Holding Coastal Clean Up In Jogja, Pertamina Trans Kontinental Successfully Gathers 28 Tons Of Waste

Photo: Doc. Pertamina Trans Kontinental

JAKARTA - PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) together with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), in collaboration with the Environmental Service (DLH) of Kulon Progo Regency managed to collect 28 tons of garbage in the Coastal Clean Up action or cleaning up garbage at Trisik Muara Progo Beach, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta on Saturday, September 21.

Also cooperating with the Pandawara Group as an influencer as well as a content creator who actively campaigns for environmental issues, this waste net activity has succeeded in mobilizing various elements of society as many as 1000 people. The community consists of elementary school students, college students, environmental care communities, Jeep Community, TNI/Polri and the general public who are enthusiastic about cleaning up Muara Progo's Trisik Beach.

This Coastal Clean Up is a form of Social and Environmental Responsibility that focuses on coastal conservation and a form of the company's commitment to supporting the 14th point Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on preserving and utilizing marine resources and oceans in a sustainable manner. In addition, this Coastal Clean Up is also a series of PTK's 55th Anniversary activities that fell on September 9.

Support also came from the Kulon Progo Government, represented by the Expert Staff of the Regent for Political, Legal and Government Affairs, Triyanto Raharjo, S.Sos, M.S. In his remarks, he thanked PTK for the initiatives that had been carried out and hoped that this collaboration that had been built could continue.

"This activity is a breath of fresh air for the people of Kulon Progo because the impact is very large and we hope that after that the Muara Progo beach can attract tourists. Which can automatically drive the economy of the surrounding community," said Triyanto Raharjo.

Meanwhile, PTK's Vice President Legal & Relations, Sonny Mirath, said that this coal net clean-up activity is a form of the company's commitment to protecting the coastal environment in line with the tagline TJSL Subholding Integrated Marine Logistics, which is "SE Anenergy for the Sea".

"Through TJSL activities, PTK continues to be committed to supporting healthy life, preserving biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience and coastal ecosystems in a sustainable manner, in line with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals," concluded Sonny Mirath.

The 28 tons of waste collected consists of domestic plastic waste and organic waste such as wood and twigs. Domestic waste is managed directly by the Kulon Progo DLH, while organic waste is managed by the Trisik Beach Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) for daily needs. In this activity, PTK also provides assistance to the Trisik Beach Pokdarwis in the form of cleaning facilities.

The success of Coastal Clean Up is not only an important momentum for PTK, but also opens the way for other sustainable initiatives in the future. In addition, PTK hopes to continue to inspire people and other industry players to play an active role in maintaining environmental cleanliness, especially in coastal areas.