Protecting the Environment: Pertamina Plants Trees and Introduces Waste Management Innovations
In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, PT Pertamina (Persero) has initiated a series of environmental programmes, including the planting of 1,000 tree seedlings and the reinforcement of community-based waste management innovations at the TPS3R facility in Guwosari Village, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, on Friday (5/6/2026). The kick-off event also included simultaneous tree planting across the Pertamina Group’s operational areas, including the Plaju Refinery, Elnusa, and other operational units.
The Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina (Persero), Arya Dwi Paramaya, who led the World Environment Day commemorations in Yogyakarta, stated that this step is part of Pertamina’s ongoing commitment to supporting climate change mitigation efforts and addressing waste management challenges, which remain a major environmental issue in Indonesia. This aligns with the theme of World Environment Day: “It is Time to Work for the Climate.”
In addition to tree planting, Pertamina also provided assistance for the Go-Sari Edupark Programme worth IDR 150 million. This funding is intended to support the development of the Go-Sari waste collection application, biochar innovation, poultry farming, and the Rewulu Reborn programme, which processes waste from tank truck seals into economically valuable products.
Arya noted that the selection of TPS3R Guwosari as the kick-off location was intentional. The site, managed by the Rewulu Fuel Terminal under Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Central Java, serves as an example of collaboration between corporations, the community, and academics in providing innovative solutions to waste problems.
“World Environment Day serves as a momentum for Pertamina to continue strengthening real action in protecting the environment. We chose TPS3R Guwosari as the starting point because it demonstrates integrated waste management that provides tangible economic and social benefits to the community,” said Arya.
The Village Head of Guwosari, Masduki, explained that the integrated waste management initiative has assisted 1,500 families and provided income for more than 27 residents, including elderly individuals, across various roles such as waste collection, sorting, pressing, composting, and poultry maintenance.
“We encourage residents to sort waste at home; the better the sorting, the lower the processing costs, or even zero cost, and through these activities, supporting workers can earn salaries of approximately IDR 2 to 3 million,” he explained.
Various initiatives developed at TPS3R Guwosari include converting organic waste into biochar for use as filter material in tank truck exhausts, utilising plastic waste to create pallets and furniture, and processing tank truck seal waste into various useful handicrafts. These innovations are expected to reduce waste accumulation while creating added value for the local community.
Pertamina’s World Environment Day commemorations will continue on 10 June 2026, through a coastal waste management programme using a trash skimmer innovation, a collaboration between Pertamina and the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS). Nationally, by 2026, the Pertamina Group has implemented 151 environmental programmes based on waste management and the circular economy.
These programmes have successfully processed approximately 951,023 tonnes of waste per year, benefiting 68,788 recipients and creating a sustainable economic impact for the community.
Arya emphasised that environmental innovation is not only pursued through community empowerment programmes but is also implemented within company operations through the use of technology and increasingly eco-friendly business practices.
“Sustainability is a vital part of Pertamina’s business strategy. Therefore, we continue to drive various innovations, both within the community and in our operational processes, to reduce environmental impact while supporting Indonesia’s energy transition and sustainable development targets,” Arya concluded.