Increasing Understanding of Disaster in the Community, United Tractors Held the Disaster Resilient Village Program (KATANA) in West Cakung

Jakarta, June 10th, 2023 – In an effort to enhance community understanding of disaster preparedness, PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), through its CSR program UTACTION (United Tractors for Emergency Response and Action), conducted a disaster emergency response education program called Kampung Tangguh Disaster (KATANA) for UT’s fostered community located in RW 01, West Cakung Village.

UT initiated this program based on Indonesia’s geological conditions, as the country is situated among three major tectonic plates, making it prone to disasters. Additionally, according to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), there have been 1,675 disasters recorded across Indonesia in 2023. This program represents the company’s commitment to raising awareness and knowledge among the ring-1-fostered community in disaster preparedness, prevention, and response.

“The Katana program is tangible evidence of UT’s concern for the communities surrounding the company’s operational areas. We organized this program as part of our commitment to strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implementation and delivering a positive impact on society,” said Himawan Sutanto, UT’s CSR Manager.

The event commenced with a socialization session on disaster preparedness in RW 01, Cakung Barat Urban Village, East Jakarta. It was attended by Suharyanti (Secretary of West Cakung Village), the UT ACTION Team, and the community members of RW 01, with a total of 50 participants. The Katana program will be conducted continuously to establish disaster preparedness groups in the communities situated near the company’s operational areas. Furthermore, this program aligns with the 7th objective of the 10 Sustainability Aspirations, namely Community Development.

Through these activities, the aim is to cultivate disaster-resilient communities that can sustainably minimize the occurrence of disasters in each respective area.

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) which is known as the largest heavy equipment distributor in Indonesia has been established since 1972. Currently, UT has grown and has six business pillars, namely Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Coal Mining, Gold Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. As its contributions to the achievement of Sustainable Development targets (SDGs). UT consistently carries out activities to uphold sustainability.

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining and energy company with more than 50 years of experience in Indonesia, UT is committed to presenting a sustainable future for Indonesia through the effective application of ESG principles by paying attention to the environment, having a good impact on society, and upholding good corporate governance. good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations, as well as optimizing its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.