Partners ‘11
HOSTS
WWF
WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for the last 50 years. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is devoted to preserving biodiversity, reducing humanity’s footprint to live within the natural capacity of our living planet, managing and sharing the natural capital for the well-being of all.
In order to achieve its goal, WWF offers science- and research-based solutions, works with local communities and partners, government, business actors and other relevant stakeholders to advise on environmental policies and outline a sustainable development agenda grounded in the natural and economic priorities of key landscapes. WWF can capitalize on its field-based experience and rich knowledge to provide green business solutions and help implement best business practices that benefit both nature and people by joining the global green business network. For further information, visit www.wwf.or.id
BKPM
BKPM is the Investment Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia. As the primary interface between business and government, BKPM is mandated to boost domestic and foreign direct investment through bringing together different investment stakeholders to create a conducive investment climate. Restored to Ministerial status in 2009 and reporting directly to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, this investment promotion agency’s goal is not only to seek more domestic and foreign investment, but also seek quality investments that improve social inequality and reduce unemployment, as well as encouraging investment flows to the less-developed parts of the country. The agency works as a proactive advocate for investments as well as a facilitator for investors.
Global Initiatives
Global Initiatives promotes sustainable global development through a series of television programmes, media projects and international events. These initiatives highlight global issues and offer partnership solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing the world.
Partnership Initiatives:
B4E, Global Business Summit for the Environment
B4E is a leading international conference for dialogue and action on the environment. B4E brings leaders from government, business, NGOs and other stakeholders to discuss collaborative response to environment and climate issues.
www.b4esummit.com
Responsible Business Television
Responsible Business a television series produced by Global Initiatives showcasing leading global corporations that, in partnership with governments, NGOs and other international organizations, are developing business-driven solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our world. Not only to improve corporate reputation or increase profits, but because it’s the right thing to do.
www.responsiblebusiness.com
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
AG NETWORK & ARTHA GRAHA PEDULI
Artha Graha Network or AG Network is an extensive network of companies, institutions as well as individuals, both affiliated and non-affiliated, who are bonded together by a common vision. The network’s business scope expands across a wide range of industries and sectors throughout Indonesia.
First established in four main areas of business, namely Property, Finance, Agro Industry and Hospitality, the AG Network today has diversified across several other industries including infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, media & entertainment, retail, IT & telecommunications and others.
Over the years, AG Network has steadily built its success as a commercial network of companies and organizations relying on the philosophy of nation building, public services and human resources development programs.
As part of its environmental sustainability and protection programmes, the AG Network supports nature and wildlife conservation in different areas within Indonesia. Its main project called the Tambling Wildlife Nature Conservation is a 45,000-hectare tiger conservation area located on the southern tip of the island of Sumatra.
To establish a common Corporate Social Responsibility plan across the network, AG Network setup the Artha Graha Peduli Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting humanitarian missions, social programs, health-care and education, community and environmental developments internationally.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
PGN
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN) is a state owned company that has been leading the way in Indonesia’s gas industry since 1859, when it went by the name of Firma L.I. Enthoven & Co. As an SOE engaged in the natural gas transmission and distribution business, PGN recognizes the importance of a conducive environment for the Company as a going concern. PGN is committed to applying good corporate governance (GCG) as a means of creating a successful business that will provide maximum benefit for the shareholders in an ethical, legal and sustainable manner, while taking into consideration the interests of and justice for other stakeholders. Through its Social and Environmental Responsibility programs, PGN actively works towards its mission of “growing with the people”, by working towards a harmonized performance that achieves a balance between economic (profit), community (people) and environmental (planet) performance.
Philips
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs 119,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 25.4 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
Telkomsel
Telkomsel is the leading operator of cellular telecommunications services in Indonesia that provides cellular services through GSM Dual Band (900 & 1800), GPRS, Wi-Fi, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA and HSPA+ networks throughout Indonesia. Internationally, Telkomsel collaborate with 362 roaming partners in 196 countries.
With the largest network coverage in Indonesia, reaching over 95% of Indonesia’s population, Telkomsel’s network covers all of the country’s provinces and regencies/counties, and almost all of the sub-counties (”kecamatan”) in Indonesia. As the leader in the broadband market, Telkomsel was the first to launch the “Next Generation Flash HSPA+ which will be rolled out in 24 cities across Indonesia by end of 2010.
Telkomsel provides basic cellular services on voice and text, as well as a variety of value-added services such as ring-back tone, mobile banking, mobile wallet (T-Cash), cash remittance (T-Remittance), internet broadband (TelkomselFlash), BlackBerry service, etc. To serve different segments of customers, Telkomsel offers its customers the choice between two prepaid cards-simPATI and Kartu As, or the post-paid kartuHALO.
In its sixteenth year of operations since the first commercial launch of its post-paid services on May 26, 1995, Telkomsel continues to maintain its leading market share and as the trendsetter in mobile lifestyles. As at end of June 2010, Telkomsel’s customer base reached 88.32 million customers, representing a market share of approximately 47% of the full-mobility cellular market.
