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SIME DARBY PLANTATION SDN BHD RSPO Membership No: 1-0008-04-000-00 PLANTATION MANAGEMENT UNIT SOU 21 Gunung Mas Grouping Kluang, Paloh & Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia

ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE ASSESSMENT (ASA-04) CUM EXTENSION OF SCOPE REPORT ON RSPO CERTIFICATION PUBLIC SUMMARY REPORT SIME DARBY PLANTATION SDN BHD RSPO Membership No: 1-0008-04-000-00 PLANTATION MANAGEMENT UNIT SOU 21 Gunung Mas Grouping Kluang, Paloh & Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia Certificate No: RSPO 901888 Issued date: 19 May 2010 Expiry date: 18 May 2015 Assessment Type Assessment Dates Initial Certification (Main Assessment) 18 20 Feb 2009 Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-01) 16 18 Feb 2011 Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-02) 03 06 April 2012 Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-03) 18 22 Feb 2013 Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-04) cum 11 14 March 2014 Extension of Scope Re-Certification Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Moody International Certification (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd) 6-L12-01, Level 12, Tower 2, Menara PGRM No. 6 & 8 Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: +00 (603) 9283 9881 Fax: +00 (603) 9284 8187 Email: ia.mysbaenquiry@intertek.com Website: www.intertek.com Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 2 of 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Content Page No 1.0 SCOPE OF ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE ASSESSMENT (ASA-04) CUM EXTENSION OF SCOPE 1.1 Introduction 4 1.2 Location (address, GPS and map) mill, estates and hectarage 4 1.3 Description of supply base (fruit sources) 4-5 1.4 Year of plantings and cycle 5 1.5 Summary of Land Use Conservation and HCV Areas 6 1.6 Other certifications held and Use of RSPO Trademarks 6 1.7 Organizational information/contact person 6 1.8 Tonnages Verified for Certification 7-8 1.9 Time Bound Plan 8 1.10 Abbreviations Used 9 2.0 ASSESSMENT PROCESS 2.1 Assessment Methodology, Plan & Site Visits 10 2.2 Date of next scheduled visit 10 2.3 Qualifications of the Lead Assessor and Assessment Team 10 2.4 Certification Body 11 2.5 Process of Stakeholder consultation 11-12 3.0 ASSESSMENT FINDINGS 3.1 Summary of findings 12 3.2 Status of Identified Noncompliance and Corrective Actions, Observations and Identified Positive Elements 3.3 Summary of Feedback Received from Stakeholders and Findings 13 4.0 ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 4.1 Acknowledgement of Internal Responsibility and Confirmation of Assessment Findings 13 4.2 Intertek RSPO Certification Details for 14 APPENDICES Appendix A Assessment Plan 15-18 Appendix B Maps of location Mill, Estates, Conservation and HCV areas 19-23 13 Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 3 of 23

