Eco-Friendly Businesses Become the New Standard in the Business World

Industry Urged to Demonstrate Real Environmental Responsibility

Regional industrial players are encouraged to demonstrate a real commitment to environmental protection. This was conveyed in an activity initiated by the Pontianak Branch of Sucofindo in collaboration with the local Environmental Agency, related to strengthening companies' environmental performance.

Eco-Friendly Businesses Become the New Standard in the Business World

Head of the Environmental Agency, Adi Yani, emphasized the importance of environmental assessments as a strategic instrument, not merely administrative.

"The PROPER assessment is a concrete manifestation of concern for the ecosystem, especially the major rivers in West Kalimantan. With an area of 14 million hectares, more than 134 CPO mills, and hundreds of mining permits, collective efforts are needed to ensure the industrial sector does not negatively impact the environment," he said in an official statement on Thursday (July 31, 2025).

He also stated that Sucofindo plays a crucial role in assisting businesses in carrying out their environmental responsibilities, from monitoring emissions and water quality, to safe management of hazardous and toxic waste, to mitigating forest and land fires.

"Companies must demonstrate a real environmental commitment, not just comply with regulations. We want to see social and environmental responsibility that directly impacts communities and ecosystems. This isn't just about getting a green rating; it's about how companies can be part of the solution, and I'm confident PROPER can be the answer to this problem," he continued.

The Head of the Pontianak Sucofindo Branch, Ali Ridho, stated that this activity provides an open space for companies to evaluate and improve their environmental performance.

"In this case, Sucofindo is not only a verification partner, but also a technical and strategic partner towards sustainable business practices," he said.

He added that Sucofindo also provides various training courses, laboratory testing, and compliance audits to help companies build measurable environmental management systems.

"We are present as a strategic partner for the industry, encouraging companies not only to comply with regulations but also to create a positive and sustainable environmental impact," he said.

Ali hopes this activity will encourage industry readiness for the 2025 environmental assessment and strengthen their commitment to environmentally friendly business.

"We hope this activity can foster a spirit of sustainability and encourage industry players to become pioneers in realizing an environmentally friendly and competitive industry," he concluded.

Meanwhile, Sucofindo's Environmental Specialist, Muhammad Hasan, provided a technical presentation on strategies for fulfilling environmental documents and the importance of documents such as the Environmental Management Plan (RKL), Environmental Management Plan (RPL), SIMPEL, and DRKPL.

"The current PROPER approach assesses not only administrative compliance but also real innovation in environmental impact management. The quality of green documents is key to achieving a Green or Gold rating," he explained.

Sucofindo is also actively promoting industrial sustainability through its Green Generation services, ranging from carbon validation, automated monitoring, ESG consulting, and greenhouse gas emission inventory programs.