KAI Plants 25 Trees at Balai Yasa Yogyakarta, Reaching a Total of 99,785 Trees Since 2022

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) planted 25 productive trees at Balai Yasa Yogyakarta on Monday (July 13). The activity, part of the 2026 Railway Sports and Arts Week (Porsenika), reflects the implementation of sustainability principles within the KAI Group.

The planted trees have an average height of 2.5 to 3 meters, consisting of 10 mango trees, 2 mundu trees, 5 duku trees, 5 jackfruit trees, and 3 velvet apple trees. Planting locations and spacing were arranged to ensure optimal growth and environmental benefits within the Balai Yasa Yogyakarta area.

KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin stated that tree planting reflects the company’s transformation direction, which emphasizes a balance between profit, people, and planet. Business performance must go hand in hand with improving human well-being and preserving the environment.

“KAI’s transformation is guided by the balance of the 3Ps—profit, people, and planet. The company must maintain performance, deliver benefits to society, and actively contribute to protecting the environment. These principles are integral to how KAI operates sustainably,” said Bobby.

Throughout 2026, KAI has planted 4,540 trees. Cumulatively, from 2022 to July 13, 2026, the total number of trees planted has reached 99,785.

This total comprises 64,157 trees in 2022, 17,123 in 2023, 6,716 in 2024, 7,249 in 2025, and 4,540 throughout 2026. Tree planting has been carried out across various KAI operational areas, taking into account tree suitability and local environmental conditions.

The symbolic planting at Balai Yasa Yogyakarta was carried out by Heads of Operational Areas, Heads of Regional Divisions, the Head of the Jabodebek LRT Division, representatives from PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China, representatives from KAI subsidiaries, and leaders of the 2026 Porsenika contingents.

Balai Yasa Yogyakarta, located in the Pengok area, is one of KAI’s major locomotive heavy maintenance centers. It performs maintenance, repair, and reliability enhancement to ensure rolling stock readiness in supporting safe and smooth train operations.

Bobby added that the involvement of leaders and Porsenika participants demonstrates that environmental awareness must be built through collective participation across the KAI Group.

“Tree planting within the Porsenika series combines the spirit of healthy competition with environmental care. The involvement of leaders and contingents is expected to strengthen positive habits that can be applied in their respective workplaces,” he said.

The 2026 Railway Sports and Arts Week involves 1,632 participants from 17 KAI Group contingents. The event serves as a platform to strengthen health, sportsmanship, creativity, and collaboration among employees.

Sustainability principles were also applied throughout the event. Employees collected unused white R6 uniforms to be processed into new, functional products. Participants were also encouraged to use tumblers and reusable dining utensils to help reduce single-use waste.

According to Bobby, activities at Balai Yasa Yogyakarta complement various environmental programs already implemented by KAI in its operations and customer services.

In terms of energy, KAI has operated 113 solar power units across 92 locations. The total installed capacity reaches 4,430.65 kilowatt peak, with the potential to reduce more than 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Since July 1, 2026, KAI has also begun implementing B50 biodiesel as part of the government mandate. B50 consists of a blend of 50 percent plant-based biodiesel and 50 percent diesel, aimed at increasing the use of domestic energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

The implementation of B50 is carried out with careful consideration of rolling stock readiness, fuel quality, safety, and operational reliability.

“The use of solar power and the implementation of B50 are part of KAI’s energy transition. Each initiative is implemented in a measured manner while maintaining safety, equipment readiness, and service reliability as top priorities,” said Bobby.

Paper usage reduction is also pursued through service digitalization. During the first semester of 2026, Face Recognition Boarding Gate was used by 5,555,034 long-distance train passengers, reducing the need for approximately 13,888 rolls of boarding pass paper, with estimated savings of around IDR 203.80 million.

Based on internal simulations, this reduction is equivalent to the raw material of approximately 75 trees. Digitalization not only provides convenience for customers but also helps reduce resource consumption in service processes.

KAI has also provided 124 free drinking water facilities at 58 stations. These facilities support the use of tumblers and water refills, helping reduce single-use plastic bottle consumption during travel.

The recycling of used uniforms into new products is also part of implementing a circular economy. Materials that are no longer in use are processed to regain value while helping reduce textile waste.

“KAI’s sustainability programs cover energy management, paper usage, water, and waste. Their implementation is aimed at supporting operational reliability, service quality, cost efficiency, and long-term benefits for society and the environment,” Bobby concluded.

VP Corporate Communication KAI