Indonesia’s development priorities include strengthening human development through poverty reduction and basic services improvement, reducing regional disparities through connectivity and maritime development, increasing economic value and job creation, and overcoming the digital device. The SDGs are seen as a massive and collaborative endeavor between government and non-state actors to serve 264 million people of 1,300 ethnic groups across 17,000 islands.
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WINNERS PROFILE
A full breakdown of the SBA winners divided into 12 separate categories.
Overall Winners
SBA ID 2020/21 Award Receipients
Past Special Awards
Overall
Winner
Significant Achievement
Highly Commended
Social Enterprise
Flagship Initiative
Newcomer
Special Awards
SME
Holistic performance
Climate Change
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2020/21 Overall Winners
PT Smart’s sustainability strategy and vision are captured in the Golden-Agri Resources Social and Environmental Policy (GSEP), which includes land use & biodiversity efforts like their Peat Rehabilitation Project, an Orang Utan conservation programme, as well as engaging with communities on a Participatory Conservation Planning programme. They conduct assessments using the No-deforestation, No-peat and No-exploitation Reporting Framework, they help suppliers improve through capacity building and sharing of best practices. All of this is undergirded by a robust code of conduct that is regularly communicated to all employees.
“L’Oréal for the future” 2030 sustainability commitment focuses on climate, resources, water, biodiversity, empowering communities and finance. They provide generous employee health benefits, facilities and workplace assistance programmes with additional flexi-work arrangements, since COVID. Ethics policies are regularly communicated with employees. Waste and Resources are managed through increasing the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and recovering energy from waste. They are also creating innovative solutions to achieve SDGs, such as a Product Environmental & Social Impact Labelling mechanisms to assess a product’s environmental impacts.
2018 Best
2019 Best
Vale continues its commitment to achieve sustainability through improving efficiency, preserving the environment, and engaging the communities around them. They have strong sustainability practices across their business, leading the way in Indonesia.
APRIL’s sustainability strategy has been driven by its Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0 (SFMP 2.0) since 2015.APRIL’s conservation to plantation ratio has constantly exceeded the legal requirement and their industry’s standards, and the company is currently 83% of the way towards achieving their goal to conserve one hectare of forest for every hectare of plantation. As part of APRIL’s commitment to engage the younger generation in their sustainability strategy, APRIL has also developed a Sustainability Professional Development Program (SPDP) which employs fresh graduates whose interests lie in sustainability.
2020/21 Winners
Category: Community
Category: Energy management
Astra’s robust community programme includes education, health and entrepreneurship to provide communities with access to quality infrastructure and empower them. Astra also promotes environmental conservation under their ‘Astra for Green Indonesia’ program. One focus is the conservation of endangered local fruits.
Danone Indonesia plans to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050, informed by a system that calculates their carbon impact. Their ‘Blue Operations’ programme allows for monthly meetings to discuss energy topics and track KPIs. The company tracks water consumption per factory and also collaborates with communities to improve access to clean water and sanitation (WASH).
Category: Stakeholder Management
Categories: Land Use & Biodiversity;
UN Sustainable Development Goals
For over 30 years, PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) has actively implemented “Green Practices” which include the social and economic welfare of local communities. They strive to operate with zero waste, transforming any waste into value-added products and/or energy. They promote sustainable farming, along with health education and community impact campaigns.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia’s “This is Forward” strategy addresses social and environmental concerns by taking action on drinks, packaging, society, water, climate, and supply chain. These efforts directly contribute to 13 of the SDGs and have all achieved significant progress. They also implemented initiatives to support biodiversity and regenerate natural ecosystems.
Categories: Land Use & Biodiversity;
Business Ethics & Responsibility
Categories: Waste & Resource Management;
Climate Change & Emissions
Mondelez Indonesia is thorough and conscientious with their approach to land use and business ethics and responsibility. To prevent disruption to the surrounding ecosystem, any matter related to land use conversion or leasing of buildings/properties is subject to rigorous review. Their Cocoa Life project is committed to eliminating deforestation, maintaining cocoa ecosystems and protecting the land.
