FGV HOLDINGS BERHAD | SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022/2023 77 FGV’S Consultation Programme with ISHs and Dealers We conducted nine consultation programme sessions involving 721 independent smallholders and dealers between November 2022 and July 2023 at the following locations: The objective of the programme was to raise awareness among independent smallholders and dealers on sustainability-related matters, including FGV’s commitment to sustainability standards, certifications, and principles in line with the GSP. The speakers for the programme consisted of representatives from the GSD, FGV Trading Sdn Bhd, MPOB, MPOCC and RSPO. The programme was conducted in Bahasa Malaysia and focused on FGV’s GSP commitment, MSPO, traceability, the 11 indicators of forced labour by the ILO Indicators of Forced Labour and FGV’s FFB sourcing process. The lively and interactive sessions saw the participants learn about the various issues regarding the RSPO and MSPO certifications. This included the processes of obtaining and renewing the certifications, as well as the benefits of attaining the certifications such as improved product quality, marketability and competitiveness. The discussions also touched on the availability of financial facilities such as soft loans and subsidy provisions. Following the sessions held, FGV conducted a questionnaire analysis to gather feedback and insights from the participants on their knowledge about sustainability practices. The findings of the analysis showed that the number of participants who believed in sustainability and long-term value creation increased from 96 individuals before the sessions to 200 individuals after the sessions. The participants also gained a better understanding of FGV’s GSP, the No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE). A total of 511 participants expressed their interest in obtaining RSPO and were keen to seek advisory services, estate management training, and information about the cost of certification audits. GOING FORWARD We will continue to hold more engagement sessions with ISHs and dealers to improve their understanding of sustainability and raise awareness about sustainable agriculture practices. We will also including Felda settlers and smallholders in the ISH. FGV engages with smallholders and dealers on sustainability-related issues such as certifications. Johor Bahru, Johor Pulau Pinang Miri, Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak Kuantan, Pahang Rompin, Pahang Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Tawau, Sabah RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
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