Indonesian Companies Shine at Indonesia ESG Leadership Awards 2025

BNI and WIKA Beton Recognized for ESG Excellence

The Indonesia ESG Leadership Awards 2025, organized by Bumi Global Karbon (BGK) Foundation, honored two major Indonesian companies for their outstanding commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BBNI) and PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WIKA Beton) were among the winners, showcasing Indonesia's growing focus on sustainable business practices ¹

BNI's ESG Leadership

BNI received the Leadership AA - Excellence Leader in ESG Transparency award, recognizing its consistent application of ESG principles across its business operations. BNI's Corporate Secretary, Okki Rushartomo, stated that this award motivates BNI to further enhance transparency, accountability, and ESG integration throughout its business lines. The bank has been actively supporting green financing initiatives, renewable energy projects, and inclusive digitalization to expand financial access for low-income communities and MSMEs ¹

WIKA Beton's Double Win

WIKA Beton won two prestigious awards: Most Progressive ESG Transparency and Leadership AAA - Advancing ESG Transparency Leadership. These accolades reflect WIKA Beton's dedication to integrating ESG principles into its operational framework. The company's achievements were evaluated based on 33 ESG factors, including 11 environmental, 11 social, and 11 governance indicators. WIKA Beton's management emphasized that these awards validate their commitment to measurable sustainability practices and operational transparency ²

Industry Impact and Future Directions

The recognition of BNI and WIKA Beton at the Indonesia ESG Leadership Awards 2025 highlights the growing importance of ESG considerations in Indonesia's corporate landscape. As the country continues to pursue sustainable development goals, these awards set a benchmark for other companies to follow. The event's theme, 'Aligning Indonesia ESG Leadership with Global Opportunities,' underscores Indonesia's strategic momentum in strengthening sustainable economic partnerships, particularly with the European Union and Canada through agreements like IEU-CEPA and ICA-CEPA ¹