Indonesia to Accelerate Net Zero Emission Target in Manufacturing Sector

Government Sets Ambitious 2050 Deadline

The Indonesian government is pushing to accelerate its net zero emission (NZE) target for the manufacturing sector to 2050, a decade ahead of the national target of 2060. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita revealed that the main challenge lies in differing perspectives between the government and business operators regarding the implementation of NZE.

Addressing Business Concerns

Industry players view the acceleration of NZE realization as being between cost and investment. The government is working to convince businesses that achieving NZE in the manufacturing sector is an investment that can be felt in the short to medium term. "We continue to make efforts to convey to industry players that this is not a cost, but an investment," Agus explained during the detikcom Awards 2025 event.

Investment Perspective on NZE

The Ministry of Industry is emphasizing that transitioning to NZE is not merely about compliance but represents a valuable investment opportunity. Agus highlighted that businesses can benefit from this transition even in the medium term, not just long-term. This approach aims to align the government's ambitious environmental targets with the economic interests of industry players.