Through Rumah BUMN Baturaja, Semen Baturaja Holds Coffee Roasting Training and Environmental Care Movement for Fostered Partner MSEs

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BATURAJA –  As a form of commitment to increasing the environmentally conscious economic movement of MSEs, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) through Rumah BUMN Baturaja held Coffee Roasting training and Socialization of the SMBR Eco Cafe Ngopi Bayar Program Use waste for MSEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) fostered partners.

The training, which was held on Thursday (14/9) at Rumah BUMN Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, collaborated with Deni as the owner of Cafe Ngupi Kuday, who is one of Rumah BUMN Baturaja’s independent UMK partners to provide experience and transfer knowledge about Roasting. Coffee as well as socializing the Eco Cafe Program which has been implemented in his cafe.

This Coffee Roasting or coffee roasting training targets MSEs who have registered with Rumah BUMN Baturaja, especially in the coffee sector, the general public and other MSEs who have an interest in knowing the process of making coffee.

In his explanation, Deni said that coffee roasting is an important process for turning green coffee beans (Green Beans) which are hard and difficult to drink into ready-to-drink coffee beans which bring enjoyment to coffee lovers. This process involves heating coffee beans at a certain temperature, and for a certain time to achieve the desired taste. This roasting process creates complex chemical reactions in the coffee beans that drastically change their characteristics.

He added that one of the main keys in roasting coffee is setting the right temperature. The right temperature will induce the desired reaction in the coffee beans, creating the desired taste, aroma and complexity. Advanced roasters monitor the temperature closely and adjust to the desired roast stage, be it light roast, medium roast, or dark roast.

“The roasting process also requires sensitivity to the aroma and taste of the coffee. A coffee roaster must be able to accurately differentiate the aroma and taste of raw coffee and roasted coffee,” said Deni, Owner of Ngupi Ku-Day Cafe.

Apart from that, Deni also invited MSEs to increase awareness of the environment and business development by working together to reduce the use of plastic and other waste in the community by implementing the concept of environmentally friendly shops in each of their businesses, by enforcing SOPs through the implementation of 4R ( Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replacement) thereby limiting the use of plastic from straws, plastic bags, drink cups.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri explained that this training is a form of our concern for MSEs, especially in the coffee sector, to increase their knowledge in the coffee processing process and provide supplies to MSEs and the community in Baturaja with environmental care movements.

“This activity is expected to increase the enthusiasm of MSEs in Baturaja to innovate and start a positive movement by reducing the use of plastic packaging, plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic cups, as well as utilizing waste. This movement is in line with the three pillars established by SIG, namely encouraging sustainable solutions and innovation, protecting the environment, and creating value for employees and communities,” said Basthony.

SMBR always supports the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through implementing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) based programs in all its operational areas. This is part of Environmental and Social Responsibility (TJSL), in order to realize economic benefits in society. (*)

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OKU Police Chief, South Sumatra Regional Police Supports Trigona Semen Baturaja Bee Honey Innovation

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BATURAJA –  PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) selaku anak usaha PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) menerima kunjungan dari Kapolres OKU Polda Sumsel AKBP Arif Harsono, S.I.K., M.H pada Senin (28/8) di Baturaja, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu, Sumatra Selatan, SMBR.

Kedatangannya dalam rangka melakukan survey sebagai rencana dalam membuat program yang dapat bermanfaat dan memiliki nilai lebih serta membangun masyarakat yang produktif dan mandiri secara ekonomi dengan tujuan memberdayakan masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan, tujuan lainnya yaitu mengurangi kegiatan kebakaran hutan dan lahan (Karhutla) yang sering dilakukan oleh masyarakat pada saat musim kemarau.

Didampingi oleh Vice President of Mining SMBR Muhammad Beni beserta tim. Kapolres OKU Polda Sumsel AKBP Arif Harsono, S.I.K., M.H diajak untuk melihat Program SMBR Economic and Education Bee Farm yang merupakan program pemberdayaan masyarakat dan lingkungan memanfaatkan Habitat Budidaya Lebah Trigona yang ada di lahan bekas tambang SMBR.

