Sustainability

Sustainability serves as the foundation of our business. We firmly believe that the sustainability of our company relies not only on efficient and profitable operations, but also on the health and safety of our employees, responsible environmental stewardship, harmonious relationships with all stakeholders, and our significant contributions to societal well-being.

Our commitment to sustainability is enshrined in our Sustainability Policy, formulated with reference to The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work, the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct, and the Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 51/POJK.03/2017 on the Implementation of Sustainable Finance for Financial Services Institutions, Issuers, and Public Companies.

To enhance our sustainability performance, in 2022, we have devised a Six Pillars of Sustainability Strategy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. These six pillars encompass the environment, health and safety, employees, community, human rights, and governance.

We have established the Sustainability and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) Committee to ensure the effective implementation of our Sustainability Policy. This committee is led by the Vice President Director and comprises divisions relevant to managing environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Committee Responsibilities

Review the Merdeka’s sustainability performance, strategies, targets, and guidelines.
Monitor national and global sustainability laws and regulations, developments in relevant sustainability standards and trends for Independence, and formulate recommendations for updating Merdeka’s sustainability strategies, policies, targets, and guidelines.
Identify and manage Merdeka’s operational impacts on the environment, society, and economy.
Review methods for communicating Merdeka’s sustainability performance to internal and external parties.