FGV Annual Integrated Report 2019

19 ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2019 02 S E C T I O N ASSESSING OUR MATERIAL MATTERS Material matter Why it is important How it is managed – includes: Indicators for reporting SDG Policies to manage this matter Actions taken Governance, Ethics & Integrity Strong governance, ethics and integrity practices will ensure sustainable and responsible business growth that is highly valued by investors. Anti-Bribery Policy Statement Code of Business Conduct and Ethics External Gift, Entertainment & Hospitality Policy Sponsorships & Donations Policy Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures Large-scale implementation across the Group encompassing operations throughout Malaysia Percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption RSPO Certification Compliance with the RSPO Principles and Criteria ensures that we are in line with the most widely accepted sustainability standards for palm oil in the world, while also helping the Group produce palm oil that commands premium pricing. Group Sustainability Policy Certification of 33 mills at the end of 2019 Policies and commitment to certified raw material sourcing Human Rights & Labour Relations Ensuring we respect human rights and practise fair treatment of all our employees is crucially important for our business to remain sustainable, and grants us the social licence to operate. Group Sustainability Policy Participation in workers’ union, both in-house and at the national level Measures taken to support freedom of association UNDERSTANDING OUR BUSINESS