JakartaGlobe-Nov 16, 2025
PT Vale Indonesia, one of Indonesia’s leading sustainable nickel producers and a member of MIND ID (Mining Industry Indonesia Holding), has reached a historic milestone after recording its best Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating to date — 23.7, according to Sustainalytics. The achievement positions PT Vale as the lowest-ESG-risk mining company in Indonesia while also securing a place among the top 15 lowest-risk diversified metal and mining companies globally. The milestone marks not only a significant moment for PT Vale but also a broader signal for Indonesia’s mining sector: local companies can meet — and compete with — global standards for responsible mining, transparency, and governance, which underpin the world’s clean-energy transition. Vale’s score improved from 29.8 to 23.7 — a 6-point leap in less than a year — reflecting measurable and meaningful sustainability performance. As a major nickel producer, PT Vale plays a strategic role in supplying critical minerals essential to the global shift toward clean energy. “This achievement does not belong to PT Vale alone — it belongs to Indonesia,” said Bernardus Irmanto, President Director & CEO of PT Vale Indonesia. “It proves that mining in Southeast Asia can stand shoulder to shoulder with global standards — that growth can be achieved without compromising integrity, and that sustainability is not a slogan, but a system we apply every day.” The rating upgrade reflects verified performance across key sustainability areas including energy and emissions management, occupational health and safety, labor practices, and community empowerment. Vale’s mine-closure and land-rehabilitation programs are now fully aligned with global best practices. Its diversity and inclusion efforts — from inclusive recruitment to the creation of an internal Diversity Board — further strengthen the company’s governance approach. All sustainability data improvements have been independently validated under the AA1000 Assurance Standard, ensuring transparency and credibility.
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