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PTBA Participated in Planting Trees Planting Akhlak Led by Erick Thohir
Sawahlunto, December 2, 2022 - To support National Tree Planting Month, PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), member of the MIND ID Group, participated in simultaneous tree planting program in 6 cities and districts; that is, Bakauheni-Lampung, Sawahlunto-West Sumatra, Das Ciliwung-Jakarta, Kebumen, Semarang and Magelang in Central Java, led by SOE Minister Erick Thohir on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Erick Thohir gave his appreciation to all SOEs that had supported the National Tree Planting Month activities. 4,655,115 trees were planted in 2022, exceeded the target of 1,000,000 trees.
"To commemorate National Tree Planting Month, I would like to invite all SOE employees and the community to support and participate in the #Planting Trees Planting Akhlak campaign as planting trees is an honorable act that shows concern for the natural environment," he said.
At Kayu Gadang TPA, which is PTBA's post-mining land in Sawahlunto, in the area of 1.2 hectares, PTBA planted 50 mangosteen trees, 100 durian trees, 100 avocado trees, 50 areca palm trees, 100 jackfruit trees and 100 longan trees. Not only the tree planting program useful for post-mining reclamation, it also helps improve the local community's economy.
Deputy Mayor Zohirin Sayuti, PTBA Business Development Director Rafli Yandra, PTBA Ombilin Mining Unit General Manager Yulfaizon B Dahlioes, PTBA Kertapati Pier Unit General Manager Hengki Burmana, and PTBA Commercial SVP Hadi Yuwono also participated in the Sawahlunto tree planting activity.
PTBA Business Development Director Rafli Yandra was honored to have the opportunity to support the National Tree Planting Month.
" Sustainable development is PTBA's ultimate goal as a mining company, in accordance with its noble purpose as a member of MIND ID: We explore natural resources for civilization, prosperity, and brighter future. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Government for inviting us to be involved in planting trees program for environmental preservation. We are committed to continuing to apply good mining practices to encourage sustainable business and to contribute to the national economic development.," he said.
The Planting Tree Planting Akhlak activity is the implementation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Decree Number 24 of 2008 regarding the stipulation of November 28th as Indonesian Tree Planting Day and the month of December as National Tree Planting Month.
This tree planting program is also the company’s Environmental Social Responsibility Program in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 1 (End Poverty), number 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), number 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), number 13 (Climate Change), number 15 (Life on Land), and number 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Erick Thohir gave his appreciation to all SOEs that had supported the National Tree Planting Month activities. 4,655,115 trees were planted in 2022, exceeded the target of 1,000,000 trees.
"To commemorate National Tree Planting Month, I would like to invite all SOE employees and the community to support and participate in the #Planting Trees Planting Akhlak campaign as planting trees is an honorable act that shows concern for the natural environment," he said.
At Kayu Gadang TPA, which is PTBA's post-mining land in Sawahlunto, in the area of 1.2 hectares, PTBA planted 50 mangosteen trees, 100 durian trees, 100 avocado trees, 50 areca palm trees, 100 jackfruit trees and 100 longan trees. Not only the tree planting program useful for post-mining reclamation, it also helps improve the local community's economy.
Deputy Mayor Zohirin Sayuti, PTBA Business Development Director Rafli Yandra, PTBA Ombilin Mining Unit General Manager Yulfaizon B Dahlioes, PTBA Kertapati Pier Unit General Manager Hengki Burmana, and PTBA Commercial SVP Hadi Yuwono also participated in the Sawahlunto tree planting activity.
PTBA Business Development Director Rafli Yandra was honored to have the opportunity to support the National Tree Planting Month.
" Sustainable development is PTBA's ultimate goal as a mining company, in accordance with its noble purpose as a member of MIND ID: We explore natural resources for civilization, prosperity, and brighter future. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Government for inviting us to be involved in planting trees program for environmental preservation. We are committed to continuing to apply good mining practices to encourage sustainable business and to contribute to the national economic development.," he said.
The Planting Tree Planting Akhlak activity is the implementation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Decree Number 24 of 2008 regarding the stipulation of November 28th as Indonesian Tree Planting Day and the month of December as National Tree Planting Month.
This tree planting program is also the company’s Environmental Social Responsibility Program in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 1 (End Poverty), number 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), number 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), number 13 (Climate Change), number 15 (Life on Land), and number 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
