Hilma Suciandari Lahay
Hilma is in charge of providing technical support for the Tailored Services (SER) division for agriculture commodities and timber legality projects.
Hilma, a Sustainability Specialist with Preferred by Nature Tailored Services, has been involved in agricultural community development projects for nine years. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Horticulture from Bogor Agricultural University. Hilma played a significant role in New Planting Procedure projects for RSPO and FSC schemes in Sumatera, Kalimantan, and Malaysia.
Her practical experience includes conducting focus group discussions with local communities and indigenous peoples on sustainable forest management. She emphasizes the importance of conservation and defining crucial areas in collaboration with stakeholders. Hilma also facilitates training, having conducted over 20 classes (virtual and in-person) related to RSPO and FSC certification schemes.
Recently, Hilma has contributed to various projects involving palm oil, cocoa, coconut, and timber commodities at Preferred by Nature. She engages in services such as risk assessment, standard benchmarking, and desk-based sustainability assessments. Hilma has successfully completed HCV lead assessor training and lead auditor training, including the LegalSource Standard of Preferred by Nature and RSPO SCC provided by Checkmark Training. Additionally, she participated in Preferred by Nature's FSC CoC Training.
"Working with an organisation that shares the same values and sees sustainability as the main aspect of life is a privilege for me. In Preferred by Nature, I can work alongside people who share the same values and consciousness about sustainability and together, we can promote sustainability in every aspect, from daily life to sustainable consumption up to land management for better practices."
- BSc in Agronomy and Horticulture
- Social assessment for SIA, FPIC, HCV/HCS
- Completed HCV ALS Lead Assessor Training 2016
- Learning Facilitator
- Project Management
- LegalSource Lead Auditor Training
- RSPO Supply Chain Certification (RSPO SCC) Lead Auditor Training
- Timber Legality Risk Assessment
- Agriculture Commodities (Cacao, Coconut) Risk Assessment
- EUDR compliance support