Pertamina Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Support Energy Transition and Green Projects
Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company, has introduced a new strategy to support green and environmentally friendly projects. This strategy is called the Sustainable Finance Framework.
Why Is This Important?
This new framework shows that Pertamina is very serious about its commitment to sustainability. This means they want to make sure their operations help, not harm, the environment. To put it simply, Pertamina plans to use green loans and bonds to get money for environmentally friendly projects.
What Are Green Loans and Bonds?
Green loans and bonds are kinds of financial tools that companies use to borrow money. The difference from regular loans and bonds is that the money must be used for projects that benefit the environment. For example, building solar power plants or creating clean transportation systems.
What Are the Projects?
Pertamina's new framework allows them to fund various green or transition projects. Here are some examples:
- Renewable Energy: Projects like wind and solar power plants.
- Green Hydrogen: This is a clean fuel made using renewable energy.
- Clean Transportation: Developing electric buses or bicycles.
- Green Buildings: Constructing buildings that use less energy and are more environmentally friendly.
- Emission Reduction: Projects aimed at reducing harmful gases.
How Does It Work?
Pertamina will follow specific guidelines when issuing these financial tools, ensuring they are in line with international standards. An organization named ISS-Corporate has reviewed and confirmed that Pertamina's plans match these guidelines.
Why Should You Care?
This move is part of Pertamina's goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 32% by 2030 and support Indonesia’s target of reaching Net Zero Emissions by 2060.
Big Names Involved
Pertamina received support from Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as the Structuring Advisor. This means they helped Pertamina design and set up this new framework.
Final Thoughts
According to Fadjar Djoko Santoso, VP of Corporate Communication at Pertamina, this framework is a "concrete step" towards leading the energy transition in Indonesia. This means that Pertamina wants to be a big player in making energy cleaner and more sustainable.
Conclusion
Pertamina's new Sustainable Finance Framework is a significant step in aligning their financing with their sustainability goals. This promises long-term benefits for the environment and society, showing that big companies can be part of the solution to climate change.
Understanding these terms:
- Sustainability: Acting in a way that does not harm the environment.
- Green Loan/Bond: Money borrowed specifically for environment-friendly projects.
- Green Hydrogen: A clean fuel made using renewable energy.
This framework aims to secure money for projects like building solar plants or developing electric transportation, helping make Indonesia greener and meeting emission targets.
