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Materiality
Assessment Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3:
Climate Green Inclusive and Stakeholder GRI Content Assurance Glossary of
Action Innovation Progress Engagement Index Statement Terms

Traceability Outreach Programme (TOP) The workshop covered topics such as overview on
global market situation, Apical Sustianbility Policies,
Launched in 2017, the TOP offers a comprehensive NDPE management practices, customer requirements,
range of resources to our supplying mills, including GHG emission reductions, employee and labour
information on the most effective ways to standards, Apical2030, and EUDR requirements on
manage traceability information. TOP reflects our traceability and deforestation-free supply chain.
“outside-in” approach to supplier engagement, where We plan to continuously organise these workshops
we see them as partners in enhancing traceability within biannually.
the palm oil industry. Our goal with TOP is to develop
an interactive mapping platform by integrating the
data collected. This programme will assist suppliers in
addressing issues at the landscape level based on the
origin of their FFB.
Shared Value Programme (SVP)

Initiated in partnership with the Earthworm
Foundation, Proforest, and Daemeter, Apical’s SVP
consists of workshops that provides our suppliers
access to exclusive market insights and best
practices. Since its launch in 2015, we have invited
a diverse group of industry professionals to foster
an environment of knowledge sharing and engaging
discussions. During these sessions, we also emphasise
the importance of global certification schemes like
the RSPO and update our suppliers on the latest
environmental regulations.

Angga Wahyu Interview Quote (Sustainability Manager, PT. Merangkai Artha Nusantara)
In the past, sustainability was not a major focus for our company. It was primarily a paperwork exercise
that was done only when requested. But that all changed after Apical’s team visited our mill and
introduced us to the SVP.
The SVP workshop has been incredibly valuable. They provided updates on sustainability best practices,
buyer perspectives, and new standards like ISCC, SPO, HCV/HCS, SIA, etc. They also offer a fantastic
platform to connect with other suppliers and share best practices experiences from the mill level.
One aspect of the SVP that particularly impressed me was the session on smallholder management.
Learning how to improve smallholder livelihoods and integrate them more effectively into the supply
chain aligns perfectly with our own sustainability goals. Additionally, the programme covered crucial
topics like satellite monitoring for deforestation and fire risk mitigation, which are essential tools for
any responsible palm oil producer.

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