Marine debris remains a significant challenge for coastal and island communities, particularly in remote regions where waste management infrastructure is limited and litter can accumulate along shorelines, reefs and working waterfronts. For Atlas Pearls, protecting these environments is essential to the health of the marine ecosystems that support our farms, local communities and pearl production.

In FY26, Atlas Pearls and our partners participated in or hosted 95 clean-up events across our operating locations. These initiatives engaged 2,618 participants and resulted in the removal of 6,881 kilograms of waste from beaches, community spaces and marine environments.

Activities included regular beach clean-ups, community-led waste collection events, diver-led removal of debris from the sea floor, and coordinated campaigns to mark World Cleanup Day. By removing waste from sensitive coastal and marine habitats, these efforts help reduce threats to wildlife, improve environmental health and maintain the natural beauty of the regions in which we operate.

Beyond the immediate environmental benefits, the clean-up programs play an important role in building long-term stewardship and community engagement. By working alongside schools, community groups, conservation partners, divers and employees, Atlas Pearls is helping foster a shared commitment to cleaner coastlines, healthier oceans and the sustainable management of marine environments for future generations.

In FY26 the following was achieved:

95 clean-up events

2,618 participants

6,881kg waste collected

Mangrove restoration is a key component of the Atlas Pearls Biodiversity and Nature Recovery pathway, supporting healthier coastal ecosystems across our operating regions. Healthy mangroves provide critical habitat for marine life, protect shorelines from erosion, improve water quality, and contribute to climate resilience through long-term carbon storage.

In FY26, Atlas Pearls delivered mangrove restoration initiatives across Pungu, Lembata, Denpasar, North Bali and Alor, combining habitat restoration, environmental education, government collaboration and conservation partnerships to strengthen ecosystem resilience.

During the reporting period, 3,864 mangrove seedlings were planted through five restoration projects involving employees, local communities, schools, conservation organisations, traditional leaders and government agencies. Through our partnership with Thresher Shark Indonesia in Alor, community-based Mangrove Guardians established 3,079 mangrove propagules, with monitoring showing survival rates exceeding 98%.

Each project was designed to reflect local environmental conditions and community priorities, incorporating school-based education, community planting activities, government collaboration, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

The program highlights the importance of selecting suitable species, understanding site conditions and drawing on local ecological knowledge. By combining restoration, education, monitoring and community participation, Atlas Pearls is helping build more resilient coastal ecosystems and strengthen long-term environmental stewardship.

In FY26 the following number of seedlings were planted by location:

Alor - 2,494

Bali - 970

Lembata - 300

Pungu - 100

Along the coastline of Loang, Lembata, local communities are playing a vital role in protecting one of Indonesia’s at risk marine turtle populations. During each nesting season, volunteers from Yayasan Sahabat Penyu Loang (SAYANG) patrol beaches, protect nesting sites, relocate vulnerable eggs when necessary, and release hatchlings safely back into the ocean.

Their efforts have transformed Loang from an area where turtles and eggs were frequently harvested into a community-led conservation zone where local people actively safeguard biodiversity and take shared responsibility for their coastal environment.

Atlas Pearls is proud to support this established initiative, strengthening a trusted local organisation rather than creating a new program. By supporting community leadership, the partnership helps deliver lasting conservation outcomes while reinforcing local stewardship.

Over the past decade, SAYANG has monitored more than 60,000 turtle eggs and successfully released over 41,000 hatchlings from three protected marine turtle species. The program also promotes environmental education, encouraging greater awareness of conservation and inspiring future generations to protect their marine environment.

Through continued support of community-led conservation, Atlas Pearls helps sustain this important work, contributing to healthier ecosystems and stronger communities.

Between 2015 - 2025 the following outcomes were achieved:

Distribution of hatchling outcomes

Survived - 41,205

Undeveloped - 5,612

Did not survive - 4,024

Unhatched - 6,028

Data supplied by:Yayasan Sahabat Penyu Loang