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.
STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
Energy management
Climate Change
NA
Business responsibility and ethics
Flagship Initiative
Newcomer
Special Awards
Workforce
Water management
Supply chain management
Stakeholder engagement and materiality
SME
Holistic performance
Community
Waste and material productivity
Land use and biodiversity
UN SDGs
Social Enterprise
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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.
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