News - Consistently Strengthening Sustainable Investment, BRI's DPLK Wins the 2026 Kehati ESG Award

Consistently Strengthening Sustainable Investment, BRI's DPLK Wins the 2026 Kehati ESG Award

Sep, 14 2026

RADAR JABAR - PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BRI, through its Financial Institution Pension Fund (DPLK), has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainable finance. This commitment was recognized through the 2026 Kehati ESG Award, with DPLK BRI winning the Capital Markets award for the Pension Fund category.

The award was presented on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Soehanna Hall, The Energy Building, 2nd Floor, SCBD Lot 11A, Jakarta. The ceremony was also attended by the Chairman of the BRI DPLK Management, Arie Sus Miyanti.

The Kehati ESG Award is a form of appreciation from the Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (KEHATI) for financial services institutions that are deemed to consistently implement ESG principles, including through asset and investment management that takes environmental, social, and governance aspects into account and supports sustainable development.

BRI's DPLK's commitment to implementing ESG principles is reflected in the strengthening of its ESG-based investment portfolio. As of April 2026, BRI's DPLK's total assets under management (AUM) reached IDR 31.54 trillion. Of this amount, the ESG-based investment portfolio reached IDR 13.30 trillion, an increase compared to IDR 12.53 trillion at the end of 2025. Thus, BRI's DPLK's ESG-based assets accounted for 42.1% of its total AUM as of April 2026.

Strengthening the ESG-based investment portfolio is part of BRI's DPLK's efforts to support the development of a sustainable financial ecosystem through fund management that takes environmental, social, and governance aspects into account. The implementation of these principles is being carried out in stages and integrated with BRI's DPLK investment management strategy.

On the social front, BRI's DPLK (Pension Fund for Pensioners) is expanding access to participation, particularly for non-wage workers or those in the informal sector. This step is part of an effort to broaden public access to retirement fund preparation programs, ensuring that the benefits of pension fund management reach a wider audience.

Meanwhile, from an environmental perspective, BRI's DPLK (Financial Services Institution) is implementing more environmentally friendly operational processes through the implementation of a paperless digital registration system, or digital onboarding. This initiative not only supports administrative efficiency but also reduces the use of physical documents in operational activities.

ESG implementation is also strengthened through governance through investment management that prioritizes prudent principles. DPLK BRI is also developing Application Programming Interface (API) integration for corporate clients and expanding DPLK BRI's service channels through the BRI e-channel ecosystem. This development aims to support faster, more transparent, and digitally integrated participant data management.

BRI Treasury and International Banking Director Farida Thamrin said that the appreciation received by DPLK BRI confirms that sustainability principles have been fully integrated into BRI Group operations.

"As part of the BRI Group ecosystem, BRI's DPLK plays a strategic role in managing long-term funds that provide optimal investment returns while supporting sustainable development. We believe that integrating ESG principles into business operations serves to strengthen the resilience of the financial industry and distribute real benefits more broadly to society and the environment," Farida emphasized.

In addition to the BRI DPLK, BRI, as the founder, also received an award in the Debt & Project Financing category as an Investor/Creditor at the same event. These two achievements reinforce the BRI Group's commitment to implementing ESG principles and sustainable finance, both through pension fund management and financing and investment activities.

Going forward, BRI and DPLK BRI will continue to strengthen the implementation of ESG principles in sustainable business and investment management, while prioritizing the principles of prudence, good governance, and long-term value creation for customers, participants, shareholders, and other stakeholders.

