Pan Brothers To Install Solar Panels In 2 Factories, Deputy Director Anne Patricia: 5 More Plants To Follow In 2022

Deputy President Director of PT Pan Brothers Tbk, Anne Patricia Sutanto. (Screenshot of Gates Institute Youtube)

Jakarta - PT Pan Brothers Tbk (PBRX) together with PT Xurya Daya Indonesia plan to install solar panels with a capacity of 2,554 killwattpeak (kWp) at the company's factories, namely 2 factories in Boyolali, 1 factory in Sragen, and 1 factory in Cikande.

Pan Brothers vice CEO, Anne Patricia, said that the company expects the solar panel installation to reduce approximately 63 million kg of carbon emissions (CO2e) per 30 years or 2.1 million per year.

"This program will continue with the second phase of installation which is planned to be carried out in the first quarter of 2022 for 5 other factories in Tangerang, Sragen, Klego and Sambi which are expected to provide the same results as in the first phase," he said in his official statement, Monday. December 6th.

Currently, one of the company's subsidiaries, namely PT Prima Sejati Sejahtera, has operated a phase 1 solar panel in the first phase located in Boyolali with a capacity of 368 kWp.

"This initiative is one of the company's and group's commitments to be a pioneer in supporting government programs related to sustainability and programs to achieve "Net-Zero Emission" by 2060," he explained.

He admitted, the company is committed to halving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 through several projects, such as the installation of solar panels, increasing renewable energy sources, the 'Zero Waste Management' project, circular economy, and efficient technology. energy.

Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to minimize the impact of the risk of climate change and global warming becomes very important for the sustainability of life. Given the limited natural resources and the future needs of society, Pan Brothers is also responsible for running its business in a sustainable manner and minimizing negative impacts on ecosystems and global society.

Solar panels are one of the alternative energy options that can be a solution for Indonesia today, Indonesia is rich and abundant in solar energy. This potential is utilized very well by the Company by maximizing the use of solar panels in all its facilities.

"We should all support the realization of a clean and pollution-free environment," explained Anne.

In line with this, George Hadi Santoso, VP Marketing of Xurya Daya Indonesia also said, the company really appreciates Pan Brothers' commitment to switch to renewable energy through the installation of PLTS Roofs in all its facilities.

"We hope that more companies in Indonesia will follow in the footsteps of Pan Brothers. To help reduce global warming and build a better future for Indonesia," he said.