Bank Mandiri launches emission reduction certificate feature for retail customers
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Bank Mandiri Tbk (BMRI) is strengthening its role in supporting a sustainable economy through the launch of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Certificate (SPE-GRK) feature for the retail segment on the Livin’ Planet platform in the Livin’ by Mandiri app.
Deputy Director Henry Panjaitan of Bank Mandiri, during the launch of the “Aku Net-Zero Hero” campaign at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in Jakarta on Wednesday, stated that this initiative is the result of the company’s collaboration with IDXCarbon, marking a new step in opening access to the carbon market through the bank’s digital services.
“Through this feature, we aim to encourage active participation from customers in climate action. Beyond raising awareness of the carbon footprint generated from daily activities, we also urge customers to take part in offsetting it through credible and verified carbon offset mechanisms,” he said.
Henry explained that the launch of this feature is part of the latest development of Livin’ Planet, introducing new capabilities beyond the previous features.
“This innovation reflects the company’s commitment to providing increasingly relevant, easily accessible, and impactful sustainability solutions for customers,” Henry stated.
In its implementation, Henry explained that carbon offsetting is carried out by supporting emission reduction or absorption activities, either through nature-based solutions such as tree planting or technology-based solutions like renewable energy development and energy efficiency projects.
“Meanwhile, carbon credits represent a reduction or absorption of emissions equivalent to 1 tonne of CO2 that can be traded as an instrument in that mechanism,” Henry said.
Through Livin’ Planet, Henry explained that customers can calculate their emission footprint using a carbon calculator and perform offsets by directly purchasing SPE-GRK.
“This feature is also equipped with educational content to enhance public understanding of carbon emissions and encourage behavioural changes towards a low-carbon lifestyle,” Henry added.