PT Persada Alam Jaya, PT Mitrasari Prima, PT Makmur Andalan Sawit & PT Peputra Supra Jaya
The Allegation
Sveriges Natur's investigation "Illegal Palm Oil's Route to Sweden" found around 20 mills sourcing illegal FFB from Tessa Nilo National Park. Four of the named mills — PT Persada Alam Jaya, PT Mitrasari Prima, PT Makmur Andalan Sawit, and PT Peputra Supra Jaya — were part of Permata's supply chain.
Timeline
30 Jun 2023
According to a Sveriges Natur's article titled "llegal Palm Oil’s Route to Sweden", it was found that there are still several mills that source illegal FFB from Tessa Nilo National Park, mainly in Desa Kesuma The results of the investigation claim that there are 20 mills that source the illegal FFB, where the oil from these mills has entered the supply base of major consumer brands Among the list, there are 4 mills that have entered Permata Group's supply chain, namely: 1. PT Persada Alam Jaya 2. PT Mitrasari Prima 3. PT Makmur Andalan Sawit 4. PT Peputra Supra Jaya
25 Jul 2023
Permata Group reached out to all four mills mentioned and asked for clarifications regarding Sveriges Natur's investigation
26 Jul 2023
1. PT Persada Alam Jaya PT Persada Alam Jaya (PAJ) confirmed to Permata Group that they do not source any FFB from Tessa Nilo areas, which is supported by Permata Group's analysis of PT PAJ's Traceability to Plantation data PT PAJ also reaffirmed to us of their NDPE commitment by signing Permata’s Code of Conduct and has maintained a 100% Traceability to Plantation
31 Jul 2023
2. PT Mitrasari Prima In regards to the allegation that an illegal FFB from Tessa Nilo has entered PT Mitrasari Prima (MP) mill via a collection point, PT MP has yet to identify which supplier is allegedly referred to by Sveriges Natur Nevertheless, PT MP has confirmed in a written statement to Permata that they do not source any FFB from Tessa Nilo areas, which have been verified by Permata Group through the Traceability to Plantation data PT MP also reaffirmed to us of their NDPE commitment by signing Permata’s Code of Conduct and has maintained a 100% Traceability to Plantation In their MOU with their FFB suppliers, PT MP also has included a condition saying that all FFB suppliers must adhere to the NDPE Policy and that no FFB supplied to PT MP are produced from forests or other protected areas
3 Aug 2023
3. PT Makmur Andalan Sawit PT Makmur Andalan Sawit (MAS) confirmed to Permata Group that they do not source any FFB from Tessa Nilo areas, which is supported by Permata Group's analysis of PT MAS's Traceability to Plantation data In addition, PT MAS has maintained 100% Traceability to Plantation to its supply base and a written NDPE commitment, which forbids the sourcing of illegal FFB
3 Aug 2023
4. PT Peputra Supra Jaya PT Peputra Supra Jaya (PSJ) confirmed to Permata Group that they do not source any FFB from Tessa Nilo areas, which is supported by Permata Group's analysis of PT PSJ's Traceability to Plantation data PT PSJ also reaffirmed to us of their NDPE commitment by signing Permata’s Code of Conduct and has maintained a 100% Traceability to Plantation
Current Status / Resolution
Based on the findings and response above, we consider this case closed.
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