PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI affirmed its commitment to supporting environmental conservation and climate change control actions in commemoration of International Environment Day which falls on June 5, 2026.
This year's commemoration carries the global theme "#NowForClimate" as a reminder that climate change has become a global issue, and addressing it is a shared responsibility, including for BNI. This theme serves as a crucial momentum to strengthen commitment and take concrete action in addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis, which encompasses climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
In line with this global strategic direction, Indonesia responded progressively by adopting the national theme for World Environment Day 2026, "Time to Work for the Climate." This theme emphasizes that environmental conservation efforts are no longer limited to raising awareness but must be realized through concrete actions that have a direct impact on the environment and society.
This spirit is also in line with BNI's commitment to continuously encourage the implementation of sustainability principles through the BNI Sustainability Pillars, which include business aspects in the Sustainability Finance pillar, operations in the Corporate Sustainability Pillar, as well as community empowerment and environmental resilience in the Inclusion & Resilience Pillar.
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo said that the banking sector has a strategic role in promoting sustainable development through responsible financing and programs that have a positive impact on the environment and society in line with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
"As a national financial institution, BNI believes that economic growth must go hand in hand with efforts to preserve the environment. Therefore, we continue to strengthen various programs that support sustainability and encourage the involvement of all stakeholders in concrete actions to protect the earth," said Okki.
In line with the Indonesian Government's target of achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner, BNI has set NZE Scope 1 & 2 targets for 2028 and NZE Scope 3 targets, including financing, for 2060 as part of the company's commitment to driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. To achieve these targets, BNI continues to strengthen the implementation of ESG principles through various initiatives, both operationally and business-wise.
In terms of business, BNI continues to align its debtor assessment process with the Indonesian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (TKBI), particularly in the energy, construction and real estate, transportation and logistics, and forestry and plantation sectors. In addition, BNI continues to develop environmentally conscious financing and funding programs through the expansion of green financing, transition financing through Sustainability Linked Loans (SLL), and the issuance of Sustainability Bonds in 2025.
BNI also encourages the MSME segment to implement environmentally friendly business practices through the Equator Coffee Trail (JKK) and BNI Environmentally Friendly MSME (BUMI) programs. Through these two programs, BNI supports MSME empowerment by building an export-oriented green economic ecosystem, encouraging the implementation of green processes, and producing green products that have added value and are competitive in the global market.
On the operational front, in addition to fostering a culture of sustainability, BNI implements various programs focused on energy efficiency, business process digitization, paper reduction, and the phased development of operational waste management based on the “Zero Waste to Landfill” principle to reduce carbon emissions. In terms of operational waste management, 100% of the operational waste from the Head Office building has been processed through recycling.
To support the environmental resilience aspect of the Inclusion & Resilience Pillar, BNI has launched Indonesia’s first advisory playbook in the oil palm plantation sector. This advisory playbook is part of BNI’s advisory program to support and assist borrowers in transitioning toward a green economy and achieving resilience in the face of climate risks. The advisory process also involves providing technical assistance to borrowers in implementing the Indonesian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (TKBI).
As part of this pillar, BNI also actively supports biodiversity conservation through various environmental rehabilitation programs that involve local communities. One such initiative is the critical land rehabilitation and tree-planting program carried out through BNI’s Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) “BNI Berbagi” program in the Megamendung Organic Forest area, Bogor Regency.
Since 2018, BNI has supported the rehabilitation of 10 hectares of land and the planting of 10,000 trees. The area has now become a habitat for at least 36 tree species from 23 families, with an estimated total of 15,691 trees, and contributes to carbon sequestration of approximately 2,002 tons of CO₂e, reduces the risk of landslides, and improves water availability for the surrounding community.
“This momentum presents an opportunity for all of us to strengthen our collaboration and expand our concrete actions to protect the environment. Small steps taken consistently will have a significant impact on the Earth’s sustainability and the quality of life for future generations,” Okki concluded.