Olahkarsa Launches ESG 101 Book to Strengthen ESG Literacy in the Business World

JAKARTA - Olahkarsa held the launch of the book ESG 101: Practical Guide to Sustainable Business on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The ESG 101 book is a practical reference designed to help companies, professionals, and policy makers understand the ESG foundation, implement environmental, social, and governance principles in a more structured manner, strengthen transparency and sustainability strategies in business.

This activity is part of efforts to encourage the strengthening of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) literacy in Indonesia and strengthen cross-sector collaboration in encouraging sustainable business practices.

"We see the need for ESG literacy in Indonesia continues to grow. Many companies are aware of the importance of ESG, but still need references that can explain the basic concept in a simple and applicable way. Through ESG 101, we hope this book can be a guide for leaders and professionals in translating ESG into strategic steps that are relevant to current business practices," said Co Founder & CEO of Olahkarsa, Unggul Ananta, in a written statement, Wednesday, March 11.

The approach presented in the book ESG 101 is practical and applicable so that it can be used by company leaders, professionals, and policy makers as a guide in designing and implementing sustainability strategies within the organization.

The launch of the ESG 101 book also became a strategic discussion space through insight sessions and strategic discussions that featured a number of sustainability experts from various sectors. Among them are Rully Yusuf, Chief Transformation Office of PT Pegadaian; Abi Nisaka, Head of Corporate Sustainability PT Kalbe Farma Tbk; and Lusye Marthalia, Climate,Energy & Circular Economy Programme Manager Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD). The three speakers shared perspectives on how to transform businesses through the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).

This momentum is a space for socializing and exchanging ideas between industry players, sustainability practitioners, and various stakeholders. Through the launch of the ESG 101 book, Olahkarsa hopes to encourage a more comprehensive understanding of ESG as well as strengthen cross-sector collaboration in accelerating the implementation of sustainable and competitive business practices in Indonesia.

For this reason, information on the sale of the ESG101 book can be accessed online via Instagram @olahkarsa or the official website www.olahkarsa.com.