The Bekasi Regency Government has expressed its appreciation for the corporate social responsibility program with an urban farming concept implemented by PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk, the developer of the internationally standardized urban township Lippo Cikarang Cosmopolis.
Secretary of the Bekasi Regency Development Planning Agency Didik Setiadi stated in Cikarang on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, that the urban farming initiative is expected to serve as a model for other industrial areas and companies as a tangible commitment to sustainable CSR implementation.
He noted that Bekasi Regency still has many idle lands that can be utilized to expand green open spaces while supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita agenda in the food security sector.
Beyond environmental benefits, the CSR program is also seen as capable of driving the local economy through community empowerment, including the cultivation of food commodities such as vegetables, fruits, and chili. Urban farming, he added, can be implemented not only on rooftops and walls but also in yards and riverbanks, and if managed sustainably, it can generate economic value for surrounding communities.
The Bekasi Regency Government has encouraged the private sector to implement sustainable CSR programs due to their significant benefits, including improved air quality, flood prevention, waste reduction, food security, and increased economic productivity. The government hopes similar initiatives will be adopted by other industrial areas, especially on land reclaimed from illegal structures that can be transformed into green open spaces.
To strengthen alignment between corporate CSR and regional development priorities, the Bekasi Regency Government has also initiated its first CSR development planning forum or Musrenbang CSR in West Java. Through this platform, companies are expected to align their CSR programs with priority sectors such as education, infrastructure, health, and other development needs, helping to reduce the regional budget burden through alternative financing sources.
Chief Operating Officer of PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk Lukas Budi Setiawan emphasized that all CSR programs under the Lippo untuk Indonesia PASTI framework are implemented with a sustainable approach, including the urban farming initiative, which focuses not only on development but also on social and economic impact for the community and the environment.
He explained that the program includes expanding green open spaces through the planting of shade trees such as trembesi and mahogany along riverbanks, while also cultivating productive plants such as vegetables and fruits that can be utilized by local communities.
The urban farming initiative has become an integral part of Lippo Cikarang Cosmopolis’ vision to develop a township that balances urban development with environmental preservation, including efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Since the early stages of development, Lippo Cikarang has remained committed to preserving existing trees and integrating greenery into every commercial and residential project.
Lukas confirmed that the produce from the urban farming program will be distributed to surrounding communities and sustainably utilized to support daily needs. The company also plans to replicate the program in other locations if the initiative continues to receive positive community response.
He also expressed appreciation for electric motorcycle manufacturer Alva, a tenant at Lippo Cikarang Cosmopolis, for its contribution to the urban farming initiative. Alva’s commitment to clean energy and domestically produced components aligns with the township’s efforts to build a clean energy ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Founder of Green House Bambu Foundation Eko Jatmiko stated that the urban farming program initiated by PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk has helped prevent environmental degradation and strengthen conservation efforts along the Kalimalang waterway, which is a vital water source for millions of residents.
According to him, the planting of shade trees and food crops through the urban farming program has transformed idle land into productive areas while supporting environmental preservation. He noted that more than one thousand seedlings from over thirty plant varieties have been planted, ranging from shade trees such as trembesi, tamarind, and mahogany to vegetables like spinach, water spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, and chili, including medicinal and rare plant species.