PT Vale's ESG Journey Strengthens in 2025, Boosting Environmental Investment by 54.3%
JAKARTA – 2025 marks a crucial chapter for PT Vale Indonesia Tbk as it navigates the complexities of the industry while reinforcing sustainability as the foundation of its long-term business strategy.
Amid rising global expectations for responsible mining practices, PT Vale has transformed challenges into measurable progress by positioning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects not as a separate agenda, but as the primary driver of long-term value creation.
This commitment is reflected in the Company’s 2025 Sustainability Report and 2025 Annual Report, which have been officially submitted to the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
Throughout 2025, PT Vale increased environmental investment by 54.3% to US$43.79 million, reflecting accelerated decarbonisation efforts and operational efficiency initiatives.
These efforts yielded tangible achievements, including improved energy performance marked by a reduction in energy intensity, thereby strengthening the Company’s pathway to low-carbon operations.
The Company’s environmental commitment is embodied through landscape-based rehabilitation efforts. In 2025, PT Vale rehabilitated 156.67 hectares of post-mining land in Sorowako, while expanding its impact beyond operational areas through a river catchment restoration programme covering 2,988 hectares in five provinces.
These initiatives reflect a strategic approach that not only focuses on mine site recovery but also enhances broader ecosystem resilience—affirming that environmental management is an integral part of the Company’s long-term value creation.
In the social domain, PT Vale strengthened its inclusive growth agenda through US$4.73 million in community development investments, an 18.3% increase from the previous year.
These programmes focus on education, local economic empowerment, and basic infrastructure development.
PT Vale also maintained a strong commitment to local inclusion, with 83.3% of its workforce drawn from local communities, and an increase in female representation to 12.1% across the organisation.
Governance performance also continued to show strengthening. The Company’s ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics improved to 23.7, reflecting a 19.4% reduction in risk exposure and positioning PT Vale among globally competitive mining companies in ESG performance.
This achievement is further bolstered by an ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) score of 99.53, reflecting best-in-class practices in transparency and accountability at the regional level.
President Director and CEO of PT Vale Indonesia, Bernardus Irmanto, stated that 2025 was a defining year for PT Vale, not only in facing challenges but also in reinforcing sustainability as a 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,” he added.
“We believe that long-term success can only be achieved when growth and sustainability go hand in hand,” he said.
Looking ahead, PT Vale will continue to deepen ESG integration in various strategic growth projects in Sorowako, Pomalaa, and Morowali.