Indonesia's Minister of Industry Honored with detikcom Awards 2025 for Green Industry Leadership

Recognition for Accelerating Green Transformation

Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Indonesia's Minister of Industry, received the prestigious detikcom Awards 2025 in recognition of his pivotal role in advancing the country's green industry initiatives. The award ceremony was held at The Westin Jakarta on November 25, 2025.

Commitment to Net Zero Emission

Under Gumiwang's leadership, the Ministry of Industry has made significant strides in promoting sustainable industrial practices. The ministry is committed to achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2050, a full decade ahead of the national target of 2060. This ambitious goal is supported by several key initiatives:

1. Decarbonization Roadmap: Development of a comprehensive roadmap to guide industries in reducing their carbon footprint
2. Carbon Trading Mechanism: Implementation of a carbon trading system to incentivize emission reductions
3. Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU): Adoption of CCU technology to minimize industrial emissions
4. Green Industry Certification: Establishment of certification programs to recognize sustainable industrial practices
5. Green Industry Service Company (GISCO): Launch of GISCO, a platform providing technical assistance, resource efficiency assessments, emission footprint calculations, and green financing facilities

Economic and Environmental Benefits

The Minister emphasized that the development of green industries will not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also create economic value through increased competitiveness, reduced dependence on imports, and the creation of green jobs. GISCO serves as a one-stop service platform to support industries in their transition to more sustainable practices.

Conclusion

The recognition received by Minister Gumiwang at the detikcom Awards 2025 highlights the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and industrial transformation. As Indonesia continues to develop its green industry sector, these initiatives are expected to play a crucial role in achieving the country's climate goals while fostering economic growth.