Vice President of Mining SMBR Muhammad Beni menjelaskan budidaya ini merupakan hasil replikasi yang dihasilkan dari area reklamasi pasca tambang yang diubah menjadi lahan vegetasi dan ekosistem baru, serta menjadi habitat bagi berbagai fauna yang hidup di sekitar areal tambang SMBR oleh Department of Mining (Beeyond Mining), salah satunya adalah lebah trigona.

Menurut Kapolres OKU Polda Sumsel bahwa program yang tepat dan mudah dilakukan oleh masyarakat salah satunya dengan Budidaya Lebah Trigona. “Dengan adanya budidaya lebah yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat harapannya dapat meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan dengan tidak melakukan Karhutla yang akan mengganggu habitat dari budidaya lebah khususnya di kabupaten OKU,” kata Arif setelah mencicipi madu lebah trigona.

Arif juga menambahkan “SMBR dapat berbagi pengetahuan (sharing knowledge) tentang bagaimana menciptakan lingkungan yang baik untuk budidaya lebah yang sudah berhasil dilakukan di lingkungan SMBR dan dapat dijadikan standard acuan yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat,”.

Sementara itu, Vice President of Mining SMBR Muhammad Beni mengatakan SMBR telah bekerja sama dengan desa binaan Corporate Social Repsonsilibility (CSR) melalui Kelompok Tani Terpadu Desa Laya dan BUMDes Maju Mandiri dalam mengelola budidaya lebah trigona dan pengembangan bisnis madu melalui brand produk Beeyond Honey. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Participates in PMI Blood Donation Social Services in South Sumatra Province

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) invited employees and their families to participate in a blood donation activity which took place at the UPTD Work Training Center for the Office of Manpower and Transmigration ( Disnakertrans) Province of South Sumatra (Sumsel) Palembang City on Monday (28/8).

The activity, which was held by the South Sumatra Province Disnaketrans, was also attended by the Chairman of the PMI for the South Sumatra Province, Hj. Fevrita Lustia Herman Deru and the Head of Supervision for the South Sumatra Manpower and Transmigration Office, Deliar Marzoeki.

Chairman of PMI South Sumatra Province Hj. Fevrita Lustia Herman Deru explained that the PMI of South Sumatra Province is collaborating with various organizations to increase blood donation activities. “This collaboration aims to ensure the availability of adequate blood supply to help the blood stock needs at PMI in South Sumatra Province,” he said.

He also appreciated the participation of all donors and parties who supported the implementation of this activity. “We really appreciate the close collaboration with various agencies in an effort to fulfill blood supplies. This is clear proof that the spirit of humanity can unite various groups for a noble cause,” he added.

Meanwhile, SMBR Senior Manager of Secretarial & Stakeholder Management M. Mu’ammar Syah Reza said, this activity was a form of the company’s participation and contribution in humanitarian activities as well as supplying blood stock for PMI South Sumatra Province. “Through this participation, SMBR is ready to play an active role in supporting government programs in supplying blood needs,” he said.

Imam Pratama Azi, one of the SMBR employees who took part in donating blood said he was grateful to be able to donate blood regularly. Apart from helping together, he feels that blood donation makes his body healthier. “The drop of blood we donate means a lot to our brothers and sisters who need it,” he hoped.(*)

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In Celebration of RI’s 78th Anniversary, Semen Baturaja Holds 17th Contest with Residents of Ring 1

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PALEMBANG – In commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of SIG held various 17’s competitions which were held in 3 Sites (Palembang, Panjang, and Baturaja ) which starts from 15 – 20 August 2023.

Various kinds of competitions were held, including competitions for cooking fried rice, making up with eyes closed, kicking balls with eggplant, eating crackers, putting pencils in bottles, dancing balloons and closing with a gap competition.

Participants were attended by Ring 1 residents and all SMBR personnel. The competition took place lively filled with laughter from the participants and the audience and the enthusiasm of the participants to win the competition.

Rian Alfiana Assega, Chair of the SMBR Sports and Arts Development Agency, who is also the chairman of the event organizer, explained that the competition was divided into four categories, namely competitions between employees, competitions between residents, and competitions between children and competitions between employees and residents. “The winners competed for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place titles in each category and were rewarded with attractive prizes of course,” said Rian.

