Gresik Regent Emphasises that CSR Must Have Tangible Impact
Gresik Regent Fandi Akhmad Yani has emphasised that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not merely a charitable activity but a social obligation that businesses must fulfil in accordance with legal provisions.
This statement was made while opening the CSR SIGAP (Social Industry Movement for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection) Advocacy and Socialisation event at the Argolengis Meeting Room, Gresik Regent’s Office, on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
“CSR is not charity, not an act of pity. CSR is a social responsibility regulated by law. This perspective must be aligned,” Regent Yani asserted firmly.
He stressed that regional development cannot rely solely on the government. As a district with significant industrial strength, Gresik Regency requires active collaboration with the business world to ensure development programmes run optimally and sustainably.
“The government cannot operate alone. There must be support from industry. CSR programmes must align with central and regional government programmes,” he said.
Furthermore, Regent Yani encouraged focusing CSR implementation on strategic issues that directly impact society, such as waste management—particularly plastic waste—and the protection of women and children. He also highlighted various ongoing social problems, from domestic violence (KDRT), school dropouts, to the challenges faced by migrant workers’ families.
“These social problems are real. There are victims of domestic violence, children not attending school, and children of migrant workers at risk of lacking clear identity. This requires collective attention,” he explained.
Regarding the CSR implementation mechanism, Regent Yani clarified that the regional government does not accept assistance in the form of cash or transfers to the regional treasury. Business contributions are directed towards tangible programmes that can be directly felt by the community through collaboration and clear role-sharing.
“What we need are the programmes. It can be through collaboration, role-sharing, and joint monitoring,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control Office (Dinas KBPPPA) of Gresik Regency, Titik Ernawati, stated that the event aims to strengthen businesses’ understanding of women’s and children’s protection issues, while encouraging gender-responsive and child-friendly CSR implementation.
“This event also serves as a space to build commitments and cross-sector synergies so that protection efforts can run sustainably,” she said.
The event, attended by 35 participants, involved business entities, regional apparatus, community institutions, children’s forums, and other related partners. Through this forum, it is hoped that businesses will not only participate symbolically but will take active and measurable roles in implementing CSR SIGAP.
Concluding his remarks, Regent Yani emphasised the importance of collaboration in creating inclusive and sustainable development.
“No industry can grow in a failing region. Gresik is conducive, and its people are supportive. Therefore, industries must also contribute real benefits to the community,” he concluded.