JAKARTA, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's state-owned construction and investment firm, PT Pembangunan Perumahan (PT PP), supports the government's environmental preservation efforts to reduce carbon emissions by planting mangrove trees, an official said on Tuesday.
The company recently planted over 1,000 mangrove trees along the coast of Tambakrejo Village in Semarang, said Joko Raharjo, the company's corporate secretary.
According to him, the initiative is part of the firm's commitment to supporting the government's program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a sustainable, eco-friendly environment.
"Planting mangrove trees along the Tambakrejo village coast is part of the solution to climate change and ecological challenges," Raharjo said in a statement on Tuesday.
He noted that environmental preservation must be an integral part of sustainable development in the archipelagic country.
"This program is not just about planting trees but also about protecting communities, ensuring environmental sustainability, and demonstrating PT PP's commitment to maintaining ecosystem balance in the country," he added.
The Indonesian government aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. ■
