Through Sustainable Business, Semen Baturaja Wins the 2024 TOP CSR Awards

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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) won the 2024 TOP CSR Awards from Top Business Magazine, at the 2024 TOP CSR Awards ceremony which was held at the Raffless Hotel, Jakarta on Wednesday ( 5/29).

SMBR succeeded in winning 2 award categories, namely TOP CSR Awards 2024 on #Star 4 and TOP Leader On CSR Commitment which was given to SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya. The TOP Leader On CSR Commitment award was given to the Main Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya for the achievement of the company leadership’s high commitment in supporting complete systems, governance and successful implementation of CSR in the company.

Then the TOP CSR Awards 2024 with the title #Star 4, was achieved through the company’s CSR by prioritizing superior Environmental Social Responsibility (TJSL) programs that are effective and have a positive impact on stakeholders and the company.

The award was represented by Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili April Braja who was accompanied by staff. Companies that receive this award are considered not only successful in running a business but also able to provide added value for sustainable business growth.

Gili conveyed this award as proof of SMBR’s commitment to implementing the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program which refers to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Sustainable Development Goals (TPB) which consists of 4 pillars of development, namely Social, Economic, Environmental, Legal Pillars. and Governance.

There are sustainable programs run by SMBR such as the Eco Café Program, which is a community economic empowerment program through one of Rumah BUMN Baturaja’s partners with the concept of paying for coffee using waste to support environmental preservation, then there is the Economic & Educational Bee Farm Program, namely utilizing empty community land for cultivation. Trigona honey bees or Clanceng are based on education and economics to become added value for society, as for the Decarbonation Program through the use of Alternative Fuel & Raw (AFR) in production activities to reduce carbon emissions.

“These programs create sustainable business growth which has an impact on the environment and the company,” said Gili.

Meanwhile, the Chief Organizer of the 2024 TOP CSR Awards who is also the Editor-in-Chief of Top Business Magazine, M Lutfi Handayani, explained that the TOP CSR Awards 2024 assessment was based on the provisions of ISO 26000, ESG, and the business strategies of the winning candidates.

According to Lutfi, this annual awards event was held to encourage increased effectiveness and quality of CSR programs of companies operating in Indonesia.

“The TOP CSR Awards is a CSR learning activity as well as the biggest and proudest CSR awards activity in Indonesia,” said Lutfi in his official statement.

Every year, the TOP CSR Awards are always attended by hundreds of companies, both private, BUMN and BUMD in Indonesia. Apart from an objective and independent assessment process, each participant gets many benefits because they can be motivated and continue to learn and strive to improve the effectiveness and quality of their CSR programs.(*)

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Recording Positive Performance in 2023, Semen Baturaja Distributes 20% Dividend

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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held an Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) for Fiscal Year 2023 at The East Tower Mega Kuningan, Jakarta on Wednesday (29/ 5).

The company succeeded in maintaining positive performance in 2023, which was full of challenges for the national cement industry, by posting a net profit of IDR 121.57 billion or an increase of 57% compared to the 2022 period of IDR 77.3 billion. The meeting approved the distribution of dividends with a payout ratio of 20%, with a total cash dividend of IDR 24.31 billion, and the remaining 80% or IDR 97.26 billion designated as retained earnings.

This year’s dividend distribution increased compared to the previous year which amounted to IDR 18.96 billion. This shows the company’s commitment to continuing to provide added value to shareholders.

The company was able to record growth in total cement sales volume of 7.56% to 2.16 million tonnes above demand growth in the Southern Sumatra (Sumbagsel) region, which is the company’s main market, which grew by 1.8%.

Not only that, the company managed to record revenue throughout 2023 of IDR 2.04 trillion or an increase of 8% compared to last year’s period. In terms of EBITDA, it was recorded at IDR 484.87 billion or an increase of 13% compared to 2022 which amounted to IDR 430.45 billion.

SMBR President Director Suherman Yahya said the company succeeded in closing 2023 with various good achievements in terms of financial performance, production and sustainability.

