Feb. 27, 2015
Over 700,000 Mangroves Planted through Toyota Project in Indonesia
Karawang, Indonesia, February 27, 2015―This week, P.T. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) and local members of the Toyota Manufacturers Club completed planting more than 230,000 mangrove trees along the North Coast of Karawang in West Java, Indonesia. Since 2012, Toyota has supported the planting of more than 700,000 mangroves on the north coast of the island of Java.
“At Toyota Indonesia, we are doing our best to contribute to those around us, and to have a positive impact on the people of Indonesia. That is the core of our ‘Toyota Berbagi’ (Toyota Sharing) philosophy," said TMMIN Vice President Warih Andang Tjahjono at a ceremony to mark the achievement. He added: "We hope that by planting mangroves, we can inspire others to start more conservation efforts here and provide real benefits for the people around the planting site."
The environmental value of mangroves lies in their ability to absorb and store substantial quantities of carbon dioxide, a major contributor to climate change. In addition, they also help hold back coastal erosion and support marine biodiversity.
In addition to planting mangroves, TMMIN supports a variety of ongoing environmental initiatives, including a “genetic bank” program to preserve native plants and endangered tropical tree species, and reforestation and coastal conservation programs in collaboration with local NGOs. TMMIN also conducts environmental awareness activities aimed at young Indonesians, as well as the creation of a forested area of 18 hectares in 2002 at the company’s Karawang Plant.
"As part of Indonesian society, it is our duty to take an active role in environmental conservation efforts. These efforts are an integral part of achieving a good quality of life all of us," said I Made Dana Tangkas, Director of Corporate and External Relations at TMMIN.
Location | North Jakarta, Indonesia |
Establishment | April 1971 (founded as PT. Toyota-Astra Motor) |
President Director | Masahiro Nonami |
Equity Participation | Toyota Motor Corporation (95%), PT. Astra International (5%) |
Employees | 8,802 (December 2014) |