For the last 5 years (2005-2009), Telkomsel’s operating revenues have grown from Rp21.13 trillion in 2005 to Rp41.58 trillion in 2009. Over the same period, the total number of Telkomsel’s customer base increased from approximately 24.27 million as at end of 2005 to 81.64 million as at end of 2009, representing a CAGR of 54%.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
APRIL
Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) is a leading producer of fibre, pulp and paper with manufacturing operations in Kerinci, Riau Province, Indonesia and Rizhao, Shandong Province, China. Its flagship product is PAPEROne™ office paper produced from 100% plantation fibre and sold in over 56 countries worldwide. APRIL has been a member of the peer-invited World Business Council of Sustainable Development since 2007, and a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2006. For more information, please visit www.aprilasia.com.
BMW
The BMW Group is the world’s most sustainable car company for 6 years in a row according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. BMW undertakes regular external and internal audits for its operations as well as for its suppliers and strives to conserve environmental resources throughout its value chain. BMW Indonesia is the first car maker in Indonesia to launch a diesel model in the premium executive segment with the new BMW 520d, equipped with BMW Advanced Diesel to deliver the best-in-class fuel and emission levels.
BNI
With total assets Rp 227,5 trillion, BNI serves a growing number of customers in the corporate, commercial/SME, and individual segments, through an extensive distribution network that includes 1,071 domestic and 5 overseas branch offices, 4,003 proprietary ATMs, supported by internet and SMS banking. BNI also participate in environmental preservation as part of its mission to be responsible towards the environment and society.
Gajah Tunggal
PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk is an integrated tire manufacturer in Indonesia with over US$ 1 billion in sales in 2010. The Company recognizes the social responsibility for sustainable corporate actions to lower Carbon Footprints of the industry and strives to implement, promote or sponsor practices within its operations and activities to reduce our national Carbon Footprint, in line with the aspiration and commitment of the Indonesian government.
GE
GE (General Electric) is an advanced technology, services and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. GE is dedicated to innovation in energy, health, transportation and infrastructure. One of GE’s global initiatives, ecomagination, aims to meet demands for energy-efficient, less emissive products by investing in R&D for cleaner technologies ($1.5 billion in 2009), increasing revenues from certified ecomagination products, also reducing GHG emission and water use of its operations. For more information, visit www.ge.com and www.ecomagination.com.
Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Nestlé
Nestlé is the world’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company with the mission of “Good Food, Good Life” to provide consumers with the best tasting, most nutritious choices in a wide range of food and beverage categories and eating occasion.
It is Nestlé firm belief that for a company to be successful in the long term and create value for its shareholders, it must also create value for society. At Nestlé, we call this ‘Creating Shared Value’ based on strong foundations of compliance and sustainable business practices. Given the nature of Nestlé’s activities and mission, Nestlé has identified three areas to focus: nutrition, water and rural development.
Sinar Mas
Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food is the world’s second largest palm oil plantation business with a total planted area of 442,500 hectares (including smallholders) as at 31 December 2010, located in Indonesia. It has integrated operations focused on the production of palm-based edible oil and fat. It believes in taking a leadership role in working with multi-stakeholders to identify solutions that will ensure the long term growth of the palm oil industry, the growth of the Indonesian economy and the improvement of livelihoods of people. For more information please visit these websites: www.smart-tbk.com and www.goldenagri.com.sg
APP
As a leading global manufacturer of paper products, APP recognizes the dual responsibility of good stewardship. First, we must be good stewards of the investment made in our company by its shareholders, employees and customers. These investments go well beyond financial transactions; they are investments of loyalty and trust in our good business practices .Second, we also must be good stewards of the technological, natural and human resources we require to conduct our business. APP’s vision is to become the 21st century’s premiere, world-class pulp and paper manufacturer – a company dedicated to providing superior value to customers, shareholders and employees alike. We can make our vision real only by adhering to responsible practices that ensure the sustainability of all our resources and the well-being of the communities in which we do business.
www.asiapulppaper.com
www.rainforestrealities.com
NETWORKING PARTNERS
Ancora
Ancora engages in four main activities:
Ancora Capital Management, a leading private equity firm focused on growth equity and control investments in Indonesia.
Ancora Indonesia Resources, a publicly-listed holding company with concerns primarily in coal mining, mining services, and oil and gas services.
Ancora Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation that aims to promote education in Indonesia and to increase the number of promising Indonesians pursuing higher education at select universities overseas.
Ancora Sports and Entertainment, a management company that seeks to cultivate Indonesian golfers and to provide a platform for Indonesian musical talents.
Each of these entities is committed to be a beaconofenvironmental stewardship. Some of their initiatives on this frontinclude: Ancora Indonesia Resources’launch of aprogram to preserve the environment with a planting of 1,000 trees to mark the opening of its subsidiary’s second factory; Senayan National Golf Club’s (managed by Ancora Sports) adoption of a water conservation system in its 30-hectare golf course in central Jakarta; and Ancora Foundation’s endowment of a graduate fellowship offered annually at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford.
Blue Bird Group
From taxis to container trucks, Blue Bird Group is one company for all your transportation needs.
For many residents of Indonesia’s capital and largest city, Blue Bird isn’t just another taxi company - it has become a way of life.
