Cargill Marks 50 Years in Indonesia and World Environment Day with 3,500 Mangrove Seedlings Planted in Gresik
The Initiative Aims to Boost Coastal Ecosystem Resilience
Cargill commemorates 50 years in Indonesia and World Environment Day with a mangrove planting initiative in Gresik.
Over 120 participants joined forces to plant 3,500 mangrove seedlings as part of the Kalimireng Blue Mangrove Program Phase II.
Since 2021, the program has successfully planted over 33,000 mangrove seedlings across the region, enhancing coastal ecosystem resilience.
The initiative underscores Cargill’s commitment to driving community-centered sustainability efforts to protect and preserve Indonesia’s coastal environment.
Gresik, 18 June 2025 — In celebration of the 2025 World Environment Day and Cargill’s 50th anniversary in Indonesia, Cargill, in partnership with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya and the Adipavitra Equatorial Eagle Foundation (YEKA) launched a mangrove planting initiative in the Kalimireng coastal area of Manyar, Gresik. Over 120 participants from local communities, academics, and environmental volunteers, joined forces to plant 3,500 mangrove seedlings.
This effort is part of the Kalimireng Blue Mangrove Program Phase II, a multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at strengthening coastal ecosystem resilience and promoting public awareness and engagement in environmental conservation. Since 2021, the program has successfully planted over 33,000 mangrove seedlings across the region.
“As a long-standing community partner in Gresik, Cargill is committed to fostering sustainable development alongside local residents. The mangrove planting initiative not only underscores our dedication to environmental protection in the community, but also serves as a meaningful way to commemorate our 50-year journey in Indonesia.” said Adi Suprayitno, Gresik’s Admin & Relations Manager, Cargill.
Dr. M. Moeryono, Vice Chair of the Center for Industrial Development and Public Policy Studies at ITS emphasized, “Mangroves are vital natural coastal protectors, holding high ecological and economic value. Conservation efforts must be backed by continuous research and education to ensure long-term impact.” Sriyanto, Director of YEKA, added, “This initiative is not only about planting trees, but also about planting hope for a more resilient environmental future.”
Home to 27 mangrove plant species and 40 identified animal species, Kalimireng is a vital habitat currently threatened by land-use change and industrial activities. Through this program, Cargill reaffirms its commitment to driving community-centered sustainability efforts to protect and preserve Indonesia’s coastal environment.
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