“Sustainability commitments need to be adjusted to the conditions of the present in a broad context where, in practice, it can encourage producers to offer product options from sustainable sources with an emphasis on environmental preservation, followed by education and campaigns on the use of sustainable products. in order for customers to purchase goods whose origin may be verified and certified.” explained Aditya Bayunanda, Acting CEO of WWF Indonesia during the Sustainability Talk webinar on June 21, 2022 in Jakarta which discussed sustainable palm oil practices among representatives of the business world, associations, and civil society organizations. This discussion forum was organized by the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) and WWF Indonesia as part of the Green Lifestyle program which aims to encourage collaboration and stakeholder contributions to achieve sustainable production and consumption.

The increase in domestic demand for CPO needs to be balanced with attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects to ensure sustainable management, especially from the production side. M. Windrawan Inantha from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil / RSPO added, “We see that in forming a market for a sustainable product, by bringing together needs and demands, it is a shared responsibility from the producer and consumer side. RSPO provides easy traceability of palm oil products through certification in the palm oil supply chain from upstream to downstream”.

The implementation of sustainable palm oil production practices in Indonesia is aligned with the country’s G20 presidency, which has made encouraging sustainable investment one of its top priorities for encouraging sustainable governance across all business activities. Arya Kusumo from PT Lion Super Indo said in a statement indicating that the company supports this effort, “We see that the application of sustainable practices is a broad and dynamic matter, but we are trying to learn and be part of the process of change toward good production that is supported in a collaborative ecosystem have the same goal.” Attention to sustainable palm oil products has also begun to be shown by the service and lodging sector where during the discussion forum, Kartika Aryani from Alila Hotel Solo said, “We are open to continuing to seek hotel amenities that use sustainable palm products and in general we are also trying to implement our commitment to sustainable palm oil products. sustainability in hotel operations.”

MSME actors have also been interested in the procurement of sustainable products. Nasi Peda Pelangi owner Nadya Pratiwi stated that “Buyers of our food and beverage products learn to recognize the origin of the products they consume, especially those produced from something good such as organic, not damaging the environment and others. It’s possible that in the future our customers will discover that the food they eat is produced using ethical standards for palm oil.” Customers are becoming more conscious of the importance of using environmentally and socially responsible products. During this discussion forum, musician and Earth Volunteer Nugie said, “My hope as a consumer representative is to find quality palm oil goods that are certified and at an affordable price. The action of being aware of the environment can then be taken by beginning with yourself and thinking about the impact we are having on the planet.”

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About IBCSD

The Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) was established in April 2011 and is an association consisting of a collection of companies and is an initiative led directly by the CEOs of each member company. This association has a legal basis in Indonesia which is committed to promoting sustainable development through prosperous economic growth, maintaining ecological balance and encouraging social development. The aim of IBCSD is to lead the business world, as a catalyst for change towards sustainable development and support business licenses to operate, innovate and grow on a global scale that is formed in line with the issue of sustainable development.

About WWF Indonesia

WWF Indonesia Foundation has a vision for conservation that is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and contributes to sustainable development in Indonesia, with a focus on equitable natural resource management to ensure future conservation benefits. To realize this vision, the WWF Indonesia Foundation has set a mission to realize just and sustainable management of ecosystems and Indonesia’s biodiversity for the welfare of the Indonesian people.

For more information, please contact:

Farah Nabila Luthfiyya – Communication IBCSD

[email protected] / [email protected] 

www.ibcsd.or.id 

Indah Budiani, Executive Director of the Indonesian Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD), also added, “Food banks have an important role for businesses in bridging food producers to the public who have excess food to be distributed to those in need.” Cooperation between producers or businesses with food banks can help businesses overcome food loss or food waste problems while also increasing the positive impact.

The remarks were also made by Hidayat Nur Wahid, Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Commission VIII and Deputy Chair of the MPR RI, who conveyed through a video recording that the DPR is in the process of ratifying the Food Bank Bill for Social Welfare as one of the important legal umbrellas in protecting food bank activities in Indonesia.

