Jakarta, September 19, 2024 – During the Annual Indonesia Green Industry Summit (AIGIS) 2024, PT Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk (Tjiwi Kimia), a business unit of APP Group, received the Green Industry Award. The event, held at The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta, aims to strengthen the national commitment to reducing industrial emissions, encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies, and creating a sustainable business ecosystem.
In his speech, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that increasing the added value of manufacturing in Indonesia is guided by the principles of sustainable green industry. "We believe we can achieve net-zero emissions in the manufacturing sector by 2050, ten years earlier than the national target of 2060," he said.
Agus also added that this award reflects the Company’s success in achieving resource efficiency and better mitigating emissions and waste. "Companies that have received this award are expected to set an example for the entire industry in Indonesia to continue innovating and contributing to creating a sustainable future," he explained.
As part of the AIGIS 2024 activities, the Green Industry Award was given to companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency through the application of green technology. Tjiwi Kimia was recognized for its significant achievements in utilizing renewable energy and sustainable initiatives aligned with the sustainability vision.
"This award is a recognition of our commitment to continuously innovate in maintaining a balance between environmental sustainability and industrial growth. Our initiatives, including the utilization of renewable energy and carbon emissions reduction, align with APP Group's vision in the Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030, which aims to create a greener and more sustainable future," said APP Group Managing Director Suhendra Wiriadinata.
In addition to receiving the award, APP Group also participated in the AIGIS 2024 exhibition, showcasing various sustainability initiatives at their booth. Visitors could further explore APP Group's steps in implementing green technology, such as bioenergy utilization, solar power plants, as well as environmentally friendly products like paper and tissue, along with eco-friendly packaging such as Enza and Foopak.
AIGIS 2024 is an important platform initiated by the Ministry of Industry to accelerate industrial transformation towards sustainability. With the urgent challenges of climate change, the green industry is key to ensuring environmentally friendly economic growth. This event gathered various stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, and civil organizations to collaborate in achieving Net Zero Emission by 2060.