Our Sustainability Commitment

Our Sustainability Commitment

Giving Values and Creating Impacts for a Better Indonesia

Meaningful Actions for Sustainable Change

Kawan Lama Group believes that sustainability encompasses more than just business growth, it is equally reflected in meaningful contributions toward society and the environment. Our commitment is embodied through strategic initiatives that generate long-term positive impacts.

In line with this commitment, Kawan Lama Group actively implements sustainability programs through its business units. To further emphasize this dedication, in 2010, Kawan Lama Group established the Kawan Lama Foundation as a platform to manage and coordinate various sustainability initiatives in a structured and continuous way.

In 2025, The Foundation leads two highlighted programs, which are in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, and Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan. These programs are dedicated to community empowerment and cultural preservation, reflecting our deep concern for fostering an inclusive and sustainable future for all communities.

Our Sustainability Pillars

Our Sustainability Pillars

Our Strategy for Shaping a Better Future

All programs are strategically undertaken with a focus on five main pillars: Social, Education, Environment, Health, and Art & Culture. This strategy reflects our commitment to driving sustainable positive change and shaping a better future.

Social

We are committed to making a positive impact by enhancing the quality of life for Indonesian families through a variety of sustainable initiatives.

 

Our Programs

 

Disaster Relief

Humanitarian assistance for disaster victims in various locations as our token of care and swift response to emergencies. 

 

Support for Entrepreneurship for MSMEs with Disabilities

In collaboration with the Social Services of DKI Jakarta, this program aims to empower MSMEs owned by people with disabilities. As a result, the MSMEs income has increased by up to 70%.

 

Care for Paw

This program has been running since 2018 and has distributed 21 tons of dog and cat food to various animal shelters, and provides free vaccines to 418 dogs and cats.

Education

At Kawan Lama Group, we believe empowering education is essential to shaping a better world. We are steadfast in our commitment to supporting initiatives that elevate the quality and accessibility of education.

 

Our Programs 

 

Educational Support for Employees' Children 

Launched in 2021, this program has benefited more than 1,100 children of employees, reflecting our ongoing support for the education of our extended corporate family.

 

Coaching for East Jakarta Vocational School

A collaboration encompassing training, skills development, and internship opportunities for vocational high school students, as part of their preparation for the workforce.

 

Berbagi Senyuman (Share the Smile)

Launched in 2016, this program has distributed over 7,000 educational toys to orphanages, children’s cancer foundations, and more than 30 preschools in East Nusa Tenggara.

 

Scholarship Program and Specialized Skills Development for Employees’ Children

A full scholarship program which supports employees’ children in pursuing higher education and developing expertise in certain fields.

 

“Goes to School” Roadshow and Glasses Donation 

Enhancing the learning quality of students at schools through education about the eye and vision, followed by glasses donation.

Environment

The Earth is our shared home, where we grow and thrive. We are committed to caring for and preserving the environment for a better future.

 

Our Programs 

 

Trees for Tomorrow

Since 2012, this program has distributed over a million trees to customers and planted over 5,000 trees in Kawan Lama Group areas to contribute to greening and environmental conservation.

 

Indonesia Bersih (Clean Indonesia)

Through this movement, we have cleaned public spaces and iconic areas in more than 70 cities, while also providing cleaning products as part of our contribution to a cleaner and healthier environment.

 

BISA BAIK (Bersama Atasi Sampah Barang Elektronik - together solving electronic waste)

Since its launch in 2023, the electronic waste dropbox program has collected and recycled three tons of electronic waste.

 

Berbagi Cahaya (Share the Light)

Started in 2017, this program has distributed over 6,000 energy-saving LED lamps in 18 cities to support energy efficiency and access to better lighting.

 

Clean Water Access

Since 2020, this program has helped over 4,000 villagers in five villages in East Nusa Tenggara to gain access to clean water.

 

SAPU PLASTIK (berSAma kumPUlkan PLASTIK - together collect the plastics) 

The used-plastic cups collection program started in 2022 and has recycled 2.6 tons of plastic waste.

 

Bus Stop Renovation in Surabaya

Supporting public facility upgrade through bus stop renovation in Darmo, Surabaya, as part of a contribution towards city comfort and aesthetics.

Health

We believe that health plays an important role in a nation’s advancement. That’s why we are committed to actively participating in health access expansion.

 

Our Programs

 

Blood Donation in Retail Store Networks 

The blood donation program, which has been running since 2015 at various Kawan Lama Group retail stores, has collected over 34,000 blood bags, making a tangible contribution to meeting the national blood supply needs.

 

Senyum Anak Negeri (Smile of the Children of the Nation)

An initiative focuses on nutritional enhancement of children in remote areas, which has given support for balanced nutrition to 360 children in Mbuit Village, East Nusa Tenggara, to help reduce stunting levels in Indonesia.

Art & Culture

Culture is the identity of a nation, and we are committed to participating in preserving it as a precious heritage for the next generation.

 

Our Programs

 

Traditional Fabric Preservation in Sikka and Buleleng

Supporting female weavers and tailors through various training, market access opening, also programs in health and environment. These initiatives aim to preserve traditional fabric as cultural heritage, and also promote sustainable welfare enhancement to local business people and nearby communities.

 

#SolusiBersih (Clean Solution) 

This program contributes to environmental cleanliness, especially at iconic and historical places in Indonesia, as a token of cultural preservation.

 

Appreciation of Legong Dance Maestro

Giving support of various facilities to the dance studio for Legong Dance training location.