JAKARTA - The state-owned holding company for the aviation and tourism sectors, PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney, has partnered with the Pandawara Group in a beach clean-up action at Kelan Beach, Bali. This cross-sectoral community service was able to transport more than 2.25 tons of garbage as part of a commitment to encourage sustainable tourism.
The activity involved various elements, ranging from InJourney Group employees, the Badung Regency Government, the Badung Environmental Service, the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Police, stakeholders and airport partners including airport authorities, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine to local communities and students of SD Negeri 3 Tuban.
This cross-element collaboration reflects the spirit of mutual cooperation in maintaining Bali's flagship tourist destinations. In this action, volunteers collected about 2.1 tons of organic waste and 153 kilograms of inorganic waste. This effort not only makes the beach area cleaner and more comfortable, but also contributes to the potential for reducing carbon emissions by up to 0.87 tons of CO₂e as a concrete step to maintain natural sustainability.
Kelan Beach, which is located about five kilometers south of the runway of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, is known as a favorite destination to enjoy the sunset panorama with the background of aircraft take-off and landing activities. A row of seafood culinary and cafes also strengthen the appeal of this area for domestic and foreign tourists.
With Bali contributing a significant foreign tourist movement of 16.33 million movements throughout 2025, maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of the destination is a shared responsibility. This beach clean-up action is part of InJourney Green, InJourney's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program which focuses on environmental conservation and sustainable tourism management from upstream to downstream.
"Beach Clean Up Day is a tangible manifestation of InJourney's commitment to addressing systemic waste issues. This problem cannot be solved by one party alone. Through the spirit of mutual cooperation and cross-sector collaboration, we believe that every element, from the government, industry players, communities, to the public, has an important role in presenting sustainable solutions," said InJourney's HR and Digital Director, Herdy Harman in a statement. official, Monday, February 20.
Herdy added that collaboration with the Pandawara Group has begun since the beginning of the year in conjunction with the 4th anniversary of InJourney, with the spirit of Working Together, Preserving Indonesia. In the future, the InJourney Green series will continue through various programs, including waste sorting education, waste management strengthening, to waste assessment in destination areas.
"This activity does not stop today. We will continue to monitor and clean regularly and periodically so that the cleanliness of tourist destinations is maintained. Bali is the face of Indonesian tourism that we must take care of together, not only for current tourists, but also for future generations," said Herdy.
Meanwhile, a member of the Pandawara Group, Gilang Rahma, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration that has been built. According to him, this activity shows the strength of collaboration across layers of society.
"Collective awareness of the waste issue is getting stronger and is an important foundation for sustainability. Initiatives like this confirm Indonesia's steps towards a more beautiful future, where tourism grows in harmony with nature," he said.
InJourney Group manages a number of strategic assets in Bali, including airports, the Nusa Dua tourism area, and The Sanur Health KEK. Through integrated management based on the principles of sustainability, InJourney not only carries out operational functions, but also ensures that each business line has a positive impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Commitment to sustainability is also shown by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia or InJourney Airports through the 1 Million Tree Planting program in the airport environment as part of InJourney Green. InJourney Airports Human Capital Director, Adi Nugroho, emphasized that environmental values have always been part of the company's vision.
"The 1 Million Tree Planting Program is expected to encourage various parties to have the same initiative in preserving the environment," he said.
On the same occasion, Regional CEO of InJourney Airports Regional Office II, Wahyudi, stated that his party always supports sustainable environmental programs.
"The implementation of this beach clean-up is a tangible manifestation of the commitment to maintain the environment sustainably. Previously, we have also held the release of hatchlings and turtles and the planting of tens of thousands of trees," he said.
He added, on February 6, 2026, the Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport community managed to transport 2 tons of garbage on the coast of Sekeh Beach, Tuban, Badung. "We hope that these various efforts will have a positive impact on a more sustainable, clean, and sustainable Bali environment," he added.
More than just a corporate program, InJourney Green is positioned as a collective movement to build awareness, change behavior, and care for destinations sustainably. Through cross-stakeholder joint action, InJourney emphasizes its commitment to keeping Bali shining as the beautiful, sustainable, and sustainable face of Indonesian tourism for future generations.
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