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    "data": {
        "id": 1768754,
        "msgid": "j-trust-bank-channels-green-savings-funds-to-mangrove-planting-projects-1779886681",
        "date": "2026-05-27 19:30:00",
        "title": "J Trust Bank Channels Green Savings Funds to Mangrove Planting Projects",
        "author": "Sakina Rakhma Diah Setiawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Banking",
        "summary": "J Trust Bank has channelled over Rp59 million from its Green Savings products to fund mangrove restoration and marine conservation initiatives in Indonesia. The programmes, in partnership with environmental organisations, feature real-time monitoring and a planned sea turtle hatchling release project in 2026, underscoring the bank\u2019s commitment to sustainable finance.",
        "content": "<p>PT Bank JTrust Indonesia Tbk has allocated funds from its sustainable\nsavings products to support various environmental rehabilitation and\nmarine conservation programmes across Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Through the TORA Green Savings and Blue Ocean Savings initiatives,\nthe bank gathers environmental donation funds from corporate\ncontributions and customer participation.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, the TORA Green Savings programme collected over Rp59\nmillion, with approximately Rp17.6 million allocated for collaboration\nwith Carbon Ethics.<\/p>\n<p>Mangroves are crucial for coastal protection, mitigating erosion,\nshielding shorelines from extreme waves, and serving as habitats for\nmarine species. They are also recognised as effective natural carbon\nsinks.<\/p>\n<p>The programme includes regular monitoring and evaluation reports\nalong with an online dashboard to track progress and impact.<\/p>\n<p>J Trust Bank states this approach ensures customer contributions\nextend beyond mere donations, with long-term impact tracking.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s sustainability commitment is further expanded through Blue\nOcean Savings, focusing on marine conservation and biodiversity\nprotection.<\/p>\n<p>Partnering with environmental organisations including Members of\nNature, Sungai Watch, Divers Clean Action, Konservasi Indonesia, and\nPandawara, the bank is preparing a sea turtle adoption and hatchling\nrelease programme in 2026, planned for Bali or Kalimantan with a\nproposed budget of around Rp35.9 million.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/j-trust-bank-channels-green-savings-funds-to-mangrove-planting-projects-1779886681",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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