PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) is strengthening its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through green innovations, including the development of Astemic Fertilizer (Astra Efficient Microbe) and a Methane Capture facility.
During a recent media visit to LKBN ANTARA in Jakarta, Astra Agro’s Chief Executive Officer, Djap Tet Fa, explained that Astemic Fertilizer is a microbial consortium-based organic fertilizer designed to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. This product has successfully passed testing at both Padjajaran University and Jenderal Soedirman University.
Additionally, the Methane Capture facility, now operational at several Astra Agro subsidiaries in Riau Province, functions as a trap for methane gas released from palm oil mill effluent (POME). This facility is capable of converting methane gas into renewable biogas energy for direct use in the factory. It can reduce emissions by approximately 60 to 70 percent from operational activities.
These initiatives are part of Astra Agro’s commitment to achieving a 30 percent reduction in emissions. Moreover, Astra Agro’s Chief Agronomy and Sustainability Officer, Bandung Sahari, emphasized that renewable energy derived from palm oil waste processing is an effective solution for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions while also preserving the plantation ecosystem.
Bandung noted that these efforts have successfully lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 126.33 kilotons of CO2 by 2024, thereby contributing to national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For Astra Agro, productivity and sustainability are two inseparable aspects. “The innovations we are implementing are expected not only to strengthen our business but also to benefit society, the environment, and future generations,” he stated.
Source: Antara News
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