Tinci Materials understands the importance of protecting global forest resources to the natural environment and human society. Therefore, we promise to strictly screen our suppliers when conducting business, urge them to follow the basic framework of No Deforestation, No Peat Use, No Exploitation (NDPE) commitment with us, and at the same time establish a business model with a traceable system. Our commitment revolves around the following three areas:
• Contribute to society
• Promoting positive environmental impact (NDPE and tree recycling and traceability commitment)
• Act in full compliance with local and international regulations
• Respect for human rights, including the right of indigenous and local communities, families and other land rights holders to grant or deny free, prior and informed consent for the development and protection of lands and natural resources.
• Requires respect for the rights of contract, temporary and migrant workers of all genders on supplier refineries and plantations.
Suppliers’ profile - Details business operations and potential risks to determine the starting point for the roadmap.
Due diligence - Supplier due diligence is completed prior to introduction.
Remote monitoring – To ensure no deforestation by random inspection.
Periodic evaluation - Evaluates potential noncompliance at geographic sites and the reality of supplier implementation policies.
Training - Provide regular training to our suppliers to ensure the effective implementation.
Risk management - Remove suppliers from the purchase list if they do not meet the requirements.
Reporting - Resolve supplier reporting issues through our reporting mechanism.
Media monitoring - Identify supplier related sustainability issues.
Establish suppliers’ profile
Select supplier with RSPO certification
Evaluate suppliers for compliance with our Sustainability Policy
Communicate roadmap with suppliers
Continuous (remote) monitoring, and on-site inspections (if necessary) and assessments
Assess to determine whether the purchasing relationship can be resumed (for suspended suppliers)
Tinci Group launched our sustainability policy and implementation plan in 2022, and a strategy to achieve NDPE vision and goals in 2023 and future.
The action scheme enumerated in the implementation plan involves the management of:
Ÿ Our independent production system
Ÿ Third-party suppliers
Our independent production system
Tinci integrates the concept of sustainable development into its work and business processes, pays attention to managing the impact of its own actions on the environment and society, actively fulfills its corporate social responsibility, and promotes the sustainable development of the company and society.
RSPO
Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil
International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
Palm Oil Innovation Organization
Environmental Performance Rating Program
Third-party suppliers
More than 90% of the palm oil we use in our production comes from third-party suppliers. We invest significant resources in tracking our oils to support suppliers in meeting our sustainability policy requirements. We focus on actively participating in the work of suppliers, providing customized solutions and technical support to help them improve their capabilities and enhance their performance (in terms of environmental protection).
＞50% RSPO- Certified palm oil or fatty acids
＞60% Traceable to suppliers’ refinery
＞50% Traceable to suppliers’ mills or plantation
100% Actively monitoring supplier concessions (for deforestation and peat development)
＞60% Suppliers committed to abide by our NDPE Policy
Palm kernel oil and its main derivatives are one of the important renewable raw materials of TINCI products, which are mainly used in the production of surfactants. As of February 2020, the palm oil and palm kernel oil purchased by our plant in Guangzhou Guangdong, Jiujiang Jiangxi, and Tianjin have achieved the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification.
The development of HCV areas is not supported, and the management of HCV areas will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the high conservation value resource network (HCV RN). Purchase relevant raw materials not from HCV area.
All our employees will be treated with dignity and respect. Child, slave or forced labor will not be tolerated1. Workers must be allowed to maintain control over their identity documents.
We will compensate all workers with wage and overtime rates aligned to the local/ national standards and legal requirements.
We will respect the right of all workers to collectively bargain and/or to join trade unions.
We shall ensure the implementation of policies to prevent and remediate all harassment and abuse, and unlawful or unethical discrimination.
We shall ensure that workers have access to a transparent and accountable grievance mechanisms, without fear of reprisal or dismissal.
We will ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
Purchase palm oil or palm kernel oil certified by RSPO
Ensure that our suppliers are at a sustainable level comparable to ours.
Minimizing the carbon footprint of our operations.
No deforestation of High Conservation Value (HCV) area and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forest.
No development of peatland regardless of depth. (Peat soil is defined as an acidic organic soil with more than 65% of organic matter, more than 50cm in depth, and covering an area of at least one hectare.）
Respecting human rights including the rights of indigenous and local communities, families, and other land tenure holders to give or withhold Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for development and conservation of land and natural resources.
Respecting the rights of all contracts, temporary and migrant workers of all genders.
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