1.0 SCOPE OF OF ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE ASSESSMENT (ASA-04) CUM EXTENSION OF SCOPE 1.1 Introduction This was conducted on the Plantation Management Unit (PMU) of Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd (hereafter abbreviated as SDPSB), from 11 14 March 2014, to assess if the organization s operations of the mill and its supply bases were in compliance against the RSPO Principles and Criteria (April 2013), Malaysian National Interpretation (November 2010) and the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (November 2011) for Palm Oil Mill. This assessment also includes a review of the changes made by the PMU to comply with the requirements of the ratified new RSPO Principles and Criteria (effective 25 April 2013). It was found that the PMU is aware of the new RSPO Principles and Criteria and the transition period for compliance but has not yet make the necessary changes required. The Extension of Scope is for the purpose of adding the Yong Peng Estate as part of of this PMU. This estate was certified by BSI under the PMU SOU 19A of Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd. The plantation management unit (PMU) or management unit is equivalent to a certification unit as defined in the RSPO Certification Systems Document. Each PMU consists of one mill and its supply bases which are made up of estates owned by Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd (SDPSB) 1.2 Location (address, GPS and map) of palm oil mill and estates consists of one (1) palm oil mill, namely SOU 21 Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill and four (4) estates as indicated in Table 1 below, which includes the addresses and GPS locations of the mill and estates. The location maps are provided in Appendix B. Table 1: Address of Palm Oil Mill, Estates and GPS Location Name Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill (POM capacity: 60mt/hr) Gunung Mas Estate (to be assessed in Recertification Assessment) Kempas Klebang Estate (assessed in ASA-04) Bukit Paloh Estate (to be assessed in Recertification Assessment) Yong Peng Estate (assessed in ASA-04) Address KKS Gunung Mas, K/B No. 524, 86009 Kluang, Johor, West Malaysia. Ladang Gunung Mas, K/B No. 512, 86009 Kluang, Johor, West Malaysia. Ladang Kempas Klebang, K/B No 105, 86009 Paloh, Johor, West Malaysia. Ladang Bukit Paloh, K/B No 107, 86009 Paloh, Johor, West Malaysia. Ladang Yong Peng, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor, West Malaysia. GPS Reference Latitude Longitude 2.344º N 103.138º E 2.248º N 103.149º E 2.218º N 103.172º E 2.140º N 103.175º E 2.085º N 103.143º E 1.3 Description of supply base (fruit sources) The supply base, i.e. FFB sources to the POM at SOU 21 Gunung Mas Grouping are from the abovementioned four estates and other certified estates of Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd. POM further confirmed that for period FY2013-2014, the PMU has not taken any FFB crop from outgrowers / independent suppliers / smallholders. Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 4 of 23

Details of the planted hectarage for the FFB supply for are as shown in Table 2 below Table 2: Estate Area Summary 2013 / 2014 Estate Area Summary (ha) 2013 / 2014 Certified Area Planted Area Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill Gunung Mas Estate 3,472.70 2,981.88 Kempas Klebang Estate 2,473.50 2,205.83 Bukit Paloh Estate 3,082.83 2,828.66 Yong Peng Estate 3,381.23 2,989.28 Total: 12,410.26 11,005.65 Percentage: 100% 88.68% Note: There is no New Planting in any of the 4 estates of the certified areas since 1987. Notes: 1. This covered the overall land use for oil palm plantation areas, and the identified Conservation areas including HCV areas marked out at the estates. 2. The estates sampled for this have been selected based on their potential risks on social, environmental and biodiversity issues such as their proximity to forest reserves, hill sides, riparian zones and high conservation value areas. 3. Yong Peng Estate is now included as part of this PMU. This estate was previously certified by BSI under SOU19A 28 October 2010. 1.4 Summary of plantings and cycle The 4 estates been developed beginning from 1987 and the latest being from 2012 (Re-planting) and are all currently in the 1st and 2 nd cycle of planting for the Oil Palms. The age profile is as shown in Table 3. Table 3: Age Profile of Planted Oil Palm 2013 / 2014 Estate Name Year of Planting Cycle of Planting Mature OP (ha) Above 3 years Immature OP (ha) 3 years & below Gunung Mas Estate 2009 2012 1987-2008 2 nd cycle 1 st cycle 2,677.14 304.74 Kempas Klebang Estate 2012 1991-2005 2 nd cycle 1 st cycle 2,130.91 74.92 Bukit Paloh Estate 2009 2012 1987-2008 2 nd cycle 1 st cycle 2,601.13 227.53 Yong Peng Estate 1993-2008 2 nd cycle 2,823.97 165.31 Note: There is no New Planting in any of the 4 estates of the certified areas since 1987. Total 10,164.79 1,118.59 Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 5 of 23

