CO₂ levels have increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, primarily from burning fossil fuels and net land use change. Since pre-industrialisation, we have emitted over 582 billion tonnes of carbon into our atmosphere. To stay below 2°C warming, we must limit cumulative emissions to 1 trillion tonnes of carbon (3.67 trillion tonnes of CO₂). Since 2010 we have surpassed 50 billion tonnes of CO₂ of total greenhouse gas emissions per annum driven by a rising trend from energy demand. At this fixed rate we will have burned through the remaining carbon budget in less than 30 years.

To avert more than 2°C global warming and the associated risks of such scenarios we must stem the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a net zero emission society by the end of this century. This is a great challenge for us as it implies the transformation of energy, industry, agriculture and forestry systems. We expect WBCSD members to lead and prosper in this transformation towards a
more sustainable society.

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Re>Pal manages and supplies its superior pallets to many global and domestic suppliers, including Unilever, IndoFood, Nestle and IFF — businesses interested in offsetting their carbon footprint without compromising on quality or profitability.
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Sigit Pramono, Head of Sub-Directorate for Notification of Export and Import of Industrial Forest Products, Ministry of Environment and Forestry said that the transparency in the implementation of timber legality assurance system in Indonesia has improved significantly, despite rampant illegal logging in the past. “Export value of certified wood products increased from USD 6.1 billion (2013) to USD 12.13 billion in 2018”, said Sigit Pramono.

Head of Footprint and Social Compliance, PT APP Sinarmas, Sera Noviany shared the private sector commitment for transparency in the pulp and paper industry. “Transparency is important to foster trust from our stakeholders”, said Sera. NGOs have also contributed to the improved transparency of the Indonesia forestry sector. Mohamad Kosar (JPIK) underlined the room for improvement in the public access on the forestry sector data. Teguh Triono (ZSL Indonesia) shared the piloting on integrated landscape management for sustainability through KELOLA Sendang Project. And Chris Eves (ZSL London) promoted SPOTT online platform consisting 131 detailed indicators to assess timber and pulp producers and traders on the public disclosure of their policies, operations and commitments to environmental, social and governance best practices.

The event report, can be downloaded at the bottom of this page: https://www.spott.org/news/forestry-transparency-forums-tackle-illegal-tropical-timber-production-and-trade/

This partnership itself has a Vision and Missions as stated below:
Vision
• To be the Indonesian national public-private partnership (PPP) to support Indonesia government goals on plastic waste management through applying the principles of circular economy
Mission
• Support the establishment of effective waste management system
• Raise people’s awareness towards behavioral change through education and communication
• Leverage research & development, innovation, and technology, especially through the principles of circular economy
• Support the study of Indonesian national plastic and waste management databases
• Seek innovative financing options to be an enabler of achieving the vision
• Collaborate in the Indonesia national formulation of relevant policy, law, and regulations in coping with plastic waste issue
To learn more about the partnership and initiatives, please check out the document below:

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SME Magazine itself is the highest-circulated publication for SME news across South East Asia. Its success has enabled the establishment of a myriad of events under its banner, extending from forums, exhibitions to awards on international platforms. Over the years, they have established a healthy working relation with business enterprises, associations and public-sectors, exploring flexible arrangements tailored to different interests.

                If you’re interested to in this awards, please contact SME Magazine’s senior project executive, Ms. Esther Gloria at [email protected] . The nomination form can be found in the nomination kit below.

SME 100 Indonesia