Nestlé’s Net Zero Roadmap plans to halve their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. Coffee farming is one way they want to lower their carbon footprint across their food system, with a goal of planting 1 million trees. By 2025, they aim to reduce the use of virgin plastics by one-third and to make all packaging recyclable or reusable. Collectively, they have built over 10 material recovery systems and 5 waste banks with local governments, NGOs and communities.
Categories: Sustainability Strategy;
Water Management
Categories: Land Use & Biodiversity;
Stakeholder Management
PT Multi Bintang Indonesia’s sustainability strategy is based on HEINEKEN’s 2030 Brew a Better World Strategy. They are currently 38% renewable with plans to be carbon neutral, with the aim of reducing the ratio of water usage to beer brewed to 2.35 by 2022.
Apical is committed to the protection of high conservation value (HCV) and high carbon stock (HCS) areas, and has developed a traceability framework to monitor, while also building a 150,000-hectare integrated forest management plan. Their A-SIMPLE Framework ensures effective implementation of sustainability policies throughout their operations and supply chain.
2019 Winners
Category: Communuity
Category: Business ethics and responsibility; Waste and Material Productivity
Category: Energy Management
Category: UN SDGs; Strategy and Sustainability Management
Category: Workforce
Category: Supply chain management
2018 Winners
Category: Communuity
Category: Business ethics and responsibility; Workforce
Category: Land Use & Biodiversity
Category: Energy management
Category: UN SDGs
Categories: Water management; Waste and Material Productivity
Category: Strategy and Sustainability Management
Category: Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality
Categories: Supply chain management
2020/21 Significant Achievement
Category: Land Use & Biodiversity
Category: Stakeholder Management
Agincourt Resources is committed to environmental management and forest restoration. In 2021, their nursery facility reclaimed 9.02 hectares of land and planted over 10 thousand seedlings, projected to potentially sequester 1 million tonnes of carbon annually. They have also been recognised for their efforts and support by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
Amartha involves major stakeholders in conducting risk assessments across economic, environmental, social and governance fields that may affect business sustainability. The results of the risk assessment form the basis of ESG programs that the company must carry out for the next 5 years.
Category: Sustainability Strategy
Categories: Sustainability Strategy;
Land Use & Biodiversity
PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia (SBI) has a sustainability strategy with carbon reduction initiatives until 2030. Initiatives like awareness training are conducted for all employees in their Learn & Share program. SBI is also committed to wider conservation efforts, as seen by their Conservation Area and Research Centre at Langkat, where they collaborate with the non-profit Yayasan Eko Lestari (YEL).
APRIL Group’s Sustainable Forest Management Policy commits to no deforestation, no new development on peatland, and community rights. APRIL’s total land concessions comprise over 1 million ha, and they have pledged to conserve or protect one hectare for every hectare of plantation; thus far, April has met 81% of its 1-for-1 commitment.
Categories: Sustainability Strategy;
Business Ethics & Responsibility;
UN SDGs
Categories: Sustainability Strategy;
Business Ethics & Responsibility;
UN SDGs
For over 30 years, PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) has actively implemented “Green Practices” which include the social and economic welfare of local communities. They strive to operate with zero waste, transforming any waste into value-added products and/or energy. They promote sustainable farming, along with health education and community impact campaigns.
PT Bayer Indonesia’s sustainability strategy focuses on helping populations lead self-determined lives while ensuring the sustainable usage of natural resources. They support smallholder farmers, mainly women, by providing healthcare and training programs. Bayer is also committed to responsible corporate governance, with a Compliance Committee composed of employees from different departments
Categories: Land Use & Biodiversity
Categories: Water Management;
Climate Change & Emissions
Categories: Sustainability Strategy;
Workforce
Astra’s robust community programme includes education, health and entrepreneurship to provide communities with access to quality infrastructure and empower them. Astra also promotes environmental conservation under their ‘Astra for Green Indonesia’ program. One focus is the conservation of endangered local fruits.
