First in Indonesia, Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 Becomes an Environmentally Friendly Carbon Neutral Running Event

Jakarta, November 6, 2024 – PT Pertamina (Persero) has announced the Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 is set to take place at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on Sunday, November 24, 2024. This annual event will welcome over 21,000 participants to its Eco Run and Eco Festival. Notably, it will be Indonesia’s first running event aligned with a Carbon Neutral Event standard, incorporating carbon trading to reduce emissions, with an estimated reduction of up to 876 tons of CO2.

The Corporate Secretary of Pertamina, Brahmantya S. Poerwadi, explained that the Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 is not only a running event but also a platform to spread positive energy within the community and raise awareness about the importance of sustainable living to minimize environmental impact.

"Under the theme ‘Energizing the Change,’ the Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 encourages the public to adopt a healthier, greener lifestyle and protect the planet through various sustainable activities," he shared at the Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 press conference in Jakarta on November 6, 2024.

The Vice President of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, added that event elements will embrace a zero-plastic concept, utilizing eco-friendly materials, proper waste management, and water stations to reduce single-use plastic.

“To inspire the public to initiate changes toward a greener lifestyle, Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 stands as a tangible symbol of Pertamina’s commitment to sustainable living,” he added.

Strengthening this commitment, Pertamina has also included Eco RunFest 2024 in the Carbon Neutral Event initiative, utilizing carbon credit trading to offset its emissions. According to calculations by IDX Carbon, emissions from the event are estimated to reach 876 tons of CO2. The emissions come from various sources, such as participant flights, vehicle use, energy consumption during the event, and waste generation.

“With this eco-friendly campaign, we hope this event will offer an exciting running experience for people of all ages while inspiring a sustainable lifestyle. We are also supported by partners like Savoria Group and Schneider Electric Indonesia, who share the passion for environmental sustainability,” added Fadjar.

Pertamina Eco RunFest includes the Eco Run, featuring various running categories: the 21K Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Fun Run, and 1.5K Family Run. The Eco Run welcomes participants from all age groups, including children who can join the Family Run with an adult companion.

Additionally, the Eco Fest will feature the Energizing Music Festival, showcasing artists from diverse genres across three main stages, including Happy Asmara, Hivi, Tipe-X, Tiara Andini, Tulus, Maliq & D’Essentials, Sal Priadi, Mahalini, Juicy Luicy, Feel Koplo, Vidi Aldiano, Nadin Amizah, Reality Club, and Vierratale. The public can also participate in Eco Workshops, offering eco-friendly creative activities for all ages, and explore a variety of food, drink, and eco-friendly product vendors in the Eco Market area.

“We appreciate the community’s support for this event promoting sustainable living, demonstrated by the fact that all Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 tickets sold out via the MyPertamina app. This highlights the public's growing commitment to improving quality of life,” said Fadjar.

Fadjar hopes Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024 will replicate the success of last year’s event, which attracted nearly 20,000 runners and attendees and recycled 1,746 kg of waste.

“We hope Pertamina Eco RunFest will continue to grow into an eagerly anticipated annual event, becoming a catalyst for positive change for the environment,” concluded Fadjar.

For more information about Pertamina Eco RunFest 2024, visit the official website at https://pertaminaecorunfest.com or Instagram @pertamina.ecorunfest.

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**