Jakarta, 23 April 2024 – BPR Sentral Mandiri (BSM), a rural bank located in Bekasi Indonesia, is proud to announce the launch of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) awareness initiative titled “Sustainability Efforts Begin with Me!” aimed at fostering a culture of sustainability among retail and MSME markets across Indonesian provinces.
Partnering with CER Consultancy Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based company specializing in sustainability solutions, BSM will host a series of educational webinars focused on raising awareness about ESG principles and practices. These one-hour sessions will equip participants with essential knowledge to integrate sustainability into their business operations effectively.
PT. Verde Kinetika Indonesia (VKI) will be the technology partner involved in the initiative.
Acknowledging the importance of recognition and incentivization, BSM extends special thanks to Tuv Sud Singapore for offering Certificates of Participation to individuals and corporates upon completion of the webinar session and assessments.
“Tuv Sud PSB is excited to be part of CER’s initiative to create ESG awareness in Indonesia.” said Brandon Lee, Academy Manager at Tuv Sud Singapore.
“At BSM, we believe that ESG awareness and efforts must be inclusive and pervasive,” said Trie Wahyuningsih, CEO at BSM. “Through this initiative, we are committed to empowering our retail and MSME customers to embrace sustainable practices, as we recognize their pivotal role in driving positive environmental and social change.”
Furthermore, BSM is excited to introduce its “Sustainable Micro Financing Program,” aimed at incentivizing micro loan customers who undergo ESG awareness training. This program offers enhanced terms, including lower interest rates and longer financing tenures, as a testament to BSM’s dedication to promoting sustainable finance.
Raymond Cheung, Executive Director and Lead Trainer at CER Consultancy, highlighted the initiative’s dual objectives: “(1) Awareness – To educate and train MSMEs about ESG principles. (2) Readiness – To provide consultancy for those ready to achieve ESG standards, thus enabling them to qualify for micro green loans offered by BSM.” By doing so, ESG initiatives can genuinely benefit MSMEs, aligning with the GHG emission Scope 1 and 2 requirements in accordance with ISO 14064 requirements and contributing to the financial inclusion objectives of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).
For more information about BSM’s “Sustainability Efforts Begin with Me!” initiative, please visit www.cer.green or contact Raymond Cheung at raymond.cheung@cer.green.
About BSM
BSM is a leading financial institution in Indonesia committed to fostering sustainable development and promoting financial inclusion. With a strong focus on ESG principles, BSM aims to empower individuals and businesses to thrive while contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Raymond Cheung
Executive Director & Lead Trainer
