“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Astra Agro Group’s Efforts to Alleviate Poverty in Aceh”

The plantation industry is implementing various initiatives and activity programs to reduce poverty levels in Indonesia. A notable example is the work of PT Karya Tanah Subur (KTS), a PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) subsidiary. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to improving the welfare of local communities in its operational areas.…

PT Pasangkayu Supports Bunggu Tribe’s Academic Success with Exam Prep Program

PT Pasangkayu, a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), in collaboration with the Mapasitujue Community Learning Centre (PKBM), has launched the Study Group for national examination preparation (examination package A, B & C) aimed at Bunggu Tribe residents in Saluraya Hamlet, Gunung Sari Village, Pasangkayu District. The program aims to enhance the quality of…

Green Pest Management Techniques in Oil Palm Agriculture

In the agribusiness sector, pests present a significant challenge. Plantation companies often resort to using pesticides to manage these pests. However, in alignment with sustainability principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), businesses must ensure that their operations do not harm the environment. To address pest threats, Astra Agro Lestari employs environmentally friendly methods, opting…

Building a Greener Future: PT PLB’s Commitment to Advancing Sustainability Education

PT. Lembah Bhakti Plantation (PLB), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) involved in oil palm plantations, has once again initiated a social responsibility program by utilizing processed palm oil products. Previously, PT PLB, operating in Aceh Singkil Regency, collaborated with the Aceh Singkil Food Crops, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry Office (DTPHP)…

The Key Steps To Implement a Sustainable and Innovative Program in Palm Oil Industry

PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI), a palm oil company, is dedicated to implementing a sustainable innovation program to foster long-term business growth. Santosa, the President Director of Astra Agro Lestari, stated that the company has a longstanding commitment to sustainable practices directly linked to its operations. “Our commitment to sustainability has been evident since…

The Rise of Entok Coconut Cultivation: A Symbol of Hope for Sustainability and The Prosperity of Community

Kelapa genjah entok is a superior variety of coconut that originates from Indonesia. This variety has several benefits that make it appealing to farmers and agribusiness stakeholders. Farmers often choose Kelapa genjah entok due to its potential to deliver faster and more stable yields. This characteristic makes it suitable for farm diversification in both local…

Astra Agro Receives Sustainable Business Integrity Index Award For Its Anti-Corruption Initiatives

Transparency International Indonesia (TII), in collaboration with TEMPO Data Science, awarded PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk the title of a palm oil company with high integrity and anti-corruption measures. On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Salihara Art Center, Astra Agro Lestari received the Sustainable Business Integrity Index award in the Sapphire category. This award…

PT ANA’s Green Innovation: Facing the Energy Crisis by Transforming Plastic Waste into Renewable Energy

Plastic waste has become one of the most significant global environmental issues today. The excessive amount of discarded single-use plastics fills up various locations, and plastic can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. This long decomposition time can lead to serious environmental damage, including soil pollution and threats to marine life. Addressing this issue…

Puspo Rini: Preserving Hope, Value and Culture in Oil Palm Plantations

Tradition and culture are essential aspects of a nation’s identity, reflecting the values of diversity within unity. Unfortunately, this philosophy is increasingly threatened by changing times that jeopardize the preservation of Indonesian culture and identity. As the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, stated on the website of the Ministry of…

Empowering Small Businesses to E-commerce in Oil Palm Plantations: The Journey of Astra Agro’s community group in fostering local businesses.

In the era of social media, sales patterns are gradually shifting from offline to online. This transition presents a significant opportunity for local businesses, as promoting their products has become more manageable and their reach has expanded. One group of local businesses taking advantage of this change is PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PT PLB), a…

Astra Agro Subsidiary Serves as Catalyst For Collaboration Between Locally Owned Businesses And Suku Anak Dalam Tribe

The ecosystem connecting local businesses with the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) groups increasingly serves as an incubator for collaboration. In Sarolangun, Jambi, locally owned businesses are partnering with SAD groups to produce lemongrass oil. PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL), part of the Astra Agro Lestari Group, serves as a business incubator for the collaboration between…

Astra Agro Collaborates with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote the traditional rattan weaving of the Dayak Tomun community.

Astra Agro is collaborating with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote the traditional rattan weaving of the Dayak Tomun community. In partnership with the Government of North Arut District (Aruta) in West Kotawaringin Regency (Kobar), Central Kalimantan, Astra Agro is providing annual training in rattan weaving crafts for the Dayak Tomun tribe across…

Preventing forest fire through routine inspections of plantation fire control facilities and infrastructures

Land and plantation fires pose a serious threat to the environment, economy, and public health. In response, PT Waru Kaltim Plantation (WKP), an oil palm subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) in East Kalimantan, collaborated with the Agriculture Office of the Plantation Division in Penajam Paser Utara Regency (PPU) to conduct Monitoring and…