1.5 Summary of Conservation and HCV Areas The summary of Conservation and HCV Areas as identified in during this Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-04) cum Extension of Scope in 2014 is as shown in Table 4 below: Table 4: Conservation and HCV Areas # Statement of Land Use (Ha) 2012 / 2013 (Annual Surveillance Assessment ASA-03) Hectarage Ha 2013 / 2014 (Annual Surveillance Assessment ASA-04) Hectarage Ha 1 Planted Area (ha) Oil Palm Mature 7,373.51 10,233.15 1. Immature 642.86 722.50 2 Conservation Area (ha) comprising buffer zones along small streams, hilly areas, swampy and unplantable areas 58.66 58.66 3 HCV Area (ha) 4. comprising buffer zones near forest reserves, water catchments, burial & religious sites 70.45 70.45 1.6 Other certifications held and Use of RSPO Trademarks There are currently no other certifications held by SDPSB - PMU. The RSPO s trademarks and logo are not being used by the PMU audited. Instructions for use were provided and acknowledged by the PMU through a signed Memorandum of commitment agreeing to adhere to the latest RSPO Rules on Communications & Claims. 1.7 Organizational information / Contact Person At Head Office: Ms Sabrinah binti Marzuky Vice President II Certification and Compliance Unit Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd Wisma Guthrie, 21, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 03-78484000 Fax: 03-78484356 Email: sabarinah.marzuky@simedarby.com Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 6 of 23

1.8 Tonnages Verified for Certification The breakdown of all the suppliers and their tonnages of FFB supplied to the POM at SOU 21 Gunung Mas grouping based on the reporting period for 2013 / 2014 are as follows: # Estate /Supplier FFB Processed (MT) 2. Gunung Mas Estate 40,993.97 3. Kempas Klebang Estate 38,437.49 4. Bukit Paloh Estate 44,858.16 5. Yong Peng Estate 34,914.99 Sub-total Group 159,204.61 Main Receiving Mill Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill Certified By Intertek ( 19 May 2010) Intertek ( 19 May 2010) Intertek ( 19 May 2010) Previously by BSI under SOU19A 28 October 2010 6. Simpang Kiri Estate 59.82 Chaah Palm Oil Mill BSI (18 November 2011) 7. 8. 9. Lambak Estate Bukit Benut Estate Sg. Gemas Estate 1,705.60 639.72 104.41 10. Senarut Estate 68.11 11. Sg. Labis & Sg Labis Utara Estate 26,425.17 Bukit Benut Palm Oil Mill Bukit Benut Palm Oil Mill Kok Foh Palm Oil Mill Kok Foh Palm Oil Mill CUC (05 October 2011) CUC (05 October 2011) Intertek (7 July 2012) Intertek( 7 July 2012) Chaah Palm Oil Mill BSI (18 November 2011) 12. CEP Nyior Estate Bukit Benut Palm CUC (05 October 2011) 19,537.97 Oil Mill 13. Muar River Estate Kok Foh Palm Oil Intertek (7 July 2012) 239.79 Mill 14. Chaah Estate 344.21 Chaah Palm Oil Mill BSI (18 November 2011) Sub-total non-group 49, 124.80 Grand total 208,329.40 Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 7 of 23

