Astra Supports the Future of Sustainable Finance

JAKARTA: In the transition journey toward becoming a sustainable business by 2030 and beyond, Astra strives to maintain strong financial performance, a solid and resilient business model, and a commitment to the future of sustainable finance. One key aspect of this commitment is the alignment of the company’s financial operations with environmental and social considerations.

To support this goal, Astra has allocated financial resources toward environmentally friendly projects and actively participates in tree-planting efforts, with a target of planting 3 million trees by 2030.

“Astra recognizes that every action taken to protect the environment is invaluable and beneficial. This is why we continuously encourage all employees to get involved in and support our environmental initiatives, whether through participation in tree-planting activities or by making small, everyday contributions to sustainability, all in support of creating a greener planet,” said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Riza Deliansyah.

In 2023 alone, Astra planted 774,425 trees and 15,772 rare fruit plants. This effort demonstrates Astra’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and reducing the impacts of climate change.

Astra also understands that Indonesia’s economic trajectory is moving toward low-carbon development, evidenced by the national policy shift towards reducing coal use and the country’s commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the medium and long term.

Astra Group continues to work towards its goal of reducing scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, implementing a range of programs and conducting emission inventories.

Ongoing efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of Astra Group’s operations include fuel and energy efficiency measures, the adoption of new and renewable energy sources, and nature-based solutions. In 2023, Astra Group reduced scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 13.96%.

Astra’s dedication to sustainable finance is further reflected in initiatives such as the establishment of the Astra Sustainable Forest, covering 1,155 hectares across several regions, including West Java, North Sumatra, Central Java, and Yogyakarta. Through this initiative, Astra seeks to actively contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and has registered the project with Indonesia’s National Registry System (SRN) under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Astra’s commitment to sustainable finance, which considers environmental and social responsibilities to ensure a better future for future generations, 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 286 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 supporting an 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-level recipients and 565 provincial-level recipients–across each of these focus areas. The SATU Indonesia Awards program is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through 200 Kampung Berseri Astra and 1,196 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiatives in 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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