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(Courtesy of APRIL Group)
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ndonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing global climate change through its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), aiming to peak its greenhouse gas emissions at 1.3–1.4 gigatons CO₂e by 2030, equivalent to an 8 to 17 percent reduction from the 2030 emissions trajectory outlined in the Enhanced NDC.
The new target represents a significant step in strengthening the nation’s climate ambition through a more measurable, progressive and low-carbon development approach.
At the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the Second NDC was a central focus for the Indonesian delegation. The government highlighted the role of technology, industrial innovation and the circular economy as key drivers of emission reduction, while reinforcing its long-term target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier.
This commitment aligns with the broader global understanding that countries with vast tropical forest landscapes, such as Indonesia and Brazil, hold strategic importance in providing nature-based solutions for both climate mitigation and adaptation. In particular, industries operating within resource-based ecosystems have significant opportunities to deliver innovations that directly strengthen climate resilience and sustainable development pathways.
This sentiment was highlighted in a panel discussion titled “Leveraging Technology through Waste Utilization for Climate Impact” at the Indonesia Pavilion. Hanifah Dwi Nirwana, the Ministry of Environment’s Acting Deputy for Waste, Hazardous Waste and Toxic Materials Management (PSLB3) outlined Indonesia’s focus areas for national emission reduction.
“Emission reduction efforts are focused on five key sectors: forestry, energy, waste, agriculture and industrial processes, with the energy sector expected to play a particularly significant role in the transition toward renewable energy, increased efficiency and adoption of low-carbon technologies,” she explained.
Hanifah added that achieving the targets set in the Second NDC requires strong cross-sector collaboration. More efficient and innovative waste management, she noted, will contribute directly to accelerating national emission reduction progress.
In the same panel, APRIL Group, the producer of PaperOne brand of paper products, shared how the forestry sector can play a strategic role in reducing emissions through technological innovation. Operating in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, APRIL implements a waste-to-value initiative that transforms production waste into valuable resources.
Through the recovery boiler technology, sludge, which is the resulting solid material from the wastewater treatment process, is repurposed as renewable energy to support mill operations.
APRIL also utilizes fly ash as a micronutrient fertilizer to support tree growth across its plantation areas, and bottom ash as a construction material for roads and supporting infrastructure within its operational zone.
“The commitment to creating a positive impact has long been embedded in our company's values and operation. We will continue to explore a further initiative to turn our waste to valuable resources,” said Rita Alim, APRIL Group’s Deputy Director of External Relations.
The waste-to-value approach forms part of APRIL2030, the company’s decade-long sustainability vision, particularly under the Sustainable Growth pillar. By the end of 2024, the company had reduced solid waste sent to landfill by 50 percent, nearing its 80 percent target for 2030.
These innovations demonstrate how industries can transition toward a low-carbon economy. With the application of technology, emission reduction efforts can progress in tandem with operational efficiency and long-term business resilience.
Through technology-driven approaches and strengthened cross-sector collaboration, Indonesia is increasingly well positioned to address the global climate crisis while advancing a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future.
