FGV Annual Integrated Report 2019

12 FGV HOLDINGS BERHAD EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO OUR BUSINESS SCOPE AND BOUNDARIES Please refer to our Reporting Scope and Boundaries on page 2 of this report. ENGAGING WITH OUR STAKEHOLDERS FGV regularly engages with its stakeholders to collaborate with them and address concerns faced by our diverse stakeholder groups. We are committed to strengthening ties with our stakeholders as we strive to meet their needs and continue to deliver value in our sustainability journey. For more details on stakeholder engagement, please refer to page 74 of this report. MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS Please refer to how we assess our material matters on page 17 of this report. MAPPING THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) AGAINST OUR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES AND GUIDELINES GROUP SUSTAINABILITY POLICY FGV’s Group Sustainability Policy (GSP) reflects the Group’s renewed commitment to three pillars, namely: Respecting Human Rights, Protecting the Environment and Promoting Sustainability. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS • Enhancing livelihoods • Meeting labour standards • Upholding the principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) • Exercising non-discrimination and gender equality • No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) • Responsible use of agrochemicals • Responsible management of water and waste • No open burning • Addressing climate change • Maintaining or enhancing elements of high conservation value (HCV) • Supply chain management • Traceability • Responsible sourcing • Due diligence • Grievance mechanism • Reporting GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONSIBLE RECRUITMENT OF FOREIGN WORKERS The Group’s Guidelines and Procedures for Responsible Recruitment of Foreign Workers ensure the Group adheres to legal processes of sourcing and receiving countries, which reflects the Group’s commitment to upholding human rights as laid out in the GSP. The comprehensive guidelines cover the whole process of recruitment from pre-employment to post-employment. SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT (SCOC) FGV's SCOC outlines the acceptable conduct and behaviour expected of the Group’s suppliers and third-party companies representing FGV. The SCOC underpins FGV’s procurement process with honesty, transparency and integrity. SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY FGV strives to provide a safe and healthy workplace for its employees and migrant workers by ensuring its business operations are carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner. The Group’s Safety and Health Policy underlines FGV’s commitment to regulatory compliance and promoting a health and safety culture within the Group. Further details on sustainability-related policies and guidelines can be found at www.fgvholdings.com OUR ORGANISATION