ESG Becomes a Key Business Strategy at the Indonesia ESG Leaders Forum 2025

Jakarta, July 23, 2025– Amidst the hustle and bustle of businesses that continue to grapple with the demands of profitability and efficiency, a major discourse was reaffirmed today in the Main Hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange Building:ESG is not a cost burden, but rather the key to a sustainable and profitable business future..

Delivered with passion by cross-sector speakers inIndonesia ESG Leaders Forum (IELF) 2025, this forum serves as a reminder that sustainability is not just a green trend—it is a smart business strategy.

One of the main agendas in this forum is the launchIFRS Playbook for ESG Integration, a practical guide designed to assist Indonesian companies in systematically adopting global sustainability reporting standards.

The launch of the playbook was welcomed positively by industry players, as it was seen as strengthening corporate governance and transparency in ESG aspects, in line with increasing investor expectations regarding sustainability.

Several case studies from the energy, manufacturing, and financial sectors were presented in panel sessions and discussions. Key topics included the transformation to a circular economy, leveraging waste as a source of new value, and climate risk mitigation strategies amidst global economic uncertainty.

According to one panelist from the energy sector, the right ESG approach not only reduces operational risk but also opens up new funding opportunities from global financial institutions.

IELF 2025 also provided a platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors to strengthen Indonesia's commitment to the sustainable development agenda. Forum participants agreed that successful ESG implementation depends heavily on synergy between businesses, regulators, and the public.

The event concluded with a collective call to make ESG not just a social responsibility initiative, but a key foundation in a competitive, resilient, and sustainable business strategy.