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Management System Certification MSPO Audit Summary Report Stage 2 Management System Certification MSPO Audit Summary Report Stage 2 GRAND OLIE SDN BHD Organization: Address: 1) Location Address Grand Olie Bakong Oil Palm Plantation, Lot 1, Block 2, BOK Land District, 98000 Miri Division, Sarawak , Malaysia 2) HQ Address: Level 7, Titanium Tower, Lot 1, Brighton Square, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak,Malaysia Standard(s): MS2530-3:2013 Part 3: Oil Palm Accreditation Body(s): STANDARDS Plantations & organised Smallholders MALAYSIA Representative: 1. Karen Tan Hua Ling, Manager, Plantation Group 2. Dr Lee Chian Teck, Consultant 3. Luna Yeo, Legal HQ 4. Mr Lim Yew Chai, Jugah Alal SEM 5. Laing Ngau, Mohd Hadie, Terence ak albert Luyoh 6. AEMs, SAEM, Exec, GO HQ, etc Site(s) audited: Estate 1 and Estate 5 Date(s) of audit(s): 15th – 17th Oct 2019 Visit Type: Main Assessment Lead auditor: James S H Ong Additional team 1) AbdulKhalik.Arbi (AKA), member(s): Lead auditor Principle 3,5,6 Email: [email protected] Mobile: +6013 862 8187 2) Daryl Tan (DT), Trainee Auditor Principle 1,2,4 Email : [email protected] Mobile: +60 17 399 6543 This report is confidential and distribution is limited to the audit team, client representative and the SGS office. Name of Unit Location Address GPS coordinates MPOB Licence Certificate Number Grand Olie Bakong Oil 595175002000 Not applicable as GRAND OLIE Palm Plantation 3.8385963, ( valid till this is main SDN BHD Lot 1, Block 2, BOK Land 114.4378455 29/2/2020) assessment District, Menjual dan 98000 Miri, Sarawak , mengalih Malaysia Job n°: MY05335 Report date: 23/12/19 Visit Type: MA Visit n°: 1 CONFIDENTIAL Document: GS0304 Issue n°: 10 Page n°: 1 of 51 1. Audit objectives The objectives of this audit were: ▪ to confirm that the management system conforms with all the requirements of the audit standard; ▪ to confirm that the organization has effectively implemented the planned management system; ▪ to confirm that the management system is capable of achieving the organization’s policy objectives. 2. Scope of certification Scope Plantation / Estate Production of Sustainable Fresh Fruit Bunches from 10,612.12 ha total oil palm planted area 13,195.13 ha total certified area Validation of processes for production and service provision Has this scope been amended as a result of this audit? Yes No This is a multi-site audit and an Appendix listing all relevant sites and/or remote Yes No locations has been established (attached) and agreed with the client 3. Current audit findings and conclusions The audit team conducted a process-based audit focusing on significant aspects/risks/objectives required by the standard(s). The audit methods used were interviews, observation of activities and review of documentation and records. The structure of the audit was in accordance with the audit plan and audit planning matrix included as annexes to this summary report. The audit team concludes that the organization has has not established and maintained its management system in line with the requirements of the standard and demonstrated the ability of the system to systematically achieve agreed requirements for products or services within the scope and the organization’s policy and objectives. Number of nonconformities identified: Major Minor MS2530-3:2013 Part 3 01 07 Therefore, the audit team recommends that, based on the results of this audit and the system’s demonstrated state of development and maturity, management system certification be: Granted / Continued / Withheld / Suspended until satisfactory corrective action is completed. 4. Previous Audit Results Not applicable as this is a Main Assessment Job n°: MY05335 Report date: 23/12/19 Visit Type: MA Visit n°: 1 CONFIDENTIAL Document: GS0304 Issue n°: 10 Page n°: 2 of 51 The results of the last audit of this system have been reviewed, in particular to assure appropriate correction and corrective action has been implemented to address any nonconformity identified. This review has concluded that: Any nonconformity identified during previous audits has been corrected and the corrective action continues to be effective. The management system has not adequately addressed nonconformity identified during previous audit activities and the specific issue has been re-defined in the nonconformity section of this report. 