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Unilever X Katadata: Collaboration and Action for Future Sustainability
Amidst the problems the world is facing — in terms of health, economy, social inequality, and the environment — the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is becoming an increasingly challenging matter. This is what underlies Unilever Indonesia to hold a webinar entitled, “Sustainability Day: Collaboration and Action for a Sustainable Future.” The event was held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Unilever Indonesia Foundation. This webinar embraces various society elements from the Government, the private sector, academics, and the community to formulate synergistic steps to ensure that sustainable development can continue to be realized.
Ira Noviarti, Director of Unilever Indonesia, said that, “As a company built on a noble purpose, Unilever, which has been in Indonesia for nearly 87 years, is committed to continuing to play its role in helping the achievement of SDGs in Indonesia by implementing a business that prioritizes the principles of sustainability. We apply these principles throughout our value chain, from ensuring a sustainable and responsible supply to post-use by our consumers.“
Unilever’s commitment to global sustainability is apparent and measurable since the launch of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) strategy in 2010, with three main objectives: improving the health and well-being of more than one billion people; halving the environmental footprint resulting from the manufacture and use of Unilever products; and improve the livelihoods of millions of people as their business grows.
Collaboration for Awareness on Disposal of Cigarettes Butts
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, together with PT HM Sampoerna Tbk, through the umbrella of Sampoerna's sustainability program for Indonesia, invites the public to take action to save the environment through the #PuntungItuSampah program. "This program is Sampoerna's sustainability initiative to provide an understanding to the community about the importance of disposing of butts responsibly," said Sampoerna's Head of External Relations, Ishak Danuningrat, in a written statement in Jakarta, Saturday (28/11).
The #PuntungItuSampah initiative is one of the company's commitments to reduce environmental damage through concrete and measurable actions. This program was initiated to increase public awareness, especially adult smokers, about the importance of disposing of garbage in its place to reduce butts that pollute the environment. He added that his party is actively working with various parties, both from the government, the community that loves and cares about the environment, and the wider community to support environmental sustainability.
The Head of the Sub-Directorate of Goods and Packaging of the Waste Management Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ujang Solihin Sidik, said the alignment of the initiatives carried out by private companies and partners was under regulations launched by Ministry Regulation No. 75 of 2019 regarding waste reduction by producers.
"The government appreciates Sampoerna's efforts in tackling its post-consumer waste. The problem of waste in Indonesia is still a matter of behavior. This step is a good initiative and needs to be supported by all elements of society, "said Ujang.