PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) has reinforced its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles by receiving an award at the ESG Asia Positive Impact Awards 2025 in the Relations to Local Communities category. This achievement was driven by the success of their flagship program, DigiUp.

This regional recognition places Telkom in line with Asia Pacific corporate trends, where a WTW (2024) study noted that 77% of companies now integrate ESG metrics into executive incentives—evidence that sustainability has become a core business strategy in the region.

Impact Analysis: SROI and Creating Shared Value

Telkom’s excellence was assessed by an expert panel from the Global Business Council for Sustainable Development to the International Society for Sustainability Professionals. The key factor in the win was the effectiveness of the DigiUp Program in creating measurable social value.

Evaluation results showed a Social Return on Investment (SROI) value of 1 : 2.11.

This value effectively means that for every one rupiah invested by Telkom in DigiUp, it generates social benefits worth more than two rupiah for the community.

This high SROI value demonstrates the strength of Telkom’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) approach, which successfully connects business needs (creating digital talent) with social progress (community empowerment).

DigiUp: Building Digital Talent from 3T Regions

DigiUp is a digital competency enhancement initiative targeting high school/vocational high school students across Indonesia. The impact generated over the last three years includes:

  • Participant Reach: 16,197 students across Indonesia.

  • Certification: 2,783 participants graduated with national competency certification.

  • Employment Absorption: 993 alumni successfully entered the workforce, including from 3T (Underdeveloped, Frontier, Outermost) regions.

It was affirmed that this award is recognition that their efforts in delivering measurable social impact are on the right track.

It was added that this achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering positive impact aligned with ESG principles, particularly in supporting the achievement of SDGs in education, employment opportunities, and digital talent development.

PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk

PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk is Indonesia’s largest telecommunications and network provider, originally established by the Dutch colonial government in the 19th century. The company was nationalized after Indonesia’s independence and has since evolved from a state-owned telephone service into a major public-listed corporation. Today, it is a pivotal player in driving the nation’s digital infrastructure and connectivity.

ESG Asia Positive Impact Awards 2025

The ESG Asia Positive Impact Awards 2025 is not a physical place or cultural site, but an annual event that recognizes and celebrates companies and organizations in Asia for their outstanding achievements in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Its history is rooted in the growing regional movement towards sustainable and responsible business, aiming to highlight leaders who create a positive impact on society and the environment.

DigiUp

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WTW

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Global Business Council for Sustainable Development

The Global Business Council for Sustainable Development (GBCSD) is a CEO-led organization of forward-thinking companies that advocates for sustainable development at a global level. It was formed in 1995 following the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to give the business community a proactive voice in sustainability discussions. The council works to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world by making a case for why business is vital for solving development challenges.

International Society for Sustainability Professionals

The International Society for Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) is a professional association founded in 2007 to support individuals working in the sustainability field. It provides a network for collaboration, develops professional standards, and offers educational resources and certifications to advance the practice of sustainability worldwide.

Social Return on Investment (SROI)

“Social Return on Investment (SROI)” is not a physical place or cultural site, but an analytical framework for measuring and accounting for the broader social, environmental, and economic value created by an activity or investment. It was developed in the late 1990s as a way to move beyond traditional financial metrics and quantify the social impact of projects, such as the value of improved health or reduced crime. This methodology helps organizations understand and communicate the full value they create for society.

Creating Shared Value (CSV)

“Creating Shared Value (CSV)” is not a physical place but a business management concept introduced by Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer in a 2006 Harvard Business Review article. It proposes that companies can achieve economic success by identifying and addressing social problems that intersect with their business operations. The concept has since become a significant framework in corporate strategy, encouraging businesses to integrate social and environmental considerations into their core business models for mutual benefit.