12/11/2023. PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI won the Gold Rank award in the Asia Sustainability Report Rating (ASRRAT) 2023 event organized by the National Center for Sustainability Reporting (NCSR).
This achievement further strengthens BNI's role as a state-owned company in the implementation of sustainable finance in Indonesia.
The ASRRAT 2023 award was given to BNI because of the company's commitment to conduct business based on sustainable principles. ESG implementation is also reported through the Sustainability Report in a transparent and accountable manner.
ASSRAT is an awarding activity for institutions that successfully communicate sustainability performance to stakeholders through sustainability reports.
As one of the First Movers on Sustainable Finance in Indonesia, BNI has generally made efforts to maintain environmental conditions, control emissions and energy management in line with the Indonesian Government's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
BNI's direct contribution is by providing financing to environmentally friendly sectors, complying with environmental regulations and improving environmental and social performance.
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo, said BNI continues to strive to implement ESG aspects through the five pillars of sustainability, namely BNI for Indonesia, customers, environment, society and employees.
Based on the pillars of sustainability, the company believes it will be able to realize sustainability and a better future to achieve sustainable development goals or SDGs.
"Of course, this award encourages BNI to further strengthen its efforts to implement sustainable finance in Indonesia in the future," he concluded.