INITIAL CERTIFICATION AUDIT REPORT STUNGKOR OIL PALM ESTATE MSPO MS 2530-3:2013
MSPO INITIAL CERTIFICATION SUMMARY REPORT
STANDARD: MS2530-3:2013 (Part 3) General Principles for Oil Palm Plantations and Organized Smallholders
PLANTATION: STUNGKOR OIL PALM ESTATE Sg. Gawea, Kampong Stungkor Baru, Batu 18, Bau-Lundu Road, Lundu, Sarawak. OWNED BY: BEETUAH AGROVENTURES SDN BHD (1121580-w)
1st Floor, Cg204, Batu Kawah New Township, Jalan Batu Kawa, 93250, Kuching, Sarawak.
PROJECT NO: BQ/BA/002/05/19 May 2019
CERTIFICATION BODY: BQAS Certification (M) Sdn Bhd (11179994-x)
Sublot 6, 2nd Floor, Block A, Kings’ Center, Simpang Tiga, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak.
Tel: +6 082 572 043 Mobile: +6 017 814 1112 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bqas.com.my
Documented by: Wilfred S Landong 20 May 2019
Certified by: Patrick Sibat Sujang 02 June 2019
Certificate Issued on: 07 June 2019 Valid till 06 June 2024
Disclaimer: This Report (inclusive of enclosures & attachments) had been prepared for the exclusive use and benefits of the addressee(s) and solely for the purpose for which it was intended. Unless BQAS provide prior written consent, no part of this report should be reproduced, distributed or communicated to any third party. BQAS would not accept liability if this report is used for an alternative purpose from which it was intended, nor would we owe any duty of care to any third party in respect of this Report.
Address: Sublot 6, 2nd Floor, Block A, Kings’ Center, Simpang Tiga, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak
INITIAL CERTIFICATION AUDIT REPORT STUNGKOR OIL PALM ESTATE MSPO MS 2530-3:2013
PLANTATION STUNGKOR OIL PALM ESTATE OWNED BY BEETUAH AGROVENTURES SDN BHD (1121580-w) PROJECT NO BQ/BA/002/05/19
1. INFORMATION: CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT
1.1 Type of Assessment: Initial Certification Audit 1.2 Scope of MSPO Certification: Individual Certification 1.3 MSPO Standard: MS2530-3:2013
1.4 Maps: a. Google – Location (Refer Attachments) b. Agricultural Capability c. Soil Type D Topographical Geo-Coordinates: N1°49.456’ E109°94.177’
2. INFORMATION ON CERTIFIED ENTITY
2.1 Name of Plantation: Stungkor Oil Palm Estate Location: Sg. Gawea, Kampung Stungkor Baru, Batu 18, Jalan Bau-Lundu, Sarawak.
Wholly owned by: Beetuah Agroventures Sdn Bhd
2.2 Main Office Address: 1st Floor, Cg204, Batu Kawah New Township, Jalan Batu Kawa, 93250, Kuching, Sarawak.
2.3 Management/Contact Details:
a. Datin Rose Sanden Tel: 082 450450 Email: [email protected] Managing Director b. Ms. Yolanda Peter Nansian HP:010 9841007 Email: Executive Director [email protected]
2.4 MPOB License No: 61616970002000 Expiry Date: 30-11-2019
Scope of Activity: Menjual dan Mengalih
2.5 Certified Area: 318.28 HA Planted Area: 296.57 HA Conserved Area: 21.71 HA
2.6 FFB Annual Production: Estimated: 2019 4742 Metric Ton
2.7 Date of Certification: May 2019 Validity: 5 years / May 2024
2.8 Other Sustainability Certification: Nil
3. ASSESSMENT: AUDIT TEAM / METHODOLOGY / PLAN / PROCESS BQAS – BEETUAH |All aspects of the Audit are considered Confidential
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3.1 AUDIT TEAM
The Audit Team: Name: Role Stage 1 Audit Wilfred S Landong Lead Auditor Date: 24 & 25 01 2019 Robert Tella Gunjom Auditor in Training Maxwell S Landong Auditor in Training Stage 2 Audit Wilfred S Landong Lead Auditor Date: 13 & 14 03 2019 Charles Tibok Auditor Robert Tella Gunjom Auditor in Training Wilfred S Landong Lead Auditor Qualifications: • Advanced Dip in Business & Management, WGIHE, UK • Degree in Marketing, CIM, UK • Masters in Marketing, UNN, UK • Qualified & successfully completed MSPO Lead Auditor Course (Pioneer Group) on 30th January, 2015
Charles Tibok Auditor Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, UK • Successfully completed MSPO Lead Auditor Course in 2017 Robert Tella Gunjom Auditor in Training Qualifications • Senior Cambridge Certificate • Completed Train the Trainer Course by HRDF in August 2018 • Completed MSPO Auditor Course in September 2018
Maxwell S Landong Auditor in Training Qualifications • Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Science, UPM • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Resource Economics, UPM • Masters of Science in Human Resource Development, UPM • Completed Train the Trainer Course by HRDF in August 2018 • Completed MSPO Auditor Course in July 2018
3.2 AUDIT METHODOLOGY • This certification assessment is a SAMPLING process where management systems effectiveness & efficiency are confirmed via an audit trail that the Auditor established to make an accurate conclusion • Information & data are systematically gathered & documented from interviews, observations of process and activities & review of documentations and records. • The assessment method follows principles of 3P (Paper, Practice, People) • For Stage 1 Assessment the Audit Findings Classification are categorized into; Acceptable; Acceptable with findings noted; Not Acceptable • For Stage 2 Assessment the Audit Findings Classification are categorized into: YES – Compliance; OFI – opportunity for improvements; NO (minor non conformity); NO (major non conformity) • BQAS Checklists which is designed in conformance and compliance to MSPO Standards & covering all bases of General Principles 1 to 6 of MS2530-3:2013 is used for collating Audit findings & results.
