Securing Gold PROPER Award, Pupuk Kaltim Emphasises Leadership in Sustainability
PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Kaltim) is committed to implementing the beyond compliance principle, not only focusing on meeting regulations but also promoting innovations that directly impact the environment and society. This was stated by the President Director of Pupuk Kaltim, Gusrizal, when receiving the Programme for Assessing Company Performance in Environmental Management (PROPER) Gold 2025 award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry/Environmental Control Agency (KLHK/BPLH) at Sasono Langen Budoyo, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta.
“This achievement reflects Pupuk Kaltim’s commitment to exceeding regulatory compliance by introducing various innovations that provide tangible benefits to the environment and society,” said Gusrizal in a written statement in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/4/2026).
Gusrizal said the success was supported by various flagship innovations implemented by the company throughout 2025, in aspects of social innovation, eco-innovation, and the application of carbon economics to support company sustainability. Pupuk Kaltim consistently integrates sustainability principles into all lines of business, including strengthening operational efficiency and developing environmentally friendly products.
In the aspect of social innovation, said Gusrizal, Pupuk Kaltim has introduced the PKT BISA (Integrated Area Development Programme Based on Agroenergy System Integration) programme, which encourages the utilisation of agricultural and livestock waste into alternative biogas energy, while supporting increased agricultural productivity for the community. This programme integrates agriculture, livestock, and renewable energy sectors in one integrated area.
“In addition, the company also runs the TAMASYA (Child Care Garden) programme as a contribution to community empowerment, particularly in improving child care quality and family welfare in areas around operational sites,” Gusrizal continued.
On the environmental side, Gusrizal added, Pupuk Kaltim strengthens eco-innovation through the Road to Zero Waste concept, which promotes independent and sustainable waste management. He stated that this initiative is part of the company’s efforts to reduce reliance on final disposal sites while creating added value from waste.
“Through this eco-innovation, waste is valued as a valuable resource, and with proper management, it will provide benefits not only to the company but also to the surrounding community,” he said.
Gusrizal said the sustainability commitment is also realised through the implementation of Carbon Economic Value (NEK), including the construction of Solar Power Plants (PLTS). To date, Pupuk Kaltim has realised the construction of PLTS phase 1 in 2022 with a capacity of 1.2 Megawatts (MW) and phase 2 in 2024 with a capacity of 2.6 MW.
“Looking ahead, Pupuk Kaltim plans to build a PLTS with a capacity of 2.3 MW in 2026, as well as plans for CO₂ utilisation cooperation,” he revealed.
He said the implementation of Carbon Economic Value is a strategic step for Pupuk Kaltim in supporting emission reduction targets and strengthening the commitment towards a low-carbon company. On the operational side, he continued, Pupuk Kaltim also continues to strengthen efficiency and performance excellence through various initiatives, including the revamping of Ammonia Plant-2, as well as downstream and product diversification initiatives such as the development of a soda ash plant.
“Looking ahead, Pupuk Kaltim will continue to strengthen the implementation of sustainability programmes through social innovation, eco-innovation, and the development of renewable energy to support sustainable development in Indonesia,” said Gusrizal.