PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting animal conservation and environmental preservation movements in line with the commemoration of Endangered Species Day which falls on May 16, 2026.
BNI's active role is reflected in its support for protected wildlife conservation, particularly the Bornean Orangutan and the Javan Rhinoceros, as well as forest rehabilitation activities through the BNI Berbagi Program. These initiatives are part of the company's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to maintain a balance between economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo said that this program is a concrete form of BNI's contribution to maintaining the sustainability of Indonesia's ecosystem and biodiversity.
"BNI recognizes that business sustainability is inseparable from environmental sustainability. Therefore, we continue to support various endangered species conservation programs and habitat rehabilitation through collaboration with various parties as part of the company's commitment to creating a more sustainable future," Okki said in a written statement.
The Bornean orangutan and the Javan rhinoceros were chosen because they are both endemic species of Indonesia, listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance. However, both currently face serious threats from deforestation, habitat destruction, and illegal hunting, placing them at high risk of extinction.
Besides being key animals in the ecosystem chain, these two species are also known as umbrella species because they have wide roaming areas and play a role in supporting the successful conservation of other species in the same habitat.
Through collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry, the East Kalimantan BKSDA, the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, Ujung Kulon National Park, and Alert Indonesia, BNI carries out various sustainable habitat rehabilitation and wildlife conservation programs to support the protection of wildlife and their ecosystems.
BNI ensures that rehabilitation support is not only in the form of program funding, but also active involvement in various ecosystem restoration efforts and empowerment of communities around conservation areas so that the benefits of environmental preservation can be felt sustainably.
This support includes the conservation of individual Bornean Orangutans, planting of food species trees, restoring degraded forests, genetic mapping of Javan Rhinoceros, controlling rare plants that interfere with the availability of rhino food, and developing buffer villages based on sustainable agriculture so that forest functions can be restored and rich in biodiversity.
"Collaboration is key to preserving Indonesia's endangered species. We hope that our collaborative efforts with our partners will have a positive impact on the environment and future generations," Okki concluded.
With this step, BNI not only strengthens its image as a profit-oriented financial institution, but also as a company that consistently carries out social and environmental responsibilities to support a sustainable future.