If New York is famous for its yellow taxis and London for its black cabs, then Jakarta has Blue Bird to thank for the swarms of blue that cruise about the streets of this busy metropolis day by day.
From a humble beginning of just 25 taxi cabs in 1972, Blue Bird Group has gone through numerous trials and extensions to reach a current fleet of around 19,000.
Serving more than three million passengers per month across the country, Blue Bird Group’s line of services encompasses a broad range of spectrum, from taxis targeted specifically at a higher market (Silver Bird) to car rentals (Golden Bird), charter buses (Big Bird) and container trucks (Iron Bird).
Part of our success is owed to our ability to maintain such a high standard of quality and service over the years. Yet it is the strategic placement and easy availability of our vehicles that ultimately earn us the reputation as a most reliable transportation partner.
Today, Blue Bird Group services can be enjoyed in many of Indonesia’s largest cities including Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Banten, Lombok, Semarang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Manado, and Medan. They are also to be found in the heart of major business and tourist destinations throughout the country.
GLOBAL BROADCAST PARTNER
CNN
CNN International is one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. In the Asia Pacific, CNN operates from a digital newsroom and production center in Hong Kong that oversees nine newsgathering operations across the region and produces nearly 40 hours a week of programming. CNN also delivers content across multiple mobile platforms including mobile web, downloadable applications, video and messaging.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Berita Satu Media Holdings
Berita Satu Media Holdings is a news based multi-cycle, multi-platform and multi-brand media company that includes established Indonesian language daily publications, Suara Pembaruan and Investor Daily; English language daily publications Jakarta Globe and Strait Times Indonesia, published in cooperation with Singapore Press Holdings. Berita Satu Media Holdings also publishes Indonesia’s two leading monthly business magazines, Majalah Investor in Indonesian and Globe Asia in English, in addition to other market leader publications such as The Peak, Campus Asia and Kemang Buzz. Planned in the pipeline is a 24-hour news portal BeritaSatu.com and Berita Satu TV, Indonesia’s first High Definition news channel, on the First Media platform, both to be launched later this year.
Berita Satu Media Holdings is a part of the Lippo Group’s Media Division. The Lippo Group is one of Indonesia’s largest conglomerates.
Eco-business.com
Eco-business.com is the leading online platform for Asia Pacific’s sustainable business community.
EB publishes the largest selection of sustainable business news, features and expert opinion for Asia Pacific – covering Policy, Finance, Energy, Smart Grids, Green Buildings, Transport, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CSR, Waste, Water, Food, Agriculture, Carbon, Eco-cities and Urban Development.
EB also provides members of the community with free collaborative services including company & product directories, project listing, case study showcase, partner & investor linking, events calendar, green jobs board, media release services, research library, and more.
Metro TV
Credible News Television with Quality Program in Indonesia
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia was granted a broadcasting license for Metro TV on October 25, 1999. It is a subsidiary of the Media Group, headed by Surya Paloh, the CEO and President, who brings a wealth of experience from the local media industry and is the publisher of Indonesia’s third largest national newspaper; Media Indonesia. From a workforce of 280 employees during its establishment, the company now employs more than 1200 people with the majority of its team in the newsroom and production.
OFFICIAL AIRLINE
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia is Indonesia’s flag carrier, covering 31 domestic and 19 international destinations. Garuda operates 85 aircrafts including its brand new Boeing 737-800NGs and Airbus A330-200s with its new signature interior and exterior.
Garuda launched its new service called “Garuda Indonesia Experience” which offers a new concept of services that reflects the best Indonesian Hospitality at all customer touch points. In 2010, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation awarded Garuda the “Airline Turnaround of the Year” and Garuda has also been conferred as a four-star airline and “The World’s Most Improved Airline” by Skytrax. In February 2011, Garuda successfully launched their IPO and is now listed on the Indonesia stock exchange.
OFFICIAL PR FIRM
Fleishman-Hillard
Fleishman-Hillard, part of Omnicom Group, is a leading global communications consultancy with a full-service network in Asia Pacific consisting of 16 wholly owned offices and affiliates. The firm is specializing in digital integration, corporate and financial communications, crisis and issues management, consumer marketing, public affairs, technology and healthcare communications, employee relations and change management. It is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment. In 2004 and 2008 the firm was named “Asia Pacific PR Network of the Year”. (www.fleishman.com)
International Year of the Forests — 2011
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2011 as the International Year of the Forests (Forests 2011). Everyone from Governments and the UN system, to major groups and other forest-related organizations are invited to come together to raise awareness on strengthening the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
The goals of Forests 2011 is a unique opportunity to highlight the key role of forests in our lives through showcasing success stories and solutions and galvanizing greater public participation in forest-related activities. Its logo is designed to convey the theme of “Forests for People” celebrating the central role of people in the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of our world’s forests.
The elements depict some of the multiple values of forests and the need for a 360‐degree perspective: forests provide shelter to people and habitat to biodiversity; are a source of food, medicine and clean water; and play a vital role in maintaining a stable global climate and environment. All of these elements taken together reinforce the message that forests are vital to the survival and well being of people everywhere, all 7 billion of us.
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