National K3 Month Blood Donation Action, Semen Baturaja Donates 123 Bags of Blood to PMI

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PALEMBANG – In commemoration of National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month 2024, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) collaborated with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) to hold a Blood Donation event. simultaneously at three SMBR site locations, namely Palembang, Baturaja and Panjang on Friday (19/1).

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Basthony Santri, explained that this blood donation action is one of a series of National K3 Month activities which are carried out every year. This blood donation activity is a form of company concern for the need for blood stock at the local PMI

“This humanitarian action, which was participated in by employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, has produced 123 blood bags from all SMBR sites, consisting of 52 blood bags from Baturaja, 40 blood bags in Palembang, and 31 blood bags in Panjang,” said Basthony.

Meanwhile, Senior Manager of Health, Safety, & Environment SMBR, Meriadi said that blood donation not only helps fellow humans in need but also provides health benefits.

“Blood donation not only provides benefits for blood recipients, but also has a positive impact on the donor’s own health, such as maintaining heart health, increasing red blood cell production and so on,” he said.

One of the SMBR employees who took part, Dwitya Ariesta, revealed that she regularly invites her husband to participate in blood donation activities.

“My husband and I quite regularly donate blood because after donating blood, our bodies feel healthy and fresh, especially since this is the first blood donation this year. We also feel happy to be able to make a positive contribution to helping others,” said Dwi.

Apart from that, SMBR was also awarded by PMI Palembang City with the “2024 Period Award Charter” as appreciation for its participation in the Blood Donation Social Activity for the Benefits of Humanity.” (*)

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Commemorating National K3 Month 2024, Semen Baturaja Holds Apple and Various Competitions

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) is again holding National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month. National K3 Month is celebrated every year, starting from January 12 to February 12, with the main aim of increasing awareness and compliance with K3 norms in the work environment.

The theme for this year’s National K3 Month is “Cultivate K3, Healthy and Safe Work to Maintain Business Sustainability.” Just like the previous year, the implementation of National K3 Month began with a roll call which was held simultaneously at 3 SMBR site locations, namely Palembang, Panjang and Baturaja on Wednesday (17/1) which was attended by all SMBR employees at each site.

Apart from Apple, SMBR also holds various K3 activities including Watching Together (Nobar) Opening of National K3 Month by SIG, Work Space Competition with the Best Safety Equipment, K3 Webinar, Blood Donation Activity, Safety Contact/Safety Pause Video Competition, Catch The Safety Moment Competition , K3 Poster Competition, 1st Rank Competition, 30 Day’s Lose Weight Challenge Competition.

Not only that, SMBR expressed its appreciation to the 6 Fire Department personnel who have been dedicated to helping maintain safety and security in extinguishing fires in the company environment and surrounding community areas.

SMBR Operations Director, Muhammad Syafitri, in his opening speech at the National K3 Month Ceremony in Baturaja, said that implementing K3 is a shared responsibility, requiring the active role of all parties.

“Don’t let fatal incidents or work accidents, no matter how small, happen. Conduct Safety Talks every day to remind workers about risks and dangers in the work area. With efforts like these, everyone becomes aware of the importance of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) in the work environment. Remember, K3 is our shared responsibility!,” he said.

Apart from that, the Main Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya, added that the commemoration of K3 month is a momentum to remind the importance of K3, in order to create a workplace that is safe, efficient and productive.

“We invite and encourage all Semen Baturaja employees to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) consistently and must follow it together, in order to realize increased work productivity,” he said. (*)

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Continuing to prioritize the green industry, Semen Baturaja has successfully obtained the Indonesian Green Label Certificate

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PALEMBANG – Continuing to prioritize the green industry, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has succeeded in obtaining an Indonesian Green Label certificate with a Gold Predicate from the Indonesian Green Product Council (GPCI).

Green Label Indonesia is a green and environmentally friendly product certification officially issued by GCPI. This certification is expected to reduce the negative environmental impacts caused by a product.

SMBR products succeeded in getting the Gold title by obtaining more than 85 percent of the assessment criteria determined by GPCI. This certificate was achieved by two SMBR products, namely Portland Composite Cement (PCC) for Packaging and Ezpro for Bulk Cement PCC.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Basthony Santri said that the Indonesian Green Label Certificate is a manifestation of SMBR’s commitment to always present quality and environmentally friendly cement products to support development in Indonesia which is in line with the company’s vision. By achieving this certificate, cement produced by SMBR is considered an environmentally friendly product.

“This Green Label Certificate is SMBR’s advantage in improving the reputation of a company that is responsible for providing environmentally friendly products and sustainable solutions for customers,” he said.

Based on the assessment criteria, SMBR is considered good in monitoring product quality and waste management which has been carried out consistently and is also proven to have good facilities for production processes, product testing, waste management and emissions monitoring.

This Green Label certificate is part of SMBR’s strategy to realize sustainable principles or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which have become SMBR’s commitment to preserving the environment. (*)

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Closing the Year, Semen Baturaja Holds the Final Cement Delivery Event in 2023 and the First in 2024

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BATURAJA – Marking the end of 2023, a number of achievements and awards have been achieved as a result of the company’s positive performance. As an expression of gratitude, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held a ceremonial event for the final cement delivery in 2023 and the first cement delivery in 2024 with the theme “Together For Better”. This event was held at the Wisma Ganesha Baturaja Factory Hall, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra on (31/12).

The event was attended by the entire SMBR Board of Directors, including Main Director Suherman Yahya, Operations Director Muhammad Syafitri and Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat and attended by all SMBR employees at the Baturaja site.

This activity was carried out as a form of year-end performance achievement and a reflection of operational performance throughout 2023.

In his speech, the Main Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya expressed his pride in the extraordinary achievements during 2023. “This achievement cannot be separated from the cooperation and solidarity of all SMBR people who have made the best contribution to the company. “In 2024, we will continue to improve our performance, improve business processes and preserve the environment by adhering to sustainable business processes,” he said.

Apart from these activities, SMBR also organizes One Day Sport which aims to improve the health and fitness of employees to adopt healthy living through sport. This event is held at the SMBR Sport Center in Baturaja.

Not only that, SMBR also held an event for reading the holy verses of the Koran, Tausiyah, and Joint Prayer as an expression of gratitude for this year’s achievements and prayers and hopes for the year to come.

He added that all SMBR personnel are expected to continue to be enthusiastic to face challenges in 2024 and improve performance in all business processes. “Let’s increase synergy and collaboration to better achieve common goals in the future,” Together For Better,” concluded Suherman. (*)

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