PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) emphasized its commitment to sustainability by representing Astra International at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belem, Brazil.
“A key part of Astra Agro’s commitment involves digitalization, nature-based solutions, and the adoption of green technology,” said Dr. Bandung Sahari, Director of Sustainability, in a written statement on Tuesday (November 18, 2025).
The annual forum, organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will be held in 2025 with the theme ‘Accelerating Substantial Actions of Net Zero Achievement through Indonesia High Integrity Carbon.’
COP is a high-level meeting where UN member countries collaborate on global climate policies and strengthen collective action toward Net Zero Emissions (NZE).
Astra Agro participated as a speaker at the CEO Talks session, representing Astra International. The company, active in the oil palm plantation sector, implements various sustainability initiatives.
These initiatives include digital transformation using machine learning and sensors to improve operational efficiency, peatland rewetting to reduce carbon emissions and preserve ecosystems, and converting palm oil mill effluent (POME) into biogas as a renewable energy source.
Digital transformation, according to Bandung, has become one of the main drivers of operations. According to Bandung, digital transformation is a key driver of operational efficiency and accuracy across the entire value chain. Through various initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The company implements programs to preserve landscapes and ecosystems, including nature-based solutions, peatland rewetting, methane gas capture, and community-based fire prevention.
Drone technology supports replanting, while machine learning, IoT sensors, and satellite imagery enable precise monitoring of plant health, soil conditions, and fertilization needs.
The control room system provides comprehensive, real-time operational monitoring, including early detection of potential hotspots through the Firespot monitoring platform.
One key program is peatland rewetting. Bandung explained that dry peatlands have a high carbon emission potential, so rewetting through canal blocking is an important step in climate mitigation.
Producing clean energy from industrial waste is a crucial part of Astra Agro’s green transformation. POME is processed with methane capture technology to produce biomethane (biogas).
This renewable energy can be used for cooking, power generation, industrial applications, and potentially as a raw material for green hydrogen, a future low-carbon energy source. Additionally, POME residue serves as organic fertilizer, reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Through digital and green transformation, Astra Agro views sustainability as a core company strategy to ensure long-term productivity, operational efficiency, and responsible growth in the agribusiness sector.
“Astra Agro’s participation at COP30 reflects the company’s commitment to global climate action and support for Indonesia’s low-emission future aspirations,” said Bandung. Astra Agro’s efforts to implement sustainability principles have been emphasized since 2022 through the Astra Agro Sustainability Aspirations, which outline 12 initiatives aimed at achieving targets by 2030.
Progress toward targets aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and long-term carbon reduction and climate resilience strategies in 2024 is encouraging.
Examples include emission reductions, an increased renewable energy mix, and expanded waste recycling and recovery programs.
Astra Agro’s sustainability programs have reduced Astra Group’s scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15.14% from the 2019 baseline, increased the renewable energy mix by 92.17%, and achieved 100% recycling and recovery of solid waste.
Source: Detik.com
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