Musim Mas Achieves a Top 5 Rank in the Global Child Forum Benchmark 2024

These achievements showcase Musim Mas' proactive integration of children's rights into its business strategies. The Group has aligned its approach with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Musim Mas's Sustainability Policy and active participation in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) further exemplify these commitments. These achievements showcase Musim Mas' proactive integration of children's rights into its business strategies. The Group has aligned its...

SINGAPORE, 13/11/2024 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - salute e benessere)

"We are proud to have further improved our score and to now be ranked in the top 5, continuing to achieve "Leader" status at the Global Child Forum Benchmark. This recognition reflects our dedication to safeguarding the rights of children across our operations and communities," said Olivier Tichit, Director of Sustainability at Musim Mas. "At Musim Mas, we believe that supporting families, from comprehensive healthcare to educational opportunities, not only enhances community well-being but strengthens our workforce. Around 10,700 children living in our plantations are of school-going age. Most of them attend schools that we built and funded under our Anwar Karim Foundation (YAK)," he added.

Musim Mas has established 47 childcare centers, 11 kindergartens, and 14 schools across its plantations in Indonesia, all of which are accessible to employees' families free of charge. Scholarships are also available for higher education, with 93 awarded in and 2023 alone. The Group provides essential healthcare services for new and expectant mothers, parental leave, and pre-and post-natal care.