Frequently asked questions about Rimbunan Hijau.
How many people does RH employ in Papua New Guinea?
RH employs approximately 12,500 people across its operations in Papua New Guinea, in both urban and rural locations. Most of workforce is local. See our CSR page for more details.
What products does the company export?
RH exports a range of processed timber products, including plywood, facings and mouldings. RH also exports palm oil from its flagship agricultural project, the Sigite Mukus Integrated Rural Development Project.
What are the key export markets?
Key export markets are China, Korea, Japan and Australia.
What is RH's share of PNG's timber industry?
RH represents around 40 per cent of the forest industry in Papua New Guinea.
How large are RH's forest concessions?
RH's forest concessions cover about 1.7 million ha. Only a smaller fraction of forest concessions may actually be harvested through selective logging.
What is the relationship between RH PNG and the parent company in Malaysia?
RH PNG is a fully-owned subsidiary of Rimbunan Hijau in Malaysia.
Does RH engage in illegal logging?
RH does not engage in illegal logging. All of its operations are legal and comply with all relevant domestic laws and regulations. RH has undertaken significant efforts to work with governments, intergovernmental organisations, local communities and standards bodies to ensure its timber supply is legal.
Is deforestation a problem in PNG?
Deforestation is not a major environmental problem in Papua New Guinea. The most recent statistics from the United Nations Forest and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) indicate that PNG's forest area has hardly changed over the past 25 years, and states that the rate of forest loss is effectively zero percent.
Is illegal logging a problem in PNG?
As with deforestation, illegal logging is not a significant problem in Papua New Guinea. The national government has hired an independent auditor to monitor all log exports, which ensures relevant tax obligations are met. The government is also working with other governments in key export markets to ensure that it meets any requirements for imports.
What does RH do for the livelihoods of local people?
RH is a significant long-term investor in Papua New Guinea. Its operations contribute to employment, government taxation revenue and export revenue, thereby contributing to PNG's overall growth. At the local level, RH pays royalties to local communities for the use of their forest resources. At the same time, the company provides a range of services and facilities for local communities, including health and education facilities, transport infrastructure, and community facilities.
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