PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BNI, has once again received public recognition for its commitment to strengthening its sustainability agenda. The bank, with its 46 logo, won the Environment & Sustainability Award at the ESG Appreciation 2025 event held by B-Universe at the Mulia Senayan Hotel in Jakarta on Thursday (11/20/2025).
The award was received directly by BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo. He emphasized that this recognition reflects BNI's consistent application of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across all business lines.
"This award motivates BNI to continue improving its contribution to environmental, social, and governance sustainability. We believe that implementing ESG is a long-term investment for a brighter future," Okki said in a written statement.
The ESG Appreciation Award 2025 recognizes companies that are considered to have excellent performance in implementing sustainability principles. BNI is one of the financial institutions that has shown strong initiatives, both in terms of green financing and increasingly low-carbon company operations.
BNI recorded a sustainable portfolio of IDR192.4 trillion, or around 24% of total credit as of September 2025. The portfolio includes socio-economic financing and green financing, including environmentally friendly transportation, sustainable land management, construction of health facilities and disability access, food security, and subsidized housing financing.
In the past two years, BNI has also strengthened its position as a pioneer in sustainable finance through the issuance of Sustainability Bonds, with funds allocated to projects that have a direct impact on the environment and society.
The implementation of ESG strategies not only has a positive impact on the environment and society, but also strengthens BNI's business fundamentals. By the end of the third quarter of 2025, BNI recorded a consolidated net profit of IDR 15.12 trillion, supported by prudent governance and the company's ongoing transformation.
“We want to ensure that business performance goes hand in hand with the sustainability of the social and environmental ecosystem. Our goal is not only to grow bigger, but to grow more responsibly,” added Okki.
BNI affirms that it will continue to expand its support for green financing in priority sectors and accelerate its operational transition towards low emissions. In addition, community empowerment programs based on the environment will also be expanded so that their benefits can be felt in a more inclusive and sustainable manner.
With increasingly focused achievements and strategies, BNI strengthens its position as one of the main drivers of sustainable finance in Indonesia, while maintaining its positive contribution to the national economy amid global dynamics that demand responsible business practices.