The MS2530:2022 requires that MSPO certified organisations to conduct a social impact assessment (SIA) to assess the positive and negative social impacts of its operations to the surrounding community. This assessment is to be guided by the SIA Guidelines which was being developed by MPOCC together with the industry experts.

MPOCC is therefore pleased to announce that the SIA Guidelines is finally completed and will be readily available starting 15 July 2022.