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JAKARTA – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are vital for companies to take responsibility for their environmental impact. By adopting environmentally friendly business practices, such as reducing carbon emissions, improving waste management, and conserving natural resources, companies can help protect the environment and existing ecosystems.
In line with ESG principles, PT Jaminan Kredit Indonesia (Jamkrindo) is committed to achieving sustainable growth by paying attention to environmental, social, and good governance factors. This approach enables the company to minimize risks, improve operational efficiency, and build a strong reputation.
For Jamkrindo, implementing ESG is not just about fulfilling legal obligations or market demands but is also a smart business strategy to achieve sustainable growth, build trust, and create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Akhmad Purwakajaya, President Director of Jamkrindo, explained that one of the strategies to increase employee engagement in applying ESG principles is through collaboration with Republika and Plastic Pay to launch the 'Trash4Cash' program. The launch of this program coincided with National Waste Care Day, held on February 21, 2024.
Through the program, each Jamkrindo employee can contribute to the recycling of plastic bottles and receive incentives that can be converted into cash through a reverse vending machine (RVM) system, where plastic bottles are exchanged for points automatically via a smartphone and E-wallet integration.
“This collaboration is a great step in boosting employee engagement in implementing ESG principles, especially supporting green office initiatives and net-zero emissions. With the integration of RVM machines, we are optimistic that this program will generate high enthusiasm,” said Akhmad.
During the pilot project phase from February 2-16, 2024, the Trash4Cash program demonstrated high enthusiasm, with 29.99 kg or 1,604 units of bottles successfully exchanged, reducing the carbon footprint by 110,676 grams.
“We hope that this program will not only motivate Jamkrindo employees to collect points but also have a more significant impact by fostering habits of mindful plastic waste management in everyday life, so that small actions will lead to a larger positive impact on a better environment,” said Akhmad.
In addition to encouraging active employee participation in ESG implementation, Jamkrindo has mapped out its Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) efforts aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia. The company has prioritized SDGs with strategic programs, and the Trash4Cash initiative supports the achievement of environmental SDGs.
About Jamkrindo
As a credit guarantee company under the Indonesia Financial Group (IFG), Jamkrindo offers a variety of products, including both program-based and non-program-based guarantees. Program-based guarantees include People’s Business Credit (KUR) and working capital credit guarantees (KMK) as part of the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program. Non-program-based guarantees include general credit guarantees, microcredit guarantees, construction and procurement credit guarantees, goods distribution guarantees, surety bonds, customs bonds, supply chain financing (invoice financing) guarantees, and other credit-related services.
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PT Jamkrindo
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