YPO Names Dharsono Hartono the 2022 Global Impact Award Recipient
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
Today, YPO (
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), the global leadership community of more than 30,000 chief executives in 142
countries, announced Dharsono Hartono, CEO of PT Rimba Makmur Utama (RMU), is
the recipient of the organization's 2022 Global Impact Award. PT Rimba Makmur
Utama manages The Katingan Mentaya Project (
), which works to reduce deforestation and support sustainable development
goals in Indonesia.
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The YPO Global Impact Award (
) is YPO's highest honor to members that recognizes their impact outside of
YPO, celebrating CEO impact that is both sustainable and scalable.
"Dharsono and his efforts in Indonesia are an inspiration to us all within the
YPO community," said YPO CEO Xavier Mufraggi. "Not only is he making an
impressive impact on the environment, he also is finding long-term solutions
for local communities and building a new generation of leaders and
entrepreneurs."
As the head of PT Rimba Makmur Utama, Dharsono and his team help implement a
sustainable land-use model by reducing deforestation and degradation, promoting
conservation, enhancing ecological integrity and supporting economic growth
within Indonesia. Through The Katingan Mentaya Project, the company protects
and restores large areas of peat swamp forest.
The Katingan Mentaya Project aims to protect 157,875 hectares (390,117 acres)
of forest in the Central Kalimantan region of Indonesia on the southern edge of
Borneo, typically utilized for logging. The project has generated an average of
8 million triple gold certified credits per year, the equivalent of taking two
million cars off the road.
In addition, Dharsono and the project have partnered with 35 local village
communities and provided sustainable income alternatives as well as 1,000
microfinance loans for small businesses.
Dharsono said, "It is an honor for me to receive the 2022 Global Impact Award.
My partner, Rezal Kusumaatmadja, and I founded RMU 15 years ago with the vision
of a world economy that puts the Earth and people first. Katingan Mentaya
Project is now proof that a nature-based solutions company can combat climate
change with real action that positively impacts the ecosystems of climate,
community and biodiversity. We still have a long journey ahead, but this award
is a strong driver for us to achieve our mission."
Dharsono was selected from honorees representing YPO's regions around the world.
YPO Global Impact Award Regional Honorees:
-- Asheesh Advani (Northeastern U.S.), President and CEO of JA Worldwide (
)
-- Sehba Ali (Western U.S.), CEO of KIPP Texas Public Schools (
)
-- Ted Alling (Southeast U.S. and Caribbean), Founder and Chairman of
Chattanooga Preparatory School (
)
-- Jason Chiu (North Asia), Founder of Cherrypicks (
)
-- Dharsono Hartono, CEO of PT Rimba Makmur Utama (
)
-- Mike House (Canada), President and CEO of Stollery Children's Hospital
Foundation (
)
-- Edward "Beau" Necco (Mid-America U.S.), CEO of Necco (
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)
-- Peter Njonjo (Africa), Co-Founder and Group CEO of Twiga Foods (
)
-- Vikas Pota (Europe), Founder of T4 Education (
)
-- Varun Sheth (South Asia), Co-Founder and CEO of Ketto.org (
)
-- Jair Ribeiro da Silva (Latin America), Founder and President of Associação
Parceiros da Educação (
)
-- Davis Smith (Pacific U.S.), Founder and President of Cotopaxi (
)
-- Manal Zraiq (Middle East/North Africa), Chair of Al Mustaqbal School (
)
About YPO:
YPO is the global leadership community of more than 30,000 chief executives in
142 countries who are connected by the shared belief that the world needs
better leaders. Each of our members have achieved significant leadership
success at a young age. Combined, they lead businesses and organizations
contributing USD9 trillion in annual revenue. YPO members inspire and support
each other through peer learning and exceptional experiences in an inclusive
community of open sharing and trust. Visit www.ypo.org for more.
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CONTACT: YPO Media Contacts: Angela Mers, amers@ypo.org, +1 415 298 8534;
Caroline Pitt, cpitt@ypo.org, +65 9273 9011
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