“Sustainable development is the responsibility of every part of society, across the world. It cannot be achieved without linkages, across the goals, but also between institutions, governments, companies, NGOs, and people.”
(THE Impact Rankings)
SDG 17: PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS
In 2023, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has actively contributed to environmental sustainability through several initiatives. One notable project, in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), focuses on developing a policy framework aimed at achieving net-zero emissions (NZE). As Indonesia works towards its target of NZE by 2060, the transition process necessitates the creation of policies to facilitate the shift from the current status quo.
The collaboration with the ITS Center for Public Policy is expected to offer fresh perspectives on policy formulation, providing guidance on the most appropriate strategies to implement. Key ITS faculty members involved in the project include Dr. Arman Hakim Nasution, Head of the ITS Center for Public Policy, Prof. Ali Musyafa from the Department of Physics Engineering, Harisatul Agustin from Business Management, and others. This initiative underscores ITS’s critical role in shaping national environmental policies, particularly in reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable practices across various sectors.
ITS in collaboration with BRIN formulates Net-Zero Emission based Policy
In parallel, ITS is also supporting PROPER (Program Penilaian Peringkat Kinerja Perusahaan), an environmental assessment initiative by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, aimed at encouraging industries to adopt more environmentally responsible practices. The PROPER Conference 2023, co-organized by ITS and Olahkarasa, a corporate sustainability management organization, highlights this commitment. PROPER is a performance rating program for companies, focusing on environmental management. It was established in response to the challenge of inadequate pollution control in Indonesia.
In the PROPER assessment, companies are rated based on their environmental management efforts. The rating is represented by five colors: Gold and Green for companies that exceed compliance standards, Blue for those in compliance, and Red and Black for companies that fall short. ITS Professor of Environmental Engineering, Prof. Joni Hermana, emphasized that a company’s reputation significantly influences the perspectives of key stakeholders, including the government, which may respond with changes in laws and regulations, as well as consumers, local communities, investors, and employees. A company that receives the lowest ranking twice can be sued and may even lose its business license. Through its involvement in PROPER, ITS plays a crucial role in promoting greener industrial practices and helping industries meet higher environmental standards.
ITS’ Joint-efforts to Create Environmental Friendly Industries in Indonesia
Both initiatives demonstrate ITS’s commitment to integrating sustainable policies and encouraging environmental responsibility in various sectors, aligning with Indonesia’s broader climate goals.
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