Conserved, Protected And Enhanced Ecosystems That Provide For The Next Generation
Ecosystems and their services are protected, restored, and resilient, including through sustainable consumption and production and sustainable management of natural resources [sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse and degradation, halt biodiversity loss (SDG 15)].
Climate change is addressed through continuous GHG reductions and air and water pollution are controlled
Principle 7
Protect, Conserve And Enhance Ecosystems And The Environment
Protect the environment, conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable management of natural resources.
7.1 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall implement an integrated pest management to avoid or reduce, the use of pesticides. The Unit of Certification shall not use ‘prohibitive’ pesticides. When pesticides are used, the Unit of Certification shall prevent, mitigate, and/or repair damage to environment and human health. The use of a Biological Control Agent (BCA) is the preferred option for the management of pests.
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7.2 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall apply the 3R (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle) Concept to reduce waste generated from palm oil production opereations (plantation and milling process). The Unit of Certification shall dispose of waste in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
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1.2.1(applies to)
A policy committing to a code of ethical conduct in all business operations and transactions shall be developed and communicated to all levels of the workforce and operations.
The policy should include, as a minimum:
(a) A respect for fair conduct of business; (b) A prohibition of all forms of corruption, bribery and fraudulent use of funds and resources; and (C) A proper disclosure of information in accordance with applicable regulations and accepted industry practices.
*For National Interpretation: National Interpretation will determine national regulations relating to anti-corruption
1.2.2(applies to)
A procedure in managing (any potential) ethical misconduct shall be developed and implemented. Evidence shall be made available that workers have been made aware of the code of ethical conduct.
7.3 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall avoid negative impacts on soil (soil erosion and degradation) by avoiding planting on steep terrain, marginal and fragile soil, and adopt practices that minimise and control soil erosion and degradation.
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7.4 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall prohibit land clearing on peat, regardless of depth, after 15 November 2018. All plantings on peatland (before 15 November 2018) are managed responsibly and unplanted peatlands are protected and managed responsibly.
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7.5 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall demonstrate efforts to maintain the quality and availability of surface and groundwater; and mitigate and remedy those that occur.
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7.6 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall demonstrate efforts in reducing the use of fossil fuels by optimising the use of renewal energy
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7.7 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall demonstrate efforts to minimise and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its existing activities and new development(s).
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7.8 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall prohibit the use of fire for land clearing and/or replanting.
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7.9 Criteria
The Unit of Certification shall not cause deforestation or damage any areas required to protect and enhance High Conservation Values (HCV) areas, High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests, peatlands and other conservation areas. HCV areas, HCS forests, peatland and other conservation areas; including Rare, Threatened and Endangered (RTE) species and its important habitats identified shall be monitored, protected and/or enhanced.
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