Total annual volumes / tonnages of FFB supplied from the supply base to POM during the previous period, current period and projected period are as follows: Estate / Supplier SOU 21 Gunung Mas grouping Other certified Sime Darby estates FFB Processed in 2012 / 2013 FFB Processed in 2013 / 2014 - Actual + Projected FFB Processed for 2014 / 2015 - Projected MT % MT % MT % 191,346.26 66.71 159,204.61 23.58 205,000 75.69 95,507.84 33.29 49, 124.80 76.42 65,834.88 24.31 Other Suppliers (OCP) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 286,854.10 100 208,329.40 100 270,834.88 100 SCCS Model for POM SG SG SG The annual certifiable tonnages of CPO and PK production by from the supply base/suppliers as assessed and verified during the current Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-04) cum Extension of Scope (based on 2013 / 2014 data) are detailed as follows: Total FFB Processed (MT) POM 2012 / 2013 Total CPO Production (MT) Total PK (MT) Production 2013 / 2014 - Actual + Projected 2014 / 2015 - Projected 286,854.10 208,329.40 270,834.88 63,308.70 OER: 22.07% 15,776.98 KER: 5.50% 46,874.12 OER: 22.50% 11,458.12 KER: 5.50% 60,937.85 OER: 22.50% 14,895.92 KER: 5.50% Note: Currently, the POM has established and maintained procedures for the book keeping and monitoring requirements for the CPO at the mill and was verified to be adopting the Segregation SG model in accordance with the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (SCCS) requirements. 1.9 Time Bound Plan for Other Management Units SDPSB Group operates 59 palm oil mills and 200 oil palm estates and schemes throughout Malaysia & Indonesia (as per updated on 21 March 2014). The organization is a member of RSPO since 8 th September 2004 and has been taking an active role in the RSPO certification. Currently, a significant number of its Certification Units is undergoing the RSPO certifying process in accordance with its time bound plan and has completed RSPO certification for all SOU s. Based on the due diligence conducted on Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd there were no significant land conflicts, no replacement of primary forest or any area containing HCVs since November 2005, no labour disputes that are not being resolved through an agreed process, no evidence of non-compliance with law in any of the noncertified holdings. (Source: http://www.simedarbyplantation.com/sime_darby_plantation_in_malaysia.aspx). Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 8 of 23

1.10 Abbreviations Used CB Certification Body LTA Lost Time Accidents CHRA Chemical Health & Risk Assessment Intertek Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd CPO Crude Palm Oil MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets CSDS Chemical Safety Data Sheets MTCS Malaysia Timber Certification Scheme CSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil NCR Non-Conformance Report CSPK Certified Sustainable Palm Kernel NGO Non-Government Organization EFB Empty Fruit Bunch OER Oil Extraction Rate EHS Environmental Health & Safety OHS Occupational Health & Safety EIA Environmental Impact Assessment PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification ETP Effluent Treatment Plant PK Palm Kernel FFB Fresh Fruit Bunch PMU Plantation Management Unit GAP Good Agriculture Practice POM Palm Oil Mill HCV High Conservation Values POME Palm Oil Mill Effluent IPM Integrated Pest Management PPE Personal Protective Equipment ISCC International Sustainability & Carbon Certification SCCS Supply Chain Certification Standard IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature SDPSB Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd KER Kernel Extraction Rate SOP Standard Operating Procedures Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 9 of 23

2.0 ASSESSMENT PROCESS 2.1 Assessment Methodology, Plan and Site Visits Since 29 January 2014, Intertek has initiated public communications and notifications and invited the relevant stakeholders before the assessment to provide feedback and comments on their concern (if any) on SOU 21 Gunung Mas grouping regarding the environmental, biodiversity, community development and other relevant issues. From 11 14 March 2014, the Assessment team of Intertek conducted the Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA- 04) cum Extension of Scope in which 2 out of the 4 estates of namely Kempas Klebang estate and Yong Peng as well as the palm oil mill were assessed for compliance against the RSPO requirements. The number of estates sampled was based on a minimum sample of 0.8 y where y is the number of management sub-units and the selection was made based on their potential risks on social, environmental and biodiversity issues such as their proximity to forest reserves, hill sides, riparian zones and high conservation value areas. During the on-site assessment, relevant documents and records, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), management plans, hectarage development, FFB, CPO and PK production, oil palm age profile, operational controls and measures, operational data and records, training records, etc. were reviewed and verified for compliance. The Assessment team using the process approach auditing technique covered the palm oil mill and estate operations, agricultural practices, pest management, pesticide and fertilizer application, occupational health and safety, social accountability, environment and other requirements. Stakeholders interviews were conducted during the assessment and feedback obtained as part of information and evidence gathering. (See section 2.5 Process of stakeholder consultation). POM was also assessed against the requirements for the Segregation Module as specified in RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard for CPO mill. This part of the assessment covered the verification of implementation of documented procedures and availability of records to demonstrate compliance against all the elements for Segregation requirements. These include documented procedure, purchasing and goods in, record keeping, sales and goods out, processing, monitoring and traceability of the CSPO and CSPK quantities, training for staff and claims. After completion of the on-site field assessment, Intertek also performed the evaluation of conformity against the RSPO Certification System requirements for CB. The assessment report, findings and associated documents were evaluated through an independent review by the Intertek Internal Evaluation Panel prior to submission of the Assessment Report to RSPO Secretariat for approval. The details of the Assessment Plan (actual on-site) are provided in Appendix A. 2.2 Date of next scheduled visit The next scheduled visit will be the Re-Certification Assessment which will be carried out within a 9 to 12-months period after RSPO acceptance of this report and before the expiry of the certificate. 2.3 Qualifications of the Lead Assessor and Assessment Team Details of the Lead Assessor and Assessment Team and summary of their competency and skill may be obtained from RSPO or Intertek Certification International. Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 10 of 23

