JAKARTA - PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI held a clean-up action at Mertasari Beach, Bali, together with the community and various stakeholders as a form of commitment to maintaining the sustainability of the coastal environment.
The activity which took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, involved around 200 volunteers from the community, students, environmental communities, and the Sanur Kauh Village apparatus.
The action titled BERANI Bersih Pantai Mertasari is part of BNI's support for sustainable environmental management, as well as welcoming the National Waste Care Day (HPSN) which is commemorated every February 21.
A number of parties were involved, including Perbekel Village Sanur Kauh I Made Ada and his staff, the Head of TPS3R Sekar Tanjung I Wayan Merta, and the Founder of the Malu Dong Komang Sudiarta Community.
BNI Corporate Secretary, Okki Rushartomo, said the activity not only focused on cleaning the beach, but also aimed to cultivate a collective awareness of the importance of maintaining the environment as the foundation for economic sustainability and community welfare.
"This activity reflects the shared awareness that environmental sustainability is an important foundation for economic sustainability and community welfare."
"The challenge of waste management cannot be solved by one party, but also requires strong collaboration between the government, business, community, and society," Okki said in a written statement.
According to Okki, Bali has a strategic role as a national and international tourism destination so that environmental cleanliness, especially coastal areas, must be maintained consistently.
The effort is considered as a long-term investment for the sustainability of tourism and the regional economy.
"Preserving the earth is no longer an option, but a necessity. Coastal cleanliness is an important part of maintaining Bali's image and tourism competitiveness," he said.
In its implementation, volunteers worked together to clean up the garbage along Mertasari Beach. In addition to the beach cleaning action, BNI also provided assistance in waste management facilities to TPS3R Sekar Tanjung in the form of a waste shredder and plastic press machine.
The assistance is expected to increase the capacity of waste processing and encourage economic added value from community-based waste management.
"BNI's commitment to maintaining environmental sustainability is part of the implementation of good and sustainable corporate governance."
"The company encourages that business growth can go hand in hand with social responsibility and concern for the environment," said Okki.
Through the BNI Go Green program and various other sustainability initiatives, BNI continues to encourage collaboration in waste management, environmental education, and community assistance.
This effort is expected to create a sustainable positive impact on the environment and society, especially in coastal areas. (ADV)
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