“The achievement in 2023 certainly cannot be separated from the success of the company’s strategic initiatives through the SMBRGO45 efficiency program which started from 2020 to 2023. This program is the company’s flagship program to optimize costs in various sectors and apply best practices in operations so that it can achieve positive performance. “Not only that, the company continues to synergize and coordinate with Holding SIG as strategic manager and operational implementer of marketing and sales activities,” said Suherman.

Other meeting decisions

Apart from approving the distribution of dividends, the meeting also approved the Annual Report and Ratification of the Company’s Financial Report, Approval of the Board of Commissioners’ Supervisory Duties Report for the 2023 Fiscal Year, including Ratification of the restatement of the Consolidated Financial Report for the 2022 Fiscal Year and Ratification of the Financial Report of the Micro and Small Business Funding Program (PUMK) for the 2023 Financial Year as well as providing full repayment and release of responsibility (volledig acquit et de charge) to the Company’s Directors and Board of Commissioners for the management and supervision actions that have been carried out during the 2023 Financial Year.

Other decisions include approving the Determination of Salary/Honorarium along with Facilities and Allowances for the Company’s Directors and Board of Commissioners for the 2024 Financial Year, as well as Tantiem/Performance Incentives/Special Incentives for the Company’s Directors and Board of Commissioners for the Performance of the 2023 Financial Year and the Appointment of a Public Accounting Firm to audit the Financial Statements Company Consolidation for Fiscal Year 2024 and Financial Report for the Micro and Small Business Funding Program (PUMK) for Fiscal Year 2024.

The meeting also approved the Feasibility Study Discussion regarding additional business fields for the Company; regarding Article 3 Paragraph (2) of the Company’s Articles of Association with reference to and in accordance with Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 17/POJK.04/2020 concerning Material Transactions and Changes in Business Activities as well as Amendments to the Company’s Articles of Association.

Apart from that, there are no proposals for changes to the company’s management.

Additional information

The company continues to encourage business practices that consistently pay attention to Sustainability Performance in accordance with the company’s vision to become the “Leading Green Cement Based Building Material Company in Indonesia” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (TPB) targets in managing impacts and maintaining the continuity of the company’s business.

Supporting the decarbonization program, the Company succeeded in reducing the intensity of carbon emissions (scope 1) from 587 kg CO2/ton cem eq in 2022 to 577 kg CO2/ton cem eq in 2023. Apart from that, SMBR was also able to increase the Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) from 2.62% to 3.01% through increasing Alternative Fuel & Raw Material (AFR) and reducing the clinker factor by using alternative materials sourced from industrial waste.

Meanwhile, the company also participates in the Sustainable Development Goals (TPB) through the Implementation of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL). More broadly, implementing TJSL is not only beneficial for fostering community independence and empowerment and reducing social disparities, it is also beneficial for strengthening the carrying capacity of the environment.

Throughout 2023, the Company has distributed funds for the TJSL Program amounting to IDR 3.9 billion, an increase compared to 2022 of IDR 2.65 billion. This is in line

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Semen Baturaja Again Provides Aid to Flood Victims in OKU Regency

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk. (IDX: SMBR) selaku anak usaha PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) kembali memberikan bantuan bagi korban banjir yang terjadi di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU). Bantuan tersebut berupa paket sembako yang diserahkan kepada Pemerintah Kabupaten OKU untuk disalurkan oleh Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) OKU.

Penyerahan bantuan dilakukan langsung oleh Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT Semen Baturaja Tbk, Gili Aprial Braja, kepada Penjabat (Pj) Bupati OKU Teddy Meilwansyah, dalam sebuah acara simbolis yang digelar di kantor Pemkab OKU.

“Kami berharap bantuan ini dapat meringankan beban para korban banjir dan membantu mereka dalam memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari,” ujar Gili Aprial Braja.

Pj Bupati OKU Teddy Meilwansyah menyampaikan apresiasi dan terima kasih atas bantuan yang diberikan oleh SMBR. “Bantuan ini sangat berarti bagi masyarakat yang terdampak banjir. Kami akan segera menyalurkannya melalui BPBD OKU agar dapat diterima oleh yang membutuhkan secepatnya,” ujarnya.