Danone Indonesia plans to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050, informed by a system that calculates their carbon impact. Their ‘Blue Operations’ programme allows for monthly meetings to discuss energy topics and track KPIs. The company tracks water consumption per factory and also collaborates with communities to improve access to clean water and sanitation (WASH).
Unilever’s sustainable business strategy comprises of wide-ranging commitments including: 1) net-zero operations by 2030 and supporting small-holder farmers to thrive; 2) Improve people’s health, confidence and wellbeing, by increasing sales for healthier and plant-based products; and 3) Contributing to a fairer, more socially inclusive world, by promoting diversity & inclusion in the workforce and offering upskilling opportunities.
2019 Significant Achievement
Category: Communuity
Category: Business responsibility and ethics
Category: Energy Management
Category: UN SDGs
Category: Workforce
Category: Water management
Category: Land Use & Biodiversity
Category: Strategy and Sustainability Management; Waste and Material productivity
Category: Stakeholder engagement and materiality
Category: Supply chain management
2018 Significant Achievement
Category: Communuity
Category: Business responsibility and ethics
Category: Land Use & Biodiversity
Category: Energy management
Category: Workforce
Categories: UN SDGs; Stakeholder engagement and materiality
Category: Strategy and Sustainability Management
Category: Water management
Category: Waste and Material productivity
Categories: Supply chain management
2020/21 Highly Commended
PT Bank Negara Indonesia established the Sustainable Finance Action Plan (RAKB), which includes maintaining a green portfolio as part of mitigating climate-related risks on the financial side.
From community sustainability to renewable energy, PT East West Seed Indonesia has implemented various sustainability initiatives. For instance, at its head office, it operates a 752 kWp rooftop solar power plant. This inauguration marks them as Indonesia’s first vegetable seed company to employ solar energy instead of fossil fuels in its operations.
PT Freeport Indonesia is committed to reducing GHG emissions of their operations by 30% by 2030. Several initiatives are being undertaken to further this aim, including the integration of a low-carbon power source and the electrification of equipment. The corporation is also working to make its goods and materials more circular.
PT HM Sampoerna’s sustainability initiatives range from implementing Responsible Sourcing Principles to responsibly manage their supply chain to relying on renewable energy sources. By implementing the globally applied standard for water users, the company has reduced water use by 33% in certified production facilities and 28% across all its sites.
In 2020, Ispat Indo committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 26%. Amongst their achievements, they became the pilot project model for Energy Efficiency and Conservation cooperation between the Ministry of Energy and Energy Conservation Centre Japan. Considerable effort has also been invested in land use and biodiversity conservation.
Diageo Indonesia has a global sustainability strategy that focuses on community empowerment, environmental footprint reduction and more. For instance, they have been entirely reliant on renewable power since 2021 and will continue to do so with the installation of solar panels. They are further reducing their carbon footprint through their waste and resource management.
Pertamina’s sustainability initiatives include mitigating the negative impacts of activities on biodiversity and rehabilitating land to restore ecosystems. Since 2017, they have reduced GHG emissions by 26% – three years ahead of schedule. They also undertook conservation in the previous six years, including critical and endangered endemic plants and animals.
PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focuses on education, economy, health and environment. In 2021, they implemented 10 programmes which benefited over 3000 beneficiaries. This includes peatland conservation in 10 villages, student scholarships and ‘Stunting Prevention Programmes’.
PT Unza Vitalis has a wide range of energy management initiatives including daily monitoring the energy consumption of each distribution panel, installation of Solar PV 4, installation of solar water heaters instead of electrical heaters, installation of energy-saving equipment and more.
PT Vale plans to achieve net-zero by 2050 and are looking for renewable energy sources to reduce their GHG emissions by 33%. Their Vale Power Shift initiative focuses on new and renewable energy while optimizing all resources.They are also implementing a biodiversity management plan that covers mining operations.