M. Mu’ammar Syah Reza Senior Manager of Secretarial & Stakeholder Management of SMBR said that this competition was part of a national celebration that combined the spirit of independence and religion as well as collaboration between SMBR and Ring 1 residents.

“We invite Ring 1 residents as a form of appreciation for the role of Ring 1 residents in the development of the SMBR operational area, this is a form of corporate social responsibility in increasing collaboration and friendship between the community and the company,” said Reza.

Andi Irawan as a resident of Ring 1 Kertapati said he was happy with this 17s competition. “Thank you to SMBR for holding this competition, I hope that this activity will continue to be held every year,” he said.(*)

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Commitment to Community Empowerment and the Environment, Semen Baturaja was awarded the ENSIA Award 2023

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) won the 2023 Environmental and Social Innovation Awards (ENSIA), for the Platinum Social Innovation category. The ENSIA 2023 award was received directly by SMBR Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gili Aprial Braja at the Gumaya Hotel, Semarang, East Java on Thursday (10/8).

With the theme of social-economic innovation based on environmental preservation, through the SMBR Economic and Education Bee Farm Program, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) received the highest appreciation at the 2023 Environmental and Social Innovation Awards (ENSIA) event organized by PT Sucofindo. This appreciation is given to companies that have successfully implemented Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programs around their business unit areas.

The presentation of the ENSIA 2023 Award was also attended by Deputy Minister of the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry Environment (KLHK) Alue Dohong, Director General of Pollution Control and Environmental Damage of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry Sigit Reliantoro and Commercial Director of PT Sucofindo Darwin Abas.

Gili explained “SMBR Economic and Education Bee Farm is a community and environmental empowerment program through the management of honey from trigona beekeeping. This cultivation is the result of replication resulting from the post-mining reclamation area which was converted into new vegetation and ecosystem land, as well as a habitat for various fauna that live around the SMBR mining area by the Department of Mining (Beeyond Honey), one of which is the trigona bee. Efforts to exploit the success of this reclamation are by carrying out Trigona Bee Cultivation as a fauna that helps pollinate plants and as a producer of honey. SMBR sees this cultivation activity as a new business opportunity that can generate benefits for the environment and society.”

It was further explained that SMBR is working with CSR assisted villages through the Laya Village Integrated Farmers Group and Maju Mandiri BUMDes in managing trigona beekeeping and developing the honey business. This collaboration aims to provide knowledge and skills to the community in the cultivation of Trigona honey, as well as increase public awareness of the importance of sustainable environmental preservation. In addition, this collaboration also encourages an increase in the economic welfare of the community and contributes to increasing income through the sale of Trigona bee honey.

Besides that, Gili would like to thank Sucofindo for the award that has been given. This award is a form of appreciation and success for the hard work of all SMBR employees in applying social innovation in community empowerment programs. In the future, Gili added, SMBR will continue its efforts in empowering communities that are oriented towards innovation, especially environmental or social. “This award is an achievement as well as SMBR’s real commitment to having a positive impact on the environment and society,” he said.

SMBR always supports the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) based programs in all of its operational areas. This is part of Environmental and Social Responsibility (TJSL), in order to realize economic benefits in society. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Successfully Wins Two Awards Simultaneously in the 2023 TJSL & CSR Award Event

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) consistently runs the Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL), this was proven at the 3th TJSL & CSR Award 2022 event with the theme “TJSL Program and SOE CSR through the 4 Pillars of Development that creates added value for sustainable companies and MSEs”. The event was organized by BUMN Track on Thursday (10/8) at the Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta.

The TJSL & CSR Award 2023 event was attended by 88 participating companies consisting of BUMN Companies, BUMN Subsidiaries as well as BUMN and BUMN Subsidiaries Tbk.

SMBR managed to win two awards at the same time, including the Most Commited CEO of BUMN on TJSL Economic Pillar award given to the Main Director of SMBR Daconi Khotob and the Three Star (Silver) award for the Economy Pillar category – BUMN Subsidiaries. The award was received directly by the Main Director of SMBR Daconi Khotob accompanied by the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of SMBR Gili Aprial Braja.

Daconi expressed his gratitude, gratitude and appreciation for the awards given to SMBR. He explained that this appreciation was achieved thanks to the company’s TJSL and CSR programs that have been carried out so far as a form of SMBR’s commitment and consistency in supporting sustainable programs.

