Jakarta — PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has been honored with the prestigious GeoInnovation Award 2025 in the Sustainability Impact category, presented by the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) Indonesia. This recognition underscores PTFI’s commitment to pioneering advancements in sustainable practices within the mining sector.
Ronald Adrianta, a representative of the GeoInnovation Award 2025 Jury Board, commended PTFI following the award ceremony in Jakarta on Thursday, December 4, 2025. “Freeport stands out as a pioneer in integrating geospatial technology into employee safety protocols. This innovative approach is rarely adopted across the industry and serves as an inspiring example for fostering more responsible operational practices,” Adrianta stated, highlighting the uniqueness of PTFI’s initiative.
Ardhin Yuniar, Senior Vice President Geoengineering & Environmental at PTFI, further elaborated on the strategic significance of this innovation. He explained that advanced geospatial technology solutions are vital for achieving both operational efficiency and robust sustainable mining governance. This integration is key to modernizing and optimizing mining activities.
GeoInnovation Award 2025 from Esri Indonesia (Freeport Indonesia)
Ardhin emphasized, “This award profoundly demonstrates how technology can significantly strengthen workforce protection and elevate operational standards across our work environment.” The recognition validates PTFI’s dedication to leveraging technological advancements for the well-being of its employees.
He further detailed that the implementation of geospatial technology empowers PTFI to identify high-noise risk areas with greater speed and accuracy. This capability, in turn, allows the company to implement protective measures for its workers more effectively and efficiently, ensuring a safer workplace.
Crucially, PTFI’s noise monitoring zones can now be visualized in real-time through a sophisticated digital dashboard. This advanced system replaces previous manual survey methods, which were considerably more time-consuming and resource-intensive, marking a significant leap in operational efficiency and worker safety management.
Sistem informasi geografis Freeport (Freeport Indonesia)
The GeoInnovation Award is an annual accolade organized by Esri Indonesia, a recognized leader in geospatial technology and the official provider of the ArcGIS platform in Indonesia. This award celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional innovation and deliver substantial impact.
Out of hundreds of participants nationwide, only nine organizations were selected as winners, recognized for their groundbreaking innovation and their significant contributions towards achieving global sustainable development goals. PTFI’s win firmly places it among the elite innovators in the country.
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Summary
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) meraih GeoInnovation Award 2025 dari Esri Indonesia dalam kategori Sustainability Impact. Penghargaan ini diberikan sebagai pengakuan atas inovasi PTFI dalam mengintegrasikan teknologi geospasial untuk meningkatkan keselamatan karyawan. Pendekatan perintis ini, yang dipuji oleh Dewan Juri GeoInnovation Award, dinilai jarang diterapkan dalam industri dan menjadi contoh inspiratif.
Ardhin Yuniar dari PTFI menjelaskan bahwa teknologi geospasial memungkinkan identifikasi area berisiko kebisingan tinggi secara lebih cepat dan akurat. Sistem pemantauan kebisingan kini divisualisasikan secara real-time melalui dasbor digital, menggantikan metode survei manual yang memakan waktu. Implementasi ini secara signifikan memperkuat perlindungan tenaga kerja dan meningkatkan standar operasional serta tata kelola pertambangan berkelanjutan.