2019 Best
To recognise a particular company who showed consistent performance across all the categories, and displayed improvement across various categories when compared to the previous year was done from when they participated last year. Though they have just missed getting Special Recognition or Best, we wanted to sincerely commend and recognise them for their efforts.
2018 Best
Cargill aims to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. With a strong focus on food security and nutrition, Cargill is leading the way in creating lasting change across their value chains.
2019 Best
Yayasan Konservasi AlamNusantara (YKAN) is an organization that has a mission to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends. YKAN and TNC operate in 15 provinces in Indonesia through three major programs covering land and sea. One of their initiatives: Aksi Inspiratif Warga Untuk Perubahan (SIGAP), is an approach to community empowerment developed by TNC. As the name implies, this approach encourages villagers to empower themselves and take inspirational actions towards creating extraordinary lives in the midst of sustainable natural resources
2019 Best
RePal uses state-of-the-art pallet technology to transform plastic waste into pallets. RePal uses less energy for manufacture than other pallet types and has the lowest embodied impact raw material feedstock. RePal pallets are almost waste neutral,meaning they use almost as much waste during manufacture as the waste that is produced throughout their life cycle. This includes transport and end of life (EOL) disposal.
Clean Power Indonesia (CPI) is the first company in Indonesia that focuses on the development of bamboo as a primary energy source for remote areas. The company has three power plants located in three villages in Mentawai, which provides electricity to 1200 families. The Project’s business model creates a synergy between the Community, State owned Utility Company(PLN) and Clean Power Indonesia (CPI).
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
Bank Negara Indonesia has developed an initiative which aims to reduce waste by placing monetary value on waste. The“Let’s Save with Waste” programme established in 2018 nurtures a cashless society through the utilization of a mobile banking facility where residents would bring their trash to the Waste Bank for it to be weighed and converted into a rupiah value. The sum is then deposited into the residents’ accounts using theBNI Pandai and CNI Simpanan Pelajar products.This programme has garnered the participation of over 250 schools, 150 waster banks and 159,622 residents. The Bank als aims to expand it to Bandung, West Java
In preserving nature, Astra has developed Green Open Space (RTH) in various regions of Indonesia. This initiative involves 32,000 hectares with approximately 5 million trees. Since 2014, Astra has also started to focus on the preservation of rare fruit species. Astra works with vocational high schools all over the country to develop culture laboratories of rare fruits. Since2014, Astra has launched an Arboretum of Rare Fruit Tree and has collected 130 species of endangered local fruit from all over the country
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
APP has a Stakeholder Advisory Forum which brings together APP, local, national and international organizations and other relevant stakeholders to discuss, address issues concerning, and to develop solutions related to the implementation of APP’s Forest Conservation Policy (FCP) and its landscape conservation initiative.
Pertamina uses a Stakeholder Management System to profile stakeholders and their concerns. This system facilitates the decision making process at the corporate management level and helps to achieve corporate strategic objectives.
2019 Special Recognition
A Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) regularly reviews and independently audits the implementation of APRIL’s sustainability commitments under SFMP 2.0. Since 2018, the SAC has made 153 recommendations, with 70 of the recommendations implemented. APRIL has identified its internal and external stakeholders, and the channels through which the stakeholders are engaged–this is all summarized via the infographic that has been included in their Sustainability Report.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
In the Katingan Mentaya Peatland Restoration and Conservation Project, RMU managed 150,000 hectares of a threatened peat swamp forest. The project is implemented under the FPIC principle.
The company integrates biodiversity aspects into business decision-making and management through its Operational Excellence Management System, which ensures key expectations and processes are assessed, including environmental, social and health impacts; risk management; and health, environment and safety.
