Currently, there are two main technologies used in the steel industry, one of which produces very high emissions. Read more on Liputan6.com.
Semarang, June 26, 2025 – Central Java is solidifying its position as a pioneer in Indonesia's energy transition. With abundant renewable energy potential and a strong commitment from various stakeholders, the province is determined to become a center for clean energy development and green industry, while significantly contributing to the national Net Zero Emission (NZE)…
Systematic efforts to reduce carbon emissions from industrial processes have not been widely developed in East Java. Read more on Kompas.id.
Jakarta, June 12, 2025 - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to more than 60 percent of Indonesia's GDP and 97 percent of employment in Indonesia. This large economic contribution also brings significant emissions. The transformation of the Indonesian SME sector towards a lower emission production system will be one of the strategic steps to…
Jakarta, May 26, 2025 – The Indonesian government is targeting gradual economic growth of 8% by 2029, placing the industrial sector as the main driver of this growth. However, global challenges such as protectionist policies and the climate crisis present obstacles that cannot be ignored. In response, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) held…
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In April 2025, US President Donald Trump reintroduced a reciprocal tariff policy through “Liberation Day Tariffs” that imposed a 10% base tariff on all imports, as well as additional tariffs of up to 54% for countries with a trade deficit against the US. Indonesia is included in the list of affected…
Surabaya, February 4, 2025—The industrial sector in East Java continues to grow and contribute significantly to the national economy. The contribution of East Java's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 14.37 percent, with the manufacturing sector growing by 5.49 percent in the third quarter of 2024, surpassing the…
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The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has created a multi-sector strategy to support the achievement of the Net Zero Emission target by 2060 or sooner. Through the Enhanced NDC document, Indonesia is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 31.89 percent with its own efforts and 43.2 with international assistance by 2030.…
The storm of layoffs that occurred in Indonesia, especially those that hit the textile industry, needs to be a common concern. Read more on Kompas.com .
Direktur Eksekutif IESR, Fabby Tumiwa
Jakarta, August 8, 2024 - Industrial sector emissions in Indonesia continued to increase in 2011-2022. In 2022, industrial sector emissions reached more than 400 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from energy use, production processes, feedstock use, and waste. The use of fossil energy to generate heat in industrial processes and…
Jakarta, 20 June 2024 - Indonesia's economic growth is supported by several sectors, one of which is industry. In the non-oil and gas processing industry, there is an increase in contribution to Indonesia's GDP, from 16% in quarter 1 of 2023 to 17% in quarter 2024. This significant economic contribution also has another side impact,…
Analis Energi IESR, Muhammad Dhifan Nabighdazweda
Jakarta, June 20, 2024 - The industrial sectors contribute significantly to Indonesia's carbon emissions. Based on data in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2024, 2022 industrial sector emissions rose 30 percent compared to 2021, reaching more than 400 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Implementation of the five pillars…