Pelalawan, 21 November 2024 – Two palm oil mills owned by PT Mitra Unggul Pusaka (PT MUP), Segati Mill (PSG) and Penarikan Mill (PPR), located in Langgam District, Pelalawan Regency, Riau, have received the Zero Accident Award 2024 from the Riau Province Manpower Agency. The award was presented directly by the Head of the Riau Province Manpower Agency, Boby Rachmat, at the Prime Park Hotel Pekanbaru on 19 November 2024. PT MUP itself is a business unit of Asian Agri operating in Riau.
The Acting Governor of Riau, Rahman Hadi, officially opened the event titled “Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards Night 2024” and stated, “This award aims to encourage increased awareness of the importance of occupational safety and health in every sector. OHS must be a priority obligation for every company.”
PSG Manager, Joyi Wijaya, said, “This award can be achieved thanks to the cooperation and support of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team who consistently maintain safety and health in our mill. This achievement motivates us to continue prioritizing OHS in all our daily activities. We hope to be able to maintain, and even improve, the conditions that have been achieved, as well as improve any shortcomings that still exist.”
Meanwhile, PPR Manager, Marthin Luther Limbeng, said, “OHS is not only important to protect oneself but also to provide a sense of security and comfort for families at home. By maintaining safety in the workplace, we not only create a safe environment for ourselves but also contribute to the well-being of our loved ones. Therefore, awareness of the importance of OHS not only impacts individuals but also has a positive impact on families waiting at home.”
The Zero Accident Award 2024 ceremony, organized by the Riau Provincial Government, is a form of appreciation for companies that have shown a high commitment to implementing OHS in the workplace. It is hoped that this event can be a source of inspiration for all companies in Riau to continue improving occupational safety and health standards.
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About Asian Agri
Asian Agri is one of Indonesia’s leading national private companies producing crude palm oil (CPO) since 1979. To date, Asian Agri manages 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and employs over 20,000 people.
As a pioneer of the Indonesian Government’s Smallholder Transmigration Core Plantation Program (PIR-Trans), Asian Agri has partnered with 30,000 plasma smallholders in Riau and Jambi who manage 60,000 hectares of oil palm plantations. Additionally, the company fosters partnerships with independent smallholders to bring positive impacts on their welfare and economic improvement.
By implementing a zero-burning policy and sustainable plantation management practices, Asian Agri helps smallholders increase productivity, crop yields, supply chain traceability and supports them in obtaining certifications. Asian Agri’s factories utilize state-of-the-art technology harnessing self-generated green energy to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
All business units under the umbrella of Asian Agri have obtained ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) certification. Currently, Asian Agri’s core plantations in North Sumatra, Riau, and Jambi provinces, as well as plasma smallholders plantations in Riau and Jambi provinces, are 100% RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certified. Simultaneously, ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) has been achieved for all plantations owned by Asian Agri and its partner farmers.
Asian Agri’s success as one of the leading CPO producers has been internationally recognized with ISO 14001 certification for all its operations. The Learning Institute in Pelalawan, Riau, and the seedling center in Kampar, Riau, are also ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, Asian Agri’s research and development center in Tebing Tinggi has been certified by the International Plant-Analytical Exchange at the WEPAL lab at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, ensuring high standards.
For further information, please contact:
Lidya Veronica, Media Relation Asian Agri
E-mail: lidya_veronica@asianagri.com