Adapun paket bantuan yang diberikan berupa 100 karton Mie Instan, 5 peti telur, 48 pcs minyak goreng, 48 kaleng sarden, dan 1500 paket nasi bungkus.

Sebagai informasi, banjir yang melanda Wilayah Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu terjadi akibat luapan Sungai Ogan yang terjadi pada Kamis (23/5) dini hari. Banjir merendam sejumlah kecamatan antara lain Kecamatan Ulu Ogan, Peninjauan, Semidang Aji, Lengkiti, Baturaja Timur, dan Baturaja Barat, dengan ketinggian air mencapai 1-2 meter.

Bencana banjir ini merupakan yang kedua kalinya setelah awal Mei lalu curah hujan yang tinggi menyebabkan banjir di beberapa titik di Kabupaten OKU.

PT Semen Baturaja Tbk terus berkomitmen untuk mendukung masyarakat sekitar melalui berbagai program CSR, terutama dalam situasi darurat seperti bencana alam. (*)

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Supporting Sustainable Energy Management, Semen Baturaja Receives ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Certificate

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) succeeded in proving its commitment to supporting sustainability strategies by achieving the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Certificate (SMEn) from PT Sucofindo on Friday (17/5 ).

The certificate handover took place at the SMBR Head Office, Palembang City, South Sumatra Province, and was handed over directly by the Main Director of PT Sucofindo Jobi Triananda to the Main Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya and also witnessed by the Director of Operations of SMBR Muhammad Syafitri.

SMBR President Director Suherman Yahya said that this certificate was a form of the company’s commitment to supporting efficiency in energy use.

“This energy management certificate is a sign of Semen Baturaja’s commitment to using and utilizing energy more efficiently and more effectively, and it is hoped that it will also be an added value for our company in the future in facing competitive competition,” said Suherman.

Meanwhile, Director of PT Sucofindo Jobi Triananda stated that the certificate given to SMBR had met standards in managing energy use and measuring energy performance in a sustainable manner.

“Delivery of the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Certificate, as we all know, SNI ISO 50001: 2018 is an international standard that establishes a framework for efficient energy management in organizations. “This certificate is not only an acknowledgment of the hard work efforts of all Semen Baturaja employees, but also proof of commitment to sustainability, efficiency and innovation,” he said.

Suherman explained that SMBR has implemented a number of programs for energy efficiency and emission reduction, including reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, carrying out green environmental management, waste management, and increasing the use of Alternative Fuel and Raw Material (AFR) to create an environmentally friendly cement industry. .

“Through these programs, in 2023 SMBR succeeded in reducing the intensity of carbon emissions (scope 1) from 587 kg CO2/ton cem eq in 2022 to 577 kg CO2/ton cem eq because the company succeeded in reducing the clinker factor from 69.4% to 68.6% and increase the Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR)  value from 2.62% to 3.01%,” said Suherman.

At the beginning of the year, SMBR succeeded in obtaining the Indonesian Green Label certificate with Gold Predicate from the Indonesian Green Product Council (GPCI) and achieved Green PROPER from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) of the Republic of Indonesia, this proves the company’s strong commitment to continuing to encourage the program – programs that have a direct impact on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“All of these steps are in line with the implementation of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) in every aspect of the company’s operations and we hope to achieve a higher award, namely Gold PROPER with various innovations produced in a sustainable manner,” he concluded. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Continues to Distribute Aid to Flood Victims in OKU Regency

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) is again distributing aid to flood victims in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency which hit some time ago.

This time, SMBR distributed aid to flood victims affected in 6 sub-districts including Batu Kuning, Talang Jawa, Saung Naga, Air Gading, Sukajadi, and Tanjung Agung and residents in Baturaja, OKU District.

Each sub-district received assistance in the form of Rice, Noodles, Eggs, Tea, Coffee, Canned Fish, Mineral Water and Sugar with a total aid of IDR 32.1 million for 6 sub-districts. The local village head immediately received this assistance on Tuesday (14/5).

