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INDOFOOD AGRI RESOURCES LTD
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2014
We contribute significantly to the economic livelihoods of the
farmers and suppliers who work for us in the local communities,
including their families. We pay the prevailing company taxes
in the regions where we operate, and create employment
opportunities for local and neighbouring communities. We
support the local economy by working closely with local farmers
and buying FFB from them. Plasma and former plasma farmers
supply about 24% of the total FFB processed in our mills.
We have initiated many community development activities
through our Solidarity Programme, which seeks to improve
the quality of life in the estates through capacity building,
education and financial support.
To tailor our community programmes to the needs of each
community and estate, we have started conducting Social
Impact assessments through an external party at each of our
estates and factories. We consider factors such as the cultural
background, literacy rate, living condition and economic
situation of the local community before tailoring a programme
that suits the developmental need. By 2015, all estates and
factories will have a tailored programme based on the outcome
of these assessments.
Over the years, we have provided support to our local
communities in the following areas:
1. Infrastructure development
2. Disaster relief
3. Preservation of culture, including religious activities
4. Sports events
5. Empowerment programmes, including training and financial
support for local entrepreneurs
6. Education, including scholarships for employees’ children,
incentives for teachers and renovation of school facilities
7. Environmental conservation initiatives outside the estates
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPONSORSHIPS
We have developed basic infrastructure for local communities in
the areas where we operate. We constructed roads and bridges
SUPPORTING LOCAL
COMMUNITIES
