Successfully Implementing ESG, Pertamina won the 2021 ESG Awards in the Leadership Category A
Jakarta, November 2, 2021 - PT Pertamina (Persero) achieves the ESG Awards in the Leadership A Rating Category at the 2021 ESG Awards event held online by Beritasatu Media Holdings and Bumi Global Karbon Foundation (BGKF) last Wednesday (27/10).
Pertamina's gas subholding, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara TBK, also received the 2021 ESG Awards for the CCC Rating Commitment Category.
According to the Director of Beritasatu Media Holdings, Primus Dorimulu, the ESG Awards are given to companies in Indonesia that have successfully implemented Environment, Social, & Governance (ESG) aspects.
"Currently, ESG implementation is important because it is a concrete solution in reducing global warming and various negative reactions from the earth that affect human life," he said.
Primus explained that initially, ESG implementation required additional costs and investments. But along with the greater awareness of the environment, ESG implementation makes companies more efficient, more loved by consumers, favored by investors, and provides much greater profits.
"Sustainability development can only be realized by implementing ESG. Therefore, corporations are required to maintain their performance and protect the earth, the environment, and society.
"The ESG Awards is an expression of our commitment to participate in realizing a green economy and green products," he added.
Acting Senior Vice President Corporate Communication & Investor Relations of Pertamina, Juferson Victor Mangempis, said this award shows Pertamina's commitment in implementing ESG in its business processes. He revealed that Pertamina has an ESG strategy, roadmap, and policies continuously updated to realize a sustainable business.
"This appreciation certainly brings new energy for us to improve our ESG implementation. This award further enhances our reputation as a world-class national energy company," he said.
Pertamina has also committed to become a world-class national energy company, while also having a reputation as an environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and have a good governance company.
Juferson emphasized, "As an energy SOE, Pertamina is committed to reduce emissions following the government's emission targets and support the Paris Agreement," he said.
"We believe that ESG implementation in all Pertamina business lines provides enormous benefits, not only for the company but also for consumers and other stakeholders," he said.
Juferson also invited all parties, "Let all business actors work hand in hand with the government, consumers and all stakeholders to create a better earth, for the next generation. Let us work together, to build a better world for our next generation,"
Meanwhile, Founder & CEO of BGKF and jury Deni Daruri gave his appreciation to the recipients of the 2021 ESG Awards, including Pertamina Group. "From thousands of companies, the jury managed to find 120 companies that have implemented ESG," he said.
Deni explained that BGKF identified 33 main ESG factors based on studies, regulations, international agreements, as well as reporting standards and guidelines. These factors affect the company's sustainability reporting and how to maintain sustainable business operations.
"The assessment method is also carried out in several ways. It includes logging into the company's website to see if it has made a sustainability report, seeing whether the sustainability report is through third-party assurance, how the level of sustainability conforms to the 33 ESG factors, and how the company prepares a detailed sustainability report," he concluded.**