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Merck Distributes Ambulance and Medical Devices Assistance to Support the Government in Handling the Second Wave of COVID-19
Merck, a science and technology company, on August 13, announced donation support in the form of 1 ambulance and medical equipment (alkes) in the form of 100 oxygen concentrators with a total grant value of IDR 2.4 billion, to support the Covid-19 response in Indonesia. The assistance was handed over by Merck Indonesia's Country Speaker and Chief Financial Officer, Bambang Nurcahyo to the Ministry of Health, represented by the Head of the Health Crisis Center, Ministry of Health, Dr. dr. Eka Jusup Singka, M.Sc at the office of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (13/8).
This assistance is a continuation of support from the Merck Group, which last year provided donations in the form of research equipment and materials to support the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology in accelerating vaccine research in Indonesia, as well as donations of PPE for health workers in 34 hospitals distributed through NGO partners.
Danone-AQUA Recertified with B Corp, Confirms Strong Commitment to the Environment
Danone-AQUA, the pioneer of bottled water (AMDK) and light beverage in Indonesia, announced the company’s achievement in receiving the B Corporation (B Corp) certification for the second time from B Lab, a global non-profit organization. The B Corp certification is awarded only to companies that meet the highest standards of social and environment performance, transparency and accountability to balance profit and social purposes. Besides acquiring the B Corp certification for the second time, Danone-AQUA also recorded a significant increase in scores of 93.8 from 85.9 obtained in the previous certification. This achievement demonstrates Danone’s strong commitment in implementing sustainable business practices that give positive influences to the environment and communities.
The achievement is in line with the company’s commitment to supporting the Indonesian government in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target by 2030. The government has incorporated the SDGs agenda consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets to the 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan. It emphasizes that SDGs are more than just a global commitment but also serve as guidelines for Indonesia to implement inclusive and sustainable development programs. It requires collaborations from all parties including private sectors and communities for Indonesia to achieve the SDGs targets. As a representative of the private sector, Danone-AQUA realizes its role as a force for good for the environment and the public wherever it operates, as manifested in the SDGs.