Gunung Sewu recently won a Sustainable Business Award (SBA) in the category of Green House Gas Emission Reduction by the Global Initiatives. The award was handed over directly by the Minister of National Development Planning Mr. Bambang Brodjonegoro at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta.
The Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) is a unique and important resource for businesses worldwide. Now held in six countries, the awards aim to increase awareness of sustainable business best-practices and demonstrate how sustainable business benefits companies, the environment and all stakeholders, today and for the future.
“The awards validate and celebrate the companies which are leading the way in sustainable business and which have truly instilled this objective into their long term business strategy. The awards also aim to inspire all businesses, large and small, to make sustainability the foundation of their corporate mission and brand” said Tony Gourlay, CEO, Global Initiatives (www.sustainablebusinessawards.com)
Gunung Sewu has officially stated its sustainability commitment, signed by the President Commissioner, the President Director & Group CEO, and Business Units Leaders in August.
“We are grateful for the award. It is a privileged recognition of our sustainability efforts. We are committed to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals across our businesses in various forms. This award will continue to motivate us to go farther in our sustainability journey. This is in line with our Group’s purpose: creating meaningful progress and contributing to a sustainable future,” said Ed Ng, President Director & Group CEO of Gunung Sewu.