Jakarta – PT Multi Harapan Utama (MHU), a business unit of MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI) in the MMS Resources pillar, has once again received a Green rating from the Corporate Performance Rating Assessment Program (PROPER) at an event held at the Sasono Langen Budoyo Building, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Jakarta, on Monday (24/2). The award was symbolically presented by the Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, as a token of appreciation for the company's commitment to sustainable environmental management.

Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized that PROPER aims to encourage companies in Indonesia to continuously improve compliance with environmental regulations and implement innovations in environmental management.

"To encourage various innovations and green leadership in the business world, the implementation of PROPER must continue to be developed in line with policies, science, technology, and best practices applied in the business world. PROPER not only encourages increased corporate compliance but is also expected to make Indonesian companies world-class companies in environmental management.“ ujar Hanif Faisol.

MHU Director, Faiz Firdaus Fauzan, said that this second consecutive Green PROPER is a concrete manifestation of MHU's commitment to implementing sustainability principles in every aspect of the company's operations.

"This award is concrete evidence that MHU consistently integrates responsible mining practices with sustainability commitments. We believe that business growth must go hand in hand with environmental awareness. Moving forward, MHU will continue to develop innovations in environmental management to create a broader positive impact."“ ujar Faiz Firdaus Fauzan.

With this achievement, MHU further confirms its position as a company that not only focuses on business aspects but also makes a real contribution to environmental protection and sustainable development in Indonesia.

MHU Consistently Implements Sustainable Environmental Management

The Green Rating in PROPER indicates that MHU has carried out excellent environmental performance by fulfilling most of the applicable legal provisions and implementing various innovations in environmental management.

Consistently, MHU implements various strategies in effective and efficient environmental management, including:

Sustainable Waste Management

MHU, together with the community of Central Jembayan, Loa Kulu, Kutai Kartanegara, established the "Bumi Etam Lestari" waste bank as an effort to protect the environment while creating economic value. Household waste is sorted and processed into useful products, such as paving blocks and compost. This initiative is a concrete example of a community-based circular economy that not only reduces waste but also empowers the community economically.

Renewable Energy Utilization & Emission Reduction

In its transition to sustainable energy, MHU has installed solar panels at its operational facilities, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and reducing emissions by 28%. With an annual electricity consumption of approximately 1.4 million kWh, MHU has successfully reduced emissions by 317 tons of CO₂ equivalent. Moving forward, MHU plans to develop floating solar panels in post-mining ponds to further optimize environmentally friendly energy efficiency.

Environmental Conservation & Rehabilitation

MHU has reclaimed 16 hectares of former mining land to create the Busang Arboretum, which functions as a conservation area, educational forest, research center, and ecotourism site. The arboretum also serves as a local plant nursery and a habitat for endemic Kalimantan species, including the endangered slow loris. Through this rehabilitation program, MHU ensures the sustainability of the ecosystem, in line with the company's vision. “Syncergy for the Future”.