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Mowilex, the first Indonesian manufacturer to achieve CarbonNeutral® certification, has achieved CarbonNeutral® certification for the fifth time in a row.
The organization is committed to supporting offsetting projects that reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As a leader in corporate environmental management, Mowilex supports Indonesia's carbon reduction goals.
JAKARTA, Indonesia , Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex), a leading manufacturer of high-quality wood paints and coatings, has received its fifth consecutive CarbonNeutral® certification from Climate Impact Partners. Having become Indonesia's first certified zero-carbon producer in 2019, Mowilex continues to expand its commitment to support Indonesia's goals to use renewable energy for at least 34% of all electricity generation by 2030 and achieve The country's net carbon emissions target by 2060 with zero emissions. . .
To achieve CarbonNeutral® certification, Mowilex engaged SCS Global Services to calculate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions according to the CarbonNeutral protocol. In addition to reducing emissions through key investments in technology and renewable energy, Mowilex supports offsetting projects that meet proven standards and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
In March 2023, Mowilex opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility designed to reduce carbon emissions by up to 7%. Automatic energy metering technologies and Green Plant cooling systems reduce energy consumption by 15%, while skylights and double glazing further reduce electricity consumption for lighting and air conditioning. Mowilex now operates electric trucks, which do not produce the same emissions as previous diesel versions. The plant's zero-wastewater system recycles and treats wastewater, which is then reused to irrigate green areas that occupy 37% of the plant site.
Additionally, new solar panels at Mowilex headquarters are expected to reduce the facility's carbon emissions by up to 30%. In November, Mowilex committed to planting 50,000 mangrove trees across Indonesia . Although the project was not included in the company's recent carbon neutral certification, these trees have resulted in a positive carbon footprint for Mowilex. As well as storing carbon, mangroves will protect beaches, reduce the risk of flooding and create new habitats for wildlife.
Mowilex offsets unavoidable emissions by supporting renewable energy, biodiversity and responsible community development projects. For example, the company is leading the clean energy transition in Indonesia , receiving renewable energy credits from PLN's Lahendong geothermal project. Mowilex supports the National Solar Energy Development Programme, which accelerates the deployment of grid-connected solar energy projects in India . In recent years, the organization has funded turbines for the Burgos wind energy project in the Philippines , helped conserve 65,000 hectares of Bornean orangutan habitat in the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve, and helped install small-scale biogas plants. scale in more than 50 provinces of Vietnam . .
This month, Mowilex celebrated its fifth year as a CarbonNeutral® certified company by hosting the Mowilex Carbon Neutral 2023 talk show. Speakers included sustainability experts, environmental activists and scientists.
“By investing in efforts to reduce carbon emissions, supporting offsetting programs consistent with our company values, and sharing information with industry stakeholders and partners, Mowilex is modeling how other companies can be responsible to environment. We are committed to sustainability and quality and are incredibly proud of it. from Climate Impact Partners to achieve the company's fifth consecutive CarbonNeutral® certification,” said Nico Safavi , CEO of PT Mowilex Indonesia.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Mowilex's fifth anniversary of going carbon neutral,” said Carolyn Backus, vice president of Client Solutions Climate Impact Partners. “Thanks to our long-term cooperation, Mowilex has become the first manufacturer in Indonesia to receive CarbonNeutral® certification. Mowilex continues to have a significant impact on climate and sustainability through its emissions reduction programs.”
Mowilex recently published a voluntary environmental, social and governance (ESG) report outlining its strategy and impact. The Mowilex ESG Report 2022 and the ESG Intelligence Report 2022, prepared in collaboration with Oxford Business Group, are available on the Mowilex website.
Learn more about Mowilex's ESG programs and products at Mowilex.com.
About PT Mowilex Indonesia
PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex), a subsidiary of Asia Coatings Enterprises, Pte. Limited: Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-quality paints and coatings. Since launching the first water-based paint produced in Indonesia in 1970, the company has expanded its commitment to sustainability, equity, community and innovation. PT Mowilex is Indonesia's only certified zero-carbon manufacturer of low- or zero-VOC paints in modern colors. The company regularly receives awards for its corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts. media@mowilex.com
Source: PT Mowilex Indonesia.
