Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development 2017-18
Adding bite to Indonesias food system
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in its 2016 Global Risks study
has pointed to food security being a Number 1 risk for nations, a
challenge that is particularly significant in the Asian continent, where
problems related to hunger are most acute.
Recognizing this as a key issue impacting its own economy,
Indonesia has been focused on how it can provide food to its
population that is nutritious, healthy, sustainable and above all
secure and safe. In order to support the government of Indonesia
in these endeavors Cargill in Indonesia has rolled out programs that
aim to play a transformational role in the country s food and food
security system and prepare it for exigencies going forward.
Recognizing that child nutrition is a crucial element for Indonesia to
continue to thrive, Cargill has been working to blend education with
nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, to build a robust pipeline of workers
for tomorrow.
At another level, Cargill has been lending a helping hand in particular
to cocoa, oil palm plantation and coconut farmers through trainings
on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), intercropping and enhanced
farm management skills and the strengthening of farmer groups.
These initiatives have helped them to enhance crop yield, improve
their livelihoods, access marketplaces, become Sustainable
certified and build transparency in their supply chains.
Farmer livelihoods have been additionally impacted through a host
of local economic empowerment initiatives and a Rural Development
Campaign. Whether it is preserving and promoting the age old
method of dyeing Batik or helping chicken, fish, and goat farmers
to scale incomes, Cargill has increased its outreach.
As an effort targeted at enriching communities that surround its
centers and facilities, Cargill has been enhancing the infrastructure of
schools, built roads, as well as sports and health facilities, creating a
state-of-the-art educational foundation for a better life for children.
Interestingly, and spurred by the great forest fires that had Indonesia
in their grip in 2015 and grew into a major life and environment
hazard, Cargill has been working on an on-going program to free
villages from fires and decrease the number of fire incidents,
together with the Indonesian government.
Pursuing the path of sustainability, Cargill in Indonesia has been
working to reverse the impact of deforestation and save the Anoa,
an endangered miniature water buffalo that lives only in that country.
Cargill has stayed on its chosen tracks in the area of corporate
responsibility and sustainable development in Indonesia, delivering
on the promises it has made to nourish Indonesia and mainstream its
marginalized.
Arief Susanto
Country Representative, Indonesia
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development 2017-18
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