissioners of the company. Reports are followed up and, if required, will be further investigated resulting in sanctions for the persons concerned. We have a whistle-blowing system (WBS), called Berani Bicara as a channel to report misconduct anonymously and safely to the Internal Audit Unit, including fraud, corruption, breaches of the Code of Ethics, or the corporate values by any member or associate of the company. The system is designed to contribute to the prevention and early detection of misconduct. In 2021, our BOD and Internal Audit Unit found and acted on 11 cases related to fraud and manipulation.