Astra and ISF 2024: Moving Forward Together Towards a Sustainable Future

JAKARTA: In the pursuit of a better future, Astra supports the acceleration of Indonesia’s decarbonization by participating in the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2024, in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenko Marves RI). Astra has undertaken various initiatives to achieve the goal of a 30% reduction in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2023, as outlined in the Astra 2030 Sustainability Aspirations.

The ISF 2024 opening ceremony, held today, September 5, at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), was attended by President Joko Widodo, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, as well as Directors and Executives from the Astra Group.

“Astra’s participation in ISF 2024 is a significant step in supporting the Astra 2030 Sustainability Aspirations, which reflect our commitment to contributing to the transition towards a greener future. Through this forum, we hope to strengthen collaboration with policymakers, experts, and investors from around the world to create real change for sustainability in Indonesia and beyond,” said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Riza Deliansyah.

ISF 2024 focuses on five key pillars: the Green Economy, Energy Transition, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, Sustainable Living, and the Blue Economy. Astra shared its experiences related to best practices for stakeholders through talk show sessions on the first day of ISF 2024. These sessions included “Driving the Future of Emission-Free Transport” by Astra Director Henry Tanoto and “Zero Emission Transportation & Infrastructure” by Astra Director Hamdhani Dzulkarnaen Salim.

Astra’s support for ISF 2024 also includes participation in the exhibition, where the Astra Group showcases innovative and environmentally friendly products. This exhibition aims to be a platform for sharing knowledge and experience on sustainable practices and fostering collaboration to build a better future.

The products showcased include Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) and solar panels. These eco-friendly solutions align with Astra’s initiatives to support the transition to sustainable energy and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

Previously, through Astra Otoparts, Astra launched Astra Otopower, a network of electric vehicle charging stations. A total of 37 charging units are now available to the public across 32 locations in Java, including office buildings, shopping centers, residential complexes, toll road rest areas, and more.

Astra’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions are also demonstrated through comprehensivecontributions to accelerating the development of the electrification ecosystem in theautomotive sector. Under the Toyota and Lexus brands, Astra has introduced three BatteryElectric Vehicle (BEV) models, three Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models, and 16Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) models. Under the BMW brand, Astra offers five BEV modelsand one PHEV model. In the two-wheeler segment, Astra Honda Motor has introduced twoBEV models: the EM1 e: and EM1 e: PL.

Astra’s participation in the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2024, which serves as a platform for Indonesia to promote sustainable green economic growth, is in line with Astra’s mission to prosper with the nation while supporting Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

For further information, please contact:

Boy Kelana Soebroto

Head of Corporate Communications

PT Astra International Tbk

Telp. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra:

Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, comprising 291 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies, supported by over 200,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across industry sectors, including Automotive, Financial Services, Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction & Energy, Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Logistics, Information Technology, and Property.

The company has a new sustainability framework that contains Astra 2030 Sustainability Aspirations to guide Astra Group’s transition journey to be a more sustainable business by 2030 and beyond. Astra wishes to contribute to strengthening the resilience of the Indonesian economy that supports an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong record of public and social contributions through four pillars: health, education, environment,and entrepreneurship, as well as nine foundations that contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth while supportingan inclusive and prosperous society. Implemented for the first time in 2010, the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk(SATU) Indonesia Awards program has recognized the contributions of 657 young Indonesians– 92 national-levelrecipients and 565 provincial-level recipients–across each of these focus areas. The SATU Indonesia Awardsprogram is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through 200 Kampung Berseri Astra and1,196 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiatives in 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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