Holding World Copper Certification, Freeport Meets International Criteria
The Indonesian Mining Professionals Association (PERHAPI) has revealed that few companies in Indonesia have obtained the Copper Mark certification, as this globally standardised certification has stringent assessment criteria.
According to PERHAPI Chairman Sudirman Widhy Hartono, several companies have secured commodity certifications such as the Copper Mark, including PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). “In Indonesia, there are not many copper mining companies that have the Copper Mark certification. As far as we know, PT Freeport Indonesia is one of them,” Widhy told CNBC Indonesia on Monday, 16 March 2026.
The Copper Mark certification ensures that copper production processes meet high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Companies holding the certification must comply with strict criteria including reducing environmental impact, respecting human rights, increasing transparency and accountability, and implementing responsible mining practices.
The certification helps increase consumer, investor, and public confidence in the copper mining industry. It also assists companies in enhancing their reputation and reducing operational risks.
In Indonesia, Widhy stated, implementing certifications such as the Copper Mark can serve as an important tool for improving mining governance quality whilst promoting the mining sector’s contribution to sustainable development. “Furthermore, the Copper Mark certification is particularly important in several aspects, namely sustainability, transparency, and global market acceptance by enhancing competitiveness,” he said.
The Copper Mark is an international certification framework in the mining industry that aims to ensure the responsible production of metals, particularly copper, molybdenum, nickel, and zinc, from environmental, social, and governance perspectives. Established in 2019 in the United Kingdom by the International Copper Association, mining operations must pass independent assessments against 33 criteria to obtain the certification.