For the development of a region is not merely the responsibility of the government, every single human being should also be involved in creating social welfare and in improving the quality of the community life. Industrial sector is concerned about not only company’s financial records (single bottom line) but also financial, social and environmental aspects (triple bottom line).
PT. Kaltim Methanol, as one of the industries concerned about community development, has been committed to implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program based on the resources owned by the company. PT. Kaltim Methanol Industri’s CSR programs are now directed to education, health and empowerment of the communities in the surrounding area.
Through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the company is expected to:
- Establish mutual relationships or interactions with the local community, government and other groups.
- Encourage reputation advancement in running the company based on good etiquette.
- Demonstrate company’s commitment to maintain respect and trust from related parties.
In regard to the company’s resources, some programs have already been carried out. Some of them are:
- Furniture for some schools.
- Aids for tailors’ cooperative in Guntung-Bontang.
- Grants for reforestation program in Bontang.
- Together with other joint venture companies in industrial area of PT. Kaltim Industrial Estate (the subsidiary company of PT. Pupuk Kalimantan Timur), PT. Kaltim Methanol Industri) built Selambai Food Court in Lhoktuan, Bontang.
- PT. Kaltim Methanol Industri granted scholarships to 210 students in Bontang through Foster Parents National Movement (GNOTA) program.
