WORKERS' RIGHTS AND SAFETY
Protecting children's rights and ensuring voluntary employment through strict policies and ethical practices
AEP Nusantara Plantations maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy against all forms of child labor and forced labor across all operations and supply chains.
Work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful to children under 18, interfering with their schooling and development.
Any work or service performed against a person's will under threat of punishment, restriction of movement, or withholding of wages.
AEP Nusantara Plantations is committed to eliminating all forms of child and forced labor. Our labor policies are based on International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions and national laws, with explicit bans on exploitative working conditions.
Children should be in school, not workplaces
All work must be voluntary and freely chosen
Strict adherence to minimum age requirements
Our labor policy is clearly communicated to all employees through training programs and policy manuals in languages they understand.
Employment contracts and records documenting all relevant employee details are maintained and open to verification by authorized personnel.
Strict warning signs against child labor displayed prominently across all operations
Children enjoying their right to education and play at school
Schoolchildren engaging in creative activities and social development
Children enjoying safe recreational activities in natural environments
All contractors and suppliers are briefed on our strict policies against child and forced labor. We maintain zero tolerance for any breaches, with immediate reporting mechanisms and corrective actions.
Strict age verification processes during recruitment to ensure compliance with minimum age requirements
Supporting educational initiatives for children in surrounding communities to prevent child labor
Confidential reporting channels for employees and community members to report violations
Regular internal and third-party audits to ensure compliance with labor standards
Higher school attendance and completion rates among children in surrounding communities
Improved family stability and reduced poverty through fair adult employment
Enhanced company reputation as an ethical employer and community partner
Contribution to sustainable community development and long-term prosperity
"At AEP Nusantara Plantations, we believe that childhood is sacred and every worker deserves dignity and freedom. Our zero-tolerance policy against child and forced labor is not just a compliance requirement but a moral imperative. We are committed to creating environments where children can learn, play, and grow, while adults work in conditions of freedom, dignity, and fair compensation. Through education, empowerment, and ethical practices, we strive to break cycles of poverty and exploitation."
