INDRAMAYU – PT Menara Maritim Indonesia (PT MMI) participated in the kick off of the Mangrove Planting Program, an important initiative held by Pelindo in a series of activities to celebrate its 3rd anniversary and is one of the TJSL programs of the Pelindo Group. This program aims to maintain the sustainability of coastal areas and maintain environmental stability where Pelindo is the manager of ports in Indonesia.

This mangrove planting activity was carried out in Totoran Village, Indramayu, West Java, Monday (23/9/2024), as the beginning of Pelindo's efforts to rehabilitate critical mangrove areas throughout Indonesia.

This event was attended by a number of important guests including the President Director of PT MMI Rudy Istiawan, General Manager of Pelindo Regional 2, Cirebon Branch Darwis, Senior Manager of Law and Public Relations of Pelindo Regional 2 Astrid Unggul Pawestri, and Manager of Planning and Management of the TJSL Program Bayu Widyafrasta.

Rehabilitation of 80 hectares of mangrove forest

The implementation of this mangrove planting activity is the initial step of Pelindo's goal to rehabilitate 80 hectares of mangrove forest in several areas, including contributions from the head office and regional branches. PT MMI, as part of the SPSL Group, contributed to planting 10 hectares of mangrove through collaboration with the Cimanuk Citanduy River Basin Management Agency (BPDAS) and the local farmer group, Pancer Berkah Bersama.

The area of mangrove rehabilitated in this program is divided into several parts, 25 hectares of which are by the Pelindo Head Office, 45 hectares by Pelindo Regional 2 in Cirebon, and 10 hectares by the SPSL Group.

A total of 128,000 mangrove seedlings were planted, consisting of 40,000 seedlings by the Pelindo Head Office, 70,000 seedlings by Pelindo Regional 2 and 16,000 seedlings by the SPSL Group.

Support sustainable development

The mangrove rehabilitation program is part of Pelindo's Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) initiative, which focuses on three main pillars: Economy, Social, and Environment, in accordance with the direction of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN).

As an important element of the priority program in the environmental sector, this initiative supports the Sustainable Development Goals (TPB) which is a global agenda to end poverty, advance prosperity, and protect the planet through 17 main goals to be achieved by 2030.

Mangrove rehabilitation aims to restore and protect Indonesia's coastal ecosystems, while providing economic benefits to local communities. Through mangrove planting, Pelindo aims to reduce air pollution, reduce the effects of greenhouse gases, and provide green areas that are beneficial to the environment and society.

Real steps to protect the maritime environment

PT MMI through President Director Rudy Istiawan emphasized its commitment to supporting Pelindo's mission to encourage sustainable development through environmental protection initiatives. As the main participant in this program, the company continues to contribute to the preservation of Indonesia's coastal ecosystems which are very important for the environment and the livelihoods of local communities.

"This mangrove planting is not just a symbol, but also a real step in our responsibility to maintain the sustainability of the maritime environment. We at PT MMI believe that protecting nature is part of building a better future for business, society, and future generations," said Rudy.