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Hari Liandu stated that the distribution of this aid was a form of the company’s concern for the communities affected by the disaster. This basic food assistance is the second time it has been distributed to affected residents, after previously the company had also distributed clean water and pontoons. This is part of SMBR’s rapid disaster response action.

“This is the second time we have provided basic food assistance to affected residents. “Hopefully this assistance can meet daily needs and let’s pray that this disaster ends quickly and residents can return to their normal activities,” said Hari.

Meanwhile, the Head of Saung Naga Village, M. Reza Nurahman, appreciated SMBR for providing basic food assistance to residents affected by the flood that hit last Tuesday (7/5).

“Thank you very much for Semen Baturaja’s attention in sending aid that can relieve our residents affected by the disaster,” he said.

To date (14/5), SMBR has distributed a total of IDR 113.55 million in aid to flood victims in OKU Regency. The company is committed to continuing to provide support and assistance to communities in need in facing natural disasters as one of BUMN’s Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) Programs. (*)

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Continuously Providing Assistance, Semen Baturaja Distributes 107,500 Liters of Clean Water to Flood Affected Residents in OKU Regency

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BATURAJA – Continuously providing aid, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk distributed aid in the form of clean water to residents affected by the floods in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) District. This flood has caused a number of areas in Baturaja to experience a clean water crisis.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Hari Liandu, said that the distribution of clean water had been carried out since Wednesday (8/7). “We have distributed clean water aid as of Friday (10/5) totaling 107,500 liters of clean water to a number of areas affected by the flood disaster, including Sukajadi, Baturaja Hamlet, Pusar Village, Saung Naga, Laya Village, Pasar Baru, Bakung, Tanjung Kemala and Jl. “Gotong Royong includes residents’ homes, places of worship and village offices,” he explained.

He said that the distribution of clean water was carried out via two fire engines and one water tank truck belonging to the company with a total volume of 24,000 liters. On that occasion, SMBR participated in helping Perumda Air Minum Tirta Jasa (PDAM) OKU to distribute clean water to several points in the affected areas.

The distribution of clean water will continue according to residents’ requests or needs. “If tomorrow residents still need clean water, we are ready to help. Especially in ring 1 residents as part of the company’s community,” he said.

This activity is a form of SMBR’s concern for the community in the company’s environment who are experiencing a clean water crisis due to the flood disaster. “We hope that this assistance can ease the burden on residents and hopefully this disaster will end quickly,” hoped Hari.

Head of RT 05 Pasar Baru Village Haris Fadilah expressed his appreciation to Semen Baturaja for taking quick and responsive action in overcoming clean water difficulties for residents affected by the disaster, especially in Pasar Baru Village. “On behalf of the community, I would like to thank Semen Baturaja for distributing clean water to our community,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) OKU Januar Effendi gave high appreciation and appreciation to SMBR. “Thank you to colleagues from Semen Baturaja who have shown contribution and concern and actively participated in humanitarian missions in overcoming and minimizing the impact of disasters on the community in OKU Regency,” said Januar.

Apart from that, SMBR also synergized with the South Sumatra Province Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) to establish a Public Kitchen in the disaster-affected area in Pusar Village, North Baturaja District, South Sumatra Province.

Hari added that SMBR prepared 1 pontoon unit to help flood victims who were isolated due to a broken bridge for the Pusar Dusun IV Village Community. “This step was taken to facilitate evacuation and distribution of temporary aid to isolated communities,” he concluded. (*)

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Quick Disaster Response Action, Semen Baturaja Distributes Aid to Flood Victims in OKU Regency

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BATURAJA – The floods that hit Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency, South Sumatra Province which have occurred since Tuesday (7/5) have submerged thousands of houses, educational, public facilities and places of worship. Seeing this condition, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) carried out a Rapid Disaster Response Action by distributing various aid to communities affected by the flood.

Quick Disaster Response Action carried out by SMBR by establishing two Public Kitchens for affected Ring 1 Communities around the operational area, including Laya Village and Pusar Village. The aid distributed was in the form of public kitchen equipment, tents and basic food assistance.

