Laurent Boissier, CEO of Danone Indonesia explained that in line with the ambition of the Danone Impact Journey (DIJ), Danone Indonesia is committed to increasing the positive impact of its business activities, especially in the fields of health, environment and community, as well as governance transparency. Danone Indonesia's has successfully increased the score each time it obtained B Corp certification from 2018-2024, which is concrete evidence of this commitment. “We are proud to return to being a B Corp certified company, for us it is more than just certification, B Corp is a movement to create a better world, through sustainable business practices that have a positive impact both on business operations and on social and environmental impacts. Through this milestone, Danone Indonesia as a key country for Danone, contributes to supporting the global ambition of Danone to be 100 percent  B Corp Certified by 2025" explained Boissier.

Currently, Indonesia is experiencing complex challenges covering various economic, social and environmental aspects. BPS data shows that 9.79 percent of Indonesia's population includes the poor. Meanwhile, social inequality is becoming increasingly evident, where currently the expenditure inequality of the Indonesian population (gini ratio) is 0.379. The Indonesian people are also faced with the fact that Indonesia is the second-largest producer of carbon emissions, especially from the land conversion sector, this of course affects the survival of the planet and the living creatures on it.

Thomas Ng, executive director of B Lab Southeast Asia explained that "In responding to current challenges, an active role is needed from various parties, one of which is industry by running a business that is not only profit-oriented but carries out its operations responsibly and has a positive impact. B Corp certification exists to evaluate how business practices run as a whole and measure how the business model has an impact on the environment and society, as is done by Danone Indonesia.  We also see clearly that Danone Indonesia stands firm in using the power of business for good. "This is proven by audit scores, which increase every year and how other business categories, namely Specialized Nutrition, join companies that have been certified as B Corp."

As part of the evaluation to obtain B Corp certification, B Lab as a non-profit organization, carries out certification provides assessments on five aspects, namely Community, Environment, Customers, Governance and Workers. These five pillars are in line with the government's target to achieve sustainability targets in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the Community aspect, Danone Indonesia has embraced 15,000 partners of the innovative AQUA Home Service (AHS) micro distribution model, supporting 10,000+ micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), this helps develop the community economy in line with the government's target of creating as many as 1 million entrepreneurs by 2024. In the production process, sustainability and environmental sustainability are Danone Indonesia's priorities, this is realized by implementing a reuse business model, using new and renewable energy (EBT) through biomass boilers and solar power plants (PLTS) on roofs in several of its factories in Indonesia, which is in line with the government's target for net-zero emissions by 2060.

To provide the best for consumer health, Danone Indonesia guarantees product quality through certification standards and offers 24-hour consumer education and complaint services via multiple channels. Danone Indonesia's commitment to providing a consistent impact on business, social and environmental responsibility is firmly adhered to by every employee at every level, by actively collaborating with stakeholders to respond to national and global challenges. Every kindness that Danone Indonesia carries out begins and continues through its employees, with the power to impact company decisions and encourage inclusive growth through share ownership programs; a maternity leave policy of six months for mothers and 10 days for fathers; working with labor unions; and regularly conducting the Danone People Survey to gather employee input.

Apart from certification, B Corp is also a movement and is active in building communities. Since 2018, in Indonesia there have been 27 B Corp certified companies, consisting of various industries with the same goal, namely contributing and collaborating with various stakeholders such as the government, consumers, society and non-profit institutions to answer and resolve the challenges currently facing society. B Corp also builds communities. Since 2018 in Indonesia 25 companies have been certified B Corp, which consists of various industries with the same goal, namely contributing and collaborating with the government and non-profit institutions to answer and resolve the challenges currently facing society. This is done to reduce inequality, reduce poverty levels, create healthier environments and stronger communities, and create more high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose. B Corp certification for various industries globally is also in line with its realization of SDGs as a reference for achieving a better and more sustainable future for everyone.

Leveraging the power of business, B Corps uses profits and growth as a means to achieve a greater goal, making a positive impact on their employees, communities and the environment. "B Corp certification will be motivation and encouragement for Danone Indonesia and its employees to continue to innovate, collaborate and be an inspiration to build a better, more sustainable business that also has an impact on the wider community," concluded Boissier.

Popular

Explore nearby, spend wisely: intra-provincial travel boom

Furniture exporters decry new quarantine rule

Jokowi faces storm of lawsuits six months after stepping down