In order to fulfil one of the key requirements of the HCV/ HCS studies in relation to the area identified for plasma development, UP has cooperated with LINKS since September 2014 and is fully committed to RSPO New Planting Procedures for Oil Palm.

LINKS is an independent NGO providing social consulting services with the aim of supporting multi-stakeholder efforts in achieving economic and social justice in the palm oil sector of Indonesia.

LINKS completed their consulting services with PTSSS in December 2016 and has done a very good job assisting UP in complying with a proper FPIC process and necessary planning for the Plasma development plans in Kumai.

Engagement, Stakeholder Identification, and FPIC Training

Since 2014, LINKS has worked on social research and mapping, information dissemination, conflict mediation and training of FPIC related issues for the local communities, UP’s employees and the local government in preparation for our Group’s new Plasma development plans.

Of key importance has been the collaboration between UP and the local communities, especially the ex-landowners or tenants and their testators as well as the various stakeholders from the villages in the designated area.

For more detail on the communication and consultation process carried out by LINKS, please click links below to view the LINKS report :

a. Field Activity Report on FPIC Fulfillment PT SSS Phase I
b. Field Activity Report on FPIC Fulfillment PT SSS Phase II
c. Field Activity Report on FPIC Fulfillment PT SSS Phase III
d. Field Activity Report Arut I-II
e. Field Activity Report Kumai III
f. Field Activity Report Kumai IV

Discussion in progress on allocation and distribution of Plasma lots in full compliance to FPIC