SURABAYA (ISL News) - PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya (TPS) continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental conservation through the "Oxygen Donation" sustainability program by handing over 3,000 mangrove seedlings to the Surabaya City Environmental Agency (Dinas Lingkungan Hidup atau DLH) to be planted in the coastal area of Tambak Sarioso, Surabaya on Saturday (15/8/2026).
The distribution of these mangrove seedlings is part of TPS's efforts to support coastal rehabilitation and expand the benefits of its ongoing "Oxygen Donation" program. Through a collaboration with the Surabaya City Environmental Agency (DLH), the donated mangrove seedlings will be planted and cared for to support the sustainability of the coastal ecosystem in the area.
The "Oxygen Donation" program is a TPS environmental initiative that encompasses the process of cultivating, maintaining, distributing, and planting mangroves in various coastal areas. This program is designed to provide tangible environmental benefits by increasing mangrove vegetation cover, which plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of coastal ecosystems.
Mangroves serve as natural protection against coastal erosion, provide habitat for various coastal biota, and have the ability to absorb and store significant amounts of carbon. Therefore, mangrove planting is an effective nature-based solution to support climate change mitigation and maintain coastal resilience.
TPS Corporate Secretary, Erika Asih Palupi, said that this program is a manifestation of the company's commitment to continue contributing to environmental preservation through partnerships with various stakeholders.
"The donation of 3,000 mangrove seedlings to the Surabaya City Environmental Agency is part of TPS' ongoing commitment to supporting coastal ecosystem preservation. Through the Oxygen Donation program, we hope that the environmental benefits generated by mangroves will be felt more widely by the community and become a tangible contribution by the company to climate change mitigation efforts," said Erika.
He added that collaboration with local governments is a crucial factor in ensuring the success of the program and the sustainability of the resulting benefits.
"Synergy between the business world and the government is a crucial element in maintaining environmental sustainability. We appreciate the collaboration with the Surabaya City Environmental Agency, which will carry out the planting and maintenance of mangrove seedlings so that the program's ecological objectives can be optimally achieved," he added.
Through this activity, TPS hopes to continue making a positive contribution to environmental conservation while supporting the creation of greener, healthier, and more sustainable coastal areas for future generations. The "Oxygen Donation" program also demonstrates TPS's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and supporting sustainable development.
The handover of 3,000 mangrove seedlings to the Surabaya City Environmental Agency completes the total distribution of 10,000 mangrove seedlings that TPS has provided to various stakeholders and coastal community groups throughout 2026. Previously, in May 2026, TPS handed over 3,000 mangrove seedlings to Asemrowo District to be planted in the coastal area of Sontoh Laut, Surabaya. Furthermore, in June 2026, TPS also distributed 2,000 mangrove seedlings to the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII) to be planted in the Manyar area, Gresik, and 2,000 seedlings to the Omah Boso Foundation to be planted in the Romokalisari area, Surabaya. With the handover of 3,000 seedlings to the Surabaya City Environmental Agency to be planted in Tambak Sarioso, the total number of mangrove seedlings distributed through the "Oxygen Donation" program has reached 10,000.
"The gradual distribution of mangrove seedlings to various parties is part of TPS's strategy to expand the impact of the Oxygen Donation program. Through collaboration with local governments, professional organizations, foundations, and the community, we hope that coastal rehabilitation efforts can be more widespread and sustainable, providing tangible benefits to the environment and surrounding communities," said Erika.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom TPS).
