Komodo Water Receives Special Mention Award in the SME Champion Category at the UN Women Indonesia WEPs Awards 2026 for Its Commitment to Gender Equality

Jakarta, Indonesia, 29 October 2026 – Komodo Water has received a Special Mention Award in the SME Champion category at the UN Women Indonesia Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards 2026. The recognition acknowledges its Integrated Gender-Inclusive Workplace Framework, an initiative that integrates the principles of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion into the company’s policies and workplace practices, ensuring that all employees, particularly women and vulnerable groups, have equal opportunities to grow, contribute, and lead in a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment.

“For us, gender equality is not simply about increasing the number of women in the workplace, but ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute, and lead. We believe inclusive organizations are stronger and more resilient. At Komodo Water, women are not just part of the company’s growth; they have the space and opportunity to shape its direction, influence decisions, and lead change.”

The Integrated Gender-Inclusive Workplace Framework is part of Komodo Water’s efforts to institutionalize gender equality and GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) principles across its corporate governance, policies, and workplace culture. Through this initiative, the company implements inclusive recruitment, equal career and leadership opportunities, flexible and family-friendly work arrangements, protection against harassment and discrimination, and measures to improve employee well-being. The initiative is designed to benefit all employees, with particular attention to expanding opportunities and empowering women and vulnerable groups to grow, contribute, and take on leadership roles on an equal basis.

Moving forward, Komodo Water is committed to further strengthening the implementation of this framework through women’s capacity building and leadership development, internal policy reviews, and broader integration of GEDSI principles across its business operations and partnerships. The company hopes that this initiative will not only create a fairer and more inclusive workplace, but also expand opportunities and strengthen women’s participation in supply chains, business development, and community economic empowerment.

The initiative is guided by the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), international labour standards, and Komodo Water’s Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Strategy.

The UN Women Indonesia WEPs Awards 2026 is organized by UN Women, with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Gender Action Lab, and the Delegation of the European Union to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam.

The WEPs Awards recognize companies and business leaders that develop initiatives to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the business sector. The 2026 awards feature six main categories: Leadership Commitment, Gender-Inclusive Workplace, Gender-Responsive Marketplace, Inclusive Procurement, Community Engagement and Partnerships, and Tech and AI for Gender Equality. The awards also include special recognition categories such as SME Champion Awards and Youth Leadership.

As a recipient of the Special Mention Award in the SME Champion category, Komodo Water has the opportunity to advance to the regional level through the Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2026, bringing its practices and commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment to a broader regional platform.