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The Cianjur Regency Government Recorded Investment Realization in 2024 Reaching 47 Percent

Cianjur (ANTARA) - The Cianjur district government via The Department of Investment and One Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP), West Java, recorded that investment realization in the second quarter of 2024 reached 47.41 percent or around IDR 862,961,798,198 of the target of IDR 1,820,061,327,000. Head of DPMPTSP Cianjur Dadan Ginanjar in Cianjur Thursday, said that micro and small business permits (IUMK) were the biggest contributor to investment in Cianjur from 11 sectors in the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing through the Online Single Submission System (OSS RBA) with a realization of IDR 215,409,964,098. "Looking at the realization up to June 12, we are optimistic that the target can be achieved and exceeded like the previous year by more than 100 percent thanks to the support of related regional agencies and organizations," he said. The achievement of investment realization from January to June 12 2024 is inseparable from the high level of trust from various groups of people and investors to invest their capital in various business fields in Cianjur. Various programs that make it easier for investors to invest are provided by the Cianjur Regency Government, such as providing incentives to business actors in the form of tax relief or levies based on Cianjur Regional Regulation Number 13 of 2023 concerning Providing Incentives and Ease of Investment. In fact, he said, the Regent of Cianjur together with the Cianjur Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) helped ensure the security and ease of investing, so that from the beginning to the middle of the year the number of investors entering Cianjur continued to increase. "We hope that the revision of the Regional Spatial Planning Regulation (RTRW) will soon be completed and ratified, so that investment numbers will continue to increase by intensifying outreach to investors and potential investors from inside and outside Cianjur," he said. He explained that other investment achievements in Cianjur contributed quite high, such as the trade and services sector with a realization of IDR 166,306,573,519 or 10.04 percent, foreign investment (PMA) realization of IDR 134,280,000,000 or 8.11 percent. Meanwhile, the Investment Activity Report for the 10 largest sectors is the energy and mining sector amounting to IDR 9,239,500,000 or 0.56 percent, so the party is optimistic that investment realization in 2024 amounting to IDR 1,820,061,327,000 can be achieved before the end of the year. "Various programs to attract investors to come and invest in Cianjur have been carried out for the last two years, so that investment development in various fields is wide open," he said. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

Rice, Cilembu Sweet Potatoes, and Gedong Gincu Mangoes Become Investment Magnets in Sumedang

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG-- The agricultural sector is one of the major potentials of Sumedang Regency. This is evidenced by the inclusion of the Circular Economy-Based Organic Agriculture Integration project in the top 10 priority investment projects of the West Java Investment Challenge (WJIC) 2025. Sumedang Regent Dony Ahmad Munir acknowledged that his region has great potential in this sector. Therefore, this sector continues to be strengthened to improve the welfare of its people, the majority of whom earn their livelihood within this ecosystem. “Sumedang is rich in food products, and the majority of its people work as farmers,” he said. Dony said that agricultural products from Sumedang are already well-known nationally. These include rice, Cilembu sweet potatoes, gedong gincu mangoes, and tobacco, which grows abundantly in the area known as Kota Tahu. According to him, this also presents an investment opportunity to maximize this potential. Of course, with the increase in this investment sector, there will be a direct correlation with the community's involvement in these economic activities. He acknowledged that despite its great potential, farmers must understand the integrated agricultural system. This way, in addition to quality, quantity can also be achieved. “The challenge is the sustainability of the supply of superior products from Sumedang, so there must be simultaneous production circulation so that demand can continue to be met,” he explained. He gave an example of the gedong gincu mango, a superior product of farmers from Buahdua, Ujungjaya to Tomo, which is in high demand by foreign consumers. However, the planting and warehousing cycles must be modernized so that production volume can be optimized. In addition, there is also Cilembu sweet potato, which has entered many global markets. However, in terms of stock availability, it must be increased again. The Sumedang Regency Government, he added, has been regularly allocating budgets to support the agricultural sector. This includes providing agricultural machinery, revitalizing irrigation systems, and improving farm roads. “The hope is that Sumedang can fully support the central government's food self-sufficiency program,” he emphasized. [SOURCE]

