PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2021-01-01 to 2021-11-23, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Environmental Responsibility
- Community Development
- Good Corporate Governance (GCG)
- Occupational Health and Safety (K3)
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISPO certification for PT Mutiara Agam (MAG) until August 3, 2022.
- Allocated 72.8 hectares of river riparian for conservation.
- Received PROPER “BLUE” category award through MAG.
- Implemented waste management system including reduce, reuse, and recycle program.
Social Achievements
- Provided opportunities for local communities to work in the company and supply goods/services.
- Implemented community development programs focusing on economic empowerment, education, health, and infrastructure.
- Provided scholarships, teacher honorariums, classroom repairs, and school bus transportation.
- Supported religious, social, cultural, and sports activities.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Global economic slowdown due to trade wars and declining CPO prices.
- Fluctuations in CPO and PK prices.
- Uncertainty over land ownership and permits.
- Climate change risks (shifts in rainfall patterns, droughts, floods).
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimized resources to maintain sustainable growth and shareholder value.
- Focused on cost efficiency strategies across all business processes.
- Implemented risk management framework to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks.
- Complied with sustainable palm oil policies to meet customer requirements.
- Adjusted fertilization and agronomic practices to climate conditions.
- Built infrastructure (e.g., embankments) to mitigate flood risks.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Using local suppliers for goods and services.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Shifts in rainfall patterns
- Droughts
- Floods
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISPO
Certifications: ISPO
Awards & Recognition
- PROPER BLUE
Reporting Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-11-23
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:168,570 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:114,415 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:54,155 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,554,114 GJ/year
Water Consumption:67,155 m3/year
Waste Generated:21,639 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:2.2 tCO2e/ton CPO
ESG Focus Areas
- Economy
- Social
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Air emissions monitoring results always below quality standards
- 25% of total waste reused
- Effluent hazardous substance content always below environmental quality standards
- No land fires
- Peat ecosystem sustainability maintained
- 72.8 Ha or 6.4% of plantation rejuvenation program allocated for riparian conservation
Social Achievements
- Zero fatal work accidents
- 19% employee participation in competence development programs
- Lowest permanent employee wages in conformity with Regional Minimum Wage (UMR)
- Values distributed to local communities through CSR programs increased by 8.3%
- Provided 6 school bus units
- Built and repaired 7 public facilities
- Repaired 17 km of village roads
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of sustainable palm oil processing standards based on ISPO
- Received BLUE PROPER recognition from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia
- Received Plantation Class Assessment Award from the Office of Agriculture of West Sumatra Province
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Limitations in sustainability programs needing adaptation to changing regulations and best practices in the agribusiness sector
- Disruption in economic stability
- Covid-19 pandemic
- Changes in Government policies and regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Improving operational efficiency and performance
- Conducting operational activities conformity analysis with Government policies related to sustainability
- Improving related employee competence
- Implementing strict health protocols and adequate K3 facilities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Partnership with local suppliers
- FFB purchase from KUD
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Shifts in rainfall patterns
- Long drought or high rainfall intensity
- Tides
- Extreme climate events
Transition Risks
- Changes in Government policies and regulations
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard (SES), Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification System (ISPO), ISO 26000:2010
Certifications: ISPO, PROPER BIRU
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8
- Goal 4
- Goal 9
- Goal 8
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
The Company's initiatives support these SDGs through economic growth, education, infrastructure development, labor rights, waste reduction, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity conservation.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- BLUE PROPER
- Plantation Class Assessment Award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:17335 GJ/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Economy
- Social
- Environment
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper usage from 145 reams in 2020 to 120 reams in 2022.
- Reduced electricity consumption from 14,446 GJ in 2020 to 8,750 GJ in 2021 and then to 17,335 GJ in 2022.
- Encouraged the use of reusable drinking containers and prohibited single-use plastic bottles during meetings.
Social Achievements
- Ensured fair and competitive remuneration, meeting applicable regulations (lowest permanent employee wages in accordance with Regional Minimum Wage).
- Created a proper, safe, and healthy work environment.
- Improved employee competency and skills through internal and external training programs.
- Provided 90 days of maternity leave and lactation permits for breastfeeding mothers.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Investment Committee in early 2023 to ensure investment activities align with sustainability principles.
- Developed a Code of Conduct covering business ethics, work ethics, and ethics towards external parties.
- Implemented a whistleblowing system.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited sustainability policies and programs.
- Difficulty measuring social and environmental impacts of activities.
- Risk of investing in irresponsible companies that could damage reputation.
- Changes in government policies and regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducting competency development programs related to sustainability.
- Considering environmental aspects in investment analysis, starting from feasibility studies.
- Analyzing the suitability of operational activities with government policies related to sustainability.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Use of PEFC-certified paper
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: POJK No. 51/POJK.03/2017
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed