Chandra Asri Group is participating in the pilot program initiated by the Cilegon City Government, providing free nutritious meals at five schools in the city. A total of 2,054 students benefit from this program, receiving a set of eating utensils made from certified SNI and Halal plastic, which are reusable and recyclable, along with nutritious meals. Chandra Asri Group contributed by distributing the eating utensils made from the company's reusable plastic materials.
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres), Wiranto, in his speech, stated that the Free Nutritious Meals program in Cilegon is part of a national initiative supported by local companies through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. "We highly appreciate the implementation of the free nutritious meals scheme in Cilegon City involving industrial CSR. Thank you to Chandra Asri for participating in this program," said Wiranto.
The packaging assistance in this program also supports the domestic economy, as the production and materials come from local manufacturers. Additionally, using these eating utensils helps maintain food hygiene, ensuring that the recipient students can consume their meals safely. We hope that future Free Nutritious Meals programs will continue to utilize packaging that adheres to the mentioned standards and benefits. The pilot project for Free Nutritious Meals in Cilegon City took place from August 19 to 22, 2024, with the target schools being SMPN 5, SDN Cilegon 09, SDN Cilegon 12, SDN Pangabuan, and SDN Samangraya I.
Chandra Asri Group successfully won the Katadata ESG Awards on August 8, 2024, in the Chemicals sector, thanks to the Company’s strong commitment to transparency in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance information. One of the key criteria for this award was the comprehensive and detailed sustainability report, which covers various important sub-aspects such as environmental cost reporting, the use of eco-friendly materials, energy management, biodiversity conservation, and the management of emissions, waste, and effluents. Through this award, Chandra Asri Group is recognized for its strong ESG performance, demonstrating its commitment to creating a sustainable and responsible business.
The Katadata ESG Awards is part of the Katadata Sustainability Action for The Future Economy (SAFE) 2024 event series, aimed at appreciating companies with significant contributions to the implementation of sustainability principles. This award serves as recognition of Chandra Asri Group's efforts in conducting business aligned with sustainable development goals while strengthening our position as a leader in the chemicals industry. The event also highlights the important role of companies in balancing economic growth with environmental preservation for the future.
Chandra Asri Group, with full awareness of the need to preserve biodiversity as an effort to protect and conserve ecosystems to sustain and maintain the sustainability of flora and fauna life. Biodiversity is a vital element for the company to ensure the sustainability and balance of ecosystems.
Chandra Asri Group's biodiversity performance in 2023, based on the Ex-Situ Flora Biodiversity Status Data at the Asri Kehati Park in 2023, recorded a total of 419 plants with 46 types of plants with a Flora Biodiversity Index of 3.03, an increase compared to the 2021 index of 2.98. Meanwhile, the In-Situ Flora Biodiversity Status at the Kadubereum Kehati Park in 2023 recorded a total of 3009 plants with 56 types of plants with a Flora Biodiversity Index of 3.29.
Meanwhile, the Fauna Biodiversity at the Asri Kehati Park in 2023 recorded 126 animals from 3 family categories, namely Aves, Herpetofauna, and Mammalia. Based on this data, the Fauna Biodiversity Index at the Asri Kehati Park was 2.07 for the Aves family, 1.66 for the Herpetofauna family, and 1.21 for the Mammalia family.
In 2024, Chandra Asri Group is expanding its innovation and performance in the planting of flora and fauna at ex-situ and in-situ sites. The flora conservation efforts in 2024, in collaboration with the Cidanau Watershed Communication Forum, involve the conservation of endemic fruit plants unique to the Banten province, with the Latin name Parartocarpus Venenosus Becc., also known as the Purut plant, whose distribution has significantly decreased in the Banten province. We have also successfully planted Cemara Udang, with the Latin name Casuarina equisetifolia. This plant contributes to soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Its roots form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, enriching the soil of the Asri Kehati Park, an ex-situ site, with nitrogen.
The fauna conservation efforts in 2024 involve the conservation of the Sunburst Turtle, with the Latin name Heosemys Spinosa, with a total of 4 individuals. This turtle, from the family Geoemydidae, is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Chandra Asri Group remains committed to continuously increasing this biodiversity index as a step towards contributing to the balance of ecosystems. To view the biodiversity updates from Chandra Asri, click here.
PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group) has officially exercised the Greenshoe option under the US$600 million equivalent sustainability linked syndicated term loan facilities (“Facilities") signed in May 2024 to upsize the Facilities to US$800 million equivalent, following a positive response from the bank market and oversubscription to the Facilities. The Facilities provided by a number of banking partners across countries including Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. This agreement marks a greater and solid support from the banking industry, reaffirming Chandra Asri’s commitment to responsible business practices and environment stewardship which are expected to boost Company’s overall performance.
The loan is designated to foster and support environmentally and socially sustainable economic projects to support the Company’s growth, which will reinforce Chandra Asri Group's leadership in the chemical and infrastructure sectors. Through the integration of the financial strategies with sustainability objectives, Chandra Asri Group, as a committed growth partner, is confident to spearhead sustainable business practices.
The Admin Building OPE at the Ciwandan Plant in Cilegon has successfully obtained the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Advanced Green Building Certification from the Green Building Council Indonesia. The EDGE certification assesses three main aspects: energy efficiency, water efficiency, and embodied carbon in materials, focusing on consistent sustainability practices reflected in the building's daily operations by utilizing renewable energy and selecting materials with minimal environmental impact.
Chandra Asri Group will continue to integrate sustainability into its business strategy. This will be concretely implemented by considering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects in every business decision. This achievement also demonstrates the company's commitment to prioritizing environmentally friendly principles, with the EDGE Advanced certification recognizing that the Admin Building OPE has exceeded basic standards in design and operational efficiency for green buildings, resulting in more efficient use of electricity, water, and materials.
The Chandra Asri Group is currently operating an integrated solution, offering port services (loading and unloading services and berthing services) and liquid bulk storage (tank rental) for various industries in Cilegon and surrounding areas through its subsidiary, PT Chandra Pelabuhan Nusantara (CPN). CPN operates three strategic docks in the Sunda Strait with a total capacity of 96,000 DWT for various products and a tank facility of 518,000 cubic meters for naphtha, ethylene, propylene, pyrolysis gasoline (Py-Gas), and others. The presence of CPN is expected to optimize the operational efficiency of various industries and provide added value for stakeholders.
Industries in Cilegon will soon be able to utilize CPN's services to distribute liquid chemicals, petrochemicals, and refinery products, enhancing mobility efficiency. CPN has received approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation with the issuance of the Port Business Entity (BUP) license compliance letter on February 20, 2024. On July 1, 2024, the Chandra Asri Group effectively transferred the port assets, docks, storage facilities, and supporting facilities to CPN.
Chandra Asri Group operates a Bag Film Roll (BFR) Plant that utilizes the company's Polyethylene products to produce Heavy Duty Sacks. The BFR production is also testing the use of 30% recycled material from post-consumer sacks, known as Post Consumer Recycle (PCR). The presence of the BFR Plant is expected to enhance the effectiveness of the company's internal supply chain and better serve customer needs.
In the past year, the BFR Plant has produced packaging for Chandra Asri Group's resin products, namely Asrene® and Trilene®. At the BFR Plant, Chandra Asri Group uses equipment with an efficient air cooling system to reduce energy and water usage, and selectively adopts the best technology to reduce noise levels. Additionally, the company ensures that the cooling materials used in the production process are environmentally friendly and free from ozone-depleting substances (non-ODS – Ozone Depleting Substance).
Chandra Asri Group collaborates with 23 culinary MSMEs from Ciwandan District, Cilegon City, and Anyar District, Serang Regency, Banten to open stalls within the petrochemical plant during the scheduled plant maintenance period, known as Turn Around Maintenance (TAM), to provide food for the workers. The hygiene of the food and drinks sold is monitored by the Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Team and Chandra Asri Group Clinic Doctors. This initiative was carried out by the Chandra Asri Group as a form of contribution to improving the welfare of the surrounding community and supporting MSMEs as one of the foundational pillars of the Indonesian economy.
The MSMEs involved reported a significant increase in income and succeeded in establishing wider relationships through interactions between business actors. Henny, from Kp. Pangabuan, Kel. Gunung Sugih, which is one of the MSMEs, said that its daily income had increased by 250% from usual. The involvement of MSMEs is the Company's effort to participate in improving the economic level of local communities by involving culinary business actors.
Chandra Asri Group in collaboration with the ASEAN Center of Excellence on Smart City (ASECH) and Jimbaran Hijau, inaugurated the National Plastic Asphalt Showcase in the Jimbaran Hijau area on Tuesday (11/06). This National Plastic Asphalt Showcase serves as a Learning Center for the development of Plastic Asphalt, aimed at inspiring broader implementation in various regions across Indonesia.
This plastic asphalt showcase will become a Learning Center where policymakers from various regions can directly observe the use of low-value plastic waste, such as plastic bags, as a mixture in asphalt. Bali was chosen for this showcase due to its strategic location (an international hub), numerous NGOs and communities, and its reputation as a top recreational destination worldwide, thereby promoting the adoption of this plastic asphalt innovation in Indonesia.
Chandra Asri Group is again holding the Aksi Asri Operasi Semut in Kota Tua Jakarta, an iconic historical tourist destination in Jakarta. The Asri Semut Operation Vol.5 action was attended by 33 volunteers consisting of the general public and employees. In this fifth activity, 24 kilograms of waste were collected, consisting of 4 kilograms of organic waste, 12.5 kilograms of plastic waste, 3.5 kilograms of paper waste and 4 kilograms of other waste. The collected waste is then handed over to the waste management facility managed by the Kota Tua Area Management Unit (UPK) for further management.
It is hoped that the presence of the Asri Operation Semut Action will be able to help the community build new habits in waste management, starting from simple steps such as sorting waste according to type before throwing it away. This activity is also expected to increase public awareness regarding the positive impacts of waste sorting, such as plastic waste which can be further utilized if it is sorted properly.