Program concept and implementation CSR PT. Toba Pulp Lestari, Tbk in community empowerment for livelihood sustainability

Abstract

The issue of the negative impact of PT Toba Pulp Lestari (PT TPL) operations on the environment continues to circulate, but on the other hand, the company has received several awards in the field of community empowerment. This study has the objectives to (1) To find out the concept of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program of PT TPL in community empowerment for livelihood sustainability. (2) To study the implementation of PT TPL based on the perspective of community empowerment. This research uses the descriptive method and qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by triangulation. The method of data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman interactive method. The results of this study can be concluded that (1) The concept of PT TPL Program in community empowerment is carried out in accordance with the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) by involving community leaders, the community, local government, and all elements of society. (2) Implementation CSR PT TPL toward the community1empowerment program consists of 4 categories i.e. human, business, environmental, and institutional development. It has been a good relationship between the local community, the local government, and the company. The CSR program is influencing the level of community welfare.