2019 Special Recognition
Agincourt Resources has committed to site rehabilitation and restoration of forest ecosystems. In 2018, 4.6 hectares ofdisturbed area was rehabilitated, with a total of 3,640 seedlings planted. The management of impacts on biodiversity is addressed by the PTAR Code of for Practice Biodiversity Management, which is reviewed each year.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
Multi Bintang has an effluent reclamation plant to recycle water and reuse it in the company’s secondary operational process, which reduces their overall water consumption. In 2018, two breweries in water shortage and water stress areas have started a water balancing project and by 2020 they are committed to achieving a 30% reduction in water consumption.
APP has applied an Environment Stewardship Policy and committed to the UNGC CEO Mandate Water Program, which covers water management in direct operations, supply chains and watershed management, as well as community engagement.
2019 Special Recognition
L’Oréal has committed to a 60% reduction in water consumption per finished product by 2020, from a 2005 baseline. To achieve this,the Group is channelling its efforts into a multipronged approach involving respectful use of the resource–minimised to a needs-only basis–and development of water reuse and recycling projects on L’Oréal sites. In 2018, L’OréalGroup was awarded a triple ‘A’ CDP ranking, the highest score possible, on the three key topics of climate protection, managing water sustainably and preventing deforestation. The Group is the only company to have obtained the triple ‘A’ score, three years running.
2019 Special Award
Women Empowerment
2019 Special Award
UN SDG 4 – Quality education
2019 Special Award
UN SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities
2019 Special Award
UN SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
APRIL has conducted advanced assessments of the company’s performance against the SDGs. This project is the latest stage of its commitment to provide a transparent overview of their operations and to continue their alignment with the development goals in specific communities and regions.
Pertamina has mapped SDG goals into its strategy and each of the eight Pertamina Priorities. Pertamina’s contribution to the achievement of the Global Goals is evidenced through the support shown to the development programs that have been established by the Government.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
In 2019, APRIL prioritized seven of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, following the completion of an in-depth analysis of its current social and economic contribution to the Riau Province, as supported by its engagements with abroad group of stakeholders, including community representatives.The goalsincludeCore Goals, which have the strongest alignment with the company’s operations and sustainability commitments; andCatalytic Goals, which enable APRIL to have an exponential impact on the surrounding communities.
In 2017, Unilever Indonesia mapped the 17 SDGs against itsUSLP. The USLP, as Unilever’s blueprint for sustainable growth,is strongly aligned with the SDGs. Each of the initiatives or strategies that is described in the Sustainability Report is linked to the SDGs, and there are no prioritized SDGs. Progress is communicated on an annual basis through theAnnual/Sustainability Reports, and it is also discussed internally in the CSR/Sustainability Team.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
PTVI conducts periodic evaluations of contracted companies to create a Supplier Performance Index (IDF) to seek quality, transparency and continuous improvement in the relationships between the company and its suppliers.
APRIL’s advisory functions – SAC, IPEWG and RER Advisory Board – play important roles in identifying risks and opportunities consistent with their governance and oversight roles. Similarly, internal and external audits identify instances of policy non-compliance and more importantly, areas of process or operational improvement, as does the company’s program of stakeholder engagement.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
Unilever’s Code of Business Principles and Code of Policies outline and define the company’s ethics, values, compliance with measures to counter corruption. This anti-corruption policy is communicated to all employees, suppliers and contractors.The company also has a Whistleblowing policy to report instances of non-compliance with all reports being investigated and resolved.
Vale has an anti-corruption manual that consists of a set of policies, officers, handling procedures, training sessions, internal monitoring procedures, and coverage of the various policies relating to each type of corruption. PT Vale has appointed aCompliance Officer,who is able to escalate concerns to the Board of Commissioners of PT Vale whenever necessary or appropriate. The company conducts periodic evaluations of its contracted companies in order to create a SupplierPerformance Index (IDF) that records issues of quality, transparency, and continuous improvement in the relationships between the company and its supplier
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
H&M applies supply chain transparency and traceability through 100% Circular activities. H&M has a clear platform and framework in engaging its suppliers called Supplier Impact Partnership Programme and encourages their suppliers to implement sustainable practices such as having wastewater treatment plants and using environmentally-friendly materials and chemicals.
