At a recent conference hosted by the United Nations and the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency, Tjiwi Kimia, the Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) mill in East Java received two of the ten awards given to private companies and local government agencies for having made noteworthy contributions toward achieving Indonesia’s MDGs.
The major conference on Indonesia’s progress toward achieving its UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), established a set of eight goals to be achieved by 2015 that respond to the world’s main development challenges.
The conference focused on best practices and achievements made by national and local governments, United Nations agencies and the private sector in contributing to the achievement of these goals.
Tjiwi Kimia received the award for environmental sustainability in recognition of its use of best practices in contributing to the fulfilment of the national MDGs.
Made from used paper, the company says its sustainable green products include various high quality paper products and evidence the mill’s efforts to develop its business and environmental sustainability.
Tjiwi Kimia also received a special award, which is given to national or local governments, United Nations agencies, or corporations that demonstrate the most standout contribution in tackling climate change.
Through its Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle policy, Tjiwi Kimia continues to cut emissions and reduce waste, contributing to fight against climate change, according to APP.
G Sulistyanto, vice president commissioner of Tjiwi Kimia says, “Fulfilling our responsibilities to our stakeholders, our environment and our community are always our top priority. Poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, and helping Indonesia achieve its MDGs go hand in hand with these priorities.”
He continues, “It is an honour to be recognised for our efforts in these areas and we understand the added responsibility that comes with such an honour.”
