Pizza Hut Indonesia Partners with TUKR to Implement Sustainability Initiative on Food Production Waste Management

June 11, 2025

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(TUKR/PR Newswire) • Pizza Hut Indonesia collaborates with TUKR as part of its commitment to proper management of food production waste for sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health.

From June 2024 to May 2025, through its partnership with TUKR, more than 200 PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) locations have participated in collecting 31 tons of used cooking oil to be processed into biofuel.
Since June 2025, Pizza Hut Indonesia has implemented the 'MENYALA with TUKR' program and encouraged employee participation in collecting used cooking oil.

PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, the license holder of Pizza Hut in Indonesia and operator of the largest pizza restaurant network in the country, reinforces its commitment to sustainability by announcing a collaboration with TUKR in managing food production waste across PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) outlets nationwide. TUKR is an Indonesian company in the renewable energy sector, particularly biofuel, and a leading company in Indonesia in collecting used cooking oil as one of the main raw materials for biofuel. Through this partnership, used cooking oil from 276 PHD outlets in Indonesia is collected and managed by TUKR to support global efforts in reducing carbon emissions and environmental pollution.

Sr. Manager Corporate Social Responsibility Pizza Hut Indonesia, Nurdrajat Sumadyana (far left), and Head of Brand & Partnership TUKR, Adhi Putra Tawakal (far right), together with Pizza Hut Indonesia employees at the launch of the ‘MENYALA Bersama TUKR’ program at the Pizza Hut Indonesia Restaurant Support Center on May 20, 2025. ‘MENYALA’ or ‘Mengelola Minyak Jelantah/Managing Used Cooking Oil’ was initiated by TUKR and implemented together with Pizza Hut Indonesia as a program partner. In ‘MENYALA’, TUKR provides 1 liter jerry cans for each participating Pizza Hut Indonesia employee to help them collect used cooking oil from households easily and safely. The implementation of the ‘MENYALA Bersama TUKR’ program at Pizza Hut Indonesia is the next stage of cooperation between the two parties, where TUKR helps manage PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) used cooking oil waste appropriately and usefully as a raw material for biofuel production.

Sr. Manager Corporate Social Responsibility, Nurdrajat Sumadyana, stated that Pizza Hut consistently applies sustainability principles. "Within our 'Pizza Hut Peduli 8P' program, we apply sustainability principles through eight pillars, including 'Food Waste and Packaging Box Management' and 'Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Transition'. Our collaboration with TUKR aligns with and is a realization of our deepening commitment to these two pillars. Therefore, even though Pizza Hut's business activities are not directly related to environmentally impactful operations, the company remains committed to playing a role in environmental protection and conservation," said Nurdrajat.

Nurdrajat mentioned that since June 2024, Pizza Hut has implemented a used cooking oil collection program through its partnership with TUKR, an Indonesian company operating in the collection of UCO (used cooking oil). "Waste oil from Pizza Hut's production and business processes is collected by TUKR to supply more environmentally friendly biofuel production, compared to fossil fuels. Over 70% of PHD outlets nationwide have participated, and going forward, all our business locations will join in collecting used cooking oil," he said.

This step, Nurdrajat continued, also aligns with the company's commitment to maintaining the quality of food and beverages served to consumers. "For example, with cooking oil, we implement regular oil change procedures to maintain its clarity and quality. On the other hand, we ensure that the used cooking oil can still be utilized without harming the environment," he added.

Head of Brand & Partnership at TUKR, Adhi Putra Tawakal, said that the collaboration with Pizza Hut in used cooking oil processing aims to make a positive impact on the environment and society. "We are grateful to be part of this sustainability initiative by Pizza Hut, and we hope more companies and individuals will share the same motivation and movement to make Indonesia and the world better and healthier," he said.

According to TUKR's report from June 6, 2024, to May 31, 2025, 200 PHD locations have participated in the used cooking oil collection program, with a total of more than 31 tons or 31,000 kg collected. Thus, Pizza Hut has helped prevent approximately 102,827 kg of carbon emissions[1], protected the cleanliness of up to 31 billion litres of clean water[2], and protected the health of more than 31,000 community members[3].

Adhi added, "One of TUKR's missions is to popularize the collection of used cooking oil at the household level. With that mission, at the beginning of 2025, TUKR launched the 'MENYALA (Mengelola Minyak Jelantah/Managing Used Cooking Oil) with TUKR' program, where we engage individuals from companies, communities, or organizations to properly collect used cooking oil from their households. In the 'MENYALA with TUKR' program, each individual is provided with a 1-litre jerry can to safely store their used cooking oil before handing it over to TUKR to be processed into biofuel."

As proof of its commitment to sustainability, Pizza Hut Indonesia has also implemented 'MENYALA with TUKR' at its Restaurant Support Center or headquarters since June 2025, coinciding with World Environment Day on June 5, 2025. No fewer than 275 employees enthusiastically participated. At the initial collection on June 3, 2025, more than 170 liters of used cooking oil were successfully collected by Pizza Hut employees. This achievement reflects the awareness and support of Pizza Hut employees toward the company's environmental sustainability initiatives. The 'MENYALA with TUKR' program will continue at Pizza Hut as part of a long-term initiative.

[1] Every 1 kg of biofuel produced from used cooking oil can reduce carbon emissions by up to 3,317 kg.

[2] A study in the European Union shows that every 1 litre of oil can pollute up to 1 million litres of water. Oil that is not dissolved in water will create a thin film on the surface of the water that disrupts the circulation of oxygen needed by the water to maintain its purity. By collecting 31,000 kg of used cooking oil and preventing it from being discharged into the water, Pizza Hut and TUKR help maintain the purity of up to 31 billion litres of water.

[3] The 2021 BPS SUSENAS survey showed that, on average, Indonesians consume 1 litre of cooking oil per person per month. By collecting 31,000 kg of used cooking oil and preventing its illegal circulation in the community as bulk oil that can be reused, Pizza Hut and TUKR help maintain the health of 31,000 members of the community, or even more.

About Pizza Hut
PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, commonly known as Pizza Hut Indonesia, is a subsidiary of PT Sriboga Raturaya. Established in 1984, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk became the first pizza company in Indonesia. It was successfully listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018. Named Favorite Halal Brand by LPPOM MUI in 2023, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk presents this iconic Italian dish through various brands, including Pizza Hut Indonesia, Pizza Hut Delivery (PHD), and Ristorante. Over the past four decades, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk has #SharedTogether, growing from a single outlet at Djakarta Theater in 1984 to more than 591 outlets across 36 provinces nationwide. PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk is committed to growing with the community through the CSR program Pizza Hut Peduli 8P: Farmers & MSMEs, Women Empowerment, People with Disabilities, Red Cross & Orphanages, Energy Saving & Renewable Energy Transition, Food Waste & Packaging Management, Child Nutrition Improvement, and Employee Prioritization.

About TUKR
TUKR (pronounced: too-ker) is an Indonesian company operating in the renewable energy sector, particularly biofuel. Through a self-developed operational network, TUKR collects used cooking oil from various sources as a global-level raw material for biofuel production. In its efforts, TUKR collaborates with and provides solutions to food factories, restaurant chains, hotels, MSMEs, communities, and households in managing their used cooking oil waste wisely and properly, avoiding environmental pollution and serving as a source of low-emission energy. TUKR's operations and services span dozens of provinces, mainly in Western and Central Indonesia, and have been utilized by over 9,000 businesses, organizations, and communities. All TUKR business activities and collected used oil are ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) certified. More information about TUKR is available on the official website: https://www.tukr.co.id READ MORE