Felda Global Ventures (FGV) – Temila Agro Abadi (TAA) – popup

Chain Reaction Research (CRR) published an article titled, “The Chain: EXCLUSIVE – FGV Risks Supply Chain Exclusion Over Repeat Offenses”. The article alleged deforestation and clearance of peat by FGV’s subsidiary, Temila Agro Abadi (TAA).

10 May 2017:

Chain Reaction Research (CRR) released another article titled, “The Chain: Felda Global Ventures Allegedly Defying Government of Indonesia Peatland Laws, Company Disagrees“. The article touches on how TAA continues to clear its remaining peatland.

The bulletin reports that between 31 December 2015 – 22 April 2017, 1,888 hectares of forest and peatlands were developed in TAA.

1. No deforestation of High Conservation Value and High Carbon Stock areas, and peatlands regardless of size and depth;
2. Adopt best management practices on existing peatland estates; and endeavour to rehabilitate all peatlands planted on, after 25 August 2016 (in accordance RSPO’s rehabilitation guidelines, and in consultation with Indonesia’s Peatland Restoration Agency);
3. Cease all new peat development regardless of the land acquisition date or any prior RSPO NPP approval.

FGV has also ceased all land development in Temila Agro Abadi (TAA) and Citra Niaga Perkasa (CNP) since 25 April 2017. The issue of its subsequent re-commencement of development for two weeks in May 2017 at TAA has since been resolved. With the enhancement to its Group Sustainability Policy, FGV has communicated that the development at TAA and CNP will be permanently discontinued.

It will also engage with the local communities and formulate programs to address their concerns.

1. Eight mills attained RSPO-certification
2. Consulted with the Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG) and Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) on peat restoration and is working with the RSPO in conducting independent investigations into the alleged peat land clearance in Kalimantan.
3. Announced a tentative peat management master plan
4. FGV is also seeking an independent verification of community conflict in Temila Agri Abadi (TAA).

The full document can be accessed here.

The document lists all the actions which have been undertaken to address the allegation and timelines.

The progress report can be found here.

Greenpeace released a report titled, “Final Countdown: Now or Never to Reform the Palm Oil Industry”. The report alleged that TAA cleared 1,170 hectares of forest, including peat forest between 04 May 2015 – 10 April 2018.

FGV issued a response to Greenpeace’s report (Final Countdown), as well as provided updates on their RSPO certifications, issues in Kalimantan (plans for peat restoration and efforts to address the well-being of local communities affected by the SWO), and HCS assessment in APL.