Astra International’s supplier management policy covers additional indicators such as employment practices, human rights compliance, environmental performance and occupational safety and health management.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
Apical Group Ltd. has put in place policies and guidelines such as the Manual for Responsible Sourcing,to build a traceable and transparent palm oil supply chain, from the level of refineries to the smallholder. The company is also playing a part in shaping the palm oil industry, through the co-development of the Sustainability Assurance and Innovation Alliance (SUSTAIN)which brings together relevant stakeholders in the palm oil industry to initiate a blockchain solution for improving traceability to and from production areas. Through such solutions, SUSTAIN can help accelerate the push towards No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) compliance.
In line with Nestle’s global Responsible Sourcing Standard, the Indonesian operations have established eight KUBs(KelompokUsaha Bersama) for coffee suppliers to receive training, post-harvest management, improve on traceability application and receive certification. To date, a total of 20,000 coffee farmers have been certified. A similar program is available for rice suppliers as well
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
The company is committed to zero waste to landfill by 2020, and has currently made 98% progress towards this goal. The company conducts recycling activities and the rate of return of their packaging has reached 95-98%.
Kreskros focuses on producing environmentally sustainable products and uses plastic waste to create plastic-based textiles and other alternative materials.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
When it comes to managingtheir hazardous and non-hazardous waste, Unilever uses a full life cycle approach and reports their process and data transparently in its Sustainability Report. Unilever Indonesia has a target for its waste and packaging segments, which involves halving the waste that is associated with the disposal of its products by 2020 (from a 2010 baseline).In 2015, the waste impact had been reduced by 29% (since 2010). The company’s waste data has been assured by ISAE3000
The company adheres to the Danone packaging policy to fulfil their commitments to circularity. In addition to the Zero Wasteto Landfill programme which aims to send zero plastic to landfill as industrial waste by 2020. Danone-AQUA has also made the #BijakBerplastik pledge in 2018 as a commitment to reduce the amount of waste produced. Through this programme, the company has targeted to collect more waste than it produces by 2025. It has also spearheaded a nationwide campaign on the topic of recycling, which aims to reach 100 million people, including 5 million young children, by 2025, and encourages them to use 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
To achieve its new and renewable energy mix target (31% of total energy in 2050) and to further its 35,000 MW electricity project, Pertamina continues to increase the supply of electricity from geothermal power plants (PLTP) in its geothermal working areas. More than 1,000 innovation programs related to energy efficiency have been made especially by Green PROPER-rated operating units.
The company has set ten commitments in its energy policy that are implemented through 13 projects with clear target savings. ISPAT Indo has become a pilot project for energy efficiency and conservation cooperation between the Energy Conservation Center Japan (ECCJ) and Ministry of Industry.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
Astra displayed strong sustainability practices in their energy management and in their nature conservation efforts. Since2016, Astra has developed its Astra Green Energy (AGEn) project, which is based on the ISO 50000 series of energy management systems. The company’s total energy consumption has decreased over the past three years, as confirmed by the monitoring data that has been provided for each year. The reduction in energy consumption intensity per product for 2017–2018 was 4.23%. To promote innovation in energy practices, the company’s subsidiaries are also encouraged to enter a competition held at the annual Astra Green Energy Awards and Summit.
APP Sinar Mas has clear energy management policies which are embedded within its Environmental Stewardship Policy.Launched in 2012, the Vision 2020 scheme sets clear goals of achieving a 10% reduction in energy intensity by 2020 and25% reduction by 2030. Currently, APP Sinar Mas has managed to reduce their energy intensity by 9%. Strict monitoring has also taken place, and data has shown that energy consumption has decreased over the past five years.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
Holcim’s commitment to sustainability is expressed in “The 2030 Plan”, which contains explicit and measurable targets on various environmental and social indicators. Holcim is active in various sustainability forums, serving as a co-founder of the IBCSD, a founding member of GBCI, a member of Indonesia CSR Society, and part of the UNGC’s human rights sector.
