Nuanu Creative City publishes its 2025 Impact Report, marking its first full year of public life in Bali

2025 marked the first full year in which Nuanu Creative City operated as a public-facing place in Bali. After an initial period of development and testing, the year represented Nuanu’s first sustained exposure to daily public use, scrutiny and responsibility.

The 2025 Impact Report documents what was built, how it functioned in practice, and what outcomes emerged across environmental performance, social investment and cultural activity during this founding year.

“One of the things we do – we try to apply it-frameworks to more traditional industries and initiatives.” said Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City “Impact report for us is not about patting ourselves on the back, but a way to make things more trackable. Nuanu is about experimenting and ruthlessly looking at what works and what doesn’t – and as our impact (both environmental and social) is extremely important to us, this report is mainly a start of a conversation about what we can track better, do better, which practices contribute to better life for our community, communities around etc.”

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Environmental performance at Nuanu in 2025 focused on operational systems rather than standalone initiatives. Mobility, energy, waste, and land use were treated as interdependent decisions shaping daily experience and long-term ecological outcomes.

Low-emission mobility became the default across the site through the use of electric vehicles for internal transportation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting a pedestrian-oriented environment. This shift resulted in annual fuel savings of approximately 39,500 liters and avoided more than 43 tons of CO₂e emissions.

On-site solar energy systems reduced grid electricity consumption by an estimated 213,362 kWh during the year, preventing approximately 192 tons of CO₂e emissions and contributing to Nuanu’s longer-term transition toward full electrification.

Waste management systems achieved a 94.84 percent recycling rate through on-site segregation, composting, and organic waste redistribution. Over the year, 84.65 tons of recyclable waste and 1,085 tons of organic waste were processed, with compost and food waste redirected into local agricultural use.

Ecological restoration efforts continued through native reforestation using the Miyawaki method, with 1,015 trees planted to strengthen biodiversity, soil health, and long-term ecosystem resilience.

“Since 2024, we’ve been developing the data backbone of our operations, and 2025 allowed us to deepen that structure,” said Agastya Yatra, Head of Environment at Nuanu. “In 2026, our commitment is to bring this work to full maturity, ensuring our results are clear, accountable, and ready to guide a renewed roadmap for the years ahead.”

SOCIAL IMPACT

Social investment at Nuanu in 2025 was structured around long-term partnership rather than short-term assistance. Through the Nuanu Social Fund, more than IDR 5.6 billion was allocated to education, culture, community wellbeing and livelihood-related initiatives.

A majority of this funding, 62.9 percent, supported art and cultural activity, recognising creative practice as a driver of social connection, knowledge transmission, and local economic participation.

Education and capacity-building programs reached more than 1,000 children and students, alongside 120 women and young women engaged through skills, literacy, and confidence-building initiatives. In total, over 15 structured education and learning programs were delivered.

Wellness initiatives strengthened nutrition, mental health, and overall community wellbeing. Across 5 dedicated health and wellness programs, more than 2,200 participants engaged in activities designed to support healthier living, while over 20 units of blood were donated to aid lifesaving efforts.

Nature-based livelihood initiatives connected environmental care with everyday income generation, supporting 863 households through programs involving sustainable farming, waste management, and biodiversity-related work.

Living programs enhanced community welfare, emergency responsiveness, and access to essential public facilities. Through 9 targeted initiatives, over 900 beneficiaries received direct support, complemented by 3 key community infrastructure improvements that contributed to safer and more resilient neighbourhoods. On top of that, NSF showed efforts to provide immediate emergency relief for Bali flood affected communities, supporting 1.447 communities

“The Social Fund exists to ensure that growth and community driven funds translates into shared impact,” said Auditya Sari, Head of the Nuanu Social Fund. “In 2025, our focus was on cultivating communities, building trust through consistent engagement, transparent allocation and partnerships that extend beyond a single year or project to actively drive more social good"

Nuanu’s 2025 Impact Report reflects a shift from launching initiatives to testing systems under public conditions. The findings from this first full year are shaping how the city approaches development, investment, and accountability moving forward. Full report can be accessed at https://bit.ly/NuanuImpact2025.