Dec, 10 2025

West Java Eyes Greater Investment and ASEAN Market Access at SIBS 2026

The West Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Jabar) is intensifying preparations for the upcoming Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026, which will be held in Bandung on July 9–10, with the aim of maximizing investment opportunities and market penetration for local businesses. Speaking in Bandung on Tuesday, Dr. Masrura Ram Idjal, Coordinating Vice Chairman for Economy and Investment at Kadin Jabar, said the international event represents a strategic opportunity for local entrepreneurs to attract investment from Malaysia—particularly from the state of Selangor—while expanding their market reach across the ASEAN region. To support the initiative, Kadin Jabar is currently conducting a comprehensive profiling and selection process involving approximately 150 West Java-based companies that will be introduced to Malaysian investors and buyers during the summit. “We have been requested to invite around 150 companies from West Java that align with the 12 business sectors targeted by the Selangor delegation. We are mapping the profiles of our members through data collection to ensure that the business matching sessions connect entrepreneurs with relevant investment and business opportunities,” Masrura explained. According to him, Selangor offers substantial investment potential across 12 priority sectors, many of which align with West Java’s development agenda. Kadin Jabar plans to aggressively promote opportunities in areas such as manufacturing development within the Rebana Metropolitan Area and the creative economy ecosystem centered in Bandung. “In terms of regional development, Kadin is placing significant emphasis on the Rebana Area, which is being prepared as a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing. We also see tremendous potential in creative industries such as gaming, film, and animation, which are concentrated in Bandung,” he said. As part of the summit agenda, the Malaysian delegation is scheduled to conduct site visits to Bandung’s creative industry centers and explore investment opportunities and infrastructure development within the West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati industrial area. Beyond facilitating business networking and investment matchmaking, SIBS 2026 Bandung will also feature workshops focusing on two critical issues: export-oriented investment opportunities and workforce readiness. Masrura emphasized that one of West Java’s key investment advantages is its large market and competitive labor costs. However, he stressed that this advantage should be leveraged to maximize technology transfer and improve workforce capabilities. “Our competitive workforce must also benefit from effective technology transfer so that workers can meet the standards and qualifications required by international companies,” he stated. The collaboration is designed as a long-term partnership. Following the Bandung event in July, West Java business representatives are scheduled to visit Malaysia in October 2026 to participate in the second phase of SIBS. According to Masrura, the October mission to Selangor will focus primarily on expanding export market access for West Java products. “Malaysia, particularly Selangor, occupies a highly strategic position as a gateway to global markets. Once West Java products successfully enter the Malaysian market, it will become significantly easier to expand into other ASEAN countries and international markets,” he said. Although Kadin Jabar has not yet established a specific investment realization target, as discussions remain in the exploratory stage, the organization aims to facilitate the signing of several concrete Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between businesses from West Java and Selangor during the two-day summit. These agreements will subsequently be developed into formal Cooperation Agreements. Despite its optimism, Kadin Jabar acknowledges several domestic challenges in attracting foreign investment, particularly regarding policy consistency at the local level and legal certainty. To address these issues, Kadin Jabar continues to coordinate with the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP) as well as business associations such as Gapensi, Hipmi, and Iwapi to advocate for investment incentives, streamlined licensing processes, and stronger legal certainty. Kadin Jabar also places high expectations on the restoration of international air connectivity in West Java. The reactivation of direct international flights between West Java and Malaysia—through either Husein Sastranegara Airport or BIJB Kertajati—is considered a key factor in accelerating investment growth, export expansion, tourism development, and medical tourism between the two regions. According to information received, the SIBS Forum scheduled for July 9–10, 2026, in Bandung will present a significant investment portfolio consisting of 46 strategic projects spanning nine to twelve priority sectors. These projects include opportunities in aerospace, railway transportation, automotive development (including the Kertajati Area, Patimban Port, and Greater Bandung LRT), creative industries, energy utilities and renewable energy projects such as the Cirebon Regional Waste-to-Energy Facility, industrial estates including the Majalengka Industrial Estate, and technology ventures such as Agrivision Startup. Additional projects cover medical tourism developments such as Sari Medika Resort, agricultural initiatives including the Tasikmalaya Palm Sugar Industry Center, infrastructure projects such as the Patimban Water Supply System, and various downstream industrialization initiatives. The summit is expected to strengthen economic cooperation between West Java and Selangor while opening new pathways for investment, trade, technology transfer, and regional economic growth. [SOURCE]

Jun, 24 2026

Rebana Region’s Economic Potential Reaches Rp600 Trillion, West Java Secretary Warns: ‘Don’t Miss the Opportunity

