Jakarta: PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), a prominent player in the palm oil sector, was honored with the Green Achievement in Emission Reduction and the Diamond Achievement in Emission Transparency awards at The Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025 event, organized by Investortrust. These accolades recognize Astra Agro’s unwavering commitment to carbon emission management and its dedication to transparent reporting of emission reductions.
“The highest commendation is warranted for the 95 companies that have demonstrated their commitment to implementing and reporting emission reductions,” stated Prof. Roy Sembel, the Distinguished Chair for Finance and Investment at IPMI International Business School and Chairman of the Jury, during the award ceremony held on April 29 at the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta.
Prof. Sidharta Utama, a member of the Jury Board and Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (FEB-UI), further articulated that this award aims to acknowledge corporations that have made significant contributions to both national and global decarbonization efforts while exhibiting a commitment to transparency in carbon emission management.
Dian Ary Kurniawan, Climate and Conservation Management Manager at Astra Agro, elaborated on the various initiatives undertaken by the company to foster environmentally sustainable business practices. In 2024, Astra Agro succeeded in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 126.33 kilotons of CO2.
“Astra Agro has established two methane capture facilities in Riau Province,” explained Dian Ary, representing the management during the award acceptance. She detailed that this technology effectively captures methane gas produced from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), preventing its release into the atmosphere. Additionally, these facilities generate New Renewable Energy (EBT) that can be utilized in the company’s operational processes.
Further initiatives undertaken by Astra Agro include the development of a new POME Application Land area spanning 517 hectares, enabling the replacement of chemical fertilizers with organic alternatives, and conserving 200,000 liters of diesel through enhancements to the Water Management System (WMS) via improved pump capacity.
Moreover, Astra Agro has achieved a reduction of coal usage by 18,770 tons through the substitution of coal with palm kernel shells and has enhanced mangrove areas by planting 24,900 trees across 4.05 hectares. Throughout 2024, the company has also implemented a 25% reduction in NPK fertilizer on a mineral area of 50,000 hectares.
Through these multifaceted efforts, Astra Agro has successfully achieved a 19.56% reduction in emission intensity compared to 2023. “This represents the implementation of the company’s commitment articulated in Astra Agro Sustainability Aspirations 2030,” emphasized Dian Ary.
“We commend the dedication, innovation, and commitment exhibited by all participants in fostering a business culture that prioritizes transparency and environmental responsibility.” Hanafi Sofyan Guciano, Director of the Center for Sustainability at the International Islamic University of Indonesia and Founder of the Carbon Initiative Indonesia, who also served as a judge for the event, expressed that this award should inspire the business community to enhance its active role in advancing sustainability initiatives.
Through this recognition, Investortrust aims to encourage more companies to adopt transparent and proactive practices in emission reporting and to contribute meaningfully to Indonesia’s decarbonization objectives.
