Labour Rights and Workers Welfare

As outlined in our Human Rights Policy, we respect and support the Universal Declaration of Human Principles and Rights at work. We have pledged ourselves to achieve the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms. This is based on the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights framework to guide the development and implementation of human rights policy Our Human Rights Policy also outlines our commitments to: • Zero tolerance towards forced labour and child labour • Gender equality and protection of women workers • Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and no harassment in the workplace • Ensuring our workers receive fair wages and a decent living wage • Ensuring our workers have freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining These strict policies also extend to our temporary workers and other stakeholders such as suppliers and partners.

Forced Labour and Child Labour

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contractors to work in our concession areas. Our employees conduct daily checks on subcontracted workers in our concessions. If any breaches are found, it could lead to contract termination.

forced labour. To prevent children from entering our plantations, we socialise our smallholders regularly and remind them not to bring their children to the plantations while they are working.

Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities

We have non-discrimination policies in place and have formed a Gender Equality Committee to examine how we can improve our commitment. The Committee holds meetings at least twice a year on any issues related to discrimination, harassment, equal opportunities and other related issues.

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

We support the freedom of all our employees to collective bargaining through labour unions. Participation in labour unions allows our employees to better communicate their expectations and aspirations. Our collective labour agreement, through the Indonesian Worker Union (PP SPSI Sumatra), was created and approved by all 160 companies who are members of Agency for Corporation of Sumatra Plantation (Badan Kerja Sama Perusahaan Perkebunan Sumatera - BKSPPS). The agreement covers issues such as working time, number of working days, days off, wages, over time rate, bonus, social security and assistance, health and safety and termination. In occasion where disputes occur between workers and the company, PP SPSI Sumatra will act as a mediator between them. If required, the courts.

Some of our workers are also members of the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (Konfederasi