Planting Hope for the Future: Astra Agro’s Commitment to Restoring and Protecting Nature

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Each June, World Environment Day encourages global reflection on our relationship with nature as climate change becomes increasingly urgent. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, ecosystem degradation, and biodiversity loss show that environmental crises are present challenges, not distant threats. Despite these challenges, there is strong hope for recovery. Ecosystem restoration, clean energy adoption, and cross-sector collaboration…

Astra Agro Advances Superior Seed Innovation for a Sustainable Palm Oil Future

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Yogyakarta — Indonesia’s palm oil industry faces significant challenges in sustaining productivity. Despite rising global demand for vegetable oils, productivity is constrained by ageing plantations, stagnant yields, and increasing pressures from pests and diseases. According to 2025 data from the Directorate General of Estates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia’s total oil palm plantation area…

Astra Agro Highlights the Importance of Superior Seeds and Replanting to Strengthen Sustainable Palm Oil Productivity

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Yogyakarta — Indonesia’s palm oil industry faces significant challenges in sustaining productivity. Despite rising global demand for vegetable oils, productivity is hindered by ageing plantations, stagnant yields, and increasing threats from pests and diseases. According to the Directorate General of Estates (2025), Indonesia’s oil palm plantations cover 16.9 million hectares, producing 46.55 million tons of…

Astra Agro Receives Indonesia CSR Award 2026 for Community Empowerment Initiatives

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Jakarta, June 4, 2026 — PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. At the Indonesia Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) Awards 2026, organized by Warta Ekonomi, Astra Agro received “The Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2026 for Building Sustainable Development Partnerships through Community…

PT Mamuang Awards Merit and Indigenous Scholarships to 60 Students in Pasangkayu, West Sulawesi

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Pasangkayu, West Sulawesi – PT Mamuang awarded merit-based and indigenous scholarships to 60 students in Pasangkayu Regency, demonstrating its commitment to supporting education and developing human resources in indigenous communities. The program recognized 48 merit scholarship recipients and 12 indigenous scholarship recipients during a ceremony at SMKN 1 Tikke in Pajalele Village, Tikke Raya District.…

Supporting Livestock Farmers, PT ANA Reinforces Food Security Around Oil Palm Communities

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Morowali Utara, Central Sulawesi — PT Agro Nusa Abadi (PT ANA), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, has reaffirmed its commitment to food security and community empowerment near its operations. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the company recently supported the Indah Livestock Farmer Group in Peboa Village, East Petasia District, North…

BRIN Supports Indonesia’s Biodiversity Conservation Program

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Jakarta, June 10, 2026 – Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has recognized PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) for its biodiversity conservation initiatives, noting their positive impact on Indonesia’s national biodiversity targets. BRIN delivered this assessment during a field visit to Astra Agro’s operations in Central Kalimantan on June 4–5, 2026. Ruliyana…

Astra Agro Goes to Campus: Sharing Sustainable Palm Oil Practices at Andalas University

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Padang, West Sumatra – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk shared insights on Indonesia’s palm oil industry with students from the Faculty of Agriculture at Andalas University on Thursday (June 4). As a key national commodity, palm oil requires sustainable management to address future challenges. As keynote speaker, Astra Agro’s Director of Agronomy and Sustainability, Dr.…

Astra Agro Shares Sustainable Palm Oil Management Practices with Andalas University Students

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PALU – On Thursday (June 4), PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk shared insights and practical experience on Indonesia’s palm oil industry with students from the Faculty of Agriculture at Andalas University. As a key Indonesian commodity, palm oil must be managed sustainably to address future challenges. Bandung Sahari, Director of Agronomy and Sustainability at PT…

Astra Agro Receives 8th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2026

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JAKARTA, May 21, 2026 – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) has been honoured with the prestigious 8th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2026, organised by The Iconomics Media, in the Palm Oil category. The award recognises Astra Agro’s comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which encompass environmental, social, economic, health, climate, and education…

Astra Agro Receives CSR Brand Equity Awards 2026 for Social Impact

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In response to increasing global demands for sustainable business practices, notable examples have emerged from corporations that prioritise compassion and humanity in their core values. Corporate success is increasingly measured by the extent to which a company generates meaningful impacts for surrounding communities and the environment. The recent awards received by Astra Agro at The…

PT Sari Lembah Subur Conducts Fire Safety Training for Local Youth

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Pelalawan – PT Sari Lembah Subur (SLS) is advancing community fire preparedness by conducting firefighting training and simulations for neighborhood watch youth in Beringin Makmur Village, Kerumutan District, Pelalawan Regency, Riau. The “Act Before the Flames Arrive” initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to enhancing fire prevention and mitigation awareness, especially among youth who play a…

Astra Agro Receives 8th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2026 in the Palm Oil Category

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Jakarta – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk received the 8th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Award 2026 in the Palm Oil category from The Iconomics Media. This award acknowledges Astra Agro’s ongoing commitment to impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs that support community development and environmental sustainability. Astra Agro’s CSR initiatives were recognized for their comprehensive…

PT Kimia Tirta Utama Supports Community Mobility Through Road Improvement Initiative in Pangkalan Pisang Village

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Siak – PT Kimia Tirta Utama (KTU) continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting community development and improving public welfare through various social initiatives that deliver tangible benefits. One such initiative is the improvement of the Simpang Astra Pos 1 Road in Pangkalan Pisang Village, Koto Gasib District, Siak Regency, carried out on May 7,…

PT GSPP Supports Local Economic Development in Sungai Pakit

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PT Gunung Sejahtera Puti Pesona (GSPP) in Central Kalimantan reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local communities through the distribution of 1,000 tilapia fingerlings and seven sacks of fish feed. “Through this initiative, PT GSPP aims to support communities in developing productive and sustainable sources of income,” stated PT GSPP Management representative Azizul Husni Reza in…

PT SINP-PBNA Supports Flood-Affected Communities in North Arut

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Recent flooding in several areas of Arut Utara District, West Kotawaringin Regency, disrupted residents’ daily activities and hindered the community’s ability to fulfill essential needs. In response, PT Surya Indah Nusantara Pagi (PT SINP) and PT Persada Bina Nusantara Abadi (PT PBNA) distributed staple food assistance packages to affected residents, focusing on communities in three…

PT BCL Boosts Rural Healthcare to Support Stunting Reduction

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Barito Timur — Amid growing national attention toward stunting issues and public health quality, Astra Agro continues to strengthen its social contribution through the Astra Sehat program, which targets rural communities surrounding the company’s operational areas. Through the development of 17 Posyandu (integrated healthcare service posts) across eight villages, PT BCL has established a more…

Astra Agro and CPOPC Promote Good Agricultural Practices for Palm Oil Farmers

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For many communities, oil palm cultivation extends beyond its role as a commodity and has become essential for enhancing family welfare. Previously managed on a small scale, oil palm now provides a stable source of household income. In Pasangkayu Regency, oil palm has emerged as a central pillar of the local economy. Farmers harvest fresh…

Preserving Cultural Heritage: PT Karyanusa Ekadaya Reinforces Commitment to Cultural Preservation Through Lomplai Tradition

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PT KARYANUSA Ekadaya (KED) supports the preservation of the Lomplai traditional ceremony organized by the Dayak Wehea community in Diaq Lay Village, Muara Wahau District, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan. This support was announced during the Mbob Jengea Puen Wehea, or Lomplai 2026 festival, at the Diaq Lay Village football field. Lomplai is a traditional…