• The company has been certified carbon neutral, a first for the paint industry and any manufacturer in Indonesia
• To reduce plastic waste, the company pledges to an 80% reduction in plastics packaging within 8 years
• Parent company funds 5-year Conservation International program to protect 1,500 square kilometer bay in Sumbawa, Indonesia

Jakarta, 30 October 2019 –  At a press conference held in the company’s head office Today paint manufacturer PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex) announced major sustainability initiatives it is undertaking with the help of its Singapore-based parent company, Asia Coatings Enterprises, Pte. Ltd. (ACE).  The company’s sustainability initiative focuses on: carbon emission reduction, reduction in plastics, and marine conservation.

Last week, Mowilex announced that it had become Indonesia’s first manufacturing company, and the only paint manufacturer in the country to be certified carbon neutral.  SCS Global Services, an internationally recognized certification body, conducted the third-party evaluation of Mowilex’s emissions calculations, covering all their locations and operations.

Mowilex offset its carbon footprint following The CarbonNeutral Protocol developed by Natural Capital Partners, a global leader who pioneered the certification process and began developing the protocol in 2002.

The company has also pledged to reduce its new plastic packaging materials by 80% within 8 years.  To achieve this, the company will look to bring back recyclable tin cans, source plastics with recycled content and work with suppliers and waste-management companies to explore packaging alternatives and collections.

“There are many limitations placed on Indonesian entities who want to support international NGOs, so we helped them achieve their marine conservation goals,” said Imelda Sasmito, Managing Director of ACE. On behalf of Mowilex, ACE has pre-funded a Conservation International program that will continue to protect Saleh Bay, a 1,500 square kilometer area in Sumbawa, Indonesia for the next 5 years.  The program will maintain and protect a globally important habitat for the endangered whale shark and supports local communities to develop sustainable eco-tourism.

Mowilex’s press conference was attended by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry, DKI Jakarta Provincial Government’s Bina Marga Office, SCS Global Service, Conservation International and the Indonesian Forestry Climate Change Expert Network (APIKI).

“Mowilex has passed an important milestone in a country where customers are looking for leadership and corporate responsibility,” said Nicole Munoz Managing Director, Environmental Certification Services at SCS Global Services.

“Being an industry leader means more than just bringing high quality paints and coatings to our customers, but also being responsible for the carbon emissions generated from our operations,” said Niko Safavi, CEO of Mowilex. “We are making sustainability a core value and hope to inspire other firms that have not yet committed significant resources to address climate change goals set by the Indonesian government,” he added.   “To become carbon neutral is an expensive process and this will force us to become more energy efficient.”

“These initiatives are quite well-connected in our view,” said Tania Ariningtyas, Mowilex’s Environmental Affairs Manager.  “Indonesia is one of the top plastic polluters, affecting marine life. It is also a top 15 emitter of CO2. Our initiatives tackle all three, but our efforts alone are not enough,” she continued.

Arningtyas added “we also stopped buying bottled water and instead invested in filtration systems, eliminating over 12,000 five-gallon sized bottles so far.”

“What we would like to see is other companies, both domestic and international, commit more resources to protecting Indonesia’s environment and combat global climate change.  The long-term impact for us is loss of markets –a real business risk– not to mention it is a matter of great concern for many of our customers, especially the younger ones,” said Niko Safavi.  “Because Indonesia offers the world massive carbon capture with its forests and peatlands any climate change effort globally need to address Indonesia’s challenges.”

For more information visit https://sustainability.mowilex.com/.

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About PT Mowilex Indonesia

PT Mowilex Indonesia, a subsidiary of Asia Coatings Enterprises, Pte. Ltd., is a leading producer of premium paints and coatings.  Mowilex products were first introduced in 1970 and the company has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. The manufacturer has been a pioneer in the development of environmentally friendly practices from day one, being the first to manufacture water-based paints in Indonesia.  The company has a long history of corporate social responsibility and is committed to preserving and protecting the environment. In 2019 PT Mowilex Indonesia became certified carbon neutral.

About the GLOBAL SCS

SCS is a trusted leader in third party environmental certification, sustainability and food quality, auditing, testing and developing standards. SCS works throughout the world to advance sustainable development goals and give innovators a competitive advantage. Certification services and sustainability solutions reach natural resources, green buildings, energy, agriculture, and the consumer product sector, enabling policymakers, buyers, corporate decision makers, and consumers to make decisions based on information based on the highest levels of environmental, ethical, and quality accountability.

About Natural Capital Partners

Natural Capital Partners has contracted more than 51 million environmental instruments in 67 countries and has been recognized as the best Offset Retailer for nine years. Natural Capital Partners provides global solutions for its global clients for positive impacts on renewable energy, biodiversity, water, carbon, and society. More than 18 years ago, the company launched the Carbon Neutral Protocol, which was designed to provide solutions to leading clients who were early pioneers in setting and meeting net zero-emission reduction targets.

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