2.4 Certification Body Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd [formerly known as Moody International Certification (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd] is part of the Intertek Group, which is a worldwide technical services organization dedicated to reducing clients' risks by providing technical inspection services, management system certification in quality, environmental, occupational safety & health and product certification, RSPO SCC, ISCC, Marine Sustainability Chain-of-Custody, MTCS and PEFC Chain-of Custody certification in applicable industry sectors including the agricultural and forestry sectors. Intertek operates globally providing clients with a wide-ranging technical inspection expertise and access to thousands of skilled specialists worldwide. Intertek Group s certification business is ranked in the top 10 worldwide, and is available globally offering certification across a wide range of industries. 2.5 Process of stakeholder consultation Stakeholder consultations began with notification of the upcoming assessment through the websites of RSPO, SDPSB and Intertek. E-mails, facsimiles and letters of the same were sent to applicable stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs and local communities. Telephone enquiries were made prior to the actual assessment and stakeholder s response and feedback received were followed up accordingly. During the assessment, stakeholders were interviewed and their feedbacks were recorded. Among the stakeholders consulted were workers, trade union leaders, women representatives; local community leaders, representatives of government departments / agencies and NGOs; external FFB suppliers, fertilizer suppliers and contractors. Details on stakeholders feedback, PMU response and Intertek verification / comments are provided in section 3.3. Among the list of key stakeholders consulted was the following: Details on stakeholders feedback, PMU response and Intertek verification / comments are provided in section 3.3. Among the list of key stakeholders consulted was the following: Government Agencies (by emails) 1. Department of Lands And Mines (Kuala Lumpur) 10. Department of Environment (Johor) 2. Department of Environment (Kuala Lumpur) 11. Department of Forestry (Johor) 3. Department of Forestry Peninsular Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) 12. Department of Immigration (Johor) 4. Department of Immigration (Kuala Lumpur) 13. Department of Irrigation & Drainage (Johor) 5. Department of Irrigation & Drainage (Kuala Lumpur) 14. Department of Labour (Johor) 6. Department of Labour (Kuala Lumpur) 15. Department of Occupational Safety & Health (Johor) 7. Department of Occupational Safety & Health (Kuala Lumpur) 16. Department of Wildlife & National Parks (Johor) 8. Department of Orang Asli Affairs (Kuala Lumpur) 17. Land and Mines Office (Johor) 9. Department of Wildlife & National Parks 18. Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (SOCSO) (Johor) 19. Pejabat Buruh (Johor) Statutory Bodies (by emails) 20. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) 25. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) - Sarawak Region 21. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) - Northern Region 26. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) - Sabah Region 22. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) - Central Region 27. Malaysia Palm Oil Association (MPOA) 23. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) - Southern Region 28. Malaysia Palm Oil Association Kuala Lumpur (MPOA) 24. Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) - Eastern Region 29. Malaysia Palm Oil Association Sabah (MPOA) NGOs (by emails) Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 11 of 23

