Securing a long-term social license demands transparent multi-stakeholder communication. PTVI links local grievance tracking with proactive health, capacity building, and utility integration to build open, collaborative community relationships.

Learn more about our Approach and Governance

Approach

PT Vale is committed to responsible community engagement guided by its Sustainability and Human Rights Policy and aligned with internationally recognized standards, including the IFC Performance Standards, ISO 26000, ICMM, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

Through meaningful consultation, social and environmental assessments, grievance mechanisms, and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), we works to minimize adverse impacts, support local development, and promote sustainable outcomes for communities surrounding its operations.

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Targets

<div>PT Vale sets bold governance and ESG targets, driving ethical leadership, gender equity, and resilient, transparent, sustainable operations:</div>

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Water Intensity Reduction Target by 2030

Reduce direct freshwater use per ton of production by 1% annually.

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tons/year

Water Intensity Reduction Target by 2030
Reduce direct freshwater use per ton of production by 1% annually.
Support SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Pollution Load Reduction Targets
• Decrease Total Suspended Solids (TSS) by 30 tons/year.
• Reduce Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) by 0.05 tons/year.
Water Recycling and Reuse Expansion
• Expand use of recycled water from Lamella Gravity Settler (LGS) for industrial processes.
Explore recycling in nickel slag cooling and ore screening processes.

Hydropower Optimization and Electrification

Optimize hydropower facilities and canals to reduce water loss and improve energy efficiency.
Convert boilers to electric and redesign ore stockpiles to reduce moisture and water usage.

These goals are integrated into the company’s culture, systems, and decision-making processes.

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Performance

PT Vale continues to create positive social impacts through its Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM), investing US$4.73 million in 2025, an increase of 18.35% from the previous year. The program focuses on education, health, economic empowerment, infrastructure, and environmental management across Sorowako, Morowali, and Pomalaa.

Key achievements included providing clean water infrastructure to 8 villages, supporting more than 300 households through electricity subsidy programs, empowering 133 MSMEs in Sorowako, involving 100 cocoa farmers in certification preparation in Pomalaa, supporting 80 farmers through sustainable agriculture programs in Morowali, and delivering health and development programs in 13 villages.

PT Vale Community Policy and Documents

The Sustainability Policy and Human Rights Policy anchor the approach, with reference to IFC Performance Standards, ISO 26000, ICMM, the UN Guiding Principles and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

Sustainability Policy

Socioenvironmental Investments Policy

Human Rights Policy

Grievance channels and mechanism

PT Vale provides a community grievance mechanism that enables communities to raise concerns related to the social and environmental impacts of its operations through multiple accessible channels. All grievances are recorded, verified, and addressed through dialogue and appropriate corrective actions. In addition, PT Vale operates the Vale Whistleblower Channel (VWC), independently managed by Deloitte Indonesia, which allows employees, contractors, customers, and community members to confidentially, including anonymously, report suspected ethics and compliance violations.

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Our initiatives

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