“Food banks have proven to be organizations that help the government in realizing food access guarantees for the community, so their presence needs to be protected with legal aspects and legal protection that supports donation activities carried out by food banks,” he said.

Director of Field Services of The Global Food Banking Network, Craig A. Nemitz, mentions that hunger happens in all parts of the world. In general, there is an excess of food and a shortage of food in one city within a very close distance. “A third of the food ever produced to meet human needs has never been eaten. A very astonishing fact. ” He added that he was concerned that the figure had not changed throughout his career in food banking. So the presence of a foodbank is crucial to this problem. 

Herman Andryanto, Co-founder of FoodCycle Indonesia, also shared creative collaborations that can be done together with food banks. He gave an example of the unique innovations carried out by various food banks in various countries, such as the Philippines, which uses vacant land for grocery gardens; and Hong Kong, which chooses to cooperate with well-known airlines to donate food.

At the same event, FoodCycle Indonesia also launched the Spicy Marinara Sauce product innovation, which was produced from a surplus of unprocessed tomatoes in the hotel and restaurant industry. There is also a FoodCycle Point, a location that makes it easier for individual donors to donate their food directly to nearby places, or a social media campaign “One Post = One Donation” that can be followed by netizens.

With these creative innovations, we hope that more and more parties, both government and private, will collaborate with food banks to provide access to decent food for people in need and other vulnerable groups.

– FoodCycle Indonesia is a non-profit organization that operates as a food bank and is committed to distributing food aid to underprivileged communities in need. Since 2019, FoodCycle has been registered as a part of the Global FoodBanking Network Asia Incubator Program. To date, FoodCycle has distributed more than 520 tons of food aid and expanded their reach through 80 partners in 12 cities across Indonesia. FoodCycle Indonesia has joined GRASP2030 as an associate signatory.

During the session, 10 companies joined the coaching clinic, including PT Hakiki Donarta, PT Chemstar Indonesia, PT Honicel Indonesia, PT Surya Biru Murni Acetylene, PT Pan Brothers, PT Ever Shine Tex, PT Asia Pacific Rayon, PT Riau Andalan Pulp Paper, PT Buana Triarta, and PT Omega Mas. 

KADIN NZH is a platform to build partnerships that support Indonesia’s net zero ecosystems by helping companies plan, develop, implement, and disclose their corporate mitigation actions. IBCSD, as the secretariat of KADIN Net Zero Hub, collaborates with Dedy Mahardika as a representative of CDP Asia Pacific as a knowledge partner to support this coaching clinic. 

Are you interested in joining KADIN Net Zero Hub?

Please reach out to [email protected].

According to the EPA, one of the six ways of reducing food loss and waste that companies can do is through the redistribution of food surplus, also known as a food donation. This activity connects companies, individuals, or donors who have excess product absorption in the market to do good things by distributing surplus products that are still feasible to surrounding communities in need.

In addition, Michael Jones, International Program Manager of WRAP UK in the food donation working group discussion, also shared his experiences while handling the FLW program in the UK. In the UK, WRAP has a Courtauld Commitment 2030, a UK success story – a voluntary agreement that enables collaborative action across the entire UK food chain to deliver farm-to-fork reductions in food waste, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and water stress that will help the UK food and drink sector achieve global environmental goals.

He mentioned that there are several key drivers that encourage companies to make food donations, such as cost, corporate social responsibility, beneficiaries, and ease of implementation. However, in practice, sometimes challenges arise regarding product recalls, product damage, close or past sell-by dates, quantity, product ownership, product ownership, safety, and traceability, brand integrity, safety, and traceability, and incorrect labels. To help other companies around the world, WRAP has documented how to overcome these challenges on its website.

The one-hour discussion was attended by representatives from Nutrifood, Superindo, Great Giant Foods, FoodBank of Indonesia (FOI), FoodCycle Indonesia, Aksata Pangan, FoodBank Bandung, Surplus Indonesia, and East-West Seed. 

