Jakarta, INTI - The mining industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions amid the global energy transition agenda. Technology-based approaches and strengthened reporting systems are now key strategies for mitigating the environmental impact of operational activities.
One example of this is the emission reduction efforts done by PT Multi Harapan Utama (MHU), a subsidiary of MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI), which has begun integrating operational efficiency, fleet electrification, and land reclamation as part of its decarbonization strategy.
Reduction Percentage Exceeded Target
Throughout 2024, the company's scope 1 and scope 2 emissions were recorded at 275,065.53 tons of CO2e, a 41.34 percent decrease compared to the previous year. This reduction is equivalent to reducing the carbon footprint of more than 130,000 passenger vehicles.
Compared to its 2021 baseline target, the company aimed for an 8 percent reduction in scope 1 emissions by 2030. However, the 2024 achievement showed a reduction of 40.89 percent, far exceeding initial projections.
PT Multi Harapan Utama President Director, Kemal Djamil Siregar, stated that this achievement is the result of a gradual transformation based on data and technology.
"We are not only targeting emission reductions, but also ensuring that every step is measurable, transparent, and accountable," he said on Monday, May 4.
This emission reduction is supported by three main approaches: fleet efficiency through a hybrid truck program, data-driven operational energy management, and carbon sequestration through post-mining land reclamation.
The program to transform the dump truck fleet to hybrid technology has been recorded as reducing fuel consumption by up to 46 percent, while simultaneously generating operational cost efficiencies. Furthermore, a data-driven operational monitoring system has also reduced emissions from daily production activities.
Meanwhile, post-mining land reclamation is the largest contributor to carbon sequestration, strengthening the position of a nature-based approach in the extractive industry's decarbonization strategy.
Going forward, the company will also begin testing the use of electric dump trucks in its operational areas as part of the transition to fleet electrification. This step is aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels while reducing long-term operational costs.
MMSGI’s Achievements
Thanks to its emissions reduction achievements, MMSGI recently received the Green Achievement in Emission Reduction and Ruby Achievement in Emission Transparency awards at the 2026 Best Corporate Transparency and Emission Reduction Awards.
In addition to emissions reduction, the company has developed a reporting system based on international standards such as ISO 14064-1 and the IPCC Guidelines, as well as regular reporting through the Ministry of Environment's PROPER program.
At the group level, MMSGI scored 52/100 in S&P Global's 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the coal sector. This achievement demonstrates the growing push for the industry to strengthen transparency and environmental performance.
Conclusion
The mining industry faces pressure to reduce carbon emissions, prompting companies to adopt more transparent technologies and reporting systems. PT Multi Harapan Utama, a subsidiary of MMS Group Indonesia, successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 41.34% by 2024. This achievement exceeded initial targets and was supported by a measurable technology-driven transformation. Moving forward, the company is beginning to test electric trucks to accelerate fleet electrification.
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