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…
The palm oil industry increasingly adopts sustainable practices to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One notable approach taken by Astra Agro Lestari Group is the reduction of pesticide use. The company actively manages pests by minimizing pesticide application. Insect pests in plantations can lead to significant issues, including reduced productivity and crop damage.…
Education has a significant role in life as a centre of knowledge, skills, character building, opening employment opportunities, and the development of a society. SMK Negeri 1 Kaway XVI, located in Padang Sikabu village in West Aceh District, is one example of a formal education school equivalent to a senior high school. The school itself…
The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and strong determination. These are the keys to achieving success, especially if the work is done with sincerity and the intention of helping. Success is certainly in sight. Such is the journey of Syaqban, an immigrant from Medan who became an exemplary…
The existence of daycare is now crucial; its presence cannot be underestimated. More than just a daycare center, this place is also expected to provide growth and development stimulation benefits for children and make parents not worry when leaving their children at work. Daycare is more than just a place to leave children while parents…
Today (October 18), the plantation’s polyclinic of PT Karya Tanah Subur (KTS) was unusually busy from the morning, with a long queue of people. However, this line was not for patients seeking treatment as usual, but for mothers and women attending an invitation from PT KTS. Cut Ernidar was among them. She left her house…
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.…
Pasangkayu, 14 September 2024 – PT Mamuang, an Astra Agro group oil palm plantation company, is collaborating with LovePink to combat the spread of breast cancer in West Sulawesi. During a breast cancer prevention awareness event organized by PT Mamuang, a woman dressed in shades of pink, expressed her concern about a lump in her…
Palm oil tree, a plant often associated with African vegetable oil, offers numerous benefits. The oil palm is highly productive and can be processed optimally, making it a valuable plant. Every part of the is essential and can be utilized, leaving no waste. PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PLB), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari…
Mangroves are a collection of trees that grow in areas affected by tides. They have various environmental benefits. One type that is often found is the mangrove tree, which grows in many coastal regions. In Indonesia, mangroves are found in most coastal areas. Recently, there has been a decline in the growth of mangrove trees.;…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Jakarta – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (Astra Agro) was again awarded the leading award in the Astra Agro Sustainability Aspirations 2023 program as a form of its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The award for this oil palm plantation company was given by IDX Channel on July 25, 2024 at the Main…
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 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 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 (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…
