To Commemorate Earth Day, PLN EPI Holds Ciliwung River Cleanup Action

PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) held a Ciliwung River cleanup action while releasing 5,000 seedlings of local fish species to commemorate Earth Day 2026.

This activity forms part of PLN EPI’s commitment to implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles through efforts to control pollution and sustainably preserve aquatic ecosystems.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Dedeng Hidayat, Director of Human Capital Management and Administration at PLN EPI, stated in Jakarta on Tuesday that through the environmental preservation action titled “EPI River Clean Up Earth Day” on the Ciliwung River in Kedung Halang, Bogor City, West Java, 670 kg of waste was successfully removed from the river flow in less than one hour.

“This activity is part of PLN EPI’s commitment to implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles through efforts to control pollution and sustainably preserve aquatic ecosystems,” he explained.

The series of events on Monday (27/4/2026) began with the provision of aid to orphans by the PLN EPI Baitul Maal Foundation at Saung Alkesa, followed by the release of 5,000 endemic Ciliwung fish seedlings of the tengadak and tawes species as an effort to maintain the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems.

Dedeng added that this activity represents the company’s tangible contribution in responding to increasingly complex environmental challenges.

“Through this activity, PLN EPI wants to demonstrate an active role in preserving the environment, particularly in aquatic areas. Challenges such as pollution, climate change, and declining ecosystem quality require the involvement of all parties,” he said.

He emphasised that concern for the environment must be realised through concrete, sustainable actions.

The activity involved around 45 participants using 10 rubber boats and three canoes, supported by a security team from the Bogor City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD).

The collected waste was dominated by plastics and styrofoam, including residue types that require special handling.

“In a short time, we were able to remove hundreds of kilograms of waste. This shows the importance of sustainable actions and cross-sector collaboration in preserving rivers,” Dedeng stated.