Amid the increasing threats of natural disasters and the growing impacts of climate change, PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) believes that community resilience cannot be built solely through emergency responses. It requires long-term commitment implemented consistently, collaboratively, and sustainably. By implementing a disaster management system, UT serves as a strategic partner that provides assistance while strengthening communities’ capacity and independence.
This commitment is realized through the Desa UniTy program, a community empowerment initiative based on local potential that integrates UT’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs with the community as the main driver. Located on the slopes of Mount Arjuno’s forest in Batu City, East Java, the program has reached 819 residents in Sumbergondo, Tulungrejo, Tawangargo, and Giripurno.
Environmental Sector
UT promotes various initiatives to strengthen disaster risk mitigation while preserving ecosystems. These efforts include strengthening the Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Waste Processing Facility (TPS3R) in Sumbergondo and Kedung Giripurno, implementing the Climate Village Program (PROKLIM) in Wonorejo Hamlet, and carrying out forest revegetation programs covering 567 hectares by planting productive trees that provide economic value to local communities.
As part of these efforts, UT also strengthens community-based waste management by enhancing TPS3R facilities in Sumbergondo Village. Household waste collected by residents is transported to the TPS3R facility and sorted into organic and inorganic waste. Organic waste, such as food scraps, vegetables, fruits, and leaves, is then shredded to reduce its size and processed in composting bins, where decomposing bacteria are added to accelerate decomposition.
After undergoing a composting process for approximately two to three months, the matured compost is shredded again and sieved to ensure its quality before being packaged and marketed. Through this management process, the TPS3R facility in Sumbergondo Village plays an important role in reducing dependency on landfills, particularly following the closure of the landfill in Batu City in 2023, while also encouraging village independence in waste management.
In addition to providing environmental benefits, the compost house also creates employment opportunities for the surrounding community, increases village original revenue (PAD) through the development of derivative products, and serves as an educational and pilot facility for integrated waste management in other regions. With adequate facilities and active community participation, this initiative has become an important part of strengthening environmental resilience while supporting sustainable village development.
Health Sector
UT strengthens basic healthcare services for the community by developing the Tawangargo Posyandu and establishing an Integrated Primary Service Posyandu (ILP) in Sumbergondo Village. In addition, to strengthen cross-generational family resilience, UT collaborates with the Batu City National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) and the Giripurno Village Government to organize the Sekolah Orang Tua Hebat (SOTH) and Sekolah Lansia Tangguh (SELANTANG) programs.
Graduated in September 2025, each program has enrolled 30 participants and focused on improving parents’ positive parenting skills and on strengthening the elderly’s capacity to become SMART (Healthy, Independent, Active, Productive) and dignified individuals. This collaboration represents a tangible step toward building high-quality families as the foundation of resilient, productive communities.
Entrepreneurship Sector
UT introduces various initiatives to strengthen community economic resilience through MSME assistance and the development of local economic potential. One significant achievement is the local coffee MSME on the slopes of Mount Arjuno, which experienced a 50% increase in income after receiving mentoring from UT. Previously, the MSME faced limitations in accessing information and markets. Through support such as training, capacity building, and marketing facilitation, local coffee products are now increasingly recognized by the public, government institutions, and academic communities.
UT also supports the development of sheep farming managed by the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) of Sumbergondo Village. Currently, activities are focused on the cultivation and population growth stages as part of efforts to build a sustainable business foundation and generate long-term economic benefits for the village community.
In the agricultural sector, UT assists farmers in developing Hass avocado commodities that have entered the early harvest stage, particularly in revegetation areas in Sumbergondo and Tulungrejo Villages. The harvest is currently marketed through intermediaries while UT continues to strengthen the value chain by exploring collaboration with cooperatives in Batu City to expand market access. In addition, the development of value-added processed products, such as avocado chips produced by vacuum frying, is being encouraged to increase the economic value of local commodities while supporting improvements in community welfare.
Education and Disaster Preparedness Sector
UT also enhances community capacity through discussions on CSR program planning with residents and village stakeholders. The discussions resulted in an agreement to focus on the development of sustainable horticultural agriculture, including plans to build a ±3,000-square-meter greenhouse for horticultural seedling cultivation equipped with an automatic irrigation system.
In addition, benchmarking activities for strengthening TPS3R management, the construction of vegetable seedling greenhouses, and the development of Sustainable Food House Areas (KRPL) by Women Farmers Groups (KWT) are carried out to strengthen food security and community preparedness in a sustainable manner.
As part of efforts to strengthen human resource quality from an early age, UT also provides support to three early childhood education centers (PAUD) in Sumbergondo Village. This support includes collaborating on various educational activities, providing educational play equipment, and renovating facilities to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for children.
UT also encourages its assisted PAUD institutions to participate in various capacity-building activities, including competitions organized by the Astra Group, to improve the quality of education and the confidence of both students and educators. Moving forward, UT plans to expand the program by adding assisted PAUD institutions in Giripurno Village as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening the educational foundation of communities in its assisted areas.
From the slopes of Mount Arjuno, UT believes that community resilience cannot be built by a single party alone. Synergy between communities, governments, and various stakeholders is key to addressing disaster risks while maintaining environmental and economic sustainability. Through the Desa UniTy Program, UT continues to strive to create tangible impacts and position its assisted areas as examples that protecting the environment, strengthening community economies, and enhancing disaster preparedness are integral parts of the journey toward a more sustainable future.
United Tractors’ Overview
PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), established in 1972, is Indonesia’s largest heavy equipment distributor. The company operates in five business areas: Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. UT is committed to promoting sustainability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ESG United Tractors
As a world-class heavy equipment, mining, and energy company, UT has been operating in Indonesia for over 53 years. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future for Indonesia by effectively applying ESG principles. UT aims to pay attention to the environment, positively impact society, and uphold good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations. The company also strives to optimize its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.
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