PLN Indonesia Power's Commitment to Realizing Gender Equality Through the Srikandi Character and Sustainable Policies
As a cornerstone of its corporate sustainability strategy, PLN Indonesia Power is advancing its commitment to gender equality, fully aligning with the principles of the 5th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 5) on women's empowerment. This commitment has been formalized through the Board of Directors' Decree Number 0509.K/DIR/2023, which established a dedicated Srikandi Task Force. According to the company's Director, these gender mainstreaming efforts are fundamental to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace, which is essential for good and sustainable governance.
PLN Indonesia Power has established the Srikandi character, which is based on three main pillars: Anggun, Cerdas, and Tangguh. This commitment is enshrined in the Board of Directors' Decree Number 0509.K/DIR/2023 concerning the Establishment of the Srikandi Task Force of PT PLN Indonesia Power. This Srikandi character is designed as an internal guide to empower female employees and to become a foundation of the company's culture. The meanings of Anggun-Cerdas-Tangguh are as follows:
- Anggun (Graceful): To cultivate a culture of mutual respect through a positive mindset, professional conduct, and appropriate appearance.
- Cerdas (Intelligent): To embody a well-rounded individual with intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, adept at balancing professional and family responsibilities.
- Tangguh (Resilient): To be a role model of persistence, reliability, and consistent high performance.
The implementation of this commitment is also strengthened through the "Respectful Workplace Policy" and a Gender Mainstreaming (PUG) strategy, which directly reflect the targets of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5. These frameworks, which apply to everyone from directors to third-party partners, enforce a zero-tolerance policy against gender-based discrimination and offer robust protection from all forms of violence and harassment. Strategically, the PUG initiative focuses on ensuring equitable opportunities for all genders in every role, including leadership; embedding gender-inclusive perspectives into the company's core electricity policies; and actively boosting female participation across both technical and non-technical fields.
Through these strategic actions, PLN Indonesia Power is proactively dismantling barriers and building an equitable framework for all its employees. The ultimate goal is to foster an inclusive, safe, and equal working environment, thereby contributing significantly to sustainable development on both a national and global scale.