PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), together with its subsidiaries in Sulawesi, continues to strengthen its commitment to community empowerment through a participatory approach grounded in local needs. All programs are designed based on social mapping and active dialogue with village governments and community representatives to ensure relevance, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability of benefits.
Anchored in four pillars of social responsibility—education, health, economic empowerment, and environment—Astra Agro is committed to advancing sustainable development and enhancing community welfare. Through these initiatives, the Company consistently seeks to improve quality of life, skills development, and community self-reliance, while safeguarding environmental sustainability and generating added economic value.
In the field of education, Astra Agro provides tangible support through scholarships, incentives for honorary teachers, and the provision of educational facilities and learning support. As of the third quarter of 2025, the Company’s support had reached 13 schools as of September 2025, while also promoting character building and student achievement through non-academic activities. These efforts form a critical foundation for nurturing a more confident and competitive generation of rural youth.
At the same time, community health remains a key priority. Through integrated health service posts (Posyandu), hundreds of pregnant women, toddlers, and elderly residents receive immunizations, routine health check-ups, and supplementary nutrition programs. Beyond service provision, Astra Agro also supports Posyandu cadres through incentives and capacity-building initiatives in several villages, ensuring that community-based healthcare services can operate sustainably and independently.
Within the economic pillar, Astra Agro tailors its approach to the unique potential and characteristics of each region. To strengthen local economies, the Company supports farmer groups, fishermen, livestock breeders, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in enhancing business value creation. Assistance includes training, optimization of local resources, and facilitation of market access. At PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) in North Morowali, for example, village food security groups are supported through the utilization of empty fruit bunches as organic fertilizer, alongside the development of local products with economic value.
In Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi, PT Lestari Tani Teladan (LTT) has fostered close engagement with the communities of Towiora and Tinauka Villages through intensive mentoring and participatory discussions. This initiative has revitalized youth engagement through the establishment of a village youth organization (Karang Taruna). Support in the form of mushroom houses and baglog cultivation media has created opportunities for oyster mushroom farming managed independently by village youth, fostering entrepreneurship and strengthening local economic resilience.
PT LTT’s contributions also extend to social infrastructure development. The facilitation of a public cemetery (TPU) in Towiora Village through the provision of heavy equipment, paving blocks, and land certification demonstrates that development initiatives address not only economic aspects but also the social and cultural needs of the community.
Meanwhile, PT Mamuang (MMG) in West Sulawesi has implemented empowerment programs rooted in local wisdom. In Martasari Village, women are supported through the provision of weaving equipment and skills training, opening new economic opportunities while revitalizing traditional practices. Farmer groups in Karya Bersama Village have received training in agricultural product processing to enhance product value addition and market competitiveness.
PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) has also responded to the tangible needs of communities in Bunta, Tompira, and Molino Villages. Farmer groups receive corn seeds and organic fertilizers accompanied by environmentally friendly agricultural training. Fishermen are provided with improved fishing equipment, while women’s groups are encouraged to process agricultural produce into food products with the potential to become sustainable household income sources.
In addition, PT ANA has facilitated access to clean water through the installation of bore wells and water storage tanks that are now utilized by local residents. Riverbank greening initiatives and improvements to village transportation infrastructure further enhance community quality of life while supporting environmental sustainability.
The environmental pillar remains an integral component of Astra Agro’s commitment. As of the third quarter of 2025, the Company has recorded significant progress in environmental rehabilitation programs across various regions, including Central and West Sulawesi. Astra Agro has conducted land rehabilitation and tree planting along riverbanks, coastal areas, and High Conservation Value (HCV) areas, with a cumulative total of more than 22,000 trees planted across nearly 67 hectares.
These initiatives aim to restore ecological functions—such as preventing erosion, maintaining water quality, and strengthening habitat connectivity—while delivering long-term social and economic benefits to surrounding communities. Astra Agro is also actively involved in the formulation of the Peat Ecosystem Protection and Management Plan (RPPEG) of West Sulawesi Province in collaboration with local government authorities and academic institutions.
Through these comprehensive initiatives, Astra Agro reaffirms its belief that operational success cannot be separated from the welfare of surrounding communities. By positioning communities as genuine partners, the Company continues to build an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development foundation across Sulawesi.
Through its subsidiaries operating across diverse regions, Astra Agro underscores that meaningful development can be realized through programs that are practical, contextual, and responsive to real community needs—directly touching the pulse of community life.
As of the third quarter of 2025, Astra Agro’s community development programs in Sulawesi continue to expand, reaching communities through improved access to education, basic healthcare services, local economic strengthening, and integrated environmental rehabilitation initiatives driven by active community participation.
