Stay Ahead with Heaptalk: Your Go-To Source for Business News https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/ Latest business news media headlines platform today | Lets talk Business Wed, 07 May 2025 15:25:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://heaptalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-fav-icon-48x48-1-32x32.png Stay Ahead with Heaptalk: Your Go-To Source for Business News https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/ 32 32 Sampoerna University introduces plastic waste-based road construction https://heaptalk.com/news/sampoerna-university-introduces-plastic-waste-based-road-construction/ Wed, 07 May 2025 15:25:08 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47914 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Sampoerna University has launched the Plastic Waste for Sustainable Pavement Center (PWSPC), an innovative road material alternative made from plastic waste. Developed over the past two years, the plastic waste-based road construction is expected to serve as a technological and environmental breakthrough and become a cross-sector collaboration hub for advancing sustainable development […]

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]]> Xiaomi unveils 2024 ESG report, highlights sustainability and innovation https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/xiaomi-unveils-2024-esg-report-highlights-sustainability-and-innovation/ Fri, 02 May 2025 07:27:32 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47819 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Xiaomi Corporation has released its seventh Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2024. The 2024 ESG report outlines the company’s achievements in expanding technology accessibility, addressing climate change through mitigation and adaptation efforts, and implementing reuse and recycling systems. Recently, the company introduced a new sustainability strategy centered on core technology, […]

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]]> Pertamina ties with Hyundai, West Java govt for waste-to-hydrogen project https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/pertamina-ties-with-hyundai-west-java-govt-for-waste-to-hydrogen-project/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:55:58 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47456 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Pertamina has partnered strategically with Hyundai Motor Group and the West Java Provincial Government to develop waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in Bandung. The collaboration aims to utilize the potential for low-carbon hydrogen production from the Sarimukti landfill in West Bandung Regency, West Java. Biomethane generated from the Sarimukti landfill will be transported and […]

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]]> Unlocking Investment Through CCS: ICCSC Leads Indonesia’s Carbon Storage Strategy https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/unlocking-investment-through-ccs-iccsc-leads-indonesias-carbon-storage-strategy/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:12:20 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47360 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Amid growing global concerns over climate change, Indonesia faces mounting pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, which currently amount to approximately 700 million tons of CO₂ annually. As SEA’s largest economy and a major emitter, the country is now turning to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a key solution to meet its […]

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]]> ASDP reduces carbon emissions by 10.2 tons with reverse vending machines https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/asdp-reduces-carbon-emissions-by-10-2-tons-with-reverse-vending-machines/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:01:32 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47298 Heaptalk, Jakarta — ASDP Indonesia Ferry has collected 1.9 tons of plastic waste using reverse vending machines (RVMs). This initiative is claimed to have reduced carbon emissions by up to 10.2 tons. The installation of RVMs is part of a corporate social and environmental responsibility program conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises […]

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]]> Telkom initiates conservation-based tourism village in Purbalingga https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/telkom-initiates-conservation-based-tourism-village-in-purbalingga/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:45:27 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=46852 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Telkom Indonesia, in collaboration with the local community, has initiated the development of a tourism village in Kramat Village, Karangmoncol District, Purbalingga Regency, Central Java. Kramat Village was scheduled to be developed from October to November 2024. Several projects have already been completed, including constructing a village gate, installing camera traps for […]

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]]> PGE partners with Sinopec Star to develop geothermal energy & green hydrogen https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/pge-partners-with-sinopec-star-to-develop-geothermal-energy-green-hydrogen/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:23:36 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=46241 Heaptalk, Jakarta — PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) has established a partnership with Sinopec Star Co, Ltd. to develop and utilize geothermal energy to support the clean energy transition. Representatives of both parties signed the agreement at Sinopec Star’s headquarters in Beijing. This collaboration includes exploring and utilizing geothermal energy both directly and indirectly. The […]

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]]> IFC pours sustainability loan to Indonesia’s retail and props company NWP https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/ifc-pours-sustainability-loan-to-indonesias-retail-and-props-company-nwp/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:48:53 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=46073 Heaptalk, Jakarta — In a strategic move to support sustainable development and expedite Indonesia’s transition to a low-carbon, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced its first Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) to enhance green building certification within the portfolio of PT Nirvana Wastu Pratama (NWP). This financing will enable NWP to decarbonize its property portfolio by improving energy efficiency, […]

