Climate Change Data

SUNGEI BAGAN RUBBER COMPANY (MALAYA) BERHAD

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Economic

Environmental Achievements

  • Sungei Bagan Estate and Kuala Pergau Estate were awarded the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.
  • Zero burning policy enforced.
  • Good agronomic practices implemented.
  • Biodiversity Management Plan established.

Social Achievements

  • 100% of senior management team from local community.
  • Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy established.
  • Employee training programs focused on safety and health.
  • Community engagement initiatives (donations, fruit garden, etc.).

Governance Achievements

  • Established Risk Management Committee.
  • Formal and transparent arrangement with external auditors.
  • Annual performance evaluation for directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Improve FFB production.

Environmental Challenges

  • Lower FFB production and lower FFB average sales prices.
  • Unpredictable weather conditions.
  • Labour concerns (tight labour conditions, diversification of foreign labour source).
  • Increasing regulatory compliance requirements.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Restructure of harvester remuneration.
  • Intensification of mechanization initiatives.
  • Acceleration of replanting schedule.
  • Infrastructure developments at Kuala Pergau Estate.
  • Implementation of motorised FFB cutter.
  • Upgrade of labour quarters.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Significant portion of procurement from local suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Adverse weather conditions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide

Certifications: MSPO