Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk, a subsidiary of APP Group, has once again achieved remarkable recognition by winning the “The Best Public Company 2025 in Forestry and Paper for Formidable Listing Performance” at the Indonesia Best Public Company Awards 2025, organized by Warta Ekonomi at The Sultan Hotel & Residence, Jakarta.
This award was presented as an appreciation for the company’s outstanding performance, strong governance, and contribution to national economic growth and sustainability in Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry. This year’s event carried the theme “Strengthening Public Companies as the Backbone of Indonesia’s Golden Economy 2045,” highlighting the strategic role of public companies in building a resilient, inclusive, and globally competitive economy.
The award was personally received by Irsyal Yasman, Vice Director of APP Group, representing the management of PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk during the award ceremony.
“This achievement serves as a testament to our entire team’s commitment to maintaining strong performance, transparency, and innovation in every aspect of our business. We are deeply grateful for the trust given to us and will continue to uphold the highest standards of sustainability and good corporate governance,” said Suhendra Wiriadinata, Vice President Director of PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk.
This recognition aligns with the Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030 (SRV 2030) of APP Group and reinforces the company’s long-term sustainability platform Regenesis, which includes its flagship initiative, the Forest Positive Policy.
Over the past two years, PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk has demonstrated consistent and resilient performance amid global market dynamics. The company recorded strong financial fundamentals and stable stock growth, reflecting investor confidence in the long-term prospects of Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry.
In addition to financial performance, Indah Kiat remains committed to community empowerment through various corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs focused on supporting local communities around its mills in Perawang (Riau), Serang, and Tangerang. By 2025, the company has supported over 150 MSMEs, most of which are women-led enterprises in food processing, horticulture, and handicrafts — contributing to improvements in local economic productivity, environment, and social well-being.
The Indonesia Best Public Company Awards 2025 assessed public companies based on five key aspects: stock and trading performance, corporate governance (GCG), business innovation and transformation, contribution to national economic growth, and sustainability initiatives. According to Warta Ekonomi Research & Consulting, PT Indah Kiat successfully achieved a balance between business performance and positive social-environmental impact, setting an example of effective ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) implementation within the forestry and paper sector.
“This success is the result of collaboration and dedication from all our employees in delivering high-quality and environmentally friendly products. We believe that sustainability is not merely a goal but a continuous journey toward a greener and more inclusive future,” concluded Suhendra. (*)
