Bank DBS Indonesia partners with BenihBaik.com to hold the "Preserve Nature and Culture for a More Sustainable Jakarta" programme in Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa | Bahasa
250 Bank DBS Indonesia employees and residents combine cultural conservation and nature preservation efforts in the Betawi Cultural Village, Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa
Bank DBS Indonesia plants 5,000 trembesi (Samanea saman) and mangrove tree seedlings and educates residents about waste management and financial literacy
Indonesia, 24 Aug 2023 - Driven by the spirit of sustainability and the commitment to preserving the environment and local wisdom, Bank DBS Indonesia collaborated with BenihBaik.com to revive the Betawi Cultural Village in Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta through the "Preserve Nature and Culture for a More Sustainable Jakarta" (Jaga Alam dan Budaya untuk Jakarta yang Lebih Berkelanjutan) programme. The activity, attended by President Director of PT Bank DBS Indonesia Lim Chu Chong and BenihBaik.com CEO and Founder Andy F. Noya, was a collaborative effort involving more than 250 Bank DBS Indonesia employees and residents. With a passion to be a bank like no other, Bank DBS Indonesia's commitment to sustainability inspires people to 'Live to preserve more, Bank less'.
Apart from being an icon of Betawi culture, Setu Babakan also plays a key role as a flood control point so that it needs to be maintained to ensure its cultural and environmental sustainability. As a purpose-driven bank, Bank DBS Indonesia cares about sustainability issues and has pledged commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects. To realise this commitment, Bank DBS Indonesia supports the preservation of Setu Babakan, including by cleaning up the area around it which resulted in 292.8 kg of waste collected in one hour, plant trembesi trees for a greener future, and distribute portable rubbish bins to encourage clean living. Additionally, Bank DBS Indonesia taught people how to turn waste into valuable products and held basic financial literacy classes to empower local residents. The series of education programmes was presented by Bank DBS Indonesia employees as part of the People of Purpose volunteer movement.
President Director of PT Bank DBS Indonesia Lim Chu Chong said, "Setu Babakan is not only a public open space, but also a space that illustrates the Betawi history and culture, which of course we need to preserve together. This collaboration with BenihBaik.com is a tangible manifestation of Bank DBS Indonesia's third sustainability pillar, Impact Beyond Banking, which highlights our dedication to the environment and society in accordance with our mission to be the 'Best Bank for a Better World'. We hope that this activity can support the environmental sustainability of Setu Babakan as well as area residents and become a driving force for us to be more active in reaching out to more communities with various initiatives that have a positive impact."
BenihBaik.com, Bank DBS Indonesia's partner in this activity, is a verified, qualified and trusted crowdfunding platform and CSR Marketplace that offers sustainable solutions for social problems faced by all layers of society in Indonesian. As a bridge of kindness, BenihBaik.com is committed to creating positive impact and bringing real change for a better Indonesia.
Commenting on Bank DBS Indonesia's initiative, BenihBaik.com CEO & Founder Andy F. Noya said, "We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary synergy between BenihBaik.com, Bank DBS Indonesia, and the entire community involved in this activity. This collaboration proves that together, we have the power to create positive change. It is our hope that the positive impact generated from this initiative will not only benefit Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa today, but will also become a new seed that will grow to be bigger and more meaningful in the future. Let us maintain the sustainability of this programme for a better future."
This year, Bank DBS Indonesia plans to plant around 5,000 mangrove, trembesi and other tropical forest trees in Jakarta, Cilegon, Bogor and Bali. Moreover, as of July 2023, Bank DBS Indonesia employees have logged 12,169 hours dedicated to volunteer activities as part of the People of Purpose movement.
The financial literacy education programme organised by Bank DBS Indonesia for residents in Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa was also in accordance with the government's policy to improve Indonesia’s financial and digital literacy rates. Recently, Bank DBS Indonesia held financial literacy education programmes on how to manage resources, income, assets and working capital more effectively for MSMEs in several cities, including Makassar, Medan, Pontianak and Balikpapan.
Regionally, DBS Bank Ltd. (DBS Bank) has received several awards in recognition of its commitment to sustainability, including the World's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility Award in Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com
Apart from being an icon of Betawi culture, Setu Babakan also plays a key role as a flood control point so that it needs to be maintained to ensure its cultural and environmental sustainability. As a purpose-driven bank, Bank DBS Indonesia cares about sustainability issues and has pledged commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects. To realise this commitment, Bank DBS Indonesia supports the preservation of Setu Babakan, including by cleaning up the area around it which resulted in 292.8 kg of waste collected in one hour, plant trembesi trees for a greener future, and distribute portable rubbish bins to encourage clean living. Additionally, Bank DBS Indonesia taught people how to turn waste into valuable products and held basic financial literacy classes to empower local residents. The series of education programmes was presented by Bank DBS Indonesia employees as part of the People of Purpose volunteer movement.
President Director of PT Bank DBS Indonesia Lim Chu Chong said, "Setu Babakan is not only a public open space, but also a space that illustrates the Betawi history and culture, which of course we need to preserve together. This collaboration with BenihBaik.com is a tangible manifestation of Bank DBS Indonesia's third sustainability pillar, Impact Beyond Banking, which highlights our dedication to the environment and society in accordance with our mission to be the 'Best Bank for a Better World'. We hope that this activity can support the environmental sustainability of Setu Babakan as well as area residents and become a driving force for us to be more active in reaching out to more communities with various initiatives that have a positive impact."
BenihBaik.com, Bank DBS Indonesia's partner in this activity, is a verified, qualified and trusted crowdfunding platform and CSR Marketplace that offers sustainable solutions for social problems faced by all layers of society in Indonesian. As a bridge of kindness, BenihBaik.com is committed to creating positive impact and bringing real change for a better Indonesia.
Commenting on Bank DBS Indonesia's initiative, BenihBaik.com CEO & Founder Andy F. Noya said, "We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary synergy between BenihBaik.com, Bank DBS Indonesia, and the entire community involved in this activity. This collaboration proves that together, we have the power to create positive change. It is our hope that the positive impact generated from this initiative will not only benefit Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa today, but will also become a new seed that will grow to be bigger and more meaningful in the future. Let us maintain the sustainability of this programme for a better future."
This year, Bank DBS Indonesia plans to plant around 5,000 mangrove, trembesi and other tropical forest trees in Jakarta, Cilegon, Bogor and Bali. Moreover, as of July 2023, Bank DBS Indonesia employees have logged 12,169 hours dedicated to volunteer activities as part of the People of Purpose movement.
The financial literacy education programme organised by Bank DBS Indonesia for residents in Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa was also in accordance with the government's policy to improve Indonesia’s financial and digital literacy rates. Recently, Bank DBS Indonesia held financial literacy education programmes on how to manage resources, income, assets and working capital more effectively for MSMEs in several cities, including Makassar, Medan, Pontianak and Balikpapan.
Regionally, DBS Bank Ltd. (DBS Bank) has received several awards in recognition of its commitment to sustainability, including the World's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility Award in Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com