Bayer’s commitment towards sustainability is aligned to the SDGs, prioritizing Zero Hunger and Health and Well-being. In Indonesia, Bayer’s sustainability focuses its positive impacts in health and agriculture sectors (in line with its businesses), particularly through training for communities and along its supply chain.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
APRIL’s sustainability strategy has been driven by its Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0 since 2015. The SFMP 2.0 oversees their entire operational strategy from supply chain management to conservation efforts. A Stakeholder Advisory Committee regularly reviews and audits the implementation of APRIL’s sustainability commitments 45 performance indicators.
Aqua Indonesia has employed the Danone Group’s Sustainability Strategy Vision, which consists of the three pillars–Water,Carbon, and Packaging. The company’s sustainability efforts are actively managed and overseen at a high level, by the company’s Director and VPs. They have set clear and ambitious targets to achieve positive water balance and 100%recyclable packaging by 2030 and net zero carbon footprint by 2050. In addition, the company is one of the founders ofPRAISE (Packaging and Recycling Alliance for Indonesia’s Sustainable Environment) and has been actively involved in this programme since its inception in 2010.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
Vale is committed to local employment and contributing to the local economy. Roughly 87% of their employees are from local communities and vacancies must follow a specific recruitment flow.
In a male-dominated industry, Trakindo Utama has managed to encourage gender equality and maintain a 50:50 male to female gender ratio and provides equal compensation and benefits to female employees.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
Danone AQUA’s 2020 roadmap enforces three main goals for their workforce–inclusivity, gender equality and culture and country. The Danone People Survey is also conducted biennially to ensure the well-being of their employees, and covers a range of topics. Various channels have been put in place for their employees’ voices to be heard. The company has a policy for maternity and paternity leave that goes beyond the government regulations
Multi Bintang respects individual and cultural diversity, promoting inclusiveness in the workplace. The company has a non-discriminatory policy when it comes to their employment practices to promote diversity within the company. Evaluation and employee engagement is also conducted biannually to address any concerns so as to ensure a dynamic and productive workplace. The company has introduced minimum training hours for employees, where several modules are provided for learning.
2018 Best
2018 Special Recognition
Through the Hybrid Seed Program, the company established a long-term program engaging 20,000 farmers (30% of whom are female) to train farmers on good agriculture practices. Beyond farms, they have provided finance and market access, and financial literacy in more than ten areas across Indonesia.
Starting with social mapping, United Tractors has developed an integrated community program addressing five basic areas: the environment, education, health, income generating activity, and emergency response and has built hundreds of schools and community-based vehicles to improve child survival and development.
2019 Best
2019 Special Recognition
Mondelez is one of the forerunners when it comes to creating sustainable impact in communities. In 2013, they developed the Cocoa Life programme to help cocoa farmers maintain their livelihoods while ensuring a sustainable supply of cocoa.This global programme aims to reach 40,000 farmers and have an impact on 400 community members by 2022. To date, its impact spans across four regions with a total of over 37,000 farmers across 296 communities. The outcome of the programme was then assessed by an external party through a Farmer Impact Study and a Community Impact Study
East West Seed Indonesia champions the Bina Tani Sejahtera Foundation (YBTS), which was founded in 2009, with the aim of assisting farmers in improving their livelihoods. In 2018, the Foundation trained and provided support for more than 12,000farmers in five districts in Indonesia. The programme involves a tactical approach, using on-farm improvements, off-farm values and linkages, nutritional values, while creating synergies. One of the strategic initiatives of the Foundation involves the development of the SPINDO app aimed at allowing smallholders to have better access to industry-relevant information
Media coverage
Kimberly Clark recognised for its commitment to sustainable business
SBA Singapore 2018
by 3BL Media
Singapore companies make a strong showing at the 2018 Sustainable Business Awards
SBA Singapore 2018
by The Online Citizen
Sustainable Business Awards honour local companies working at doing the right thing
SBA Singapore 2017
by The Straits Times