The government also takes steps to prevent the loss of biodiversity, protect wildlife animals and their habitat by conserving the environment and protecting biodiversityBanda Aceh (ANTARA) - Aceh Governor Nova Iriansyah on Monday conferred awards on 26 companies and 10 schools in recognition of their role in conserving the environment.
Three of the 26 companies won the Green Proper (Environmental Performance Rating Program) awards and 23 others received Blue Proper awards. Meanwhile, the 10 schools received the Adiwiyata award.
The three companies are PT Solusi Bangun Andalas, Aceh Besar; PT Pertamina EP Asset 1 Field Rantau, Aceh Tamiang; and PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal in Lhokseumawe.
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Green Proper is part of the government's attempt to encourage companies to comply with environmental management. The award is given by measuring a company's sustainability performance through various initiatives that have been carried out.
Green Proper award is given to a company for more than required compliance with environmental management, while Blue Proper award is given to a company for its minimum compliance with environmental management.
Addressing the conferment ceremony, the governor, who represented the environment and forestry minister, said that corrective steps are one of the nine policies taken by the government for conserving the environment.
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"The government also takes steps to prevent the loss of biodiversity, protect wildlife animals and their habitat by conserving the environment and protecting biodiversity," he said.
Head of the Aceh Environment and Forestry Office, A. Hanan said the conferment of awards to companies and schools is part of activities to mark World Environment Day.
The companies and schools that won the awards are considered to have complied with and contributed to environmental management, he added.
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