PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk strives to improve its competence in the field of sustainable construction, focusing on the application of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles implemented in each business entity of the WIKA Group. Through this approach, WIKA is ready to face challenges while seizing opportunities in creating greener and more inclusive development.
As part of this effort, WIKA signed a Cooperation Agreement with BRIN related to Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in the Wikasatrian Area signed by WIKA's Senior Vice President Asset Management Division, Bram Ibrahim and Head of the Ecology and Ethnobiology Research Center (PREE) - BRIN, Asep Hidayat S.Hut., M.Agr., Ph.D. on Thursday (28/11) at WIKA Tower 2, 2nd Floor.
This collaboration is carried out to build research synergies and innovations between institutions in conducting research activities on Indonesian plant conservation and the development of environmental services in the Wikasatrian area, with the theme “Biodiversity Conservation and Its Benefits in the Wikasatrian Area.”
This collaboration is expected to not only deepen scientific understanding related to biodiversity conservation, but also as a model of sustainability that can be used as an example for other regions in Indonesia in efforts to conserve nature and utilize it wisely.
Achieving Platinum Predicate at the Indonesia CSR Award 2024, Proof of the Quality of ESG Implementation and WIKA's Contribution to Sustainability
On the same day, as a form of implementing ESG principles, WIKA won the Platinum title at the Indonesia CSR Award (ICA) 2024. The award was received by WIKA's SVP Transformation and Business Strategy Division, Puspita Anggraeni at Raffles Hotel Jakarta on Thursday (28/11).
The ICA Award 2024 is organized by the Corporate Forum for CSR Development (CFCD) which is attended by several companies, CSR activist institutions in Indonesia, and individuals who apply CSR as part of the company's strategic policy in implementing core subjects based on ISO 26000 SR.
WIKA received an award for its contribution in achieving the 4D Environmental Core Subject through Wikasatrian as a leadership center that carries the concept of nature and environmental preservation with the program title “Wikasatrian Representation of Sustainability Ecosystem Development at the WIKA Leadership Center.”
“The company's CSR Program and SDGs Program are very strategic corporate activities in ensuring the sustainability of the company. This appreciation is given to businesses including corporate partner institutions that have programs or activities in an effort to fulfill their social responsibility and contribute to the achievement of the 2030 SDGs Goals,” said Ir. Thendri Suprianto, MBA as Chairperson of CFCD.
This achievement proves WIKA's success in carrying out the Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) program in accordance with the theme of this year's event, namely “Toward ESG & CSV Leadership for Sustainable of Business Excellence”.
“The achievement received by the Company is proof of the Company's commitment to continue to improve ESG implementation standards within the WIKA Group. Through nature conservation and the Wikasatrian leadership center, WIKA encourages a better life for the surrounding community and nature, thus realizing sustainability for future generations.” said Puspita.