5. Audit Findings The audit team conducted a process-based audit focusing on significant aspects/risks/objectives. The audit methods used were interviews, observation of activities and review of documentation and records. The management system documentation demonstrated conformity with the requirements Yes No of the audit standard and provided sufficient structure to support implementation and maintenance of the management system. The organization has demonstrated effective implementation and maintenance / Yes No improvement of its management system. The organization has demonstrated the establishment and tracking of appropriate key Yes No performance objectives and targets and monitored progress towards their achievement. The internal audit program has been fully implemented and demonstrates effectiveness Yes No as a tool for maintaining and improving the management system. The management review process demonstrated capability to ensure the continuing Yes No suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the management system. Throughout the audit process, the management system demonstrated overall Yes No conformance with the requirements of the audit standard. Certification claims are accurate and in accordance with SGS guidance N/A Yes No 6. Significant Audit Trails Followed The specific processes, activities, and functions reviewed are detailed in the Audit Planning Matrix ( see Appendix 3 ) and the Audit Plan. In performing the audit, various audit trails and linkages were developed, including the following primary audit trails, followed throughout: Type of report MSPO STAGE 02 Organization: Grand Olie Sdn Bhd MPOB Licence No: 595175002000 ( valid till 29/2/2020) Menjual dan mengalih Address: Location address: Grand Olie Bakong Oil Palm Plantation Lot 1, Block 2, BOK Land District, 98000 Miri, Sarawak , Malaysia Ha: 10,598.94 Coordinate: Job n°: MY05335 Report date: 23/12/19 Visit Type: MA Visit n°: 1 CONFIDENTIAL Document: GS0304 Issue n°: 10 Page n°: 3 of 51 3.8385963, 114.4378455 HQ Address Level 7, Titanium Tower, Lot 1, Brighton Square, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak. Contact Person: KAREN TAN HUA LING MANAGER – PLANTATION GROUP Contact No.: Email: karen [email protected] Consultant: Dr Lee Chian Teck [email protected] Visit Number: MSPO Stage 2 Actual Visit Date: 15th – 17th Oct 2019 Visit Due by Date: - For auditor information only Lead Auditor James S H Ong ( JO ) , SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Priniple 1,2,6 Mobile: +6 012 3736605 email : [email protected] Team Member(s): 1) AbdulKhalik.Arbi (AKA), Lead auditor Principle 3,5 Email: [email protected] Mobile: +6013 862 8187 2) Daryl Tan (DT), Trainee Auditor Principle 4,6 Email : [email protected] Mobile: +60 17 399 6543 Additional - Attendees and Roles Standard(s): MS2530-3:2013 Part 3: Oil Palm Plantations & organised Smallholders Scope Estate 10,612.12 ha ( 6 Estate Divisions) Audit Language: English , Bahasa Melayu, local dialects Audit Scope: Production of Sustainable Fresh Fruit Bunches from ___?__ha total oil palm planted area __10,598.94___ha total certified area ( as per MPOB licence ) Date Time Auditor Organisational and Functional Units/ Processes and Key Contact Activities 14/10/19 6:00 pm KCH - MIRI Abdul Khalik AK 6182 ETD 1645 KL – MIRI JO AK5646 ETD 1650 DT AK 5648 ETD 1955 Job n°: MY05335 Report date: 23/12/19 Visit Type: MA Visit n°: 1 CONFIDENTIAL Document: GS0304 Issue n°: 10 Page n°: 4 of 51 ( he will find his way to the hotel if transport not available) Overnight MIRI 15/10/19 6:30 a.m Breakfast , 7:30 a.m Travel to Grand Olie Sdn Bhd ( GOSB) 9:30 a.m Opening Meeting by Dato Chris. Presentation by GOSB & SGS ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd and audit briefing and Estate Division to audit Stakeholder appointment arrangement 9:30 – 12:30 Document review Closure of the Findings raised during Stage 1 Site visit – Estate X - Field operation & interview workers , mandores , contractors - Environmental – waste , water , soil management , biodiversity - Linesite/ Housing and facilities - Boundary - Storage , chemical Handling - PPE / Safety • Principle 1 Management commitment and responsibility • Principle 2: Compliance to legal • Principle 3: Transparency • Principle 4: Social responsibility, health, safety and employment condition • Principle 5: Environment, natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services • Principle 6: Best practices Any new plantings • Principle 7 Maps of estate , , 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch 1:30 – 5:00 Document review for Principle 1-6 Records of FFB , Records of production report, fertiliser and chemical usage . Payment slip, Safety , health plan, contractors contract and list of workers , passports Interview relevant workers representative , clinic, Job n°: MY05335 Report date: 23/12/19 Visit Type: MA Visit n°: 1 CONFIDENTIAL Document: GS0304 Issue n°: 10 Page n°: 5 of 51 5:00 Preliminary Day 1 findings 5:30 p.m End of Day 1 6:00 O/N Accomodation at Grand Olie Guesthouse 7:00 Dinner 16/10/19 7:00 a.m Breakfast Travel to other Division Estate Y 8:00 a.m Site visit – Estate Y - Field operation & interview workers , mandores , contractors - Environmental – waste , water , soil management , biodiversity - Linesite/ Housing and facilities - Boundary - Storage , chemical Handling - PPE / Safety • Principle 1
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