PT Indo Alam
The Allegation
PT Indo Alam was alleged to have conducted deforestation, identified in a RAN report that named Teupin Lada as a buyer sourcing from the company.
Timeline
24 Aug 2020
Permata received information from RAN's report titled “Fresh Evidence: Major Global Brands Refuse to Stop Sourcing Fire-Fueled Conflict Palm Oil, Despite Promises” that Teupin Lada is buying from PT. Indo Alam which is alleged to have conducted deforestation. Permata reached out to Teupin Lada for clarification.
28 Aug 2020
Permata received information from Teupin Lada that they have ceased sourcing from PT. Indo Alam on 25 August 2020. Permata suspended PT. Indo Alam Permata's from its supply chain. Permata also received commitment from PT. Teupin Lada that they will no longer source FFBs from PT. Indo Alam until PT. Indo Alam has resolved its deforestation issues. Teupin Lada also declared their readiness to furnish traceability to plantation information to Permata.
Current Status / Resolution
PT Indo Alam was suspended from Permata's supply chain. Remediation remains pending.
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