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Last updated - February 9, 2026
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Harita Group has been accused of long-term water contamination and environmental damage linked to its nickel operations in Indonesia. Allegations of undisclosed environmental impacts and community harm have led to significant reputational damage and formal disassociation by a global certification body.
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Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Company altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Company.
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You are likely to face significant risks by pursuing or maintaining employment with this entity.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Company.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Internal tests reportedly showed carcinogenic chromium-6 contaminating local water sources for years, while public statements downplayed the risk.
NGOs allege harmful pollution levels were not fully disclosed during the nickel subsidiary’s IPO process.
The Forest Stewardship Council disassociated from the group after finding breaches of worker rights standards in a timber subsidiary.
Residents in mining areas say water sources were damaged and livelihoods affected, prompting calls for halted financing.
Sediment ponds built to contain mining runoff have reportedly failed, leading to floods and contaminated mud entering villages.
Advocacy groups have urged regulators and investors to scrutinize Harita’s environmental and social track record before engaging financially.
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Report details decade-long water contamination tied to Harita’s nickel mining operations. SEA
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FSC disassociates from Harita Group over environmental and governance violations in Indonesia
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