RBC Benchmark Research Report: Beyond Compliance—Driving Continuous Improvement in the Palm Oil Plantation and Mining Sectors
Summary
This document is a research report published in e-book format, focusing on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC). This report has been published by the SETARA Institute to map and evaluate the extent to which the corporate sector in Indonesia has adopted and implemented the principles of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework and Business and Human Rights (BHR).
The main focus of the study in this document is the company’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and relevant national regulations. This document examines various aspects of business operations, ranging from labour rights, respect for indigenous peoples and local communities, environmental sustainability, to the availability of grievance and remedy mechanisms (grievance and remedy mechanism) for those affected by corporate activities. This report serves as a vital tool for promoting corporate accountability, ensuring that companies do not merely pursue profit but also respect human rights.
