Thanks to Kang Dedi, PGE Receives Gold PROPER 11 Times in a Row

Jakarta, December 30, 2021 – PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) maintained its achievements at the 2021 Company Performance Rating Assessment Program in Environmental Management (PROPER) award organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. PGE Area Kamojang - West Java managed to maintain the Gold PROPER 11 times in a row starting from 2011 to 2021.

The awarding of the highest PROPER Gold award was witnessed by the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ma'ruf Amin, and handed over directly by the Minister of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Siti Nurbaya, to the recipients of the award at the Vice President's Palace, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan Number 6, Jakarta, Tuesday (28 /12/2021).

The Minister of KLHK, Siti Nurbaya, said that the Government, in this case, the KLHK as the implementing facilitator with the PROPER Advisory Council is currently and will continue to develop efforts to improve company performance in contributing to better environmental quality.

"Efforts to improve the company's performance in contributing to better environmental quality, techniques, methods, orientation, and all other efforts, continue to be explored by the proper scientific-based and evidence-based advisory board," said Siti.

The 2021 PROPER Award is an appreciation from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to companies that have complied with laws and regulations of controlling pollution and environmental damage,  managing hazardous and toxic wastes, implementing best environmental management practices, and consistently playing a role in community empowerment.

"PGE continues to be a source of pride for us, the spirit of PGE officers to give the best for the company in the form of commitment and hard work. This award is also a mandate in the future to provide more benefits for the surrounding community," said Ahmad Yuniarto as President Director of PGE on another occasion.

Ahmad Yuniarto explained, in running its business, PGE continues to be committed to geothermal development and ensures the implementation of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) to become an integrated part of PGE's geothermal business. ESG aspects implementation is an effort to provide added value and support government programs related to new, renewable energy that is environmentally friendly, especially geothermal.

In addition, the development of geothermal energy supply is also a form of PGE's support and commitment in achieving sustainable development, especially goal 7 (clean and affordable energy), 12 (responsible construction and production), 13 (climate change management), and 15 (land ecosystems) in the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

PGE Kamojang Area received the 11th Gold Proper with the flagship CSR program KANG DEDI (Kamojang Digital Village). It is an innovative community empowerment program developed by PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) Kamojang Area. Through Kang Dedi, village digitization is carried out by developing environmentally friendly innovations. Kang Dedi's various innovations can answer limitations since the onset of COVID-19, social problems, and community needs, especially in communication, transportation, and agriculture.

Not only Gold, PGE also won 2 Green PROPER through PGE Lahendong Area - North Sulawesi and Ulubelu Area - Lampung. PGE also receives Blue PROPER for Lumut Balai Area - South Sumatra and Karaha Area - West Java.

PROPER is one of the policy tools (Policy Tool) developed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) in encouraging companies to demonstrate commitment to environmental management in their operational areas. PROPER also encourages companies to provide added value and build collaboration with the surrounding community. Especially, sustainable environmental management and create breakthroughs beneficial to the community.

Currently, Indonesia is ranked second in geothermal development with a total installed capacity of 2,175 MW. PGE Working Area accounts for 88 percent of Indonesia's total installed geothermal capacity. It consists of 672 MW of self-operated capacity and 1,205 MW of capacity operated independently under a Joint Operation Contract.**