Freeport Indonesia Wins Prestigious GeoInnovation Award 2025

Recognition for Geospatial Innovation

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has been honored with the GeoInnovation Award 2025 in the Sustainability Impact category by Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) Indonesia. This recognition highlights PTFI's innovative application of geospatial technology to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency in the mining sector ¹

Enhancing Workplace Safety through Technology

The award-winning innovation involves the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to identify areas with high noise risk more quickly and accurately. This enables the company to implement protective measures more effectively and efficiently. The noise monitoring zone at PTFI can now be visualized in real-time through a digital dashboard, replacing manual survey methods that were more time-consuming and resource-intensive ¹

Industry Impact and Future Implications

According to Ronald Adrianta, representative of the GeoInnovation Award 2025 jury, PTFI was chosen for being a pioneer in applying geospatial technology in employee safety. This approach is rare in the industry and serves as an inspirational example for more responsible operational practices ¹

Senior Vice President of Geoengineering & Environmental at PTFI, Ardhin Yuniar, stated that the geospatial technology innovation is a strategic solution for operational efficiency and sustainable mining governance. The award demonstrates how technology can strengthen worker protection and elevate operational standards in their working environment ¹

About GeoInnovation Award

The GeoInnovation Award is an annual recognition organized by Esri Indonesia, a leading company in geospatial technology and the official provider of the ArcGIS platform in Indonesia. Out of hundreds of participants across Indonesia, only nine organizations were selected as winners based on their innovation and impact on sustainable development goals ¹