Climate Change Data

Samling Reforestation (Bintulu) Sdn Bhd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-01 to 2032-12)

Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2032-12

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Forest Management
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Community Relations
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Environmental Achievements

  • Successfully audited for compliance with the MTCS by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd in June 2023 and received certification (FMC -FP 00120) valid until March 2029.
  • Established and maintained Special Management Zones (SMZs) covering 36% of the MTCS area for biodiversity conservation.
  • Implemented a 'zero burn' policy for site preparation to reduce air pollution and conserve soil carbon.

Social Achievements

  • Prioritized employment of local communities in the ITP.
  • Improved road access benefiting local communities.
  • Conducted annual Social Impact Monitoring (SIM) to assess impacts on adjacent communities.

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with the Malaysian Criteria & Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management (MC&I SFM) of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Continue to increase AAC until PAONG MTCS is fully planted.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve a more normal age class structure in the LPF.

Environmental Challenges

  • High rainfall and broken terrain impacting operational efficiency and increasing soil erosion.
  • Disease (Ceratocystis sp.) affecting Acacia mangium and stem canker in Eucalyptus pellita.
  • Risk of fire.
  • Competition for local workers from other industries.
  • Variable growth of Eucalyptus pellita.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Use of appropriate harvesting systems (shovel yarder) to minimize soil erosion and compaction.
  • Implementation of Integrated Pest Management Framework.
  • Detailed fire plan.
  • Offering competitive wages and benefits to attract local workers.
  • Improved genetic material and site-species matching for Eucalyptus pellita.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Use of in-house workers and contractors; adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Wind damage
  • Fire
Transition Risks
  • Changes in climate change policies and market incentives.
Opportunities
  • REDD+ activities; carbon credits.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: MTCS ST 1002:2021 (SFM), MC&I SFM

Certifications: FMC -FP 00120

Third-party Assurance: SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BORNEOTEAK®