30. All Women s Action Society (AWAM) 60. Malaysian Nature Society Miri 31. BCSDM - Business Council for Sustainable Development in Malaysia 61. Malaysian Nature Society Pahang 32. Borneo Child Aid Society (Humana) 62. Malaysian Nature Society Perak 33. Borneo Resources Institute Malaysia (BRIMAS) 63. Malaysian Nature Society Pulau Pinang 34. Borneo Rhino Alliance (BORA) 64. Malaysian Nature Society Sabah 35. Center for Orang Asli Concerns COAC 65. Malaysian Nature Society Terengganu 36. Centre for Environment, Technology and Development, Malaysia - CETDEM 66. Malaysian Plant Protection Society (MAPPS) 37. Consumers Association Of Penang - CAP 67. Mountaineering and Outdoor Pursuits Association of Negeri Sembilan 38. EcoKnights 68. National Council of Welfare & Social Development Malaysia - NCWSDM 39. Environmental Management and Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH) 69. Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) 40. Environmental Protection Society Malaysia (EPSM) 70. SEPA - Sabah Environmental Protection Association 41. Friends of the Earth, Malaysia 71. SUARAM - Suara Rakyat Malaysia 42. Future in Our Hands Society, Malaysia 72. SUHAKAM - National Human Rights Society - 43. Global Environment Centre 44. HUTAN - Kinabatangan Orang-utan Conservation Programme Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia 73. Sustainable Development Network Malaysia (SUSDEN) 74. Tenaganita Sdn Bhd 45. Institute of Foresters, Malaysia (IRIM) 75. The Malaysian Forum of Environmental Journalist (MFEJ) 46. JUST - International Movement for a Just World 76. TRAFFIC Southeast Asia - Wildlife trade & trafficking monitoring programme 47. Malaysian Environmental NGOs - MENGO 77. Transparency International - Malaysian Chapter 48. Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation - MNAWF 78. Treat Every Environment Special Sdn Bhd. (TrEES) 49. Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Kuala Lumpur 79. United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Malaysia 50. Malaysian Nature Society Johor 80. Water Watch Penang (WWP) 51. Malaysian Nature Society Kedah 81. Wetlands International (Malaysia) 52. Malaysian Nature Society Kelantan 82. Wild Asia Sdn Bhd 53. Malaysian Nature Society Kuching 83. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia 54. Malaysian Nature Society Melaka/Negeri Sembilan 84. World Wide Fund of Nature (WWF) Sabah 55. National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW) 85. UNION AMESU 56. Partners of Community Organisations (PACOS) 86. Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA) 57. Penang Institute previously known as Socio- Economic & Environmental Research Institute (SERI) 58. Proforest - South East Asia Regional Office 88. ENO Asia Environment 59. R.E.A.C.H. - Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands 87. Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN AP) Local community (On-site interviews) Gender representatives Workers representatives Suppliers / Contractors Village Heads Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 12 of 23

3.0 ASSESSMENT FINDINGS 3.1 Summary of findings The assessment confirmed that demonstrated compliance against the RSPO Principles and Criteria (April 2013), Malaysian National Interpretation (MY- NI, November 2010) and RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (November 2011) for POM. 3.1.1 Supply Chain Certification Standards Findings - on CPO Mill The Supply Chain model applied at - POM during this Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-04) cum Extension of Scope is Segregation CPO Mills: SG 3.1.2 Status on Supply Chain on POM: Based on the documents and records presented during the on-site verifications made, it is concluded that the SOU 21 Gunung Mas grouping POM has been able to comply with the requirements of the RSPO SCCS under the SG model and is thus eligible for SG trading for its palm products for year 2013/2014. 3.2 Status of Identified Noncompliance and Corrective Actions, Observations and Identified Positive Elements All previous non-conformances and observation have been closed off. During this assessment, there was 1 Minor & 2 Observations. The root cause and corrective action taken by the company were reviewed and these had been accordingly incorporated into the full detailed report. Identified Positive Elements 1. SOU 21 Gunung Mas POM has maintained a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness by implementing an effective 5S quality environment system. 2. Good quality creches have been established and maintained in the SOU21 estates. 3. Latest line-site houses provided indiacte a higher quality aesthetic finishing for benefit of workers. 3.3 Feedback Raised by Stakeholders and Findings Intertek had obtained some written and verbal feedback from the stakeholders on the environmental and social performance of operations in the course of assessment and consultations. During the <Assessment Type>, all pertinent feedback issues were reviewed and followed up for verification and these had been accordingly incorporated into the full detailed report. Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 13 of 23

