Winners of the Lestari Awards 2025 gather for a group photo following the ceremony, celebrating their achievements in Indonesia’s premier sustainability awards.
THE grand finale of Lestari Summit 2025, held at the Dian Ballroom, Raffles Hotel Jakarta, concluded on a high note on Oct 2, with the presentation of the Lestari Awards 2025 to corporations and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with the best sustainability initiatives.
The awards ceremony, attended by Indonesia’s National Development Planning (PPN) Minister Rachmat Pambudy, became a key highlight of the series of events celebrating sustainable business leaders. In his address, Rachmat expressed his hopes for the winners of the Lestari Awards 2025.
Rachmat giving his speech at the opening of the Lestari Awards 2025.
“We want Lestari Awards not only to give recognition, but also to broaden understanding of what is happening with climate change, what the consequences are, and what obligations companies have in order to remain sustainable,” said Rachmat during his opening remarks at the event.
KG Media Sustainability vice president Wisnu Nugroho, also emphasised that Lestari Awards is a platform for businesses committed to sustainable practices.
“Lestari Awards is a sustainable path chosen to showcase the good initiatives carried out by various corporations,” Wisnu noted in his speech.
Wisnu further highlighted that this year saw an increase in participation, reflecting growing awareness among business actors about the importance of sustainable practices.
“Last year, there were 92 submissions. This year, submissions rose to 126, an increase of about 40%. Participants also grew by 20 companies compared to last year,” he added.
Winners of Lestari Awards 2025
Wisnu welcoming attendees at the Lestari Awards 2025.
Large Enterprises
- Environment Category
> Sustainable Ecosystems Award: PT Vale Indonesia Tbk – Kehati Lutim Bersinergi
> Waste Management Award: PT Astra International Tbk – Link and Match Waste Bank Programme
> Responsible Consumption and Production Award: Schneider Electric – Resource Efficiency Project
> Renewable Energy Award: PT PLN (Persero) – Besai Environmental Sustainability and Transformation (BEST)
> Energy Efficiency Award: PT Pertamina International Shipping – Enhancing propulsion efficiency through in-house customised propeller duct
- Social Category
> Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award: PT Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia – Implementation of DEI Programmes
> Human Rights and Labour Standards Award: PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk – Embedding Human Rights at the Heart of Merdeka’s Business Practices
> Relations with Local Communities Award: PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk – DIGIUP: Empowering Youth through inclusive digital vocational training
>Talent Management Award: PT PLN (Persero) – PLN Icon Plus HR Transformation: Building Super Employees
> Good Health and Well-Being Award: PT PLN (Persero) – GELORA (Collaborative Action Movement UID Banten Jawara)
- Governance Category
> Sustainable Supply Chain Award: Schneider Electric – Net-Zero Commitment Project Innovative Partnership Award: Sido Muncul – Growing Together: Fusing company and community
- New Categories
> Transformation Award: PT Pertamina International Shipping – Smart claim integration platform: digitalisation as the key to transparency and cost avoidance
> Sustainable Product and Services Award: PT Amartha Mikro Fintek – AmarthaFin
Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs)
> Sustainable Ecosystems: ProKlim Mart – Joben Betaletan
> Sustainable Products and Services: PT Khazanah Hijau Indonesia – Rekosistem Recycling App
With the conclusion of Lestari Summit and Awards 2025, KG Media reaffirms its commitment to positioning media as a collaborative platform and a voice for the sustainability movement in Indonesia.
