Pelalawan, 19 November 2024 – Asian Agri, in collaboration with Tanoto Foundation and the Pelalawan Regency Government, organised another Sehat Bersama (Health Together) event in Lalang Kabung Village, Pelalawan District, Riau. This initiative, aimed at fostering community awareness about healthy lifestyles, took place on 18 November 2024 at the Pelalawan District Health Centre.
“The residents feel deeply appreciated by the numerous programmes offered by the company, spanning social, educational, economic, and infrastructural aspects. Today, health education and check-ups are significant for our community,” expressed Nanang Helmanto, the Village Head of Lalang Kabung, during the opening ceremony.
Nanang remarked, “Just last month, we received nutritional support for pregnant women and toddlers, significantly aiding our village’s efforts to improve human resource quality. We hope this strong partnership continues to positively impact our community.”
Over 120 residents were served by teams from Asian Agri, Tanoto Foundation, and the Pelalawan Regency Health Department. Free health checks offered at the event included glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid screenings, alongside health education sessions.
The Sehat Bersama event, a testament to Asian Agri’s commitment to community welfare, has been a recurring initiative across various regions. “This aligns with our philosophy of being ‘good for the community,’ aiming to make a meaningful impact on the communities within our operational areas,” stated the Sustainability Operation and CSR Manager at Asian Agri, Putu Grhyate Yonata Aksa.
“We aim not only to reduce disease prevalence in the regions we visit but also to expand the reach of Sehat Bersama to more areas through collaboration with Tanoto Foundation and local governments,” Putu added.
Echoing this sentiment, the Regional Lead of Tanoto Foundation Riau, Dendi Satria Buana, highlighted the foundation’s commitment to improving community quality of life through partnerships with Asian Agri, the government, and other stakeholders. “This health check-up and education initiative is a tangible manifestation of our dedication to advancing quality of life, contributing to the UN SDGs’ ‘Good Health and Well-being’ goal.”
Dendi further acknowledged the synergy among Asian Agri, Pelalawan Health Office, and the Lalang Kabung village leadership in providing free health services to the community.
In 2024 alone, the Asian Agri and Tanoto Foundation conducted Sehat Bersama events across North Sumatra and Riau, including locations such as Medan, Pematangsiantar, Binjai, and Rantauprapat.
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About Asian Agri
Asian Agri is one of Indonesia’s leading national private companies producing crude palm oil (CPO) since 1979. To date, Asian Agri manages 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and employs over 20,000 people.
As a pioneer of the Indonesian Government’s Smallholder Transmigration Core Plantation Program (PIR-Trans), Asian Agri has partnered with 30,000 plasma smallholders in Riau and Jambi who manage 60,000 hectares of oil palm plantations. Additionally, the company fosters partnerships with independent smallholders to bring positive impacts on their welfare and economic improvement.
By implementing a zero-burning policy and sustainable plantation management practices, Asian Agri helps smallholders increase productivity, crop yields, supply chain traceability and supports them in obtaining certifications. Asian Agri’s factories utilize state-of-the-art technology harnessing self-generated green energy to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
All business units under the umbrella of Asian Agri have obtained ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) certification. Currently, Asian Agri’s core plantations in North Sumatra, Riau, and Jambi provinces, as well as plasma smallholders plantations in Riau and Jambi provinces, are 100% RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certified. Simultaneously, ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) has been achieved for all plantations owned by Asian Agri and its partner farmers.
Asian Agri’s success as one of the leading CPO producers has been internationally recognized with ISO 14001 certification for all its operations. The Learning Institute in Pelalawan, Riau, and the seedling center in Kampar, Riau, are also ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, Asian Agri’s research and development center in Tebing Tinggi has been certified by the International Plant-Analytical Exchange at the WEPAL lab at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, ensuring high standards.
For further information, please contact:
Lidya Veronica, Media Relation Asian Agri
E-mail: lidya_veronica@asianagri.com
About Tanoto Foundation
The Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation in education, established by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, based on the belief that every individual should have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. The foundation’s programs are designed on the philosophy that quality education accelerates equal opportunities.
We develop individual potential and improve quality of life through quality education from early childhood to adulthood. The three pillars of the Tanoto Foundation’s commitment are improving the learning environment, developing future leaders, and facilitating medical research.
For further information, please contact:
Corporate Communications Tanoto Foundation
Email: Communication@tanotofoundation.org
Website: www.tanotofoundation.org
