Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad has carried out beach clean-up and mangrove planting activities with community members at Desa Muara Teluk Naga, Banten Indonesia as part of the group's social impact programme, Be Green.
This is the second year the oil giant from Malaysia is conducted such an exercise, in an effort to address the environmental
challenge of plastic pollution and empower the community to take an active role in preserving the environment.
"The Be Green programme expansion beyond Malaysia signals continued progress on our commitment to plastic waste management. When used and disposed of responsibly, plastic is not the culprit; it is a valuable resource. Through Be Green, we aim to empower more individuals with knowledge on plastics and responsible waste management, aligning with PCG's New Plastics Economy agenda. We remain dedicated to fostering positive habits and contributing to the development of a generation for whom sustainable living is second nature," said Mazuin Ismail, PCG's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
PCG expanded Be Green to Indonesia for the first time in 2023, with a sharing session on the proper use and handling of plastics with students from the University of Indonesia, and a plogging activity in Jakarta during the city's Car Free Day. Through its subsidiary, PT PCM Kimia Indonesia, PCG is continuing its collaboration with community members in Desa Muara Teluk Naga to implement various Be Green initiatives, including the collection of ocean-bound waste. PCG will also educate community members on its Plastic, Sustainability & You Education (PSYE) module to increase awareness about sustainable plastic practices and effective waste management.
