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.

Jakarta, 15 March 2022 – The Ministry of Trade and Industry is preparing instruments to support the creation of a downstream industrial climate for palm oil users that prioritizes a balance of environmental, social, and economic aspects. The virtual dialogue entitled Recover Stronger Through Low-Carbon Economy, initiated by the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) in collaboration with the WWF Indonesia Foundation, is one of the efforts to support Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and encourage active participation of the private sector and other stakeholders in the development of a low-carbon economy through the implementation of sustainable business practices.

On this occasion, Putu Juli Ardika, Director-General of Agro-Industry at the Ministry of Industry, said that the palm oil industry is a leading labor-intensive sector that supports the national economy. As a result, the sustainable development of the downstream palm oil industry is very important. Palm oil and biomass should be produced by international standards based on sustainable development goals so that Indonesian palm oil feeds the nation and the world and contributes to global food needs. “Currently seeing the development, in terms of regulations and completeness of ISPO for the downstream palm oil industry, it has reached the final stage. But still waiting for the legal cover to arrive in the near future.”

Isy Karim, Director of the Ministry of Trade’s Basic Needs and Important Goods, said that the Ministry of Trade encourages policy programs downstream of palm goods, not only in the form of raw materials. The Ministry of Trade wants palm production to have a higher value not only for export. “Meanwhile, to support the absorption of domestic consumption of sustainable palm oil products, we are still waiting for directions from the President.”

On the other hand, the increasing demand for palm oil is frequently linked to environmental and social issues. Therefore, RSPO Senior Manager Global Community Outreach & Engagement, Imam A. El Marzuq explained that implementing sustainable palm oil production practices can answer these challenges. “Replacing palm oil with other vegetable oil substitutes is not a solution. Palm oil plantations that are certified sustainable have a 35 percent and 20 percent lower impact on greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity than non-certified plants when compared to other vegetable oil commodities.” As a result, the RSPO places a high priority on developing palm oil governance that uses Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) to reduce deforestation.

The Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard (POBS), an annual publication launched by WWF in 2009, aims to track the progress of companies in the downstream sector in procuring sustainable palm oil products and derivatives based on criteria such as supply chain and supplier sincerity, as well as sustainable actions and investments, showed an increase in awareness in almost all indicators.

Senior Engagement Manager Global Palm Oil WWF Singapore, Octyanto Bagus Indra Kusuma said “The positive trends in POBS in the downstream palm oil industry are due to increased market awareness and demand pressure, ambitions for sustainability as the company’s core and low-carbon green economy transition policies. So that more and more companies want to improve themselves and prove the palm oil industry is free from deforestation and human rights violations.”

The aspect of sustainability as the company’s core is now also one of the main considerations in financing investment in the financial services sector (SJK). In a panel discussion session, Charles Kho, Head of International Subsidiary Banking at HSBC Indonesia, said that the Green Taxonomy is the starting point for a uniform standard of reference language for banks. However, in the future, this document alone will not suffice; reporting requirements must be developed, and the progress of green operations must be exposed on a regular basis to avoid potential greenwashing practices.

“In the context of our palm oil and supply chain, we will focus on Green Loan-Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL), Trade Financing-Sustainability Linked Trade Load (SLTL) and Sustainability Supply Chain Financing (SCCF) which are based on Green Loan Principles. Charles emphasized that the most important thing is that the company has a key performance indicator (KPI), sustainable performance targets (SPT), good governance, which allows for measurable reporting and verification. He hopes that HSBC Indonesia’s green loan-financing products would serve as a catalyst for boosting economic activity while reducing negative environmental and social impacts.

In general, the participants in this discussion feel that sustainable palm oil is a major industry that can help Indonesia achieve a low-carbon economy. With the urgency of a climate change strategy by the state, the G20 presidency provides an opportunity for Indonesia to become a leading sustainable palm oil enterprise.

It’s time for sustainability issues to be treated as a collective duty that requires significant cross-sectoral collaboration. Multi-stakeholder efforts made by the government, the financial services sector and certifying bodies are required to work together to create an ecosystem in which downstream and upstream oil palm industry actors compete to implement ecologically and socially responsible business practices.