Through its Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) initiative, Bank Jakarta will construct communal biodigesters fueled by organic waste to support environmental management efforts in the capital.

The project is being implemented at two sites in North Jakarta, namely Rorotan Rusunawa in Cilincing and Rawa Badak Utara TPS 3R. The development commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony held at the Rorotan location.

Bank Jakarta President Director Agus H. Widodo stated that the communal biodigester project is a concrete manifestation of the bank's commitment to supporting waste management in Jakarta, particularly regarding organic waste.

He explained that through biodigester technology, organic waste can be processed into biogas for renewable energy, while the residue can be utilized as organic fertilizer.

Widodo emphasized that waste management is a collective challenge that requires collaboration and consistency from all stakeholders.

"The construction of the biodigester in Rorotan represents Bank Jakarta's tangible contribution to addressing waste management challenges in the city. We aim for our TJSL (CSR) programs to deliver real benefits to the community while supporting efforts to preserve Jakarta’s environment," he explained, Wednesday (8/12).

Bank Jakarta Corporate Secretary Arie Rinaldi noted that waste management necessitates both collaboration and program continuity.

Through the construction of these biodigesters, Bank Jakarta is playing an active role in managing organic waste at the source while promoting the concept that waste can provide added value to the community.

"Collaboration with the Jakarta government is an essential component in ensuring that waste management efforts are implemented in a more integrated manner," he continued.

He added that the construction of the Rorotan biodigester is part of a sustainable initiative reflecting Bank Jakarta's contribution to the utilization of eco-friendly waste treatment technology.

Previously, Bank Jakarta supported the development of a Communal Biodigester Installation in Pekayon, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, which was inaugurated in November 2025.

Then the experience gained from the Pekayon program has become a foundation for Bank Jakarta to continue broadening its environmental contributions.

"We're now expanding the implementation of biodigester technology, which processes organic waste directly at the source, through a collaborative program with the Jakarta government," he stated.

Arie explained that this commitment underscores Bank Jakarta’s contribution to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

According to him, as Jakarta’s financial backbone, Bank Jakarta is strategically positioned to bridge urban development needs with financial solutions and the business ecosystem.

Hopefully, through this program, Bank Jakarta and the Jakarta government can strengthen community-based organic waste management while fostering a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment for the capital.

Bank Jakarta will continue to reinforce this role through responsible, inclusive, and sustainability-oriented financing and economic activities. This serves as the foundation for building healthy growth and generating long-term value for all stakeholders,' he concluded.

Notably, this program is part of the implementation of Bank Jakarta’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Action Plan (RAKB), specifically supporting organic waste management, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, and renewable energy utilization. Technically, each biodigester is designed to process up to 250 kilograms of organic waste per day.

With two units in operation, the total processing capacity reaches 500 kilograms per day, yielding biogas and organic fertilizer residue. Based on technical assessments, the two biodigester units are projected to generate approximately 37.5 cubic meters of biogas per day and reduce GHG emissions by roughly 423 kilograms of CO2e per day, or 154.4 tons of CO2e per year.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the communal organic waste-based biodigesters was attended by Bank Jakarta Corporate Secretary Arie Rinaldi, alongside Assistant for Economy and Development to Mayor of North Jakarta, Wawan Budi Rohman; North Jakarta City Administration Secretary, Iyan Sopian Hadi; North Jakarta Environmental Sub-agency Head, Edy Mulyanto; and Cilincing Sub-district Head, Daniel Azka Alfarobi.