Samboja, September 23, 2025 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) through the Bakti BCA program once again collaborated with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) to organize the Student Goes to Nature (SGTN) 2025 initiative. At least 200 junior and senior high school students from Samboja and West Samboja had the opportunity to learn directly at the BOSF Orangutan Conservation Area in Samboja Lestari, East Kalimantan, this year.
The program is part of BCA’s ongoing commitment which is aligned with one of Bakti BCA pillars, Bakti Lingkungan (Environment), aiming to raise awareness about the importance of preserving nature and protecting wildlife among youths. Through interactive field-based learning, students explored the orangutan’s vital role in the ecosystem while gaining a deeper understanding of the real challenges facing their habitat. As an umbrella species, orangutans help safeguard biodiversity in their environment. Conserving orangutans means protecting the entire ecosystem in which they live.
Not merely about conservation, the SGTN 2025 program also provided participants with financial literacy education. The material equips them with additional knowledge to better manage in their future sustainably. This initiative reflects BCA’s vision to deliver a holistic and concrete contribution to society.
The SGTN 2025 program was divided into five learning points: Makaka, Keruing, Durian, Orangutan, and Beruang Madu. Each point offered thematic activities such as tree planting, water filtration and waste decomposition demonstrations, as well as in-depth lessons on conserving Kalimantan’s endemic wildlife.
EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility at BCA, Hera F. Haryn said, “BCA believes that environmental awareness must be nurtured from an early age. Through the Student Goes to Nature program, we want to foster a sense of love and responsibility among youths for forest and wildlife conservation in a fun and easy-to-understand way. This initiative aligns with BCA’s commitment to support environmental sustainability, which ultimately sustains human life as well.”
Since 2012 to 2025, BCA and BOSF have supported the government regarding orangutan conservation, including:
- Releasing 54 orangutans back into their natural habitat
- Rehabilitating 57 orangutans
- Planting 9.000 trees within BOS conservation areas
- Educating 4.484 students on orangutan conservation
- Raising public awareness through 2.060 special edition Flazz cards and LED-based conservation education during Orangutan Day on seven occasions
- Improving four pre-release islands and renovating Sekolah Hutan
These sustainable efforts demonstrate BCA’s consistency in integrating sustainability values into its activities while inviting younger generations to take an active role in protecting Indonesia’s natural heritage.
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BCA Reaffirms Sustainability Commitment Through Student Goes to Nature (SGTN) 2025 – SVP of Corporate Communication at BCA Novie Yulianti officially opened the SGTN 2025 series at the BOSF Orangutan Conservation Area, Samboja Lestari, East Kalimantan, on Saturday (20/9). SGTN is one of BCA’s programs under the Bakti Lingkungan pillar. Since 2012 to 2025, BCA and BOS Foundation have supported the government’s orangutan conservation efforts, including the release of 54 orangutans into their natural habitat and the rehabilitation of 57 orangutans.
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200 Students Participate in SGTN 2025 – The participants, consisting of junior and senior high school students from Samboja and West Samboja, East Kalimantan, engaged in interactive outdoor learning at the BOSF Orangutan Conservation Area in Samboja Lestari. The program allowed students to understand the orangutan’s vital role in the ecosystem and the real challenges faced by their habitat.
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BCA Provides Financial Literacy Education in SGTN 2025 – The participants were not only learning about orangutan conservation, but also received financial literacy education. This initiative enriches students’ knowledge, enabling them to build a sustainable future. The effort reflects BCA’s vision to deliver holistic contributions to society.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2025)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks that focuses on transaction banking and provides credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2025, BCA served more than 42 million customer accounts, supported by 1.264 branch offices, 19.854 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA's presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, remittances, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27.000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice for the people and an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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