INDOFOOD AGRI RESOURCES LTD
ANNUAL REPORT 2015
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relating to diversity, employee retention, labour conditions,
freedom of association, child labour and forced labour is core
to this effort. In the plantations, which are often in remote
locations, we offer facilities and support, that are catered to
the needs and comfort of our people.
As land ownership is a complex issue in the agricultural
industry involving social, political, historical and religious
considerations, we firmly uphold the principle of free prior and
informed consent (FPIC) with respect to land purchases from
local villages. It is important to IndoAgri that the local villagers,
have enough resources for their own livelihood and provisions.
Our
Smallholders
Programme allows us to foster a closer
rapport with our local communities. To alleviate conflicts
relating to land rights and to cultivate strong social
relationships, we actively engage with local landowners
and community leaders. The benefits have been manifold,
including the mitigation of theft, protests, roadblocks and
other business disruptions.
The
Solidarity
Programme seeks to empower the lives of
people living in and near our estates through community
health programmes, financial support for new enterprises
and education. Grassroots projects are prioritised and
planned, based on the findings and recommendations of
ongoing social impact assessments.
A doctor performing cataract surgery on a patient
Elementary school students from one of our internal schools in North Sumatra
