Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Multi Harapan Utama (MHU), a subsidiary of MMS\nGroup Indonesia (MMSGI), reduced emissions by up to 41% through hybrid\ntrucks and electric vehicles (EVs) to support sustainable operations and\nthe clean energy transition in the mining sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThroughout 2024, MHU\u2019s total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were\nrecorded at 275,065.53 tonnes of CO\u2082e, a 41.34% decrease in just one\nyear, equivalent to eliminating the carbon footprint of more than\n130,000 passenger vehicles,\u201d said MHU President Director Kemal Djamil\nSiregar in a statement in Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n
He explained that based on the 2021 baseline, the mining company\ntargeted an 8% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030.<\/p>\n
However, in 2024, six years ahead of schedule, that target was\nexceeded with a reduction of 40.89%.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe eight-year target was achieved in just three years,\u201d he\nstated.<\/p>\n
He noted that this achievement was driven by three main simultaneous\ninitiatives. First, the Hydrum programme, which transformed the dump\ntruck fleet from diesel to hybrid technology, reduced the fuel ratio\nfrom 68 litres per hour to 36.70 litres per hour, achieving 46%\nefficiency, surpassing the initial 30% target.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the first five months, this programme saved 1.22 million litres\nof fuel and cost efficiencies of Rp19.9 billion,\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n
Second, overall operational energy efficiency, including a data-based\nidle time monitoring system (iTimer), reduced emissions by 82,334 tonnes\nof CO\u2082e directly from the production line.<\/p>\n
Third, post-mining land reclamation absorbed 273,419 tonnes of CO\u2082e,\nexceeding total operational emission reductions and becoming the largest\ncontribution to MHU\u2019s decarbonisation portfolio.<\/p>\n
Overall, Kemal continued, the combination of these three approaches\nresulted in a total contribution to emission reductions and carbon\nabsorption of 355,753 tonnes of CO\u2082e in 2024, affirming that mining\noperations and measurable climate mitigation can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, we are strengthening our long-term energy transition\ndirection through trials of the SANY 445 EV electric dump truck in the\nLoa Kulu operational area, Kutai Kartanegara.<\/p>\n
With a motor capacity of up to 460 kW and a 400 kWh battery, the unit\nis projected to reduce operational costs by up to 40% compared to\nconventional diesel units.<\/p>\n
Thanks to its commitment to reducing emissions, MHU received the\nGreen Achievement in Emission Reduction and Ruby Achievement in Emission\nTransparency awards at The Best Corporate Transparency and Emission\nReduction Awards 2026, held in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The awards were given to corporations that have achieved tangible\nemission reductions while building transparent, verified, and\naccountable reporting systems.<\/p>\n
In addition to emission reductions, the company was also rated\nexcellent in reporting transparency. The company adopts the\ninternational standard ISO 14064-1, refers to IPCC Guidelines, and\nroutinely reports emissions through the Proper programme of the Ministry\nof Environment (KLH).<\/p>\n
The data-based monitoring system developed ensures that all emission\ndata can be independently verified and accounted for, a practice that is\nstill limited in the national mining industry.<\/p>\n
Kemal emphasised that the award is proof of the transformation\nundertaken, resulting in real impacts, not only targeting emission\nreductions but also ensuring every step is measurable, transparent, and\naccountable.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoving forward, we will continue to accelerate the adoption of\nlow-emission technologies and strengthen data-based systems. For us,\nsustainability is not just compliance, but a long-term business\nstrategy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
This achievement also aligns with strengthening ESG performance at\nthe group level. MMSGI scored 52\/100 in the Corporate Sustainability\nAssessment (CSA) 2025 by S&P Global for the Coal & Consumable\nFuels sector.<\/p>\n
In the context of an industry facing global pressures to transform,\nMHU\u2019s achievements affirm that decarbonisation is not only possible but\ncan also be measured, verified, and turned into a competitive\nadvantage.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mhu-reduces-emissions-by-41-in-mining-sector-through-hybrid-truck-ev-1777913614", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }