PTK Continues Coastal Clean Up Program, Educates Students on Protecting Tangkoko Beach

PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) is extending its commitment to marine environmental protection through its Coastal Clean Up program, now in its third year. The initiative recently focused on Pantai Tangkoko in Bitung, North Sulawesi, combining beach cleaning activities with environmental education for local elementary school students.

Eko Cahyadi, acting President Director of PTK, emphasized that the program's core objective is to foster a lasting sense of environmental responsibility among the younger generation. "Our activities may only last for a day, perhaps half a day. But how do we ensure this is sustainable? The most important thing is to educate and teach the next generation the importance of protecting the sea and beaches. We want this activity not to be just a ceremony, but to be able to increase public awareness," Cahyadi stated.

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Our activities may only last for a day, perhaps half a day. But how do we ensure this is sustainable? The most important thing is to educate and teach the next generation the importance of protecting the sea and beaches. We want this activity not to be just a ceremony, but to be able to increase public awareness.

As a company operating in the maritime services sector, PTK recognizes its inherent responsibility to safeguard marine ecosystems, as its own operational sustainability is directly linked to the health of coastal environments. "As a company that grows and develops with the sea, we believe our business sustainability is highly dependent on the sea. Therefore, preserving coastal areas is also our responsibility," Cahyadi added.

Since its inception in 2023, the Coastal Clean Up program has made a substantial impact. In Semarang, it involved 1,800 participants and collected nearly four tons of waste. Subsequent events in Kulon Progo and Cilacap gathered 28 tons and involved over 1,172 participants, respectively. Cumulatively, from 2023 to 2025, the program has collected 37.82 tons of trash with the participation of over 3,972 individuals, estimated to have reduced emissions by 31.4 tons of CO2e.

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As a company that grows and develops with the sea, we believe our business sustainability is highly dependent on the sea. Therefore, preserving coastal areas is also our responsibility.