PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA — Wilmar’s commitment to advancing human rights (HAM) within its business operations has once again gained public recognition. The leading agribusiness company received the Setara Institute Award as an Early Adopting Company, earning a B rating for its corporate human rights performance.
The award was presented during the Business and Human Rights Appreciation Night, held on Tuesday evening (26/11) in Jakarta, under the theme “Continuous Corporate Improvement in Responsible Business Practices as a Key to National Development.”
According to Setara Institute’s assessment, the Early Adopting Company category is given to businesses that have begun integrating human rights considerations into their operations. However, companies in this category are encouraged to further expand their policies and strengthen human rights integration across their entire value chain to ensure a more comprehensive approach.
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For Wilmar, this recognition serves as motivation to deepen its commitment. “We are grateful that our efforts have received positive acknowledgment from an independent institution. This award inspires us to continue enhancing sustainable and human-rights-oriented business practices,” said Erlina Panitri, Wilmar’s Human Capital Head, in an official statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Thursday (27/11/2025).
Erlina emphasized that balancing business interests with respect for workers’ rights is one of Wilmar’s key sustainability pillars. This approach, she said, is not only an internal commitment but also a long-term corporate strategy to ensure enduring business resilience.
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“The balance between business and human rights is a fundamental prerequisite for long-term sustainability,” she noted.
Setara Institute — an independent organization focused on human rights, democracy, and diversity — conducts these assessments using a human-rights–based evaluation framework. Established in 2005, the institution is known for monitoring religious freedom, social tolerance, and corporate practices that uphold human rights principles.
In addition to its corporate rankings, Setara Institute regularly publishes annual reports on the City Tolerance Index and evaluates the commitment of public and private institutions to advancing human rights. (P2)