As of Wednesday (8/5) SMBR had distributed basic food aid in the amount of 200 kg of rice, 100 boxes of instant noodles, 10 crates of eggs, 20 cans of milk, 20 boxes of tea, 20 boxes of coffee, 50 kg of sugar, 100 cans of sardines, 100 boxes of mineral water. and Vegetables.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Hari Liandu expressed his deep concern about the flood tragedy that hit Baturaja. He hopes that the emergency situation will not be prolonged, so that people can immediately return to their normal activities. In an effort to help ease the burden on the community in this emergency situation, SMBR has sent assistance through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program.

“We are also concerned and saddened by the flood disaster that occurred in Baturaja. As our concern for the affected communities, we set up a public kitchen and provided basic food assistance. “This assistance is a form of our concern which we hope will provide benefits to the community in meeting their daily needs,” said Hari.

Apart from that, SMBR also handed over basic food assistance to the OKU Regency Government which was handed over directly to the PJ Regent of OKU Teddy Meilwansyah by the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility of SMBR Gili April Braja on Wednesday (8/5) at the PJ Regent of OKU’s official residence.

Acting Regent of OKU, Teddy Meilwansyah appreciated and expressed his gratitude to SMBR for showing its concern for the people of OKU Regency. “We, on behalf of the OKU Regency Government, would like to express our deepest gratitude for the assistance that has been provided. God willing, we will distribute it to residents who need it. Hopefully this assistance will be useful to help ease the burden on the affected residents,” said Teddy.

Gili added that not only that, SMBR also helped supply clean water to flood victims. “We deployed two company fire engines with a total capacity of 14,000 liters to supply clean water to the affected areas. “Hopefully our assistance can be useful for the people affected by the flood disaster in Baturaja,” he added. (*)

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Net Income Growth in Quarter I/2024 Reaches IDR 406.5 Billion, Semen Baturaja Plans to Expand Business Activities

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PALEMBANG – In the midst of a contraction in domestic cement demand and global geopolitical dynamics, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) managed to record net income of IDR 406.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Hari Liandu, said that net income during the first quarter of 2024 increased 6% compared to the net income for the first quarter of 2023 of IDR 383.2 billion. This net income growth was driven by an increase in cement sales volume which reached 7%, or 486,643 tons, compared to the record for the same period last year.

“This growth is thanks to the synergy of market and price management carried out with SIG as the parent company, helping SMBR maintain profitability. “Revenue from the derivative product business, namely white clay, recorded sales of IDR 3 billion,” said Hari.

However, the increase in fuel prices amidst global geopolitics triggered an increase in the Company’s cost of revenue, especially in production and distribution costs. In the midst of these challenges, the Company posted a Profit for the Period of IDR 5.07 billion.

Looking ahead, Hari Liandu said that SMBR remains optimistic that it can achieve solid company performance growth. Synergy with SIG as the parent company also provides encouragement for the company in managing markets and prices which contributes directly to improving company performance.

In synergy with SIG, SMBR also contributed to the National Strategic Project (PSN) by supplying cement for the construction of the Betung – Jambi Toll Road, part of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road section which connects South Sumatra and Jambi Provinces.

“The construction of this toll road will improve the economic sector and facilitate access and connectivity between the two provinces and maintain SMBR’s strategic role in National Infrastructure Development,” he said.

Furthermore, SMBR has carried out comprehensive studies and studies related to additional business activities, including analysis of market feasibility, technical feasibility, business pattern feasibility, management model feasibility, business and environmental risk aspects, and financial feasibility.

The business development plan to improve long-term performance and profitability will be one of the company’s agendas to obtain shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) which will be held on 29 May 2024.

“We are optimistic about achieving performance targets in line with market developments. SMBR continues to strengthen synergies with SIG and establish other strategic partnerships that have an impact on improving company performance, ensuring efficient operations, providing added value, and increasing collaboration with stakeholders in order to realize sustainable development, ” stressed Hari Liandu. (*)

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