IWIP Wins 2025 ESG Awards For Governance, People Expander Category

JAKARTA - PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) reiterated its commitment to sustainable development by winning the 2025 ESG Awards organized by Republika at the Borobudur Hotel Jakarta, Thursday, October 16. IWIP received an award in the Governance sector, the People Expander category, as a form of appreciation for the company's consistency in developing human resources and empowering communities around its operational areas.

After receiving the award, Roslina Sangaji, General Manager of Human Resources Development (HRD) IWIP, said that this achievement was the result of the company's long-term commitment to building strong and competitive local human resources, especially the mining ring community.

"We are grateful for this award. For us, this is not only a form of appreciation, but also a reminder to continue to do better for the surrounding community," said Roslina in the doorstop session after the event. IWIP is committed to developing local human resources, especially from the mining circle community. We open up job opportunities regardless of educational background. As long as there is a willingness to work and the basic ability of reading and writing, we are ready to train them to be part of IWIP, "he added.

The local community training and recruitment program run by IWIP is a real implementation of the principle of People Expander creating economic growth that is inclusive through capacity building and community independence.

On the same occasion, the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Zulkifli Hasan, expressed his appreciation to the award recipients.

"Congratulations to the award recipients. ESG should be part of our culture. Our ancestors have long taught us the importance of loving the environment and the homeland, that is Tri Hita Karana's spirit that we must continue to protect," said Zulkifli Hasan.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Mutya Hafidz, emphasized that economic growth must always be accompanied by social and environmental responsibilities.

The growth that we pursue must be full of responsibility. ESG is not only a commitment on paper, but must be present at every step and every inch of company activity. Good governance must be transferred, touches the community to the village, and builds a strong narrative that lives in the community," said Mutya Hafidz. . "Congratulations to IWIP and all other award recipients. Hopefully this achievement will be an inspiration for many parties in realizing a habitable earth and a empowered society," he added.

The 2025 ESG Awards held by Republika are an annual award event that gives appreciation to companies, institutions, and organizations that have successfully integrated the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in their business strategy and operations. This year, the theme raised is Sustainability as a Culture: Building a just and Sustainable Governance.