MHU reduces emissions by 41% in mining sector through hybrid truck-EV
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Multi Harapan Utama (MHU), a subsidiary of MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI), reduced emissions by up to 41% through hybrid trucks and electric vehicles (EVs) to support sustainable operations and the clean energy transition in the mining sector.
“Throughout 2024, MHU’s total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were recorded at 275,065.53 tonnes of CO₂e, a 41.34% decrease in just one year, equivalent to eliminating the carbon footprint of more than 130,000 passenger vehicles,” said MHU President Director Kemal Djamil Siregar in a statement in Jakarta on Monday.
He explained that based on the 2021 baseline, the mining company targeted an 8% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030.
However, in 2024, six years ahead of schedule, that target was exceeded with a reduction of 40.89%.
“The eight-year target was achieved in just three years,” he stated.
He noted that this achievement was driven by three main simultaneous initiatives. First, the Hydrum programme, which transformed the dump truck fleet from diesel to hybrid technology, reduced the fuel ratio from 68 litres per hour to 36.70 litres per hour, achieving 46% efficiency, surpassing the initial 30% target.
“In the first five months, this programme saved 1.22 million litres of fuel and cost efficiencies of Rp19.9 billion,” he clarified.
Second, overall operational energy efficiency, including a data-based idle time monitoring system (iTimer), reduced emissions by 82,334 tonnes of CO₂e directly from the production line.
Third, post-mining land reclamation absorbed 273,419 tonnes of CO₂e, exceeding total operational emission reductions and becoming the largest contribution to MHU’s decarbonisation portfolio.
Overall, Kemal continued, the combination of these three approaches resulted in a total contribution to emission reductions and carbon absorption of 355,753 tonnes of CO₂e in 2024, affirming that mining operations and measurable climate mitigation can go hand in hand.
Looking ahead, we are strengthening our long-term energy transition direction through trials of the SANY 445 EV electric dump truck in the Loa Kulu operational area, Kutai Kartanegara.
With a motor capacity of up to 460 kW and a 400 kWh battery, the unit is projected to reduce operational costs by up to 40% compared to conventional diesel units.
Thanks to its commitment to reducing emissions, MHU received the Green Achievement in Emission Reduction and Ruby Achievement in Emission Transparency awards at The Best Corporate Transparency and Emission Reduction Awards 2026, held in Jakarta.
The awards were given to corporations that have achieved tangible emission reductions while building transparent, verified, and accountable reporting systems.
In addition to emission reductions, the company was also rated excellent in reporting transparency. The company adopts the international standard ISO 14064-1, refers to IPCC Guidelines, and routinely reports emissions through the Proper programme of the Ministry of Environment (KLH).
The data-based monitoring system developed ensures that all emission data can be independently verified and accounted for, a practice that is still limited in the national mining industry.
Kemal emphasised that the award is proof of the transformation undertaken, resulting in real impacts, not only targeting emission reductions but also ensuring every step is measurable, transparent, and accountable.
“Moving forward, we will continue to accelerate the adoption of low-emission technologies and strengthen data-based systems. For us, sustainability is not just compliance, but a long-term business strategy,” he said.
This achievement also aligns with strengthening ESG performance at the group level. MMSGI scored 52/100 in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025 by S&P Global for the Coal & Consumable Fuels sector.
In the context of an industry facing global pressures to transform, MHU’s achievements affirm that decarbonisation is not only possible but can also be measured, verified, and turned into a competitive advantage.