Strengthening Commitment to Social Responsibility, United Tractors Distributes Aid to the Victims of Flood and Landslide Disaster in Manado

UT cooperates with the City Government of Manado for the distribution of aid.

Manado, January 30^th, 2023 – Through the CSR program UTACTION (United Tractors for Emergency Response and Action), PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) moved quickly to help victims affected by floods and landslides in Manado, North Sulawesi, last Sunday (30/01). The floods and landslides were caused by high rainfall in several areas of North Sulawesi, including Manado City. Many families impacted by it experienced shortages of clean water, food, and clothing.

UT’s Manado Branch provided this direct assistance by mobilizing volunteers to distribute it to disaster-affected communities. This initiative is part of the Company’s commitment to implementing social responsibility and enhancing the community’s welfare around the  Company’s operational areas.

“The activities carried out were a concrete manifestation of UT’s concern for all Indonesians, regardless of how close they are to the Company’s operational area. As part of the Company’s commitment, we continue to strive to strengthen ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) implementations in order to have a better impact on society,” said Demas Andwika Yeremia, Administration Department Head (ADH) UT Manado Branch.

Aid was distributed by UT Manado branch office in Sumompo Village, Tumininting District, and several other points in Manado City. Several aids were distributed: instant noodles, rice, toiletries, fast food, and mineral water. The aid was handed over directly by Demas Andwika Yeremia and Stevanus Ekobudi Prasetyo (SDH UT Manado Branch) to the Sumompo Village Head, Hence. E. Patimbano.

Delivery of basic needs assistance by the UT team to affected communities.

UT’s commitment to developing community welfare, especially post-natural disasters, is consistently carried out by UT personnel under UTACTION pillar. As a company in the heavy equipment industry, UT has qualified human resources and technology to help the government to accelerate the recovery of disaster-affected areas and residents. This initiative is a form of corporate sustainability contribution through ESG implementation following the Company’s goals of creating added value for stakeholders, and communities in Indonesia.

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.