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]]> Recoolit offers a buyback program for sustainable refrigerant collection https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/recoolit-offers-a-buyback-program-for-sustainable-refrigerant-collection/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:29:15 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45914 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Recoolit has developed a platform to empower air conditioner (AC) technicians with tools and incentives for sustainable refrigerant collection and disposal. This effort aims to tackle the environmental dangers of refrigerants in ACs. Refrigerants are a complicated and precise topic, with limited knowledge about them. Air conditioners are essential in Indonesia and […]

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]]> Impact investment: Balancing profit and environmental sustainability in Indonesia https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/impact-investment-balancing-profit-and-environmental-sustainability-in-indonesia/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:56:46 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=46003 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Impact investment has become widely discussed following the worsening environmental issues caused by economic activities. With the rising ecological challenges in Indonesia, such as deforestation, marine resource exploitation, and waste management, investments supporting sustainable businesses are becoming more urgent. Without adequate financial support, the negative environmental impact will be progressively challenging to […]

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]]> Officially launched, IDXCarbon notes 41,822 tCO2e in the first international trading volume https://heaptalk.com/news/officially-launched-idxcarbon-notes-41822-tco2e-in-the-first-international-trading-volume/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:25:31 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45759 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (KLH/BPLH), the Financial Services Authority (OJK), and the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) officially launched the inaugural international trading of Indonesian Carbon Units through IDXCarbon at the IDX Main Hall. (01/20. IDXCarbon achieved a trading volume of 41,822 tCO2e in the initial international trading […]

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]]> Google partners with startups Varaha and Charm to remove 200,000 tons of carbon using biochar https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/google-partners-with-startups-varaha-and-charm-to-remove-200000-tons-of-carbon-using-biochar/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:59:40 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45744 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Google announced its latest initiative to scale biochar as a carbon removal offtake through collaboration with Varaha, an Indian startup, and Charm, the US startup. The tech giant will purchase 100,000 tons of biochar carbon removal from each company by 2030, the largest biochar carbon removal deal to date. “These deals will […]

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]]> Green Power partners with ZTE Indonesia to develop photovoltaics in Timor Leste https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/green-power-partners-with-zte-indonesia-to-develop-photovoltaics-in-timor-leste/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:34:21 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45619 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Green Power Group, a company engaged in the new energy sector, collaborates with ZTE Indonesia, a telecommunications and information technology company, to explore new renewable energy, specifically solar photovoltaic power plants in Timor Leste, as reported by Kontan (01/13). Both entities have agreed on the main points that will be carried out, […]

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]]> Treeo spills its innovative approach to boost transparency in carbon credits https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/treeo-spills-its-innovative-approach-to-boost-transparency-in-carbon-credits/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:31:51 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45284 Heaptalk, Jakarta — In the face of escalating climate challenges, the effectiveness of carbon markets is often scrutinized for their transparency and accountability. While these markets hold promise for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, they are frequently criticized for lacking the rigor necessary to ensure genuine environmental benefits. Christopher Hentsch, the Business Development SEA of TREEO, addresses these […]

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]]> Gaining pre-seed round, HiFeed startup to decarbonize Indonesia’s cattle farming https://heaptalk.com/news/gaining-pre-seed-round-hifeed-startup-to-decarbonize-indonesias-cattle-farming/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:43:48 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45485 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s agri-tech HiFeed closes pre-seed funding for an undisclosed amount led by Wavemaker Impact (WMi). This injection will be allocated to expedite the development of technologies to transform cattle farming into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. Aiming to tackle climate change issues, HiFeed creates advanced technologies and strategies designed to mitigate the […]

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]]> Solar Power Plant Xurya cuts the nation’s 146,645 tons of emissions in 2024 https://heaptalk.com/news/solar-power-plant-xurya-cuts-the-nations-146645-tons-of-emissions-in-2024/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:05:58 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45489 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Climate-tech based in Indonesia Xurya has marked 2024 with significant achievements. These milestones reinforce its position as a pioneer in Indonesia’s solar energy sector and underline its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Operational Milestones By the end of 2024, Xurya had successfully operated over 100 MW of solar power capacity across […]

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]]> Roxi leverages blockchain for transparent carbon projects https://heaptalk.com/sustainability/roxi-leverages-blockchain-for-transparent-carbon-projects/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:19:40 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45362 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Rantai Oxygen Indonesia (Roxi) offers blockchain technology to develop high-quality carbon projects. This technology is expected to provide transparency and secure data. According to Gun Gun Febrianza, Chief Innovation Officer at Roxi, blockchain is claimed to store data better than centralized systems with vulnerabilities for human error and potential misuse by human […]

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