Real Commitment of Avian Brands in Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices
Sidoarjo, June 9, 2025 – PT Avia Avian Tbk (Avian Brands), a leading paint and coating manufacturer in Indonesia, is now officially part of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest sustainability initiative for companies committed to conducting business responsibly in accordance with universal UN principles.
The decision to join UNGC is not merely a symbolic achievement, but a strategic commitment to place sustainability principles at the core of the company's operations. This reflects Avian Brands' willingness to be open, continuously learn, and be part of a global community that believes business can and should be a force for good.
"Sustainability is not just a wise choice, but the only path for the future." said Robert Christian Tanoko, Director of Operations and Development of Avian Brands.
Sustainability at Avian Brands is a journey rooted in a collective awareness that has grown gradually. This is realized through various internal discussions, active engagement with stakeholders, and the courage to continuously evaluate and improve.
As a member of the UN Global Compact, Avian Brands is committed not only to taking concrete actions but also to willing to contribute directly through the Communication on Progress (CoP)—an annual report that documents the progress, challenges, and improvement steps taken by the company in implementing UNGC principles.
Avian Brands Sustainability Strategy: Realizing a Better Future.
As a concrete step, Avian Brands also introduces the Avian Brands Sustainability Strategy, a strategic initiative built to create a better future for society, the environment, and all stakeholders. This strategy is designed holistically and based on four main pillars:
- Product Pillars
Presenting innovative, safe, and environmentally friendly products to support sustainable living. - Environment Pillars
Preserving the environment through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and protection of natural resources. - People & Community Pillars
Empowering employees and actively and sustainably contributing to surrounding communities. - Governance Pillars
Upholding transparent, ethical, and responsible corporate governance.
In addition, Avian Brands has also implemented a Sustainability Policy that covers four important aspects:
- Product Quality and Environment
- Social, Labor, and Human Rights
- Ethics and Governance
- Sustainable Procurement
Through these policies and strategies, Avian Brands is committed to progressively reducing its carbon footprint, increasing resource efficiency, and building a resilient system for the future.
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About PT Avia Avian Tbk
PT Avia Avian Tbk was founded in 1978 as an integrated paint manufacturing company. Known as Avian Brands. For over 4 decades, Avian Brands has brought color to the lives of millions of Indonesian families, through a diverse range of products, including Sunguard All in One, Supersilk Anti-Stain, and Avitex wall paints, No Drop anti-leak waterproof coating, and Avian wood & iron paints.
Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on December 8, 2021, with stock code (IDX: AVIA), AVIA is the largest decorative paint manufacturer and a market leader in the decorative paint and coating industry in Indonesia, based on a survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan.
Currently, AVIA controls approximately 24% market share in the decorative paint and coating industry in Indonesia. AVIA has strong manufacturing capacity and capabilities through manufacturing facilities in Sidoarjo and Serang. Vertical integration allows AVIA to produce raw materials internally.
AVIA's sales are divided into architectural solutions and merchandise. Architectural solutions contribute approximately 80% of sales, and the merchandise segment contributes approximately 20% of sales.
Since 2020, Avian Brands has the first research, development, and innovation center in Indonesia named Avian Innovation Center (AIC), covering an area of 5,000 square meters.
As a manifestation of Avian Brands' commitment to environmental management, occupational health and safety, and GCG (Good Corporate Governance) in accordance with international standards, Avian Brands has successfully obtained and implemented ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System), and ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security Management System).
The presence of Avian Brands aims to provide leading benefits and contribute to coloring Indonesia.
