Musim Mas Achieves High Ranking in Global Benchmark
Musim Mas Group has reached an impressive milestone by achieving an overall score of 9.3 out of 10 in the recent State of Children's Rights and Business Global Benchmark. This accolade underscores the Group's unwavering commitment to promoting children's rights and fostering family-friendly practices within its operations.
Remarkable Progress in Key Impact Areas
Building on its previous score of 8.7, Musim Mas has shown significant advancements in four crucial impact areas. Notably, the Group achieved a perfect score in the Workplace sub-category, highlighting its strong policies aimed at creating family-supportive work environments and effective measures against child labor.
Governance and Collaboration Improvements
Furthermore, Musim Mas saw its score in Governance and Collaboration rise from 9.4 to an exceptional 10. This improvement reflects the company's enhanced governance structures, solid partnerships, and effective adherence to frameworks safeguarding child rights. The inclusion of grievance mechanisms for stakeholders and staff significantly contributes to this score increase.
Proactive Integration of Children's Rights
These accomplishments illustrate Musim Mas's proactive approach to integrating children's rights into its business strategies. The Group's alignment with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its active role in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) further demonstrate this commitment.
Leadership Recognition
"We are thrilled to have improved our score and now rank among the top five, maintaining our 'Leader' status in the Global Child Forum Benchmark. This recognition affirms our dedication to protecting children's rights throughout our operations and communities," said Olivier Tichit, Director of Sustainability at Musim Mas. "We believe that supporting families, through initiatives like comprehensive healthcare and educational opportunities, enhances community well-being and strengthens our workforce. We are proud that around 10,700 children from our plantations are of school age, many of whom attend schools we built and funded through our Anwar Karim Foundation (YAK)."
Investment in Education and Healthcare
Musim Mas has established numerous educational and childcare facilities, including 47 childcare centers, 11 kindergartens, and 14 schools on its plantations. These facilities are offered free of charge to the families of employees. The company also provides scholarships for higher education, with 93 awarded in just one year. In addition to education, Musim Mas prioritizes healthcare for new mothers and their children, offering parental leave and comprehensive pre- and post-natal care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What recent achievements have been made by Musim Mas?
Musim Mas achieved a score of 9.3 out of 10 in the Global Benchmark, placing it in the top five worldwide.
What does the score of 9.3 indicate?
The score reflects Musim Mas's strong commitment to children’s rights and family-friendly policies within its operations.
How many schools has Musim Mas established?
Musim Mas has set up 14 schools across its plantations to support the education of children in the workforce.
What healthcare services are offered by Musim Mas?
The company provides essential healthcare services for new mothers, including parental leave and pre- and post-natal care.
How does Musim Mas support education?
In addition to schools, Musim Mas offers scholarships for higher education to enhance opportunities for its workers' families.