“This award event encourages SMBR to continue to support sustainable programs in a comprehensive manner in accordance with the four pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely the Social, Economic, Environmental, and Legal and Governance Pillars,” he said.

He added that the award was obtained thanks to the funding and coaching program for Micro Small Enterprises (UMK) actors. “SMBR is active in carrying out various coaching and training efforts for MSEs, including increasing competence, providing marketing access facilities in promoting partner products and assisting with halal certification,” he said.

“This commitment is in line with SIG’s pillar of sustainability, namely creating value for employees and the community that has a positive impact on the community and the surrounding environment,” explained Daconi.(*)

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Drinking Coffee Pays for Garbage, Semen Baturaja Inaugurates the “Brand Eco Cafe” Program for Environmentally Friendly Shops

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BATURAJA – There are many ways to develop regional potential while keeping the environment clean and healthy, as a form of the company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) inaugurated the TJSL SMBR Eco Cafe Program “Coffee Pay for Garbage” by collaborating with MSEs fostered by Rumah BUMN Baturaja.

Collaborating with one of the UMK assisted by the Baturaja BUMN House, namely “Ngupi Ku-day” and in collaboration with the Kab. Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) and Semgui Sekundang Garbage Bank.

The inauguration was carried out on Friday (21/7) at the Ngupi Ku-day Cafe, Baturaja and was attended by the Senior Manager of Heatlh Safety & Environment SMBR Meriadi, Secretary of the Kab. OKU Brigmand, Director of the Semangu Sekundang Garbage Bank Rozimei Ellatama, Tommy Leo Main Garbage Bank Operational Division, and Association of Coffee Rulers and the General Public.

This program is a form of concern and business development for UMK assisted by Rumah BUMN Baturaja, namely Ngupi Ku-day, which is an UMK partner who has started to be independent to be redeveloped by promoting the Eco Cafe brand or eco-friendly shop while combining coffee culture with environmental preservation actions.

As an application of activities, Ngopi Pay Using Garbage enforces SOPs through the implementation of 4R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replacement) thereby limiting the use of plastic from straws, plastic bags, drink cups so as to be able to provide an Eco Cafe brand or an environmentally friendly shop. The collected waste will later be given to the waste bank and processed into useful products.

Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Environment, Meriadi explained that this program aims to educate the public not to litter and build positive steps by reducing the use of plastic packaging, bags, bottles, cups, and waste utilization. This is to make people aware of the importance of preserving the environment,” he said.

Dedi, the owner of Ngopi Ku-day, really supports this program, by educating the public regarding waste management. “People can come to Ngopi Ku-day with trash that can be exchanged for coffee vouchers, which can then be used as a means of payment for coffee and dishes enjoyed at Ngopi Ku-day,” he said.

Secretary of the OKU Regency Environmental Service, Brigmand, said that waste is not just the responsibility of one or two people. But all elements of society must be responsible. So with the existence of waste education that is exchanged for coffee it is hoped that they can both protect the surrounding environment. “So it’s not only waste that is exchanged for coffee but also education about waste,” he said

SMBR always supports the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) based programs in all of its operational areas. This is part of Environmental and Social Responsibility (TJSL), in order to realize economic benefits in society. (*)

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Semen Baturaja together with BUMN Millennials Cleaned Up 1.6 Tons of Garbage Around the Musi River

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PALEMBANG – On Friday (14/7), PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) Millennials together with 11 BUMNs participated in the BUMN Youth Environmental Movement program “Musi River Clean Up” from the Ministry of BUMN.

As many as 135 BUMN Millennials carried out a cleaning action around the Musi River Jukung Pier which started at 13.00 WIB. The amount of waste collected is 1.6 tons.

This activity is also in collaboration with Startup Plustik, a startup that makes products from processed plastic waste. The collected waste will be recorded and processed into a useful product.

The Head of Millennial SMBR Paulus Kartiko, when met at the Jukung Pier, explained that this activity was to build public awareness of cleanliness in the Musi River area. SMBR Millennials really support this program. “This activity is also a form of company participation in realizing environmental sustainability,” he said.

