Commitment
√ To communicate openly with the government, local communities, employees and other relevant stakeholders; providing them with factual and timely information on the Batu Hijau operation.
√ To work in partnership with the community and government to ensure that social responsibility programs are carried out through a consultative and participatory process, employing best practices associated with sustainable development principles.
√ To emphasize programs based on the four pillars of sustainable development, namely health, education, a prosperous community and appropriate infrastructure.



Program

⊗ Public Health Improvement
Preventive health activities in malaria control, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, tuberculosis and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and health training programs.

⊗ Education Improvement
Emphasis is on increasing the quality of education through teacher training and a school-based management approach, vocational training (automotive repair, welding, electrical repair), functional literacy, and institutional strengthening of partner groups. PTNNT also provides scholarships to 851 students every year and runs a mobile library for the communities.


⊗ Local Business & Agriculture Development
To promote local businesses as an engine for sustained economic growth and income generation, with a focus on small businesses by providing training and facilitation. A Local Business Initiative has been established to increase the purchase of local goods and services, and to enable local businesses to meet PTNNT requirements. Agricultural development is emphasized on agricultural intensification and better farming systems to increase farmers income.
⊗ Infrastructure Development

Basic infrastructure is developed in partnership with local governments to support health and education improvements, and to facilitate business development. Major infrastructure projects include road improvements and drainage repair, school rehabilitation and construction, clinic construction, water supply, irrigation, rubbish landfills, traditional markets and tourism facilities.



Award