Indonesia’s Green Industry Sector Surpasses Emission Reduction Targets as Decarbonization Roadmap Takes Shape

The Green Industry Center of Kemenperin has made notable progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Industrial Processes and Product Uses (IPPU). In 2024, it reduced emissions by 6.92 million tons of CO2 equivalent, surpassing the target set in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) for 2030. Furthermore, there has been a 7.31% improvement in the cost efficiency of green industries.

Kemenperin has also seen a steady increase in the number of companies obtaining Green Industry Standards (SIH) certification. Currently, 146 companies are certified, with 25 new standards introduced, bringing the total to 62 certified standards. These achievements reflect the significant progress made in advancing industrial sustainability.

As part of the broader decarbonization efforts, Kemenperin is preparing further regulations on carbon trading and industry-specific decarbonization, such as in the cement sector. These initiatives are expected to accelerate Indonesia’s transition to a low-carbon economy, benefiting both the environment and the country’s economic competitiveness.

The collaboration between Kemenperin, WRI Indonesia, and IESR marks an important step toward achieving Indonesia’s ambitious decarbonization goals. The roadmap for decarbonization will serve as a critical guide for industrial transformation and help Indonesia become a key player in the global shift towards sustainable industrial practices. (Uki Ruknuddin)