Supporting Emission-Free, United Tractors (UNTR) Launches the Latest Komatsu Hybrid Excavator

The Indonesian government is strongly committed to realizing net zero emissions (NZE) or zero carbon emissions which are targeted to be achieved by 2060. This zero emission is to overcome the risk of climate change in the future, which is partly due to the high levels of exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and industry.

To help create an environmentally friendly ecosystem and prioritize sustainability, PT United Tractors Tbk (UNTR) and Komatsu officially launched their latest hybrid excavator product, as well as the first in Indonesia for the 30-ton class, namely Komatsu HB365-1. This excavator uses hybrid components that are more durable and reliable in utilizing electrical energy to produce powerful performance and help reduce emission footprints by up to 13 kg / hour and save fuel consumption by up to 17% when compared to non-hybrid model excavators.

Corporate Governance & Sustainability Division Head of United Tractors Sara K. Loebis said, although currently policies governing exhaust emissions are only available for passenger or commercial vehicles, and have not been specific to the use of heavy equipment, United Tractors and Komatsu always support environmental sustainability in Indonesia by presenting products[1]products that are environmentally friendly.

"Together with Komatsu, which is a pioneer in presenting hybrid excavators in Indonesia, we continue to innovate so that we can play an active role in minimizing negative impacts on humans and the environment and contribute gradually to realizing an Indonesia that is free from emissions," said Sara in her statement To realize An Indonesia with carbon neutrality by 2060, it is known that the government continues to encourage all parties to develop and utilize technology that is able to reducing carbon emission levels, including one of them by utilizing electrical energy in industrial activities.

Sara said, as a company that is heavily involved in selling heavy equipment for industry, United Tractors has a special concern for environmental issues as part of the implementation of environmental, social &governance (ESG) initiatives. Therefore, the presence of Komatsu HB365-1 is a form of the company's commitment in developing environmentally friendly products. United Tractors strives to realize sustainability aspirations that are in line with the theme of Working to Build Sustainability entering its 50th anniversary, through environmentally friendly products. The company is also continuously making efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent an increase in the earth's average temperature through energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy, and environmental conservation efforts that have an impact as a carbon sink.

On the same occasion, Marketing Division Head of United Tractors Etot Listyono revealed that Komatsu has a culture of continuous improvement or continuous improvement in every product created for the target of a world that is free from emissions. Komatsu continues to design, develop, test, and present the next generation of heavy equipment with the principle of zero emissions.