PT Toba Pulp Lestari Tbk
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Fresh water consumption decreased by 3.71 times in 2021 compared to 2020.
- Energy needed to produce pulp is reduced by 2.69% in 2021 compared to 2020.
- Power Consumption per ton of pulp decreased 0.98% in 2021 compared to 2020.
- 99.76% of fuels used in Both Boillers in 2021 are renewable fuels.
- 100% of wastes is reused, recycled or recovered in 2021.
- 198,046 trees planted.
- 195 Ha of natural succession.
- 13.14 Ha of artificial succession.
Social Achievements
- 98% Retention rate of employees that took parental leave.
- 16,238 hours of employee training conducted.
- 100% of new hire employees underwent OHS training.
- Community development programs supported 197 programs, costing Rp. 12,700,684,096.
- 38 infrastructure projects completed.
Governance Achievements
- Updated Sustainability Policy launched in 2021.
- Strengthened Anti-Corruption Policy and Human Right Policy.
- Conducted Sustainable Supply Chain Assessment for woods, services, and goods.
- No findings or discrepancies in PHPL, ISO, IFCC and SMK3 audits.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to rising inflation rates and unstable times.
- Maintaining biodiversity in operational areas near high conservation value areas.
Mitigation Strategies
- Community development programs to expand community income sources.
- Environmental monitoring plan to manage the protection of conservation areas.
- Policies in place to ensure the ecosystem near high conservation value areas are protected.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of all wood suppliers were screened using environmental criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Distribution of Sustainability and Environmental policy to all new suppliers.
- Evaluation of new suppliers according to their commitments that cover environmental aspects.
- Pre-screening of new suppliers to ensure legal requirements are in place.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, OJK’s guidelines on sustainability reporting, ZSL’s SPOTT assessment
Certifications: PEFC/IFCC, Bureau Veritas Certification, PEFC – Chain of Custody, Societe General de Surveillance (SGS), Pengelolaan Hutan Produksi Lestari (PHPL), PT Ayamaru Sertifikasi, Occupational Safety And Health Management System (SMK3), PT Sucofindo, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, Timber Legality Verification (VLK)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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CD/CSR program aligned with 8 SDGs and 23 targets. Focus on socio-economic inequality through education, employment opportunities and economic growth.
Awards & Recognition
- North Sumatera Governor Award in Prevention and Control of COVID 19
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Environmental Performance
- Social Performance
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption by 1.25% or 151,037 GJ compared to 2021
- Reduced water consumption at the plant by 947,134 m3 from 2021
- Planted 121,983 trees
- Protected area enrichment of 32.20 Ha through natural succession and 46.32 Ha through artificial succession
Social Achievements
- One of the social investment programs, Gerobak Madu, won a Silver Award at the 2022 CSR & Sustainable Village Development Awards
- Average employee training hours increased to 17,806 hours in 2022
- Zero fatal accidents and cases of work-related illness in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee to monitor sustainability progress
- Implemented a robust grievance mechanism for both internal and external stakeholders
- Revised Sustainability Policy in 2021 based on stakeholder input
Climate Goals & Targets
- Use 97-98% renewable materials by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Many stakeholders still lack understanding of ESG issues
- Damage to the lime kiln increased fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved outreach program to stakeholders through training, assessments, and distribution of sustainability reports
- Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Sustainable Supply Chain Assessment activities carried out for wood suppliers, goods suppliers, and service suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection based on risk assessment; sustainability policy as basis for assessment; commitment to sustainable practices from suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Industrial decarbonization; development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021: In-Accordance, Regulation of Financial Services Authority (POJK) No. 51/POJK.03/2017
Certifications: IFCC, PEFC – Chain of Custody, Sustainable Production Forest Management (PHPL), Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3), ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Timber Legality Verification (VLK), ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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TPL’s CD/CSR programs contributed to 9 targets with 21 indicators related to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 100% biodegradable dissolving pulp
Awards & Recognition
- Silver Award at the 2022 CSR & Sustainable Village Development Awards
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 11,567 tCO2e
- Reduced water usage by 1,595,635 m3
- Reduced waste by 24,962 tons
- Provided 161,173 natural seeds
- 9.7 Ha of protected area enrichment through natural succession
- 4.7 Ha of protected area enrichment through artificial succession
Social Achievements
- Implemented 178 CD/CSR programs
- Provided 13,526 total employee training hours
- Zero death accidents due to work
- Zero work injuries with high consequences (excluding death)
Governance Achievements
- Updated Human Rights Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, and Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Published Wood and Fiber Sourcing Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Framework
- Initiated FSC Remedy process
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve good planting management towards sustainable wood supply by 2030
- Improve biodiversity monitoring and management in conservation areas
- Provide scholarships to 400 students within 15 km of Mill by 2030
- Increase participation in out grower schemes and cooperation by 35% on sustainable economic programs around 12 districts surrounding operational (mill and estate) by 2030
- Reduce solid waste production
- Achieve water reuse efficiency by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Reduced raw materials (wood) supply due to land claims
- Ensuring consistent compliance with corporate ethical and behavioral standards
- Effectively managing stakeholder expectations
- Adapting governance framework to new challenges and opportunities
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing sustainable forest management strategies
- Ongoing education and training programs
- Refining stakeholder engagement strategy
- Regularly reviewing and enhancing internal controls and risk management protocols
- Collaboration with Earthworm Foundation for conflict resolution and capacity building
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Sustainable Supply Chain Assessment activities carried out for wood, goods, and service suppliers based on risk assessment results.
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers (92% in 2023)
- Adherence to SOPs, procurement policies, Code of Conduct, and anti-corruption policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: OJK Regulation No. 51/POJK.03/2017, OJK Circular Letter No. 16/SEOJK.04/2021, GRI Standards 2021 (In Accordance)
Certifications: IFCC ST 1001:2013, PEFC Chain of Custody, Sustainable Production Forest Management, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Timber Legality Verification (VLK), ISO 45001, ISO 14001:2015 (Fiber)
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Indonesia (BVI)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2
- SDG 4
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 11
CD/CSR programs contributing to various SDGs through education, health, welfare, job creation, environmental improvement, and government relations.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biodegradable Dissolving Pulp (DP)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed