Semen Baturaja was awarded the Best Mentor of Women Workers Award by the Province of South Sumatra

PALEMBANG – In an effort to continue to encourage the progress and role of women in operational activities, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), was awarded the award for the Best Company for the Development of Female Workers by the Province of South Sumatra (Sumsel).

This appreciation was realized in the form of a certificate of appreciation given directly by the Acting Governor of South Sumatra, Agus Fatoni, to the Vice President of Corporate Secretary of SMBR Bashtony Santri at the Arya Duta Hotel, Palembang City, South Sumatra on Thursday (14/12) at the peak of the commemoration of Mother’s Day. 95 of 2023.

Meanwhile, the Acting Governor of South Sumatra, Agus Fatoni, said that celebrating Mother’s Day was a form of respect and appreciation for the struggles of Indonesian women from time to time.

“The theme of this Mother’s Day celebration contains the meaning that women must have the ability and capacity to empower their families so that they can be a motivation for their environment,” he said.

This award was given as a form of recognition for SMBR’s contribution and commitment in creating an inclusive work environment, supporting the development of the potential of the female workforce.

SMBR VP of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri revealed that SMBR’s commitment reflects strong support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in achieving the fifth goal related to Gender Equality.

Currently SMBR has 148 female employees working in all operational areas. Based on the number of female talents in the company, the composition is 16.5 percent based on the 2022 SMBR Annual Report.

SMBR ensures that the work environment is healthy and conducive to encouraging optimal development for the best talents regardless of gender differences and preventing discrimination. This is also in line with BUMN’s main value, namely AKHLAK.

“In supporting this, SMBR also provides support through facilities that take into account the special needs of female employees. “This includes providing maternity leave, availability of lactation rooms, dispensation for menstrual matters, as well as facilitation efforts for female workers who carry out dual roles as mothers and employees,” said Basthony. (*)