The Indonesian celebrity, Nadia Mulya, was also present at this activity. Nadia Mulya is concerned about environmental issues.

Since 2015, Nadia Mulya has joined the Indonesian Plastic Bag Diet Movement to campaign for the importance of reducing the use of plastic bags to reduce plastic pollution on earth.

“This program can increase public knowledge about sustainable waste management and increase awareness of environmental sustainability,” said Nadia.

This action shows BUMN’s commitment to continue to make a real contribution in waste management and provide education and create awareness to the public about the importance of the dangers of plastic waste to humans and the environment.(*)

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Semen Baturaja Participates in SOE Goes to Campus at Sriwijaya State Polytechnic

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) also supports the implementation of BUMN Goes to Campus activities at the Sriwijaya State Polytechnic (Polsri), Palembang City on Thursday (13/7).

Also attended by Special Staff III to the Minister of BUMN Arya Sinulingga, Vice President of Human Resources & General Affairs of SMBR Fitria Margaretha and several other BUMN officials. During the BUMN Goes to Campus activity, a talkshow session was also held with experienced speakers in BUMN to equip students for a career world. This activity was greeted with enthusiasm from the Police students who attended.

The BUMN Goes to Campus program aims to introduce the activities and transformations that have been carried out by BUMN to students at various Indonesian universities as well as to inspire the younger generation to develop their talents.

In his presentation, Arya Sinulingga said that the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir had carried out various transformations in BUMN. One of the transformations is to provide broad opportunities for the younger generation to have careers in SOEs. This is evidenced by the BUMN Joint Recruitment program (“RBB”) and BUMN Talent Generation Internship (“Magenta”) program.

“The more young generations there are, the culture will change. Pak Erick provides opportunities for the younger generation to occupy strategic positions in BUMN because 30-40 percent of the economy in Indonesia is influenced by BUMN,” concluded Arya.

Arya further explained that the BUMN Joint Recruitment Program (RBB) is an opportunity for the younger generation to have careers in BUMN. “The key to success is that soft skills must be honed, must be disciplined in time management, expand networking, and gain experience,” added Arya.

Vice President of Human Resources & General Affair SMBR Fitria Margaretha explained that from 2018 to 2022, as many as 63 students have participated in the Certified Student Internship Program (PMMB) from various universities in Indonesia. “During the period from 2022 to July 2023, a total of 239 students have participated in industrial/internship/research/data collection practices at Semen Baturaja,” he added.

Apart from the talk show, SMBR together with 9 other BUMNs also opened a booth for this activity. The booth provides information about the company profile and organizes games with attractive prizes. In addition, internship opportunities are also given to students from the Indonesian National Police. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Distributes Rp. 150 Million in Assistance for Ring 1 Communities

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Palembang – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), is distributing BUMN CSR program assistance in the company’s three operational Ring 1 areas, namely Baturaja, Palembang and Lampung.
The total value of the assistance disbursed was Rp. 150 million, the assistance distributed included compensation for orphans, distribution of basic food packages for orphanages and assistance for prayer facilities for mosques.

The assistance was handed over directly by the Vice President (VP) of SMBR and the SMBR Corporate Secretary Responsibility Team including VP of Operation Adi Oktaviandi, VP of Research & Engineering Eko David Irawan, VP of Mining Muhammad Beni accompanied by the CSR Team in Baturaja.

Assistance was received directly in Baturaja by Sukajadi Village Head, Air Gading Village Head, Talang Jawa Village Head, Saung Naga Village Head, Tanjung Agung Village Head, Batu Kuning Village Head, Pusar & Kades Laya Village Head as well as As Syifa Orphanage, Mustika Orphanage, An Nur Muhammadiyah Orphanage and As Saniyah Orphanage. In Palembang by RT 033, RT 034, RT 035, RT 036, RT 038 & RT 12. In Lampung by Waylunik Sub-District & Pidada Sub-District and the entire community who also attended.

Gili Aprial Braja as SMBR’s Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) said that we hope that TJSL’s assistance can be utilized as well as possible so that what is distributed is right on target and can be enjoyed by the community.

“With the help of the SOE TJSL program, the company continues to be committed to helping the less fortunate and helping the existing places of worship as places of worship as well as good gatherings for the community,” he added. (*)

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