We recognize the importance of establishing a customized approach in communicating with our various stakeholders. Our commitment to sustainability spans the entire supply chain. We engage suppliers once they are integrated in our supply chain, as we believe that our sustainability goals can only be achieved through collaboration involving all stakeholders. Suppliers, in particular, are our primary focus in transforming the industry and ensuring that palm oil is produced sustainably.

We engage suppliers through a verification process, both desktop and field-based, which refers to our Sustainability and Procurement Policy. Our assessment is based on the supplier’s level of compliance with the Sustainability Policy as well as other industry standards. This assessment focuses on four key guiding principles: