Guthrie nafi cetus kebakaran hutan di Indonesia

Guthrie has denied allegations that the company or its employees started a forest fire in Indonesia, stating that the accusations are not supported by strong evidence. In a statement, the oil and gas exploration firm said recent inspections have not found any active fires in any of their concessions, aside from disputing claims that several companies, not owned by Guthrie, were involved.

Some of the companies linked to Guthrie in the public report also turned out not to be owned or managed by the company itself. Guthrie clarified that any reference to the company based on outdated or inaccurate information should be corrected to avoid confusion. Referring to the company's actions in fighting fires outside its operational areas, Guthrie stated that this should not be considered evidence that it caused the forest fire.

The company takes several preventive measures, including monitoring ground and subterranean water levels, soil moisture control, and community fire prevention programs in partnership with local communities. Since 1985, Guthrie has been implementing strict fire prevention standards across all its operational areas, along with a commitment to zero deforestation, zero peatland conversion, and no exploitation.

When fires are detected in or near Guthrie's operational areas, the company takes immediate action without considering the cause of the fire. Guthrie's subsidiary, Minamas Plantation, has 67 fire-fighting units comprising 1,005 trained personnel, supplemented by drones and thermal infrared monitoring covering the concession and approximately 322,000 hectares of surrounding community land.

Guthrie emphasized that the report, which relied on an old and inaccurate ownership map, does not correctly depict its ownership status or operational boundaries at the time. The company also noted that the report incorrectly stated that a rubber tree in the fire area was mature and needed to be felled, as the affected trees are still young and productive.

Therefore, there was no need for Guthrie to burn that area for cleanup. The company's age profile of the relevant trees also does not support Guthrie's claim of deliberately starting the fire.