Astra Agro Receives Award From Tempo and Transparency International Indonesia For Its Anti-Corruption Initiatives

Transparency International Indonesia (TII), in collaboration with TEMPO Data Science, awarded PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) the title of a high-integrity palm oil issuer. Astra Agro Lestari received the Sustainable Business Integrity Index award in the Sapphire category on Tuesday, October 12, at the Salihara Art Centre. This recognition from both organizations highlights the…

Astra Agro Wins Media Relation Awards Due To Its Persistency in Public Disclosure

The rapid development of digital technology today has disrupted the information industry. Undeniably, these changes are slowly affecting mass media and impacting the usage and popularity of mainstream media. Society has leapt forward and entered the era of the new media world. Despite the increase in digital news sites, mainstream media plays a significant role.…

Astra Agro is committed to supporting children’s education in Aceh

Palm oil producer Astra Agro Group, through its subsidiary PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PLB), declared its commitment to continue supporting the education of school-age children in Aceh, especially in the company’s operational plantation areas. Community Development Area Manager Aceh Riduan Manik has announced the company’s dedication to providing education on the plantation for all children…

Born and raised in Aceh Singkil’s palm oil plantation, a student successfully received college scholarship in Jakarta

Diligent, resilient, and outstanding are the words that represent Tio Saraswati Harefa, a student from Aceh. The student was born on December 6, 2005, in Aceh Singkil district, the southernmost region of Aceh and on the border of Aceh and North Sumatra.  The student who has just finished high school has successfully passed and received…

A Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) Youth Who Graduated From Higher Education Intends to Give Back to His Community.

“I want to help empower the farmers in my area,” said MT Pauzan after the graduation procession. On Thursday, August 7, 2024, the young man who left his hometown in Bukit Suban Village, Sarolangun, Jambi, to pursue his education had just graduated. He completed his studies at the Bogor Agricultural Development Polytechnic (Polbangtan). His final project…

PT PLB Successfully Develops Village Through Climate Village Program

The morning atmosphere in Telaga Bhakti Village, Aceh Singkil, was lively. Telaga Bhakti Village hosted the Environment Day activities and the Proklim (Climate Village Program) Decree awarding. ProKlim, or Climate Village Program, is a national-scale movement launched by the Minister of Environment and Forestry to control climate change.  Telaga Bhakti Village, which is the Ring…

“Mangroves in Pasangkayu: A Strategic Plan for Environmental Restoration”

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…

Astra Agro Receives Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama Award In Appreciation For 30 Years of Persistence in Research Development.

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…

ASTRA AGRO’S RESPONSE TO FRIENDS OF EARTH AND WALHI REPORT

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…

ASTRA AGRO PUBLISHES A THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT REPORT TO RESPOND THE ALLEGATION RAISED BY CIVIL SOCIETY

Astra Agro (AALI), as part of Astra International, has today published the full independent report to respond allegations raised by civil society related to three of the company’s subsidiaries operating plantations in Sulawesi. The grievances relate to an initial report published by a coalition of Walhi and Friends of the Earth (FoE) in 2022. In…