Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a Blue rating in the Indonesian government PROPER environmental assessment programme (full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and permit conditions)
• Received a Pratama (Bronze) award from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources for environmental management
• Maintained support for a river health monitoring programme conducted by the University of North Sumatra
• 100 percent compliance with discharge requirements

Social Achievements

• Over 68% of workforce (1,355 employees and contractors) sourced locally
• Implemented community development programmes including school and sanitation facility construction/renovation, farmer training, and infrastructure development
• Received four prestigious Gelar Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Berbasis Budaya (GPMB) awards for community development
• Implemented third-party inpatient health insurance for all national employees

Governance Achievements

• Operated under high standards of corporate governance, protecting the interests of owners and stakeholders
• Implemented a company Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and Supply Chain Code of Conduct
• Achieved All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) of $503 per ounce of gold, a significant improvement over preceding years

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Seven minor hydrocarbon spills (total 35 liters)
• Concerns about potential environmental impacts on biodiversity, land productivity, and water quality
• Unsuccessful in achieving a major biodiversity offset through collaboration with conservation groups

Mitigation Strategies

• Immediate cleanup of spills; no release to the environment
• Implementation of a carefully designed water management system to protect downstream water quality
• Development of Code of Practice Site Water Management and Code of Practice Biodiversity Management
• Ongoing exploration programme to extend ore reserves and mine life

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preferential purchase of goods and services from local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI-G4 Guidelines for Sustainability Reporting

Awards & Recognition

• Blue rating in PROPER environmental assessment
• Pratama (Bronze) award from Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
• Four GPMB awards for community development

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Economic
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved PROPER BLUE award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry
• No significant environmental incidents in 2020
• Successfully managed 6,109,281 tonnes of tailings in TSF without incident
• Increased energy efficiency by switching from diesel plant to PLN grid for electricity consumption
• Released Sumatran Tiger "Sri Nabila" to Gunung Leuser National Park
• Stabilized and started growing vegetation on 35.5 hectares of mining area

Social Achievements

• Spent USD 1.9 million on Community Development Programmes with 15,183 beneficiaries
• Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) in 2020
• 73% of employees were local, exceeding the 70% AMDAL requirement
• 27% of employees were women, 28% of female employees held management positions
• Provided 135 training courses to 4,349 participants (average 73 hours per employee)

Governance Achievements

• No fines or sanctions related to legal violations in 2020
• Implemented enterprise risk management programme since 2014
• Consistently updated purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies and goals related to economic, environmental and social topics through dialogue and consultations with stakeholders

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Managing water resources due to high rainfall and steep topography
• Managing GHG emissions
• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and community programs

Mitigation Strategies

• Improved GHG emissions tracking via external experts
• Prioritized GHG reductions planned for 2021
• Implemented COVID-19 safe work plans, provided PPE and support to communities
• Continued operations and wage payments despite pandemic restrictions
• Implemented ReCYN technology for cyanide recovery and reuse

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 578 new service suppliers selected in 2020 with 100% passing rate on environmental and OHS criteria

Responsible Procurement

• Preferential purchase of goods and services from local suppliers
• USD 16 million spent on local goods and services in 2020

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Heavy rainfall impacting operations

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Comprehensive option Mining and Metal (MM) Oil & Gas Sector Disclosure (OGSS)

Certifications: PROPER BLUE

Third-party Assurance: SR Asia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 8
• 10
• 16

PTAR prioritizes supporting six relevant SDGs to its mining operations, focusing on health and safety, education, gender equality, economic performance, diversity and equal opportunity, and ethical business practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Indonesia’s Sustainable Business Award
• Silver Award for Environmental Management
• Bronze Award for Safety Management
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Award
• Award for the Release of the Sumatran Tiger ‘Sri Nabila’

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Community Empowerment
• Health & Safety
• Environmental Performance
• Economic Performance
• Gender Diversity

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved PROPER Blue Award from the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry
• Successfully managed Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) risk
• Planted more than 8,000 tree seedlings
• Rehabilitated 3.88 hectares of operational areas and 5.14 hectares of exploration areas (exceeding the plan)

Social Achievements

• Conducted 132 CSR activities with 20,826 beneficiaries, spending USD997,186
• 73.92% of employees were local, exceeding the 70% target
• Zero lost time injury incidence
• Provided USD5,562,224 for COVID-19 relief initiatives

Governance Achievements

• Established a Whistleblowing System (WBS)
• Implemented a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct signed by 100% of employees and suppliers
• Achieved a Safety KPI Dashboard score of 97%

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and community engagement
• Managing environmental impacts from mining activities (tailings, waste rock, water)
• Maintaining a strong social license to operate

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented COVID-19 preparedness program, including vaccination drives
• Developed and implemented robust environmental management systems (water, waste, AMD)
• Continued and expanded community development programs
• Active stakeholder engagement and communication

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 106 new suppliers selected based on environmental and OHS criteria (100% pass rate)

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for local and national suppliers; 87% of purchases from local and national suppliers in 2021.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Heavy rainfall disrupting mining operations

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Comprehensive option and Mining and Metals (MM)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: SR Asia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), Goal 13 (Climate Action), Goal 15 (Life on Land), Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

PTAR's initiatives align with these SDGs through various environmental, social, and economic programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• PROPER Blue Award; Good Mining Practices Award; Best of The Best in the CSR Indonesia Awards 2021; various other awards.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Economic
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total direct GHG emissions to 58,884 tonnes CO2e in 2022.
• Successfully implemented tailings disposal without incidents, adhering to operational requirements.
• Reclaimed 0.51 hectares of land and planted 7,914 local plant seeds.
• Operated the Waste Sortation Facility (WSF), achieving a 3R percentage of 55%.

Social Achievements

• Implemented Community Development and Empowerment (CDEP) program with 30,565 beneficiaries and USD 1,569,097 spent.
• Achieved 75.72% local employment, exceeding the EIA target of 70%.
• Successfully cured 827 eyes with cataracts through free cataract surgery.
• Implemented the Marsipature Programme for employee competency development.

Governance Achievements

• Established a special committee to strengthen ESG implementation and management.
• Obtained several awards for CSR program performance, including Platinum and Gold Awards at the 2022 Indonesian Sustainable Development Award.
• Achieved a 98% site KPI score demonstrating high compliance and effectiveness in reducing incidents.
• Implemented a Whistleblowing System (WBS) to address alleged violations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High rainfall potentially interfering with mining operations.
• Investor and NGO concerns regarding ESG issues.
• Potential for acid mine drainage (AMD) from waste rock.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed infrastructure and mining schedules considering the rainy season.
• Proactively initiated programs to manage ESG issues and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Implemented AMD Management Programme using compacted rock layers to prevent oxygen ingress.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Selection of partners and suppliers based on Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Regulation No. 28 of 2009.
• Regular evaluation of suppliers' environmental and social impacts.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• High rainfall

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Comprehensive option and Mining and Metals (MM)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (2004), ISO 45001 (2021)

Third-party Assurance: National Centre for Corporate Reporting (NCCR)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Platinum and Gold Awards at the 2022 Indonesian Sustainable Development Award
• Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA) Silver Award