LPKR PRIORITIZES SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
Jakarta, August 31, 2021 — The rise of urbanization and city development brings numerous challenges, such as pollution, waste management, traffic congestion, flooding, and other complex issues. In response to these urban challenges, PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk. (LPKR) is committed to applying sustainable principles in the development of integrated property areas.
“As an example, in our Lippo Village township in Tangerang, we practice responsible water management. The drainage system is built underground, and we use a closed-pipe system that is environmentally friendly for treating domestic wastewater. The treatment process uses an aerobic system, which relies on bacteria and oxygen to break down pollutants in the water without producing gas byproducts. The resulting water is more stable and can be reused—for example, to water plants in Lippo Village,” explained LPKR CEO John Riady during the Katadata Sustainable Action for Futures Economy (SAFE) Forum 2021, held on Tuesday, August 24.
John further added, “The lake located within the IKG golf course in Lippo Village is not merely a decorative feature—it also functions as a water reservoir to manage heavy rainfall.”
“In our Kemang Village integrated property in South Jakarta, we also constructed a retention water pond that serves three key purposes: drainage and flood control, wastewater treatment, and clean water management. The pond, with a capacity of 100,000 cubic meters, was designed to avoid disrupting the groundwater level,” he continued.
John emphasized that a well-managed water system is essential to environmental sustainability. “We strive to find solutions that are sustainable both environmentally and socially, while also being commercially viable and profitable. Our ultimate goal is to build cities that are truly sustainable,” he concluded.
