IOI to Conduct Audit After Report of Alleged Labour Abuse
Palm oil giant IOI Corp will undergo an audit to assess the compliance of its labour policies and working conditions at its plantations, the firm said on Friday, following a report by a human rights group alleging violations.
On Wednesday, Helsinki-based Finnwatch published a report alleging that Indian migrant workers at an IOI estate face poor living conditions, paid high recruitment fees, and were paid below the minimum wage.
In a statement, IOI said it viewed the report’s findings seriously and would strive to improve the implementation of its labour policies and working conditions. “Within the next months, IOI will undergo an audit supervised by one of our key customers and assisted by a reputable international labour rights consulting firm.”
