PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) received an award as the best partner of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) in 2023, as a PPKH holder with a Commitment to Continuing Watershed Rehabilitation and Reclamation. The award for PT Vale was given at the "Awarding of Achievement ASN KLHK and KLHK Partners Awards", as a series of commemorations of the 40th Forester Service Day, Thursday, March 16 2023, which took place at the Manggala Wanabakti Building, Jakarta.
PT Vale CEO Febriany Eddy received the certificate of appreciation directly from the Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya Bakar. Land rehabilitation is part of PT Vale's commitment to implementing good mining practices. In total, PT Vale Indonesia has rehabilitated more than 16 thousand hectares of land in three provinces, namely South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi and West Java until 2023. In the area of operation, PT Vale ensures the maintenance of biodiversity, with the presence of a nursery center facility, as well as plans to breed endemic butterflies.
CEO of PT Vale, Febriany Eddy said, this award is not only a sign of honor for PT Vale Indonesia, but also a reminder for the company to continue to prioritize sustainable mining practices in all business lines. "Thank you for the award given by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, of course this will motivate us to continue implementing good mining practices in all operational areas. This is also in line with the company's values of respecting the earth and people," he said.
