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