PT Vale Strengthens ESG Commitment through Increased Environmental Investment in 2025
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (“the Company”) is reinforcing sustainability as the foundation of its long-term business strategy by recording a 54.3% increase in environmental investment, amounting to US$43.79 million throughout 2025.
This step forms part of the Company’s efforts to address industry complexities while strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects as the primary drivers of long-term value creation. This commitment is outlined in the 2025 Sustainability Report and Annual Report, which have been officially submitted to the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
President Director and CEO of PT Vale Indonesia, Bernardus Irmanto, stated in Jakarta on Thursday (30/4) that 2025 marks a crucial period in strengthening sustainability’s role as the main business driver.
“At PT Vale, ESG is embedded in every decision we make, shaping how we operate, create value, and contribute to Indonesia’s future. We believe that long-term success can only be achieved when growth and sustainability go hand in hand,” said Bernardus.
The environmental investment allocated by the Company is focused on accelerating the decarbonisation agenda and operational efficiency initiatives. This has yielded results in reducing energy intensity, strengthening the company’s pathway towards low-carbon operations.
In terms of ecosystem restoration, PT Vale has rehabilitated 156.67 hectares of post-mining land in Sorowako. Additionally, the Company has expanded its positive impact through river basin (DAS) restoration programmes covering 2,988 hectares across five provinces.
In the social domain, PT Vale recorded an 18.3% increase in community development investment compared to the previous year, reaching US$4.73 million. These programmes cover education, local economic empowerment, and basic infrastructure development.
By the end of 2025, the Company recorded that 83.3% of its workforce comes from local communities, with female representation increasing to 12.1% across all organisational levels.
PT Vale’s governance performance also shows a positive trend. The ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics has improved to 23.7, reflecting a 19.4% reduction in risk exposure. At the regional level, the Company achieved an ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) score of 99.53, indicating high standards of transparency and accountability.
Looking ahead, PT Vale is committed to continuing the integration of ESG principles into strategic growth projects in Sorowako, Pomalaa, and Morowali. These steps are expected to support the national downstreaming agenda while contributing to the global energy transition through responsible mining practices.