Mangupura, Bali, March 18, 2019 - In order to welcome Earth Hour 2019, PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) shows its seriousness in supporting the movement of conservation and environmental education in 13 managed airports and surrounding areas. The effort, which is intended as a road map to transform the business towards sustainability, is outlined in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with WWF-Indonesia, in Mangupura-Bali on Monday (18/3).

Angkasa Pura I and WWF-Indonesia cooperate in conservation and education programs, environmental preservation, and tourism development according to the principles of sustainable management. Specifically, the cooperation includes Earth Hour campaign activities at 13 airports and 8 cities, as well as conservation and education programs to increase public and stakeholder awareness of the environment, including waste handling programs, tree planting and ecotourism management.

"This memorandum of understanding shows the seriousness of Angkasa Pura I to support the environmental conservation and education movement with various environmental conservation activities, tourism development according to the principles of sustainable management," said President Director of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Faik Fahmi.

The business actors of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali welcome this initiative, by showing a joint commitment to reduce the use of single-use plastics in their business practices. This further strengthens Angkasa Pura I's commitment to environmental conservation and the promotion of sustainable business practices.

Angkasa Pura I made WWF-Indonesia as a working partner in terms of campaigns and education related to environmental preservation because WWF-Indonesia is the largest conservation and sustainable development organization in Indonesia with a good track record.

"We believe this collaboration with WWF-Indonesia can bring optimal impact that strengthens our commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable business practices," said Faik Fahmi.

"WWF-Indonesia welcomes the partnership with Angkasa Pura I in implementing environmental conservation and education programs, especially support for integrating sustainable business practices into Angkasa Pura I's corporate governance. I believe all parties have an important role to play in reducing environmental damage and reversing the situation so that planet earth remains sustainable, a place where humans and nature live in harmony. Angkasa Pura I with 13 airports spread across eastern Indonesia will contribute greatly to this effort, especially because of its strategic position as a gateway to responsible tourism destinations," said Rizal Malik, CEO of WWF-Indonesia.

Along with this commitment, Angkasa Pura I continues its support in reducing global warming and the impact of climate change through energy savings by organizing the "Switch Off Earth Hour 2019" global campaign activities initiated by the Earth Hour Community and WWF-Indonesia simultaneously at 13 airports it manages.

In this year's implementation, the center of the "Switch Off" activity will be carried out at Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (30/3) at 20.30-21.30 WITA. Present on the occasion were President Director of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Faik Fahmi, Director of Marketing and Services of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Devy Suradji, and General Manager of Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Makassar Wahyudi. Overall, this activity will not interfere with operational and service activities at Angkasa Pura I airports. All aircraft passengers, communities, communities and stakeholders are expected to participate in the success of Earth Hour activities in the Angkasa Pura I environment by turning off lights or electronic equipment that is not used on March 30, 2019 for 1 hour starting at 20:30-21:30 local time.

Angkasa Pura I Implements Environment-Based Management System

Angkasa Pura I's commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable business processes is not only shown through various activities that support environmental preservation in the airport area such as conservation and environmental education. More than that, Angkasa Pura I applies the principles of environmental preservation to its business processes in order to realize sustainable business processes.

"Airport development and management activities by Angkasa Pura I must bring social benefits and environmental benefits to the community around the airport. Therefore, to anticipate environmental impacts in the long term, we are committed to applying the principles of eco-airport and sustainable corporate principles to the operation and development of Angkasa Pura I airports," said Faik Fahmi.

Angkasa Pura I has introduced the concept of eco-friendly airport through the New Terminal of General Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang, followed by the full implementation of ISO 14001 standards related to the environment by I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Angkasa Pura I has also incorporated environmental strategies into corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs such as tree planting, coral reef planting, and others.

Some initiatives on operational activities that are environmentally based are:

Regularly reporting carbon generated at all 13 airports through the ACERT (ACI's Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool) platform every 6 months. Through this platform, it is easy for Angkasa Pura I to be able to conduct reviews related to energy management.

Conducting environmental impact analysis (AMDAL) for every development in the airport area, both landside and airside.

Installation of rainwater management facilities, waste water recycling, vehicle emission measurement, and waste management.

Implementation of the concept of terminal lighting architecture at airports and new airport terminals.

Installation of LED floods lights for apron area lighting, sensor systems on equipment, solar panels, and cooling with centrifugal magnetic bearings. All of these are used as alternative energy management solutions that enable energy savings.

Angkasa Pura also conducts habitat management studies to ensure that airport development and operations do not interfere with biodiversity and mitigate hazards posed by the presence of wild animals in the airport area.

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For more information, please contact:

PT. Angkasa Pura I (Persero)
Awaluddin, Corporate Communication Senior Manager
HP: 081233337520; Email: awaluddinap1@ap1.co.id

WWF-Indonesia
Galih Aji Prasongko, Youth & Community Engagement Specialist, Directorate of Communication

HP: 085692400192; Email: gprasongko@wwf.id