Find out more in https://grasp2030.ibcsd.or.id/

Qualifications 

• Good graphic design skills with a portfolio of previous works to demonstrate it.
• Min. Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia, Visual Design Communication, or any related major
• Proficient in using Adobe software (Ai, Ps, Ae)
• A passion for environmental issues
• A very good understanding of climate-related issues (especially in a business context), including topics related to net zero emissions and sustainable energy.
• Experience in creating content for social media in various formats (infographics, videos, etc.).
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent English proficiency 

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to ensure the greatest impact.

Role and Responsibility (Scope of Work)

Regular production of content to deliver campaign messages and knowledge resources on NZH communication channels to increase Net Zero Hub visibility.

MONTHLY DELIVERABLES:

• Minimum twelve (12) original-content posts per month on Instagram or LinkedIn based on the provided editorial plan. This entails: 

? Making design was made from the campaign brief provided by the campaign team and turned into engaging visual graphics optimized for the channel 

? Making at least 1 video (60 – 180 secs)

•  Posts outside of regular content, such as event publications or open calls

To apply, please email your CV and a portfolio setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities to [email protected] and [email protected] cc [email protected] with the subject ‘Application: NZH Graphic Designer’ 

We are expecting the application before August 4, 2022.

2. The Role

The Southeast Asia platform of the Tropical Forest Alliance is hosted by the Indonesian Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) based in Jakarta.  Regional Lead Coordinator will report to IBCSD senior leadership and work closely with TFA Secretariat Genewa.

The Regional Lead Coordinator has the dual role of:

1. Developing and driving the implementation of the overall strategy for TFA in Southeast Asia, and;
2. Mobilizing private sector engagement in the regional TFA platform

3. Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional Lead Coordinator is expected to build and strengthen TFA’s relationships with relevant private sector actors in the region, including producers, traders, manufacturers, and retailers (in particular, members of the Consumer Goods Forum), financial institutions, as well as industry groups and trade associations with the objective of driving engagement with the TFA platform and catalyzing collective action to tackle commodity-driven deforestation. Specifically, the position’s responsibilities include:

• Mobilizing a deeply-engaged coalition of private sector actors in the region
• Strategic engagement with IBCSD/KADIN to strengthen TFA as a platform
• Identifying and engage key private sector champions in the region who can build further support for our collective agenda
• Anticipating key strategic questions and trends affecting TFA in Southeast Asia, evaluating them and driving proactive decision-making to adapt organizational goals
• Generating customized strategies for individual companies or sectors when necessary
• Shaping opportunities for a forest-positive narrative together with key industry players
• Performing as subject matter expert at conceptualizing, delivering, monitoring and reporting on results
• In collaboration with the TFA Communications Lead and the Southeast Asia Communications Consultant, design and implement a communications campaign that showcases progress, highlights effective company actions, and strengthens the forest-positive narrative
• Contributing to TFA programming for events in the region
• Representing TFA at relevant external events and meetings
• Providing vision and leadership to the TFA team in Southeast Asia, ensuring effective interactions with the extended TFA team and consistent communications with partners in the region
• Overseeing and ensuring the success of the TFA platform’s jurisdictional dialogues
• Responsible for a sensible execution of the Southeast Asia budget

4. Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a relevant organization
• Demonstrated ability to engage with private sector to mobilize targeted action
• Experience with building coalitions or partnerships and driving pre-competitive collaboration
• Ability to gain the trust of the TFA partners and other stakeholders in the region
• Experience with corporate strategy and leading project-based teams through strategy planning, analysis, design and implementation
• A holistic, deep understanding of the deforestation-free agenda, commodity production, and its links to the broader climate change agenda
• Established network among key individuals and organizations associated with action around the environment, tropical forests, commodities and public-private sector initiatives in Indonesia
• The ability to build a workplace culture that can embrace and execute change to meet organizational objectives
• High standards of professionalism and integrity, actively promoting ethics and compliance within the team
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a wide variety of partners from different backgrounds
• Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Interested applicants should send the cover letter and CV to [email protected].

Closing date for application is up to July 31

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven work experience (at least 3 years) as a Project Officer, marketing, or similar role
• Notable organizational skills and the ability to provide organization and structure that others can follow
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skill and the willingness to make phone calls, emails, and other communications
• Attention to detail
• Sufficient english skills
• Comfortable working independently when needed, or as part of a team

Role and Responsibility (Scope of Work)

• Engage companies to join NZH
• Maintain and update NZH member databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential documents
• Answer queries by members and partners
• Maintain calendar and schedule appointments
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Arrange travel and accommodations
• Schedule in-house and external events

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities to [email protected] with subject ‘Application: NZH Secretariat Officer’. We are expecting the application before 22 July 2022.

Objective

The objective is to enhance the inclusive closed-loop partnership model, which is the primary approach in the agricultural sector to increase productivity, potential, and welfare of vulnerable smallholders of oil palm and cocoa to increase Indonesia’s cocoa and palm oil output.

Scope of Works

The consultant will develop a roadmap for sustainable palm oil and cocoa in a jurisdiction with details of the proposal as follow:

1. Stakeholder mapping for the cocoa and palm oil industries at the jurisdictional level.
2. Building an inclusive closed-loop partnership model, specifically a workflow to link farmers with companies, financial institutions, and the government for assistance, to increase productivity and welfare of smallholder oil palm and cocoa producers.
3. Create directions and programs to support Government policies related to climate change commitments at the jurisdictional level.
4. Develop green growth strategies and models with key stakeholders at the jurisdictional level by ensuring the sustainability of deforestation-free commodities and supply chains.

Document to submit

• 2 Strategic Proposal max. 25 pages for each topic Cacao and Palm Oil 
• Quotation for the 2 strategic proposal plan
• For further details please download the Terms of Reference: https://rebrand.ly/TORTFARoadmap 

All documents should be submitted via email to jean@tropicalforestalliance by July 15, 2022

Qualifications

• The consultant can be an individual consultant institution (consulting firm, research institute, NGO) that works particularly in fields related to plastic and packaging waste, marine environmental sustainability, climate change, marine pollution, or circular economy. The individual consultant or team leader having a higher degree in the related field is preferable.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of plastic circularity. Direct experience in working with Indonesia’s plastic industry is preferable.
• Have a good understanding of Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR), how it works, who is involved, and what are their roles. Direct experience of work related to EPR is preferable.
• Have a good understanding of existing policy and regulations in Indonesia, specifically those related to plastic waste management.
• Have a good experience and knowledge of fine plastic debris systems in the field including the data.
• Excellent writing skills and demonstration of collaborative working.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to ensure the greatest impact.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver by commercial law and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate analytical assessment of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent English proficiency

Role and Responsibility (Scope of Work)

The technical expert will be responsible for technical input and delivery of the following Tackling Marine Litters – Study on Enabling Environment for Plastics & Packaging Circularity activities:

• Conduct research to identify the current issues/ problems relating to policy and finance aspects that become barriers to the successful implementation of EPR
• Conduct a deep analysis of the mentioned above problems (why the problems happen, what the gaps are, what potential solutions and recommendations, such as incentive system for both the policy and financial models, etc)
• Draft policy paper based on the research and analysis and analyze the existing policy or regulations related to the EPR system (Format: 1-page containing key messages, maximum 3 pages for the executive summary, and max 25 pages for the paper)
• Present the draft policy paper in a validation workshop and finalize the paper based on the feedback from the workshop
• The following deliverables and timeline of activities are expected to be finished within 8 weeks, starting from July 2022. Further details will be discussed.

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities to [email protected] with the subject ‘Application: EPR Policy Paper Consultant’

We are expecting the application before 30 June 2022.