PT Great Giant Pineapple (GGP) achieved outstanding recognition at the TOP GRC Awards 2021, winning two prestigious accolades: TOP GRC 2021 #4 Star and The Most Committed GRC Leader 2021, the latter awarded to Mr. Iswanto, President Director of PT GGP. The honors were received on behalf of the company by Indra Ardiyanto, during the awards ceremony held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta.

Organized by Top Business Magazine, the 2021 awards carried the theme “The Strategic Role of GRC for Business Continuity in the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The event also featured a keynote address delivered virtually by Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for the Economy of the Republic of Indonesia.

The recognition for PT GGP came as a result of a rigorous, independent, and objective evaluation conducted by the jury from June 1 to September 14, 2021. This year’s awards attracted participation from 880 companies, spanning state-owned enterprises (BUMN), capital market companies, as well as national and multinational private corporations.

Sodugaon Manullang, Head of Compliance and Risk Management at PT GGP, explained:

“In conducting business and investment activities, PT GGP applies a planning system based on a risk management framework, ensuring that potential risks are measurable. As an integrated agriculture and plantation company, we also implement sustainable plantation practices that support long-term business resilience.”

Antonius Alijoyo, Chairman of the Jury, highlighted the critical role of GRC during the pandemic:

“The importance of GRC has grown significantly during COVID-19. With strong GRC practices, companies are better equipped to navigate challenges. Through the TOP GRC Awards, we contribute to the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program and support the broader community’s economy.”

With these awards, PT GGP reaffirms its commitment to applying Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) principles in tandem with sustainable practices. The company remains optimistic about its ability to grow and thrive while protecting the environment, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner over the long term.