Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2014 PT Makna Angan Karya Andanu (MAKA), the parent\ncompany of F&B brands such as Toodz House, Toko Kopi Tuku, Beragam,\nFutago, SUKA, toho Cafe, PT Pangan Adil Sehat, Sop Sapi Minarwati, and\nSORE, has won the Gold Award at the People Matters Infini-T Awards\nSoutheast Asia 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The award is\ngiven to organisations deemed successful in driving Human Resources (HR)\ntransformation through innovation, technology, and sustainable\npractices. MAKA triumphed in the category of Integration of\nSustainability Practices in HR Transformation, outperforming various\nregional companies that participated.<\/p>\n
Since its establishment in 2017, MAKA has been committed to building\nmore responsible ways of working towards people and the environment. As\nthe company grew, MAKA realised that internal processes needed to evolve\nto become more sustainable, inclusive, and consistent. In the last three\nyears, MAKA has carried out a series of strategic initiatives to\nstrengthen its HR foundation alongside the company\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n
This transformation began with the digitalisation of HR processes,\nenabling MAKA to reduce paper usage by more than 60% through the\nimplementation of e-contracts, e-payslips, and digital workflows. This\nstep not only increased efficiency but also significantly lowered the\ncompany\u2019s environmental footprint.<\/p>\n
At the same time, MAKA expanded inclusive recruitment practices by\nopening job opportunities to deaf friends and other disability groups.\nThis approach extends beyond recruitment to include workplace\nadjustments and training so that every individual can develop optimally.\nEmployee wellbeing programmes were also strengthened through mental\nhealth support, flexible working policies, and various initiatives that\nplace work-life balance as part of the company\u2019s values. These efforts\nhave resulted in high participation rates and increased employee\nsatisfaction.<\/p>\n
In addition, MAKA continues to expand its social contributions\nthrough upstream and downstream community initiatives. Programmes such\nas developing young farmers, a pilot coffee garden in Kenawat Village,\nCentral Aceh Regency, and inclusive barista training are part of MAKA\u2019s\ncommitment to building an ecosystem that grows together with\nsociety.<\/p>\n
To ensure all these efforts are measurable and sustainable, MAKA has\nalso strengthened ESG governance by establishing a dedicated department\nresponsible for the company\u2019s sustainability strategy. Through\nenvironmental programmes like Bersemi, MAKA has begun integrating\ncircular economy principles and emission reductions into daily\noperations. \u201cWe are very grateful to receive this award. For us, it is\nnot just an achievement, but a reflection of our learning journey in\ngrowing responsibly,\u201d said Amelia Dessita, VP of Human Resource &\nGeneral Affairs at MAKA, who received the award in Singapore on 27 March\n2026.<\/p>\n
According to Amelia, the award serves as a reminder that building a\nsustainable company is a long-term process. \u201cThere is still much we need\nto improve. However, we are proud of the small steps we have taken\nconsistently, and we thank the entire MAKA team and the community that\nhas been part of this journey,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n
The Infini-T Awards is a recognition event that evaluates\norganisations based on innovation, impact, user experience, stakeholder\nengagement, and learning from challenges. This year, MAKA became one of\nthe Indonesian companies to successfully bring home a major award. With\nmore than 1,500 employees and a presence in various cities in Indonesia\nand the Netherlands, MAKA continues to strengthen its commitment to\ndelivering more humane, inclusive, and sustainable HR practices \u2014 in\nline with the company\u2019s vision of building an F&B ecosystem that\ngrows with good intentions and delivers positive impact for society.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/maka-home-to-toko-kopi-tuku-wins-gold-at-infini-t-awards-2026-1775634727", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }