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Bukit Asam Receives Indonesia Green Awards 2024 for Developing Biodiversity and Renewable Energy
In the 2024 Indonesia Green Awards (IGA), PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) was titled The Promising due to its two awards in the Technology Engineering category in Saving Energy/Using Renewable Energy and in the Developing Biodiversity category.
La Tofi, Chairman of the La Tofi School of Social Responsibility, handed up the award to the General Manager of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) Tanjung Enim Mining Unit, Venpri Sagara, in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
“We feel grateful and thankful for the awards. This appreciation motivates us to keep making breakthroughs in our efforts to preserve the environment, in line with PTBA's vision to become a world-class energy company that cares about the environment," said Venpri.
PTBA received the Technology Engineering category in Saving Energy/Using Renewable Energy award for its program to Increase Land Productivity through Irrigation Based on Solar Power Plants.
PTBA had built six solar irrigation with a total capacity of 192 Kilowatt peak (kWp) across Muara Enim, Lahat, Lampung, and West Sumatra. Farmers' crop yields had improved 2-3 times as a result of the solar powered irrigation pumps. This program demonstrated PTBA's commitment to encouraging the use of renewable energy, empowering communities, and preserving the environment.
Meanwhile, PTBA received the Developing Biodiversity category award for its Community Empowerment-Based Merbau Endemic Plant Conservation Effort (Intsia Palembanica) program.
Through this program, PTBA collaborated with Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) to manage Intsia Palembanica seeds for planting program on reclaimed land. PTBA had planted planting 56,278 Intsia Palembanica stems as part of its conservation efforts.
"PTBA always implements the principle of sustainability in its business activities. As members of the MIND ID Group, we have a Noble Purpose to explore natural resources for civilization, prosperity and a brighter future," said Venpri.
For information, the Indonesia Green Awards (IGA) are presented by The La Tofi School of CSR to companies that demonstrate a high level of environmental care through a variety of creative approaches. IGA was initiated in 2009 to encourage national companies to protect the environment and empower communities from Sabang to Merauke.
La Tofi, Chairman of the La Tofi School of Social Responsibility, handed up the award to the General Manager of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) Tanjung Enim Mining Unit, Venpri Sagara, in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
“We feel grateful and thankful for the awards. This appreciation motivates us to keep making breakthroughs in our efforts to preserve the environment, in line with PTBA's vision to become a world-class energy company that cares about the environment," said Venpri.
PTBA received the Technology Engineering category in Saving Energy/Using Renewable Energy award for its program to Increase Land Productivity through Irrigation Based on Solar Power Plants.
PTBA had built six solar irrigation with a total capacity of 192 Kilowatt peak (kWp) across Muara Enim, Lahat, Lampung, and West Sumatra. Farmers' crop yields had improved 2-3 times as a result of the solar powered irrigation pumps. This program demonstrated PTBA's commitment to encouraging the use of renewable energy, empowering communities, and preserving the environment.
Meanwhile, PTBA received the Developing Biodiversity category award for its Community Empowerment-Based Merbau Endemic Plant Conservation Effort (Intsia Palembanica) program.
Through this program, PTBA collaborated with Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) to manage Intsia Palembanica seeds for planting program on reclaimed land. PTBA had planted planting 56,278 Intsia Palembanica stems as part of its conservation efforts.
"PTBA always implements the principle of sustainability in its business activities. As members of the MIND ID Group, we have a Noble Purpose to explore natural resources for civilization, prosperity and a brighter future," said Venpri.
For information, the Indonesia Green Awards (IGA) are presented by The La Tofi School of CSR to companies that demonstrate a high level of environmental care through a variety of creative approaches. IGA was initiated in 2009 to encourage national companies to protect the environment and empower communities from Sabang to Merauke.