4.0 Assessment Conclusion and Recommendation Based on the findings above, Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd had been able to demonstrate its compliance with the RSPO Principles and Criteria (April 2013), Malaysian National Interpretation (MY-NI 2010) and the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (November 2011) for Palm Oil Mill. Therefore, it is recommended that the certification of Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd be approved and continued. Full report signed off by: Mohan Thavarajah Lead Assessor Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd 4.1 Acknowledgement of Internal Responsibility and Confirmation of Assessment Findings This is to acknowledge and confirm the assessment visits described in this report and the acceptance of the contents and findings in this assessment report. Full report acknowledged and signed off by: Sabarinah binti Marzuky Vice President II Certification and Compliance Unit Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 14 of 23

4.2 Intertek RSPO Certificate details for Certificate No: RSPO 901888 Issue date: 19 May 2010 Expiry date: 18 May 2015 Organization Address of Head Office: Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd Wisma Guthrie, 21, Jalan Gelenggang, 50490, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur RSPO Membership No: 1-0008-04-000-00 Plantation Management Unit: Address of POM: Standards: Certification scope: KKS Gunung Mas, K/B No. 524, 86009 Kluang, Johor, West Malaysia. RSPO Principles and Criteria (April 2013); Malaysian National Interpretation (November 2010); RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standards (November 2011) for the Palm Oil Mill. Production of Crude Palm Oil and Palm Kernels Supply Chain model for CPO & PK: Details of the Mill and Supply bases covered by this certificate and the tonnage approved are: Details of the Mill and Supply bases covered by this certificate and the tonnage approved are: Total annual volumes / tonnages of FFB supplied from the supply base to POM during the previous period, current period and projected period are as follows: Estate / Supplier FFB Processed in 2012 / 2013 FFB Processed in 2013 / 2014 - Actual + Projected FFB Processed for 2014 / 2015 - Projected MT % MT % MT % SOU 21 Gunung Mas grouping Other certified Sime Darby estates 191,346.26 66.71 159,204.61 23.58 205,000 75.69 95,507.84 33.29 49, 124.80 76.42 65,834.88 24.31 Other Suppliers (OCP) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 286,854.10 100 208,329.40 100 270,834.88 100 SCCS Model for POM SG SG SG Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 15 of 23

The annual certifiable tonnages of CPO and PK production by from the supply base/suppliers as assessed and verified during the current Annual Surveillance Assessment (ASA-04) cum Extension of Scope (based on 2013 / 2014 data) are detailed as follows: Total FFB Processed (MT) POM 2012 / 2013 Total CPO Production (MT) Total PK (MT) Production 2013 / 2014 - Actual + Projected 2014 / 2015 - Projected 286,854.10 208,329.40 270,834.88 63,308.70 OER: 22.07% 15,776.98 KER: 5.50% 46,874.12 OER: 22.50% 11,458.12 KER: 5.50% 60,937.85 OER: 22.50% 14,895.92 KER: 5.50% Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 16 of 23

