Bank Aladin Syariah (BANK) Embraces Business Growth with Sustainability

The planting aims to help prevent coastal erosion expansion, reduce seawater infiltration into residential areas, and restore biodiversity functions in the coastal zone.

However, for the company, this activity is seen as a concrete expression of the sustainability approach integral to its business growth journey.

The 1,000 planted Rhizophora trees are estimated to absorb up to 118.44 kilograms of CO2 equivalent.

The planting also aims to support the resilience of the coastal area, which is vital to the livelihood of the Pari Island community.

Linking Business Strength with Community Needs

In defining growth, Bank Aladin Syariah also stresses the importance of connecting business strength with the real needs of society.

This is reflected in the coastal conservation program carried out in partnership with LindungiHutan and Forum Peduli Pulau Pari.

The company states that collaborating with the local community is part of efforts to ensure the program goes beyond planting activities to support sustainable community-involved environmental conservation.

According to the company, coastal ecosystem sustainability requires not just one-time intervention, but ongoing involvement of those living closest to the area.

Ratna said this collaborative approach is part of the company’s effort to deliver solutions relevant to on-the-ground needs.

“Thus, our CSR programs are not only focused on providing aid but also on creating impacts that are more tangible and sustainable,” Ratna said.

For Bank Aladin Syariah, this approach shows that growth is not solely placed in the context of financial achievement.

Part of Sustainable Finance Principles

The company also links this approach to sustainable finance principles.

The environmental conservation initiative on Pari Island is part of the company’s support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13 on Climate Action and Goal 14 on Life Below Water.

Thus, sustainability for Bank Aladin Syariah is embedded as a way of running and developing the business, rather than a separate agenda.

Ratna said the company wants to ensure that the growth being built today can deliver benefits in the long run.

Therefore, the company declared it will continue to develop various initiatives linking business strength with community and environmental needs.

Bank Aladin Syariah states it will keep developing its business and services considering economic, social, and environmental aspects.