Bank DKI's Jakarta Hydroponic Cooperative Program Wins Best CSR 2023 Predicate

Bank DKI's commitment to supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal's (SDGs) program through the implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs was appreciated with an award from B-Universe as the Best CSR Program, Category Social CSR Initiatives. This award was received directly by the Commercial & Institutional Director of Bank DKI, Herry Djufraini at the B-Universe CSR Awards 2023 which was held in Jakarta on Wednesday (31/5).

Commercial & Institutional Director, Herry Djufraini said that high economic activity certainly has an impact on the environment and social, so that is where the role of CSR is needed. "The company needs to respond to these various impacts with a CSR initiative program as a sustainable business effort." said Harry.

Separately in a written statement, the Main Director, Fidri Arnaldy, said that as a Regional Development Bank (BPD), Bank DKI plays a role as a facilitator of growth and economic equality for the community in DKI Jakarta. "Bank DKI focuses on CSR initiatives aimed at empowering local communities which has a positive impact on welfare and improving the quality of life." explained Fidri.

Furthermore, Fidri explained that the Jakarta Hydroponic Cooperative (Jakonik) is Bank DKI's flagship CSR program carried out since 2014, which involves the active role of the community in reviving hydroponic gardens based on community empowerment. Jakonik currently has 9 member groups in 9 flat areas in Jakarta. Jakonik members have been provided with training and assistance to maximize harvest yields and upstream and downstream management of the hydroponic business, with roles as a hydroponic marketing center, hydroponic business assistance center, educational service provider, facility and infrastructure provider (fertilizer, seeds and equipment).

The 2023 CSR Award is a form of appreciation from B-Universe (BTV Holding Group, Beritasatu.com, InvestorDaily, JakartaGlobe, Investor.id) to companies that have demonstrated superior and consistent CSR performance. Several indicators used as assessment criteria consist of relevance, impact, sustainability, transparency and collaborative networks. The B-Universe research team has curated more than 800 companies to be filtered into the best 100, until 30 companies from 23 sectors have been selected to be awarded in the best of the best category.

B-Universe President Commissioner Enggartiasto Lukita expressed the reason for holding this event to give the best appreciation to companies that are still consistently implementing their CSR programs, even though the current economic conditions are uncertain. "However, this CSR certainly helps strengthen communities that are weak, have no access, are disadvantaged, so that they survive, and even rise from adversity after being hit by Covid-19. The Indonesian culture that cannot be forgotten is togetherness, mutual cooperation. That is what makes the Indonesian economy strong and rising," added Enggar.

B-Universe News Director Apreyvita Wulansari hopes that the B-Universe CSR Award 2023 can provide motivation and inspiration to companies out there, to continue helping the community, and remain enthusiastic about fighting in the face of economic uncertainty.

Actively Distributing Various CSR Programs

Bank DKI Corporate Secretary, Arie Rinaldi, added that the success of CSR can be seen from the benefits it produces for society. "As Bank DKI's flagship CSR, Jakonik aspires to provide benefits to the surrounding community by improving people's quality of life and empowering the local economy. Jakonik's success has been proven to help reduce social disparities and improve overall quality of life." explained Arie.

Under the leadership of the President Director, Fidri Arnaldy, Bank DKI actively implements various CSR programs to provide environmental, social and economic meaning for the community, especially in DKI Jakarta, including mangrove revitalization and magot cultivation. In the momentum of Bank DKI's 62nd birthday which falls on April 11 2023, Bank DKI delivered compensation worth a total of IDR 2 billion to 8,500 Orphans & Dhuafa as well as Umrah packages to 7 orphans from 5 areas of DKI Jakarta Administrative City and Seribu Islands Regency. Apart from that, Bank DKI also helps ease the burden on the community in the event of regional and national disasters.

"This includes a commitment to support various work programs of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, especially the distribution of social assistance from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, such as the distribution and management of Jakarta Smart Card accounts, Jakarta Excellent Student Cards, Jakarta Elderly Cards, Dasawisma Cards and Jakarta Worker Cards." closed Arie.