PTPP Greens Tambakrejo Coast With 1,000 Mangroves, Protects The Community From Abrasion And Climate Change

JAKARTA - In commemoration of World Wet Land which falls on February 2, 2025, PT PP (Persero) Tbk continues to contribute to environmental conservation by planting 1,000 Rhizophora sp mangrove trees on the Tambakrejo coast, Semarang, on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

This activity is a concrete step in reducing the impact of abrasion which further threatens residential areas due to the Java Sea waves. With the coastline that continues to shrink and rise to sea level, the existence of mangroves is expected to become a natural bulwark to protect the coast from the onslaught of waves and tidal flooding.

In addition to protecting the coastline, mangroves also play an important role in climate change mitigation. With the ability to absorb carbon up to 8 kg of CO2e per tree per year, the planting of 1,000 mangrove trees is projected to absorb about 8,000 kg of CO2e per year. This effort is part of PT PP's commitment to support reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable environment.

This mangrove planting activity is also expected to encourage the development of Tambakrejo coastal areas to become more productive. The existence of mangroves opens up opportunities for the surrounding community to initiate mangrove seed housing programs, environmental-based ecotourism, as well as processing mangrove products such as sirens and high economic-valued tea. Thus, the community not only gets protection from abrasion, but also economic benefits from a sustainable coastal ecosystem.

PTPP's Corporate Secretary, Joko Raharjo, emphasized that environmental conservation must be an integral part of sustainable development.

"We believe that business sustainability must go hand in hand with the sustainability of the ecosystem. After successfully reforestationing Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, we continue to contribute by protecting Tambakrejo coast. This mangrove planting program is not only about planting trees, but also about protecting people's lives and ensuring that the environment remains sustainable," said Joko, in a written statement, Tuesday, February 18.

With this initiative, PTPP hopes to have a sustainable positive impact on the environment and society. Mangrove planting activities on the Tambakrejo Coast are part of the solution in facing the challenges of climate change and ecology, as well as a tangible form of PTPP's commitment to maintaining ecosystem balance in various parts of Indonesia.