Supporting Community Development, United Tractors & PAMA Receive ProKlim Award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia

A group photo of United Tractors representatives and the village of Sumbergondo after receiving the 2024 Proklim Utama Award. (left). Corporate Social Responsibility and General Services Division Head PAMA, TH Puguh Sasetyo, receives the Proklim Supporting Company award from the Minister of Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya, at the Jakarta Convention Center (right).

Jakarta, August 13, 2024 – For its commitment to developing the fostered village community, PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) and PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA) win the Climate Village Program (ProKlim) award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (KLHK RI). In this event, UT, through the Fostered Village (UniTy Village) in Tegalsari Hamlet and Segundu Hamlet, Sumbergondo Village, win the Main ProKlim in the Certificate and Trophy category. In addition, PAMA is also awarded as a ProKlim Supporting Company by PAMA Site KPC and PAMA Site Kideco. The award is presented in person at the Festival Like 2 event at the Jakarta Convention Center (09/08/2024).

“Proklim is part of Indonesia’s commitment and contribution to efforts to control global climate change, especially the role of non-party stakeholders. In this regard, we give this award as a sign of appreciation for the hard work and dedication of all parties who have actively contributed to realizing a sustainable climate village,” said the Minister of Environment and Forestry (LHK), Siti Nurbaya.

The assessment indicators for this ProKlim award are adaptation, mitigation, and institutional aspects. The UT program that won this award is the Independent Waste Management Program, which includes a Waste Bank, Composter, Waste Development, and Maggot Cultivation. As a result, Desa Sumbergondo has not contributed any waste to the Batu City landfill since 2019. Meanwhile, the programs that brought PAMA Site Kideco to this award are the Desa Muser, Sungai Terik, and Desa Songka programs. Dusun II Kabo Jaya, Desa Swarga Bara, Sangatta Utara District, Kutai Regency also brought PAMA Site KPC to this award.

“The award we received is an appreciation for all parties participating in this program. In this program, the development and guidance carried out are always adjusted to the characteristics of each region so that they suit the needs of the community. ProKlim is an implementation of the Company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, which are expected to support the strengthening of community capacity in facing the challenges of climate change,” said UT Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Himawan Sutanto. 

The Proklim Award received by the UT Group proves the company’s commitment to preserving the earth’s future by addressing various sustainability challenges. Through this program, UT Group Companies hopes to be consistent in their efforts to build a better future for Indonesia and have a positive impact on society. In addition, this award is expected to inspire more companies to join the environmental preservation movement.

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), established in 1972, is Indonesia’s largest heavy equipment distributor. The company operates in five business areas: Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. UT is committed to promoting sustainability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining, and energy company, UT has been operating in Indonesia for over 50 years. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future for Indonesia by effectively applying ESG principles. UT aims to pay attention to the environment, positively impact society, and uphold good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations. The company also strives to optimize its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.