Wading through the tropical waters of Sulawesi showcases the stunning marine scenery, making it a paradise for seafood enthusiasts. Due to its strategic location, the island’s geography makes it an excellent potential to become an alternative trade route for various commodities. However, the threat of abrasion and coastal erosion is a significant challenge that requires…
During the dry season, water dries up and is absorbed by the sand, but the waves increasingly rustle when it rains. The uncertainty of the weather climate of the Krueng No coastal area in Aceh Jaya encourages one of the palm oil companies in Aceh Jaya to take positive steps for the environment. Mangroves, plants…
The uncertainty of the weather climate in the Krueng No coastal area in Aceh Jaya has driven one of the palm oil companies in the area, PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantation 3 (TPP3), to take positive steps for the environment. The company planted mangroves on the Krueng No beach on Friday (5/6/2024).Mangrove forests are often called…
PT Tri Buana Mas (TBM) Astra Agro together with partner farmers and the Fishermen’s Fire Prevention Group Fishermen(NPA) of Sawaja Village, Candi Laras Utara District, Tapin, South Kalimantan (Kalsel) held a socialization of strategies and guidance for the prevention and control of forest and land fires (karhutla), a form of alertness to face the 2024…
The National oil palm plantation company, PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has been awarded the Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama award from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The highest award was given as a form of appreciation for Astra Agro’s contribution to the field of education, research, and technology development in the Agribusiness sector. “Astra…
PT Kimia Tirta Utama (PT KTU), a subsidiary of Astra Agro operating in Koto Gasib, Siak Regency, hosted a training on sustainable palm oil commodities. The visit at PT KTU was part of a long series of training held from June 22 to July 2, 2024, organized by the Directorate General of Americas and Europe,…
The National oil palm plantation company, PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has been awarded the Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama award from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The highest award was given as a form of appreciation for Astra Agro’s contribution to the field of education, research, and technology development in the Agribusiness sector. “Astra…
PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantation (TPP), an oil palm plantation company in Indragiri Hulu (Inhu), Riau Province, claims to have implemented Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by the mandate of Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies. The CSR program is carried out every month. “This is a form of commitment to sustainable economic development,…
The head of the Central Kalimantan Statistics Agency or BPS, Eko Marsoro revealed that palm oil is still one of the main commodities of Central Kalimantan exports. “The main commodities of Central Kalimantan exports during April 2024 were coal in the mineral fuel group, palm oil in the animal/vegetable fats and oils group, and zirconium,…
Astra Agro communicates transparently in response to every report on the Company’s official website, grievance mechanism, email, and other platforms. Hence, it is unexpected that there are still unconfirmed reports on alleged deforestation, human rights violations, and environmental destruction in the Company’s business supply chain. By its commitment, Astra Agro openly accepts input, criticism, and…
Palm oil is Indonesia’s most strategic vegetable oil commodity and has a vast market. The potential and opportunity to utilise this industry for the welfare and economic growth of the palm oil industry require some support. “Legal certainty is needed and policymakers need to avoid fast-changing and overlapping regulations,” said Secretary General of the Indonesian…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk is committed to implementing the principle of sustainability in doing business. One of them is by continuing to encourage using fertilizers from organic materials called Astemic. This biofertilizer can reduce chemical fertilizers by up to 25%. Fenny Sofyan, Vice President of Investor Relations and Public said that Astemic fertilizer comes…
PT Sari Aditya Loka (PT SAL), has once again achieved success in the field of education. Nirai, one of the students from the Tribe of Anak Dalam (SAD), has successfully graduated from SMKN 8 Sarolangun. Nirai was awarded as a Friendship Student at the graduation ceremony of class XII students for the 2023/2024 academic year…
Stunting is a condition in which children experience stunted growth, leading to shorter height than their age. This condition results from chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections, especially in the first 1,000 days of life, from pregnancy until the child is two years old. Many factors such as poor sanitation, lack of access to health services,…
On a breezy but bright afternoon, there was a long queue of trucks in front of a new-looking building called Anjungan. A few partitions separated some rooms, including a waiting room complete with coffee, tea, snacks and even wifi, like waiting room facilities in general. Partnerships between companies and all stakeholders are crucial in management…
To detect water quality, PT Karya Tanah Subur (KTS) initiated monitoring cages or fish ponds specially made by the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team of PT KTS with the aim of early detection of water quality, especially from the production of palm oil products. While the activities of residents along the riverbank have become…
PT Letawa, a subsidiary of Astra Agro Lestari Group which engaged in the oil palm plantation industry, commemorated World Environment Day by providing education to students and youth. The series of environmental education activities of PT Letawa start from June 2 to 5, 2024 in several locations such as Kalukumbeo Elementary School, Lariang Village, Mekar…
Dipan (14), a Gunung Sejahtera Dua Indah (GSDI) Junior High School student, created a comic about a Central Kalimantan folktale, Hantuen. It tells the story of a demon or ghost who can transform into a human and eventually marry one of them. The student lives in Nangamua Village, West Kotawaringin, and says he enjoys drawing…
Mengubah Tantangan Limbah Menjadi Peluang di Kebun Sawit Collaboration between Astra Agro and Community in Managing Domestic Waste Various Efforts to Manage and Recycle Domestic Waste in the Community. Climate change and environmental pollution by waste are issues that are often highlighted, and waste management efforts have become an essential issue in the global…
Mumbai. Representatives from the world’s largest crude palm oil (CPO) producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, were in India on Wednesday to attend a related conference and seek opportunities to enhance market access. This move comes as sales to the European Union have been hindered by the Deforestation Regulation. Indonesia and Malaysia, both prominent CPO-producing countries, are the…
