Uplifting Indonesian Migrant Workers: Green Banking Empowerment from an Islamic Perspective

Abstract

This seminar explores the integration of sustainability principles in the banking sector to empower Indonesian migrant workers. By analyzing green banking indicators such as carbon emissions reduction, paperless practices, environmentally friendly buildings, recycling, sustainable rewards, and green investments, the seminar investigates how environmentally friendly banking practices can enhance the well-being of migrant workers. The implementation of green banking is supported by regulations from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in Indonesia, particularly POJK No.51/POJK.03/2017 on sustainable financial practices. Green banking indicators are activity practices banking operations that avoid carbon emissions, implement paperless, green building, Reuse/Recycle/Refurbish, green reward, green investment are analyzed with an Islamic review based on al-dhuriyat al-khams in order to form laws that emphasize protecting religion (hifzh al-din) , guarding the soul (hifzh al-nafs), guarding the mind (hifzh al-'aql), guarding offspring (hifzh al-nasl), and guarding property (hifzh hifzh al-mal). Emphasizing an Islamic perspective based on al-dhuriyat al-khams, the seminar highlights the importance of preserving religious values, protecting the soul, maintaining intellect, safeguarding offspring, and ensuring the protection of property in the context of empowering migrant workers.