JAKARTA, 10 DECEMBER 2013. PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (The Company) for the second time won the Golden proper of the Ministry of Environment (MoE), a top award in the field of environment for companies in Indonesia. Proper Gold Award received by the Director of Human Resources Semen Indonesia Bambng Sugeng SI in Jakarta.readmore...

Director of Human Resources Semen Indonesia Bambang Sugeng SI says " Proper Gold Awards achieved by Semen Indoensia Factory which is evidence that we have in environmental management is not only to follow the standards set MOE standards, but it has done over the management standards set by the Ministry of Environment and implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ".

Various kinds of things done by the Company in implementing measures to be environmentally friendly companies, on an ongoing basis the company seeks to reduce emissions, including by reducing air pollution and carbon intensity in order to anticipate the impact of global warming that can lead to climate change that can not be restored. The form of the program outlined in the strategic plan to reduce emissions through the application of superior technology. "We are very concerned and continue to monitor the environment, we believe that a friendly environment will support the company to thrive even today" , says Bambang.

The company also conducts energy efficiency by using biomass as a fuel alternative to coal, one of the innovations that have been implemented in a reduction in CO2 emissions is the use of biomass as an alternative fuel for coal substitution. Biomass used is rice husk, cocopeat, sawdust and waste tobacco.

In addition to the use of alternative fuels, the company is also trying to reduce greenhouse gases through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) through a partial title subtitional fossil fuels with biomass at Semen Gresik in Tuban Plant. The CDM program has also been integrated in the international agencies of the UN.

Plant equipment management is also being conducted, excellent condition factory also be optimizing energy efficiency. In this case the company made operational management in an integrated plant to keep operating stability, reduce the number of unplanned shutdown, operate the equipment at maximum capacity and control the quality of raw materials and fuel quality control. " Spirit energy efficiency is becoming a culture of employees so as to create a unified culture in everyday life," Bambang added.

"In addition to operating the plant, Semen Indonesia has made energy efficiency and energy conservation. We are maintaining the sustainability of the environment because such a move would have a positive impact, which in turn can increase the profitability of the company", said Bambang SI.

Achievement of the Company which has been recorded

One of the tangible evidence of success perusahaann is saving energy consumption per unit ( MJ / Ton Cement ) by 12 % during the period 2008-2012. The decrease in CO2 emissions per unit ( Kg CO2/Ton Cement ) about 6 % during the period 2008-2012. Water use efficiency per unit ( Ltr / Ton Cement ) approximately 27 % or 31 % during the period 2007-2012. Substitution of coal by using renewable fuel by 16 % per line factory during 2012. Utilization of external B3 average of 8 % per year as an alternative raw material. The success in the development of Mangrove Center Tuban and Post- Mining Land Ngipik as regional biodiversity, development of CDM projects have been registered in Semen Gresik UNFCCC on 25 February 2011, is currently in the stage of verification of CER acquisition.

The savings rate of energy consumption in 2012 in the Tuban plant reaches 90 kWh per tonne of cement relatively low compared to most cement plants in the country and in Asia unytuk similar factories, " said Bambang.

In an effort to help address the problem of B3 waste industry, the Company adopted Co- rocessing with other industries utilizing B3 waste as raw materials and alternative fuels. As a form of commitment, the company builds a wide range of waste management facilities include B3, with investment value of 9.5 billion rupiah, Feeding facilities with an investment of 6.5 billion rupiah and Laboratory of B3 with an investment of 6.0 billion rupiah.

Environmental Empowerment

To support the development of the company's triple bottom line principles other than profit and the planet, the company is also doing community development through corporate social responsibility (CSR). The Company has conducted Community Services (Service to the Community), Community Relations and Community Empowerment.

Community empowerment has also been carried out by Semen Indonesian include Disaster Relief, Education & Training aid, Health improvement, public facilities and infrastructure, religious, nature conservation and partnership program.

For information, Proper (Performance Rating Programme) is a regular program organized to encourage the structuring company in managing the environment. Proper performance rating is divided into five levels, namely black, red, blue, green, and gold. Proper blue is given to companies in its management according to the standards set by the Ministry of Environment. Proper green given to companies whose management standards set forth above. The highest rating is the gold given to companies whose management above the established standards and to implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Performance assessment indicators varied, ranging from water and air pollution control, management and use of hazardous and toxic waste (B3), energy efficiency, water conservation, biodiversity protection, community development, prevention of damage to the environment.

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