About Us

Safeguarding Sustainable Future

Equator is a social and environmental consulting firm committed to delivering high-impact, inclusive, and sustainable solutions for development projects across Indonesia and beyond. With expertise grounded in both international safeguard standards and local regulations, we help our clients navigate complex social and environmental challenges while promoting responsible development.

We specialize in land acquisition and resettlement planning, stakeholder engagement, environmental and social impact assessments, and community-driven programs. Our team combines local knowledge with global best practices to ensure that development respects human rights, indigenous values, and environmental integrity.

Driven by integrity, innovation, and impact, Equator partners with governments, private sector clients, international development agencies, and grassroots communities to shape projects that are not only feasible but just and sustainable.

Our Vision

Leading the way in safeguarding people, planet, prosperity, and principles to pursue sustainable and resilient future.

Our Mission

Empower nations and businesses to thrive sustainably, ensuring long-term resilience in the face of global challenges.
Provide innovative consulting solutions in social and environmental sustainability through specialized consultancy, research, and capacity-building services.

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Core Values

GRACIAS

At EQUATOR, our work is guided by GRACIAS: a meaningful acronym that represents our commitment to positive, sustainable impact. GRACIAS not only reflects our gratitude (“gracias” means “thank you”) but also captures the principles we uphold in every project, partnership, and interaction. Each value is carefully placed in sequence, forming a journey from growth to sustainability, aligning with our mission.

Growth

Respect

Agility

Collaboration

Integrity

Agility

Sustainability

Company History

1999: The Beginning – Community Empowerment and Social Research

Established as Lembaga Pengembangan Masyarakat (LPM) Equator, the organization began with a strong commitment to empowering communities through grassroots development, carrying the credo “Towards an Empowered Society.” In its early years, Equator focused on delivering entrepreneurship training for productive workers, supporting small-scale farmers, and conducting socio-economic surveys. These early initiatives laid the foundation for Equator’s credibility in community-based development and evidence-based planning.

2004: Expansion into Land Acquisition and Social Safeguards

Equator began addressing social issues related to land acquisition in large-scale development projects throughout Indonesia. This marked a strategic shift toward integrating social safeguards into infrastructure planning and implementation, ensuring that the voices and rights of affected communities were protected and reflected in decision-making processes.

2013: Advocacy and Socialization of Land Acquisition Policy

Equator played a pivotal role in supporting the dissemination of Law No. 2 of 2012 on Land Acquisition for Public Interest. At the same time, it actively advocated for the integration of international social safeguards into national land acquisition regulations, promoting a more responsible and socially conscious approach to development.

2014: Institutional Growth into PT Equator Global Internasional

Equator formalized its transition into a corporate entity with the establishment of PT Equator Global Internasional. This move expanded the firm’s capacity to operate as a professional consulting company in the social and environmental sectors, enabling greater participation in both national and international development initiatives.

2015: Becoming a Leading Consultant in Social Safeguards

Equator reinforced its leadership by contributing to the drafting of Government Regulation No. 19/2021 and the related ATR/BPN Ministerial Regulation. The firm aligned its practices with the social safeguard policies of key international financial institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, IFC, AIIB, JICA, KfW, and IIF. During this time, Equator also delivered training and technical assistance on LARAP, IPP, GRM, ESIA, SEP, FPIC, CHMP, and GEDSI, while expanding into national permitting processes including KKPR, IUI, AMDAL, and KEK.

2020: Expansion into Environmental Consulting and ESG Integration

Responding to the growing demand for sustainability-focused solutions, Equator broadened its services into environmental consulting. The firm began leading projects related to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA, EIA, SIA), while also supporting clients with ESG performance frameworks. This integration marked Equator’s evolution into a more holistic consulting partner, bridging social and environmental dimensions.

2025: A Year of Transformation

The year 2025 represents a major turning point in Equator’s journey. The company is undergoing a full transformation, including rebranding, retargeting of its vision, mission, and core values, and enhancing its digital systems and operational efficiency. With this transformation, Equator is positioning itself to expand its impact at the national and international levels, solidifying its identity as a forward-thinking, adaptive, and sustainability-driven consulting firm.