(15/10/2025) - PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI won an award at the IDX Channel Anugerah Inovasi Indonesia 2025 event. The company was awarded the Best Category for its success in developing sustainable financial innovation through the preparation of the Sustainability Bond Framework as the basis for the issuance of the Sustainability Bond 2025.
The award was given based on a review by the IDX Channel Anugerah Inovasi 2025 jury, who assessed BNI's success in presenting strategic initiatives to strengthen green and social financing practices in Indonesia. This framework received a Second Party Opinion (SPO) from Sustainalytics, with the assessment results deemed credible and impactful.
The sustainability framework developed by BNI has also met the standards of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards, strengthening BNI's position as a pioneer in promoting financial innovation aligned with the national sustainable development agenda. The award ceremony was held at the Main Hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Friday (10/10/2025).
BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo expressed his appreciation for the trust and recognition bestowed upon BNI. According to Okki, this award recognizes BNI's commitment to delivering financial innovations that are not solely profit-oriented but also positively impact the environment and society.
“Through Sustainability Bonds, BNI strives to encourage financing for green and social projects that contribute to sustainable development,” Okki said in a written statement.
IDX Channel Anugerah Inovasi Indonesia 2025 is a prestigious award event that brings together industry players, regulators, and public companies to appreciate strategic innovations that support resilience and sustainable growth in the economic, financial, and technology sectors.
Okki explained that BNI has made a significant contribution to strengthening the sustainable financial ecosystem in Indonesia through the issuance of the Largest Domestic Sustainability Bond by a national bank and corporation. The book building process for the issuance recorded investor demand that exceeded the target, reflecting the market's strong confidence in BNI's credibility and prospects in supporting the national green agenda.
In addition to issuing green bonds, BNI also continues to innovate in digitizing financing processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and access for environmentally-oriented businesses. The company actively distributes Sustainability Linked Loans (SLL) to debtors who integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects into their business practices, as well as developing environmentally-friendly financial products that support Indonesia's Net Zero Emission targets.
"BNI will continue to be a pioneer in the development of sustainable finance in Indonesia by presenting innovative solutions that bring benefits to society, the environment, and the national economy," concluded Okki.
This award further solidifies BNI's position as a national bank that not only focuses on financial performance, but is also strongly committed to strengthening the green finance ecosystem and accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy in Indonesia.