Appendix A: Assessment Plan (Actual) Date 11/03/2014 Day 1 Time Assessors and Assessment Activity Asssessment Team 9.00 1.00 pm Travel to SOU 21 Gunung Mas, Johor 1.00 pm -2.00 pm Lunch Break 2.00 pm 3.00 pm Opening Meeting and Briefing at SOU 21 Gunung Mas POM Office 3.00 pm 6.00 pm Review of Documentation and Follow up Issues based the Previous Assessment Review of changes for compliance to revised P&C 2013 Review of Time Bound Plan Verification for compliance with rules on partial certification 6.00 7.00 pm Break 7.00 10.00 pm Team meeting and discussion Date 12/03/2014 Day 2 Time 9.00 am 10.00 am 10.00 am 1.00 pm 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.00 pm -6.00 pm 6.00 pm 7.00 pm 7 10 pm Assessors and Assessment Activity Assessment Team Mohan Thavarajah (MT) Chen Fai Kok (CFK) Jumat bin Majid (JMD) Site assessment at SOU 21 Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill (RSPO P&C: 1~8) Review of Time Bound Plan Verification for Compliance with Rules on Partial Certification P1 Transparency P2 Laws & regulations P3 Economic & Financial Viability P5 Environmental, Conservation & Mill including HCV P8 Continual Improvement SCC for POM Continue site assessment at SOU 21 Gunung Mas Palm Oil Mill Meeting & Briefing at SOU 21 Gunung Mas (Palm Oil Mill Office) Site assessment at Yong Peng estate (RSPO P&C: 1~8) P4 Best Practices at Estates & Mill P7 New Plantings P8 Continual Improvement Lunch Continue site assessment at Yong Peng estate Break Team meeting and discussion Site assessment at Yong Peng estate (RSPO P&C: 1~8) P6 Employees, Individuals & Communities incl. Gender Issues P8 Continual Improvement Continue site assessment at Yong Peng estate Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 17 of 23

Date 13/03/2014 Day 3 Time 9.00 am 1.00 pm Assessors and Assessment Activity Assessment Team Mohan Thavarajah (MT) Chen Fai Kok (CFK) Jumat bin Majid (JMD) Site assessment at Kempas Site assessment at Kempas Site assessment at Kempas Klebang estate Smallholders Klebang estate & Smallholders Klebang estate & Smallholders (RSPO P&C: 1~8) (RSPO P&C: 1~8) (RSPO P&C: 1~8) 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.00 pm -6.00 pm 6.00 pm 7.00 pm 7 10 pm P1 Transparency P2 Laws & regulations P3 Economic & Financial Viability P5 Environmental, Conservation & Mill including HCV P8 Continual Improvement Stakeholder / Consultations: Contractors Suppliers Transporters NGOs Government Department / Agencies Local Community # Mandatory for each category to be audited P4 Best Practices at Estates & Mill P7 New Plantings P8 Continual Improvement Lunch Break Team meeting and discussion P6 Employees, Individuals & Communities incl. Gender Issues P8 Continual Improvement Date 14/03/2014 Day 4 Time Assessors and Assessment Activity Assessment Team 9.00 am 11.00 am Preparation of Closing Meeting 11.00 am 12.00 pm Team Meeting and Discussions with SOU 21 Gunung Mas Management Representative 12.00 pm 1.00 pm Closing Meeting & Briefing at Palm Oil Mill Office 1.00 pm 2.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm onwards Travel back to Kuala Lumpur Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 18 of 23

Appendix B-1: Location Map of SOU 21 Gunung Mas Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 19 of 23

Appendix B-2: Location Map of Sime Darby Gunung Mas estate, Johor, Malaysia aa Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 20 of 23

Appendix B-3: Location Map of Sime Darby Kempas Klebang estate, Johor, Malaysia Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 21 of 23

Appendix B-4: Location Map of Sime Darby Bukit Paloh estate, Johor, Malaysia Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 22 of 23

Appendix B-5: Location Map of Sime Darby Yong Peng estate, Johor, Malaysia Intertek RSPO Report: April 2014 Page 23 of 23