Commemorating World Environment Day, BRI Emphasizes Commitment To Maintaining Environmental Ecosystems Through BRI Planting Grow & Green

JAKARTA - As part of its commitment to sustainability, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk consistently encourages the application of good environmental, social and governance values (Environmental, Social, and Governance/ESG). In commemoration of World Environment Day which is celebrated every June 5, BRI reiterated its commitment to supporting environmental ecosystems and community empowerment through the BRI Planting Grow & Green program.

This program has had a real impact that can help overcome climate change and create sustainable growth through various activities that support ecosystem recovery, both at sea and on land. In its implementation, BRI Menanam Grow & Green is divided into four parts, namely: Grow & Green Reform, namely tree planting activity on critical land, by prioritizing productive and economic-valued trees; Grow & Green Coral Reef is a coral reef transplantation activity to increase coral cover as a habitat for various marine biota.

In addition, there are also Grow & Green Mangroves, namely mangrove rehabilitation and conservation as well as sea contamination as part of the restoration of coastal areas in Indonesia and Grow & Green Biodiversity, namely planting activities for endemic trees and protected animal conservation.

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BRI Corporate Secretary Agustya Hendy Bernadi revealed that BRI Planting Grow & Green is a tangible form of BRI's commitment to supporting the development and growth of sustainable performance based on ESG. This program is a forum for realizing sustainable development practices with the aim of preserving the environment, absorbing carbon, empowering the community, and improving the economy.

"This program can actually help overcome climate change and create sustainable growth through various activities that support ecosystem recovery efforts, both at sea and on land," he said. BRI Plants Grow & Green puts forward three core values: social, economic, and environmental. In the social aspect, this program provides empowerment to farmer groups. In the economic aspect, this program helps increase the income of farmer groups through planting, maintenance, and plant data collection activities.

Since its launch in 2022, this program has been implemented at 17 points in various parts of Indonesia. The achievements of this program include planting 70,300 productive plants, transplanting 5,430 coral fragments in an area of 0.45 hectares, restoring 3,000 seagrass in an area of 625 m2, rehabilitation of forest and coastal areas covering an area of 306.75 hectares and contributing to carbon absorption of 53 tons of CO2e per year and carbon reserves of 14 tons of CO2e.

This program has also involved and empowered 29 community groups, consisting of Forest Farmers Groups (KTH), Tourism Awareness Groups (Pokdarwis) and Joint Business Groups (KUB). They get various benefits such as diving training and diving tour guides, environmentally friendly fish cultivation and training in the management of coral reef ecosystems. As of May 2025, 39 marine sector certifications have been received by group members. These types of certification include Open Water/One Star Scuba Diver, Reef Check EcoDiver, Rescue Diver, One Star Instruktor, and Selam Tourism Guides.

In its implementation, BRI collaborates with various parties, including non-profit organizations and local communities for a certain period of time. This program is a sustainable initiative that continues to be monitored and evaluated for success.

Cooperating With The Young Generation, Encourages Sustainability And Recovery Of Coastal Ecosystems

In particular, in commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, BRI collaborates with the younger generation in real environmental conservation actions in coastal areas of Mamuju Regency (West Sulawesi) and Tuban Regency (East Java). In Mamuju, BRI Plants Grow & Green' involves students/i SMA Negeri 1 Mamuju and students who love nature Mapala Canakrawala Manankara from Muhammadiyah Mamuju University. They learn directly about coral reef transplantation and environmentally friendly fish farming using floating net cages. This activity introduces conservation practices that have a double impact on the sustainability of marine ecosystems and economic improvement of coastal communities.

Meanwhile, in Tuban Regency, BRI collaborates with students/i SMKN 1 Tuban to plant sea cypress as an effort to prevent abrasion and maintain the balance of the coastal ecosystem. Students also receive direct education regarding the challenges of climate change, environmental damage, and the importance of the role of the younger generation in sustainable solutions.

"This activity is not just planting trees, but planting awareness for our children about the importance of protecting the earth. We really appreciate this collaboration because it provides direct experience for students to love and care for the environment from an early age," said Deputy Principal of SMK Negeri 1 Tuban Firdaus Dias.

Community Education

Hendy added that climate change that has led to global temperature increases in recent decades has demanded real action from companies in preserving nature. BRI Planting Grow & Green is a concrete example of implementing ESG principles that not only improve the company's performance, but also make a positive contribution to society and the environment.

The implementation of Grow & Green activities in Mamuju and Tuban is a real example of BRI by involving the younger generation in realizing the responsibility to protect the environment. Education and active involvement of the younger generation are the keys to sustainable change. World Environment Day is a reminder that protecting the earth means preserving life itself," concluded Hendy.