Own workforce

Plantation, milling and refining activities involve occupational health and safety risks associated with physical work, machinery and processing operations. United Plantations works to identify and manage these risks through its health and safety management system, risk assessments, preventive measures and employee training.

Reporting covers workplace accidents and injuries, lost-time incidents and the measures in place to strengthen health and safety across the operations.

United Plantations' workforce includes a significant number of guest workers, making responsible recruitment and the protection of labour rights an important part of its approach. United Plantations' Ethical Recruitment Procedures are designed to protect workers throughout the recruitment process, including through the Employer Pays Principle and measures aimed at reducing the risk of recruitment fees and exploitation.

United Plantations also supports employees’ rights through collective bargaining arrangements and channels for raising concerns. Its reporting covers human and labour rights, responsible recruitment, collective bargaining and grievance mechanisms, as well as the measures taken to identify and address workforce-related risks.

United Plantations aims to provide an inclusive working environment where employees are treated fairly and have opportunities to develop their skills and careers. Its approach encompasses equal treatment, diversity and non-discrimination, supported by training and development initiatives across the workforce.

Reporting covers workforce diversity, training and development, performance and career development, and measures relating to equal treatment and opportunities.

For many of United Plantations' employees, the estates are not only a place of work but also where they and their families live. United Plantations therefore provides a range of facilities and services to support everyday life, including housing, healthcare, education and childcare.

Our reporting covers these employee welfare initiatives and United Plantations' broader efforts to support employees, their families and the communities connected to its estates.