PT Nia Yulided Bersaudara (NYB)
The Allegation
RAN documented that PT Nia Yulided Bersaudara (NYB) destroyed approximately 900 hectares of rainforest in September 2022. Fruit from NYB entered Permata's supply chain via PT Bumi Sama Ganda (BSG) and an FFB collection agent.
Timeline
08 Dec 2022
RAN released a report titled "Notorious Rainforest Destroyer Caught Taking Palm Oil To Global Market" indicating that PT Nia Yulided Bersaudara (NYB) has yet again continued destroying rainforests throughout September 2022 amounting to 900 ha (2224 acres). In the span of five years, PT NYB repeatedly committed deforestation with no regards and since 2016, the forest cover with the company's palm oil concession area has been reduced from 4873 ha to 2664 ha in October 2022. Through RAN's field investigation, palm oil fruits from PT NYB were sold to PT Bumi Sama Ganda (BSG) via RAM UD Makmur Jaya, a ramp collection point.
12 Dec 2022
Since PT NYB does not supply directly to Permata, Permata has engaged with PT. BSG to help seek clarification in regards to the grievance. Additionally, Permata has also suspended PT NYB from its supply chain.
13 Dec 2022
PT BSG clarified it only sources palm fruits from RAM UD Makmur Jaya, a sub agent from their main FFB supplier, TW and doesn't have any commercial relations with PT NYB. Moreover, PT BSG has previously signed a commitment of not buying from PT NYB and claims that RAM UD Makmur Jaya no longer supply palm fruits to them as of 14 November 2022.
20 Dec 2022
Despite PT BSG's commitment of not sourcing from PT NYB, the fact remains that it still found its way to enter PT BSG's supply chain through an agent /FFB dealers. As a result, for preventive measures, Permata has communicated with PT BSG's representatives to further socialize a "No Buy List Plantation" from Permata to their FFB suppliers, especially to agent/FFB dealers.
Current Status / Resolution
Based on the findings and response above, we consider this case closed. Following this, Permata Group has also placed PT NYB on its suspension list.
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