Jakarta, 1 April 2021 – Waste disposal is a widespread problem in both urban and rural areas. In areas with high concentration of tourist activities, such as tourism villages, waste disposal is also a problem. Understanding this situation, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) through its assisted village program, has never stopped providing vocational and professional education in order to uplift the village administrators to continue to work.
On this special occasion, BCA provided all homestay managers and administrators in 12 assisted villages with a training through a webinar on waste management and treatment. The program was attended by Executive Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility of BCA Inge Setiawati, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility of BCA Ira Bachtar on Thursday (01/04).
“BCA is committed to continuing to provide assistance to the 12 assisted villages. Waste management and treatment is necessary for environmental sustainability and to maintain a healthy environment. The implementation of the webinar is a form of BCA’s support for environmental awareness to create a better future Earth. Furthermore, it also resonates with BCA’s commitment to environmentally friendly movements as a form of our response to the achievement of the sustainable development goals,” said Inge.
Despite the slow travel during the pandemic, waste management remains a critical issue. One of the benefits of waste treatment includes circular economy. Recyclable waste material can be turned into useful profitable products, which can also be adopted by village administrators to earn secondary income.
BCA’s excellence business solutions has a focus on village and community empowerment, meanwhile BCA synergy solutions focuses on the environment. Inge confirmed that the objectives of holding the training is to give additional insights into the appropriate method of waste utilization.
For your information, BCA has 12 assisted villages scattered throughout the nation, Wirawisata Goa Pindul; Pentingsari Tourism Village; Wukirsari Wayang Village; Tamansari Tourism Village; Doesoen Kopi Sirap; Gemah Sumilir Batik Village; Bukit Peramun; Wisata Aik Rusa Berehun; Gunong Lumut; Traditional Settlement of Sijunjung; Nagari Silokek; Pucak Tinggan Tourism Village. Amid the pandemic, BCA has continuously provided assistance to its assisted villages through inspirational webinars.
“We hope that the activity today can offer support to the village administrators to rise again and revive local tourism. We are confident that with the intense educational programs we provided, the assisted villages will be ready to welcome tourists with protocols and SOPs,” concluded Inge.
BCA Invites Assisted Villages to Commit to Sustainability – Executive Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility of BCA Inge Setiawati opened the waste management and treatment webinar, a program of BCA’s Corporate Social Responsibility. BCA is committed to continuously provide assistance to its 12 assisted villages through inspirational webinars.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 31st December 2020)
BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. At the end of December 2020, BCA has the privilege of serving 25.0 million customer accounts, processing around 32 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,248 branches; 17,623 ATMs as well as the 24-hour internet & mobile banking systems; supported by 24/7 Halo BCA contact center. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationship with customers, putting people first, and making positive impact on society at large. With more than 24,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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