Empowering Indonesian Women in the Port Industry: Initiatives by <i>Mutiara Pelindo</i> in 2022 to 2024

Abstract Indonesia’s current demographic bonus presents a critical opportunity to enhance the quality of human resources. Empowering women and future generations are key to realizing this potential. This includes human capital particularly in the port and maritime sector. Pelabuhan Indonesia also known as Pelindo is Indonesia’s state-owned enterprise providing port services. Since the merger of four entities into one on October 1 st 2021, Pelindo has transformed its organization structure and business, which includes the establishment of Mutiara Pelindo on April 2022. Mutiara Pelindo is a woman organization within Pelindo which aims to empower woman and Pelindo employees, also provide contribution for the environment surrounding the ports and nurture future generations in port and maritime transport business. This paper examines the impact of Mutiara Pelindo’s initiatives, leadership and environmental sustainability agendas from 2022 to 2024. Mutiara Pelindo has successfully implemented various empowerment programs focused on increasing female participation and leadership within the maritime industry. These initiatives include specialized training, leadership development, and community engagement, all of which have contributed to a more inclusive and diverse workplace. This paper aims to demonstrate that Indonesian women in the port sector are striving to create meaningful change, and highlights how they can contribute by supporting women in the workplace, environment, and the communities surrounding the port. Findings also shows that challenges remain to spark innovation from women in the company.