Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

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1 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) 4 th International Plantation Industry Conference and Exhibition (IPiCEX 2014) November 2014 Kuching, Sarawak Mohd Mokmin Bahari, Ainie Kuntom, A. Kushairi, et. al. Malaysian Palm Oil Board

2 Outlines Introduction International standard on sustainability Malaysian standard on MSPO Objectives Development of MSPO Principles, Criteria & Indicators Certification Procedure and Process Conclusion

3 Introduction

4 Brundtland s Commission Report - United Nation s World Commission On Environment and Development Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs Sustainability People, Planet & Profitability (3Ps) Sustainable Agriculture Conserve agro-ecosystem, improve productivity, economic gains.

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6 Malaysian Oil Palm industry Oil Palm Industry o Vital economic and social contributors o Increase quality of life o Felda scheme Expansion to encompass all the lower income and rural population o sustainable manner o enhance the living Inculcate sustainable practices

7 Malaysian Oil Palm industry Committed to sustainability Sustainable agriculture development o Social o environment o economic Profitability has to be balanced with protection of environment and enhancing welfare of workers and the surrounding community

8 International Standard on Sustainability International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for biofuel Roundtable Sustainable Biofuel (RSB) Both are based on EU Directives on Renewable Energy Government standard Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) Government standard Roundtable of Sustainable Palm oil (RSPO) Developed by oil palm business fraternity Business standard Only involved major oil palm players

9 Hence development of a National Standard on MSPO to ensure all oil palm sectors can implement the standard and can be certified by relevant Malaysian stakeholders Malaysian Standard on Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

10 Malaysian Standard on MSPO - Objectives National standard on sustainability specific for oil palm applicable to all sectors of oil palm industry small, medium and large. Standard that comply to Malaysian Laws and ratified international laws. Standard based on a balanced three pillars of sustainability. To ensure that all Malaysian palm oil are produced in a sustainable manner and sustainably certified.

11 Draft MS SIRIM website 1. Working Group 2. Technical Com. 3. National Com. 2 months Public Comments Amended MS SIRIM Department of Standard Endorsed by YB Minister MOSTI (5 th September 2013) Published by SIRIM as MS2530 : 2013 Process for Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil becoming Malaysian Standard MS 2530:2013 four parts

12 MS :2013 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Part 1: General principles

13 MS :2013 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Part 2: General principles for independent smallholders Individual farmers owns / lease < 40 hectares of oil palm farm and manage it themselves Requirements to establish, maintain and improve operation practices

14 MS :2013 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Part 3: General principles for oil palm plantations and organised smallholders Operational practices that leads to sustainable production of palm oil;

15 MS :2013 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Part 4: General principles palm oil mills Covers milling operations start from receiving of FFB until delivery of CPO and PK Applies to all factors affecting crude palm oil production including waste management

16 Comprises seven Principles, criteria varies depending on the sector independent smallholders, organized smallholders, plantations and mills Standard Title Criteria Indicators MSPO Part 1 General principles 34 MSPO Part 2 MSPO Part 3 MSPO Part 4 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Principles, Criteria and Indicators General principles for independent smallholders General principles for oil palm plantations and organised smallholders General principles for palm oil mills

17 Principle 1 :Management commitment & responsibilities Policy on sustainable development (the implementation of MSPO) Internal audit Management review Continuous improvement

18 Principle 2 : Transparency Transparency of information and documents relevant to MSPO requirements Transparent method of communication and consultation Traceability

19 Principle 3 : Compliance to legal requirements Regulatory requirements Legal land use rights Customary rights

20 Principle 4: Social responsibility, health, safety and employment conditions Social impact assessment Complaints and grievances Commitment to contribute to local sustainable developments Employees health and safety Employment conditions Training and competency

21 Principle 5 : Environment, natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystem Environmental management programme Efficiency of energy use and use of renewal energy Waste management and disposal Reduction of pollution and emission Natural water resources Status of rare, threatened, or endangered species and high biodiversity value area Zero burning practices

22 Principle 6: Best Practices Implement standard best practices or as per respective companies policies Site management Economic and financial viability plan Transparent and fair pricing dealing Contractor

23 Principle 7 : Development of New Planting High biodiversity value Primary forest (no deforestation) Protection of nature Ecosystem Services Social and cultural values Peat land Social and Environmental Impact Assessment Soil survey Planting on steep terrain, marginal or fragile soils Customary land

24 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Procedures Awareness Programmes o Central region MPOB HQ,Bangi o North region Ipoh, Perak o South region Johore Baharu, Johore o East region Kuantan, Pahang o Sabah Sandakan o Sarawak - Miri Awareness course for auditors (CBs) International recognition documentation for submission to various authorities MSPO Pilot Audit

25 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Procedures Trial runs Results of the trial runs were compiled and used for the development of certification procedure for the MSPO certification scheme.

26 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Procedures MSPO Certification Scheme Malaysian Standard MS 2530 :2013 Certification procedures Guidance for the auditors and auditees Requirements for certification bodies Application forms Procedures for handling suspension, withdrawal, appeal and complaints Usage of MSPO logo Traceability (Chain of Custody)

27 Application Certificate Issuance MPOB & Public Notification Stage 1 Audit Stakeholder Consultation Stage 2 Audit Draft Report Approve CB Certification Panel Final Report Panel Review Annual Surveillance Audit Recertification Certification Procedure of MSPO Certification Scheme

28 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Procedures Requirements for certification body (CB) Independent bodies that provide conformity certificates to organisations for their various management systems, individual as well as product manufacturers and service providers. Competent to conduct MSPO audits Register with MPOB Accredited by STANDARDS MALAYSIA to ensure that the services provided are impartial, nondiscriminatory and credible.

29 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Procedures List of certification body (CB) Certifying Body Contact Person Telephone Fax SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd DQS Certification (M) Sdn Bhd BSI Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd Ms. Radziah Mohd Daud Mr. Danny Ng Mr. Samuel Chan SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Mr Kenny Looi Bereau Veritas Certification Mr. Tan Ket Tiong Ms. Camille Delaune TUV Nord (M) Sdn Bhd Mr. Robert Chong Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd Dr. Ooi Cheng Lee

30 Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Procedures MSPO Pilot Audit 6 CBs participated in Pilot Audit. 7 mills, 7 estates and 2 independent smallholder clusters participated in Pilot Audit. 6 mills, 6 estates and 2 independent smallholder clusters already complied with the MSPO requirements. Pilot audit on 5 independent smallholder clusters in progress.

31 Conclusion

32 MS for Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil is a national standard, which the oil palm industry should be proud to implement in their premises National scheme to address the issues on sustainability specifically for oil palm, which is an agricultural crop Another option for the Malaysian oil palm industry to implement sustainable agriculture requirements and sustainably certified.

33 Ensuring the continued success and competitiveness of Malaysian Palm Oil