Pegadaian Wins Special Award at IDX Channel Anugerah ESG 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Pegadaian has received an award from the IDX Channel Anugerah ESG 2026 in the Inclusive Financial Innovation for Sustainable Growth category, recognising its commitment to integrating sustainability principles into its corporate business strategy. The award was received directly by the Head of the ESG Division of PT Pegadaian (Persero), Jainuddin, in the Main Hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Wednesday (29/7). The IDX Channel Anugerah ESG 2026 event carried the grand theme ‘Beyond Compliance: Leveraging ESG to Create Long-Term Corporate Value’. Highlighting ESG trends in 2026 amidst global economic dynamics, this award ceremony was specifically designed to honour companies and top executives in Indonesia who are highly dedicated to implementing sustainable business initiatives that have a tangible impact on business, society, and environmental preservation. Pegadaian’s success in winning this special category trophy was based on the company’s innovation in designing inclusive financial programmes. Pegadaian was deemed capable of going beyond mere regulatory compliance by making ESG programmes a primary driver in creating long-term corporate value. Through various gold-based services and microfinancing that are easily accessible to the entire community, Pegadaian has proven able to open access to capital for unbanked and underbanked communities, while simultaneously encouraging a green economic transition in the MSME sector. ‘This award is a form of appreciation for the hard work of all Pegadaian personnel who consistently apply ESG principles across every operational line, and is proof of Pegadaian’s consistency in delivering financial solutions that are environmentally friendly, socially equitable, and supported by clean corporate governance,’ said Jainuddin. This award, organised by IDX, is not merely a celebration of success, but a catalyst to encourage all industry players in Indonesia to fully commit to sustainability principles amidst global economic challenges. The assessment for the IDX Channel Anugerah ESG 2026 was conducted in a measurable and comprehensive manner, covering four main aspects: Environment, Social, Governance, and Innovation in Sustainable Finance. The evaluation process involved strict weighting criteria, including ESG Performance, which measures the performance and impact of ESG implementation on the ground; Strategic & Policy regarding sustainability-based corporate policies; active involvement of all stakeholders in ESG programmes; transparency and accountability in the Sustainability Report; and strong commitment from the company’s leadership. ‘Inclusive finance and sustainability are two complementary pillars. Pegadaian is committed to continuing to produce leading financial innovations that are not only profitable in business terms but also provide a positive and sustainable social and environmental impact for Indonesia,’ Jainuddin added. Through this recognition from the IDX Channel Anugerah ESG 2026, Pegadaian reinforces its position as a leading financial services institution ready to address the challenges of global economic dynamics through the application of robust, transparent, and far-reaching sustainability principles for the national economy.