The efforts of Holding Perkebunan Nusantara PTPN III (Persero) in preserving the environment while increasing the carrying capacity of the environment have borne fruit.
The company’s commitment to realizing a better environment is carried out in four steps. The first is adopting quality systems and certifications that are recognized nationally and internationally, carrying out environmentally friendly office operational practices consistently, energy utilization efficiency by adding EBT (New Renewable Energy) units and finally commitment to managing wastewater. Unexpectedly, business practices that are environmentally friendly, sustainable and more attentive than the industry average, obtained CNBC Indonesia Research’s assessment in the Green Business Ratings ranking for the May 2023 period.
The 2023 Best Green Business award plaque was received by PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Corporate Secretary Bambang Agustian from Moeldoko, Chairman of the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association (Periklindo) and Chief of Staff of the Indonesian presidency, at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta, Monday (22/5/2023) at the Green Economic Forum 2023 event held by CNBC Indonesia. “This achievement is an appreciation for PT Perkebunan Nusantara and consistently needs to continue to be instilled in all Perkebunan Nusantara people. We systematically carry out energy efficiency, waste management, nature protection and corporate social responsibility,” said Bambang Agustian.
According to Muhammad Reza Ilham Taufani, Lead Researcher for the Green Business Ratings 2023 program, “The ratings are conducted using quantitative and qualitative methods with a primary focus on environmental aspects. For example, accompanied by a positive impact on reducing carbon emissions.” And the results of the ranking, in terms of sustainability aspects, such as energy efficiency, waste management, nature protection, corporate social responsibility, financing, PTPN or PT Perkebunan Nusantara III is one of the eight best Green Business companies in 2023.
This ranking also provides guidance and information for stakeholders, such as investors, consumers, and the general public, to make sustainable decisions. This ranking provides an overview of the company’s commitment to environmentally friendly business practices and assists in sustainable decision-making.
PT Perkebunan Nusantara III or commonly known as PTPN in running its business is quite focused on paying attention to sustainable activities, which are business operations with regard to economic, environmental and social aspects. This is driven by the realization that the existence of the Company is not just looking for profit or profit, but also required to preserve the environment and care about social issues. For information, PTPN is a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) engaged in the management, processing and marketing of plantation commodities. The commodities cultivated are oil palm, rubber, sugar cane, tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, various woods, etc.