Amid the celebrations of Cirebon City's 599th Anniversary, an impressive figure was revealed by West Java Provincial Secretary, Herman Suryatman. Speaking in Cirebon City, he highlighted the enormous economic potential of the Rebana Metropolitan Area, estimated at approximately IDR 600 trillion. This figure is more than just a statistic. For the Greater Cirebon region, it represents a significant opportunity to attract investment, create employment, and reduce poverty and unemployment. Speaking to reporters after attending the Plenary Session commemorating the 599th Anniversary of Cirebon City at the Cirebon City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Building on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), Herman emphasized that Cirebon City and its surrounding areas hold strategic opportunities within the development of the Rebana Metropolitan Area. "Regarding the Rebana Area, I believe it contributes around 20 percent of West Java's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). West Java's GRDP is approximately IDR 3,000 trillion. Twenty percent of that amounts to roughly IDR 600 trillion. I believe this is a substantial economic pie for Rebana and for the Greater Cirebon region," Herman stated on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). According to him, the scale of this economic value demonstrates that the future growth of West Java will not rely solely on industrial zones in the western part of the province but will also expand eastward through the development of the Rebana Metropolitan Area. He noted that the prospects for economic growth in the Greater Cirebon region are exceptionally promising. Several regencies within the region have already recorded economic growth rates that exceed the provincial average. "The opportunities for growth are extraordinary. Several regencies in the Greater Cirebon area have achieved economic growth above the West Java average, including Majalengka and Kuningan. I believe this presents a significant opportunity to attract even greater investment," he said. However, Herman stressed that investment should not be viewed as the ultimate goal of development. The presence of capital and industry must generate tangible benefits for local communities and improve public welfare. "Hopefully, the impact will be a significant reduction in poverty and unemployment. Investment is merely a tool to achieve those outcomes," he explained. The Rebana Metropolitan Area is a strategic economic development zone in West Java centered on three key growth hubs: Kertajati in Majalengka Regency, Patimban in Subang Regency, and Cirebon. [SOURCE]

Jun, 17 2026

Managers Call Rebana Area a New Economic Driver in West Java

Majalengka (ANTARA) -Bernardus Djonoputro, Managing Head of the Rebana Area Management Agency, said that the Rebana Metropolitan agglomeration area, which covers seven cities/regencies in West Java, is a new economic driver in the industrial sector for the province. “The Rebana area covering Cirebon City, Cirebon Regency, Indramayu Regency, Majalengka Regency, Kuningan Regency, Subang Regency and Sumedang Regency is a new meeting pole for the economy in West Java,” Bernardus said in Majalengka, West Java, Wednesday. He explained that of the 13 industrial estates covering 43 thousand hectares that are being developed in Rebana Metropolitan, seven of them have shown significant progress, especially in the East Cipali and Kertajati-Jatitujuh areas in the last two years. According to him, investment activities in this area have also been going well and are expected to increase in the coming years. Based on the latest data collection in 2024, his party noted that investment realization in Rebana Metropolitan increased by around 8.5 percent compared to 2023. In addition, he said that the region's economic growth was already at 5.8 percent and this achievement was in accordance with the set target. “We estimate the rapid growth of industrial estates in 13 industrial estates in the Rebana region. With an average area of 200 hectares per area, it is estimated that it can create 40 thousand new jobs,” he said. Bernardus said that the development of industrial estates in the region can be accelerated because it is supported by infrastructure such as Kertajati Airport and Patimban Port, which are part of the National Strategic Project according to Perpres 87/2021. In addition, he revealed that the industrial estate only occupies around 5 percent of the total land area in Rebana, so the rest can be allocated for green open space (RTH) and other needs to maintain the feasibility of housing in the area. He added that each local government in the region acts as the Supervisory Board of the Rebana Area Management Agency, so that the development of industrial sites can be carried out properly. “We strive for the Rebana area to become a new inclusive growth center, with integrated housing designed to meet the needs of the workforce,” he said. SOURCE

Aug, 22 2024

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