In recent years, the term Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has increasingly emerged in discussions about development, the environment, and social policy. Understanding the true meaning of SDGs and their importance for the future is essential.
More than just global goals, SDGs are a framework that guides how development is carried out in a fair, sustainable, and inclusive manner. To understand more deeply, it is important to explore what SDGs mean and how their implementation affects various sectors of life.
Interestingly, achieving these goals is not only the responsibility of the government, but also requires active contributions from the private sector and the wider community. Therefore, understanding how SDGs are implemented in Indonesia and the tangible role companies like PT Paiton Energy can play in supporting their achievement is essential.
This article will briefly and clearly review the role of SDGs in national development, as well as explaining what SDGs mean and the contributions that PT Paiton Energy has made in supporting the sustainability agenda.
Introduction to What SDGs Mean
SDGs are a series of 17 global goals launched by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
These goals are designed to address various global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice, with targets to be achieved by 2030.
In simple terms, what SDGs mean is a global commitment that encourages all countries to develop a development approach that not only pursues economic growth, but also pays attention to social aspects and environmental sustainability.
SDGs are the main guide in designing sustainable development policies and strategies in various parts of the world. Its achievement requires international cooperation and collaboration between governments, the private sector, and civil society.
It aims to create a better and more sustainable world for everyone, both globally and locally. Achieving the SDGs requires international cooperation and collaboration from various parties, including governments, the private sector, and communities.
At the local level, the SDGs are guidelines for designing sustainable and inclusive development policies and programs for the welfare of society and environmental sustainability.
In Indonesia, the SDGs were adopted and integrated into national policies through Peraturan Presiden No. 59 of 2017 and Peraturan Presiden No. 111 of 2022, which affirm the government’s commitment to achieving sustainable development goals by paying attention to the balance between social, economic, and environmental aspects.
PT Paiton Energy, as one of the energy companies in Indonesia, plays an important role in supporting the achievement of the SDGs through green energy innovation.
By focusing on developing environmentally friendly energy, PT Paiton Energy contributes to reducing negative impacts on the environment while supporting sustainable economic growth.
PT Paiton Energy’s Contribution to Achieving SDGs
Initiatives and programs implemented by PT Paiton Energy
PT Paiton Energy has implemented various initiatives and programs that support the achievement of SDGs, especially those related to clean energy and environmental conservation.
One of the recognitions for environmental sustainability achieved is the Green PROPER award from the Ministry of Environment.
This award demonstrates PT Paiton Energy’s commitment to implementing environmentally friendly practices and responsible resource management.
In addition, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program implemented by PT Paiton Energy also focuses on forest conservation and economic development of the surrounding community.
Through this program, the company not only maintains environmental sustainability, but also empowers local communities by providing training and support to improve their welfare sustainably.
This program is in line with the SDGs goals such as poverty alleviation, decent work, and preservation of terrestrial ecosystems.
Synergy with government and community in achieving SDGs
PT Paiton Energy places collaboration with government and community as the core of its SDGs achievement strategy. This synergy is realized through various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs which include programs, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and green initiatives that involve the active participation of the community, local government, and local community groups.
PT Paiton Energy consistently adopts the pentahelix concept, namely collaboration between five main elements: government, community, academics, business world, and media. This model ensures that every CSR program implemented is truly relevant, sustainable, and has a real impact on the environment and improving the welfare of the surrounding community.
Examples of ESG Programs (CSR & Green Initiatives) of PT Paiton Energy
Some of the leading initiatives that reflect the principles of what is meant by SDGs carried out by PT Paiton Energy include:
- Waste Bank Program in Probolinggo Regency including in Traditional Markets, Community Groups and Gili Ketapang Island: Encouraging community-based waste management to increase environmental awareness and circular economy.
- Planting 600 mangrove trees on Bahak Beach and 3,000 mangrove trees on Greenthing Beach: Efforts to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems and protect coastal areas from abrasion.
- Blekok Ecotourism Village Program: The company together with community groups develop ecotourism and conservation of Blekok Birds and mangroves. Some of the activities include developing environmental tourism, Blekok Bird breeding, developing a Mangrove Center that supports education related to mangroves and developing a mangrove nursery that supports the planting of 24,040 mangrove trees in Blekok Village and 1,600 trees in Jeding Block, Baluran National Park. Mangrove conservation is part of climate change mitigation and local economic empowerment through ecotourism.
- Selobanteng Community Forest Program: Since 2006 to 2022, PT Paiton Energy has planted 171,000 trees in Selobanteng, Situbondo, which have contributed to improving land cover, improving water sources and sequestering carbon of up to 3,853 tonsC/Ha per year. This program also improves the community’s economy through community forest products and delayed logging credits from the Ministry of Forestry.
- Reforestation of 10,000 bamboo trees in Sumber Mujur Village, Candipuro, Lumajang and 10,000 fruit plants in Jati Banteng Village, Besuki District: Supporting the maintenance of water sources, food security and the local economy.
- 65 bamboo aggregating devices program for coral house fishermen: Supporting the sustainability of the marine ecosystem and increasing fishermen’s catches.
- Gazal Cassava Chips Village and 7,000 Kv Energy Learning House: Creative economic empowerment and renewable energy education program.
- Planting 123 eco-farm trees and 25 trees in Leces Market: Supporting urban farming and greening of the market area.
- Planting 100 ash disposal trees: Innovation in managing power plant waste into greening.
- Social Forestry Program where the Company planted 34,000 gamal trees in Probolinggo: Collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry, Gadjah Mada University and local farmer groups for greening and strengthening the farmer’s economy through energy plantation forests and agroforestry.
All of these programs not only show contributions to local development, but are also in line with the essence of SDGs, namely development that pays attention to the balance between humans and nature.
PT Paiton Energy makes a real contribution to achieving global goals through various green energy and social initiatives that focus on environmental conservation and community empowerment.
Understanding what SDGs mean and the fact that SDGs are a global agenda that requires the active role of all parties is the foundation for companies in carrying out their social and environmental responsibilities.
With the synergy between PT Paiton Energy, the government, and the community, it is hoped that the achievement of SDGs in Indonesia can continue to grow. The more parties understand that SDGs are a long-term investment for the sustainability of the earth, the greater the opportunity to create a better future for all.