3.3 AUDIT PLAN
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AUDIT SITES For both Stage 1 & Stage 2 the Audit Team performed assessments at: • Beetuah Agroventures Sdn Bhd main office • Plantation & Estate site office STAGE 1 AUDIT Date: 24th & 25th Jan 2019 No of Auditors 3 No of Mandays 6 Audit Program & Agenda Assessed areas: • Basic information about the entity • Management system: scope & documentation • Evaluation of location/site specific conditions • Review understanding regarding requirements of the MSPO Standards (key performance, processes, objectives) • Related statutory & regulatory aspects & compliance • Land status/legality • MSPO policies, procedures • Management Manual • Management Plan • Resources management (water/non-renewable energy use) • Determine preparedness for Stage 2 Audit • Fertilizers/Chemical/Schedule waste stores • Estate Office & Workers Quarters, Signages • Boundary Markers, Geo-coordinates, Buffer Zone, Riparian Reserves • Stakeholders interview Day 1 Documentation Audit at Beetuah Agroventures Main Office. Day 2 Stungkor Oil Palm Plantation Site Audit STAGE 2 AUDIT Date 13th & 14th Mar 2019 No of Auditors 3 No of Mandays 6 Audit Program & Agenda Assessed Areas: • Evaluate implementation, including effectiveness of the management system • Information & evidence about conformity to all requirements • Performance monitoring, measuring, reporting • Reviewing against key performance objectives & targets • Performance as regards legal compliance • Operational control of the client’s process • Internal auditing & Management review • Management responsibilities for policies • Links between the normative requirements, policy • Competence of personnel • Customer specific requirements • Harvesting / collection of loose fruits / logistics & traceability of FFB • Use of PPE / Safety & Health training program • Revisit other points/areas of buffer zone, Riparian reserves, boundaries • Implementation of Policies & procedures at all stores (fertilizer, chemical, schedule waste – new store) • Improvements to workers quarters – health & safety • Infrastructure / roads & drainage / natural water management • Continuous improvement plan & implementation • Implementation of Best practices • Implementation of environmental management plan • Stakeholders & workers interview Day 1 Documentation Audit at Beetuah Agroventures main office. Day 2 Stungkor Oil Palm Plantation Site Audit
3.4 AUDIT PROCESS
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The Audit Process for both Stage 1 & 2 Assessments were conducted similarly as follows: No Process Description 1 Public Notification Notice issued 1 month before audit dates 2 Audit Plan Auditee receives 2 weeks before audit dates 3 Day 1: Assessment Opening Meeting & Documentation Audit 4 Day 2: Assessment Plantation Site Audit & Closing meeting 5 Audit Report / Findings Report / Checklists: review, discuss & decide corrective & forward action to be taken with Auditee 4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS STAGE 1 AUDIT No of Findings: 7 Classification AWF Acceptable with findings noted Areas of Findings: Internal Audit, Management Review, Continual Improvement, Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Employee Safety & Health, Environmental Management Plan, Waste Management Plan, Zero Burning practices CAR closed Corrective Action Report closed on 20th February, 2019 STAGE 2 AUDIT No of NC Nil No of OFI 4 Areas of OFI Continuous Improvements, Regulatory requirements, Social Impact Assessment CAR Closed Corrective Action Report closed on 6th April, 2019 5 CERTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS • Stungkor Oil Palm Estate (SOPE) is situated alongside the Bau-Lundu Road (Pan Borneo Highway) with direct access to key utilities of treated water, electricity and telecommunication services. • A total of 12 Mandays were taken to complete the Initial Certification Audit of SOPE. In both Stage 1 and 2 Audit, the assessment was comprehensively conducted at both its Main Office (documentations) and Plantation site/Office (compliance & implementation). • In both Audit Stages, dialogues and interviews were conducted with stakeholders to gauge understanding of MSPO principles, applications & its importance and relevance to sustainable growth and production of palm oil products. Also assessed were their opinion & working relationship with SOPE Management and this was found to be positive. Local communities were also allowed access and use of roads within the Plantation. • Beetuah & SOPE Management are conversant with requirements & application of MSPO2530- 3:2013. The Managing Director & Executive Director of Beetuah have attended and successfully completed the MSPO Lead Auditor Course. The Estate Manager & staff have also attended various training/workshop on MSPO. • Plantation workers (including foreign workers) are remunerated well above minimum wage; and living conditions in the Estate meet all requirements of health & safety regulations. • Plantation land acquisitions & status are all legally & properly documented in accordance with existing laws and regulations. • The Plantation infrastructure, drainage and road systems are well planned, organized and maintained. This ensures better efficiency & safety for workers on harvesting and transporting FFB. • The Plantation management practices the Policy of giving employment opportunities to the local communities who are mainly engaged as plantation staffs and loose fruit pickers. • There were no major findings & non-conformance (NC) during the assessment. SOPE responded promptly and corrective actions were taken within the time frame given • SOPE, a wholly owned entity of Beetuah Agroventures Sdn Bhd has complied & conformed to Certification standards, conditions & requirements. Conclusively, the Lead Auditor therefore recommended that Stungkor Oil Palm Estate (SOPE) be certified under MSPO Standards MS2530-3:2013.
6. DATE OF 1ST Year SURVEILLANCE AUDIT FEBRUARY, 2020
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Address: Sublot 6, 2nd Floor, Block A, Kings’ Center, Simpang Tiga, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak
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