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Pertamina exceeds emission reduction targets, achieving 118% of first-half goal

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Pertamina (Persero) exceeded its 2026 emission reduction targets in the first half of the year, achieving 118% of its goal.
  • This decarbonization effort is part of Pertamina's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and Indonesia's Net Zero Emission 2060 target.
  • The company also saw its Low Carbon Business achieve 101% of its target, driven by programs like bioethanol, biofuel, and energy efficiency.

PT Pertamina (Persero) has surpassed its emission reduction targets for 2026, achieving an impressive 118% of its goal in the first half of the year as part of its decarbonization program.

This achievement underscores Pertamina's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across its operations. Vice President of Corporate Communication Muhammad Baron stated, "As a world-class energy company, Pertamina is committed to implementing ESG in accordance with global standards. Pertamina's decarbonization is a commitment to achieving the government's target of Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2060."

Beyond decarbonization, Pertamina has consistently advanced its Low Carbon Business, reaching 101% of its target for the January-June 2026 period. This success is attributed to key initiatives such as bioethanol, biofuel, and energy efficiency programs, which have exceeded their set objectives.

As a world-class energy company, Pertamina is committed to implementing ESG in accordance with global standards. Pertamina's decarbonization is a commitment to achieving the government's target of Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2060.

— Muhammad BaronVice President Corporate Communication Pertamina explaining the company's commitment to ESG and decarbonization.

Furthermore, Pertamina's ESG initiatives extend to sustainable procurement, sustainability budget tagging, and community empowerment programs, all of which have shown positive performance, exceeding targets by 102% overall. Baron noted, "This success reflects the effective implementation of programs, especially in governance, social aspects, and sustainability support systems."

These integrated ESG efforts have solidified Pertamina's position as the world's top-ranked ESG company in the Integrated Oil and Gas sub-industry. The company also serves as a benchmark for other state-owned enterprises, as demonstrated by a visit from Telekom Berhad Malaysia to observe Pertamina's sustainability programs. Pertamina remains actively engaged in international forums like the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) 2026, reaffirming its global commitment to climate action.

This success reflects the effective implementation of programs, especially in governance, social aspects, and sustainability support systems.

— Muhammad BaronCommenting on the overall positive performance of Pertamina's ESG initiatives.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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