JAKARTA - PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's (SIG) commitment in encouraging the economic independence of rural communities continues to show tangible results. Through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, SIG has managed to grow 36 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Glondonggede Village, Tuban Regency.
This number shows consistent growth every year, with 16 MSMEs formed in 2022, 15 MSMEs in 2023, and an additional five MSMEs in the 2024-2025 period. This program is part of SIG's strategy in creating shared value (creating shared value) between companies and communities around the operating area.
The empowerment program run by SIG carries an end-to-end approach, ranging from skill training, assistance in production facilities, to marketing assistance. This is in line with SIG's sustainability direction which places the social aspect as an integral part of sustainable business growth.
SIG Corporate Secretary, Vita Mahreyni, said that the development of MSMEs is one of the company's main focuses in strengthening the local economy.
"SIG believes that the success of the Company must be in line with improving the welfare of the community. The empowerment program for MSMEs is one of our efforts to ensure that the surrounding community can grow independently and be competitive," said Vita Mahreyni, in a statement, Monday, June 29.
The impact of this program has been felt directly by the community. One of the UMKM actors, Kusmiyatun, an entrepreneur of smoked fish, revealed that the support of SIG had improved the quality of his business. "Now the business place is more comfortable and the income has increased," he said.
The results of the mentoring carried out by SIG have also succeeded in expanding the market. The snacks developed by the community have now entered modern stores and souvenir centers in Tuban, with a turnover of millions of rupiah per month and opening new jobs.
This success emphasizes the role of SIG as a building materials solution company that not only focuses on business performance, but also on inclusive economic development. As a state-owned enterprise that has an extensive operational network in Indonesia, SIG has consistently integrated social programs into the company's sustainable growth strategy.
In the future, SIG will continue to expand the impact of community empowerment programs by encouraging MSMEs to upgrade, increase the competitiveness of local products, and strengthen the village economy ecosystem. Glondonggede Village is also expected to become a model for the sustainable development of local potential-based MSMEs in Indonesia.
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