Wilmar, the world's largest palm oil processor, has denied claims that workers were forced to sign a document covering up worker abuses on its Indonesian plantations. An investigation by Kellogg, which heard from 120 workers, reported that children as young as eight were employed in hazardous conditions and that wages were low and safety equipment was inadequate. Perpetua George, the general manager of group sustainability at the Singapore-based business, said the firm "rejects the allegations of… attempting to cover up abuse claims and intimidating staff". Amnesty called on Indonesia's government to investigate further.
Wilmar, the world's largest palm oil processor, has denied claims that workers were forced to sign a document covering up worker abuses on its Indonesian plantations. An investigation by Amnesty International, which heard from 120 workers, reported that children as young as eight were employed in hazardous conditions and that wages were low and safety equipment was inadequate. Perpetua George, the general manager of group sustainability at the Singapore-based business, said the firm "rejects the allegations of… attempting to cover up abuse claims and intimidating staff". Amnesty called on Indonesia's government to investigate further.