PT Korindo Group Papua Runs Sustainable Business
Korindo Papua in Korea – In 1969, the owner of Korindo Group started his journey of dedication in Indonesia. At that time, the Company placed its main focus on hardwood development which then shifted to plywood/veneer in 1979. Five years later, the focus expanded to the newsprint sector and continued to wood plantations in 1993. Finally, we developed a business line in oil palm plantations. in 1995.
Until now, PT Korindo Group has 16 business lines, namely forestry, oil palm plantations, rubber plantations, newsprint, timber, wind towers, factories and steel structures, manufacture of special vehicles, shipping, transportation, distribution, securities, multi-financial, insurance, real estate and rest areas.
In carrying out its business line, Korindo Papua continues to take part in global trends. Among them, regarding sustainable and environmentally friendly development. Low-carbon development, which is expected to become a new motor in driving the economy, is our focus.
The Company’s involvement in these topics is carried out with a commitment to sustainable and sustainable forest management. Korindo’s Forestry Division strives to produce high-quality wood that can be used for a variety of products, including paper and plywood.
In addition, Korindo Korea’s Paper Products Division produces newsprint and paper-based products made from recycled paper. With various innovations made, We are known as one of the market share leaders in the sector.
On the other hand, the Oil Palm Plantation Division continuously develops its functions by implementing efficient management practices and procedures.
Meanwhile, the Construction and Heavy Industry Division is developing wind power. This is a form of implementation of new and renewable energy (EBT), which is also part of the principle of sustainability.
The Korindo Group wind tower company has been around for four decades. We have obtained ISO 90001 certification after going through a rigorous international quality and conformity test process. As a result, the resulting product is of high quality.
Korindo’s Sustainable Social Responsibility
The principle of sustainability is not only applied to our business activities. All social responsibility activities carried out by Korindo Group are also carried out by upholding the sustainability aspect. This series of programs is carried out by business units and the Korindo Foundation
With this principle in mind, we refer to all of our social programs as Corporate Social Contribution (CSC). This branding illustrates that our humanitarian and environmental care activities are more than just carrying out our responsibilities. We strive to contribute to the life around us.
The CSC program is not carried out for ceremonial purposes. However, we run the program for the good of the people around the company, the environment, local government and other relevant stakeholders.
Growth record Constant and continuous change has accelerated the development of social infrastructure, education and health in Indonesia.
Korindo Korea Company’s record of success cannot be separated from its pioneering spirit in facing every challenge. We also hold firmly to the principle of being a future-oriented and customer-centric company.
This commitment is carried out in tandem with the fulfillment of responsibilities in protecting the environment and advancing the welfare of the Indonesian people through five pillars, namely:
Korindo: Education
The quality of Human Resources (HR) development is one of the keys to success in sustainable development. From this understanding, we provide assistance in the field of education in the form of funding. In addition, we provide learning facilities, including school buses.
Through Corporate Social Contribution (CSC), Korindo Group owners work together to support sustainable development through increasing access to education. From 1998 to 2020, the Korindo Foundation has provided scholarships worth Rp. 6.9 billion to 2,652 students.
To achieve sustainable development goals, Korindo Group continues to ensure equitable access to education for all levels of society. The Rubber Plantation Division provides educational assistance to residents of Buru Regency, Maluku, who cannot afford it.
Health
Korindo Group constantly underlines the importance of health issues through various Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) programs. One of them is the construction of health clinics in several operational areas that can be used by local indigenous people for free.
In addition to providing treatment, these clinics also have regular health campaign programs. For example, health education and healthy living culture to the local community. Through these activities, people can get health checks and immunizations as well as vitamins.
The company’s concern in the health sector is also applied through efforts to increase public awareness of the importance of health. We also support healthy and clean living behavior in the surrounding environment. No exception for children, young mothers, pregnant and lactating.
KorindoGroup: Economy
Korindo Group continues to promote the principle of economic independence to improve people’s welfare. Productive business assistance is often provided, ranging from support for fish and poultry farming businesses, to vegetable crop cultivation, hydroponics.
In other small industry segments, Korindo Group also provides capital assistance for the Papuan people. One of them is for the brick-making industry group. The production results from the industry are absorbed by the company and can be marketed to other parties.
This productive and direct business assistance is expected to be able to increase the income of each family and increase the rate of economic growth. The end result, sustainable social welfare can be felt by the community.
PT Korindo: Environment
Korindo Group’s owner’s concern for the environment has been proven through various concrete actions such as tree planting and regular environmental cleaning. Through sustainable initiatives, we strive for the community and the environment to get added value from the company’s presence.
Reforestation is the main program run by companies under the Korindo Group. Among them, the Division of Forestry Products which conducts routine reforestation every year. Especially when the Indonesian Tree Planting Day is set to fall on November 28 every year.
Since 2019, we have also taken care of the Pakansari City Forest, a collaborative program between the Korindo Korea Foundation and the Bogor Regency Government. This urban forest, which is located in the Pakansari Stadium area, Bogor, has provided many benefits. These include empowering local residents and using grass in urban forest areas as animal feed.
Currently, the Korindo Foundation and the Bogor Regency Government are working together again to develop the Pondok Rajeg City Forest. This green open space will be built in the area of the former Pondok Rajeg Final Processing Site (TPA).
Korindo Papua: Infrastructure
Infrastructure is one of the important priorities in Korindo Group’s Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) with a focus on utilization by the general public. This focus is due to the fact that there are still many hard-to-reach areas in Indonesia.
Actively, Korindo Group Owners through their business units assist the construction and development of infrastructure such as repairing roads and bridges. This proves the Company’s commitment to building a harmonious and prosperous life for all stakeholders in all relevant locations.