In observance of World Environment Day (WED) 2026, Harita Nickel through PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (TBP) once again held an Enviro Talk to discuss the latest issues surrounding the natural environment. Under the theme "Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Our Future," the discussion was held in a relaxed yet insightful atmosphere.
The event opened with remarks by Younsel Evand Roos, Harita Nickel's Director of Operations. In his address, Younsel stated that, as human beings, it is our shared responsibility to create a healthy and liveable environment. He emphasised that this goal can only be achieved by respecting nature and consistently adhering to the applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
Following the opening remarks, the main session was led by two internal speakers. The first discussion session was presented by Alam Firdausi, Environmental Superintendent of TBP. Alam presented climate change as one of the biggest issues facing the world today. In Indonesia, this phenomenon is marked by shifts in temperature, changes in rainfall patterns, and rising sea levels.
Alam further explained that the impacts of climate change are far-reaching. “Climate change leads to increasing disaster risks and the emergence of new health threats, to the point of endangering biodiversity as ecosystems change significantly," he explained.
Therefore, responsible industrial operations are essential. Interestingly, he explained that not all mining activities inherently cause environmental damage. Mining operations that apply sustainability principles must undergo a series of assessments and obtain the necessary environmental approvals in accordance with government regulations
Closing his presentation, Alam encouraged participants to contribute positively to the environment through simple everyday actions, such as sorting waste and applying the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R). He underscored that while these steps are widely understood, the real challenge lies in consistency. "Sorting waste sounds simple, and many people already know about it. But the key is in our consistency in actually doing it," he said.
Moving into the second session, Dodig Pratama, Mine Reclamation Superintendent of TBP, deepened the discussion by presenting reclamation and revegetation as a concrete and measurable form of mitigation carried out by the company. "Every tree we plant has value. It produces oxygen, absorbs carbon, and its benefits will continue to be felt even by the generations after us," he explained.
In this context, the reclamation and revegetation carried out by the company go beyond simply replanting trees on post-mining land. The primary goal of reclamation is to restore the ecosystem in its entirety. Dodig explained that once the vegetation serving as a food source for wildlife begins to grow, they will gradually return, allowing the ecosystem to re-establish itself over time.
In closing, he affirmed that care for the environment must not stop at the needs of the current generation. Every step taken today, he said, is a responsibility that will be accounted for by future generations. "We are not leaving life behind for our grandchildren, we are borrowing it from them, and we must return it in the future," he concluded.
On the sidelines of the discussion, Dodig also highlighted several environmental initiatives currently being developed by TBP. One of these is KUSO, an innovation in the processing and reuse of organic waste. The program, which initially processed organic waste from two TBP employee canteens, has now been expanded to include three contractor canteens. With this broader coverage, the volume of organic waste being managed has increased significantly. Furthermore, TBP is also finalizing preparations for the implementation of the Post-Mining Plan (RPT), which has become one of its key priorities going forward.
Enviro Talk is one of a series of activities organised by Harita Nickel to mark WED 2026. In addition, the company also organised a beach clean-up, environmental education sessions with schoolchildren from the villages of Soligi and Kawasi, a fun walk, and the planting of hundreds of trees in Kawasi Village. Together, these activities demonstrate how Harita Nickel translates its environmental commitments into concrete actions across its daily operations.