From INTERCEM Asia, SIG Opens Global Collaboration Opportunities for Building Materials Innovation
JAKARTA - PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held a red carpet at INTERCEM Asia 2026 as a stage to expand global collaboration in the development of building materials innovation and sustainable supply chain. This step is part of SIG's transformation towards a more customer-centric and high-value business.
PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has taken progressive steps in developing the building materials industry through derivative product innovation to create sustainable growth. At the "Leading Sustainable Building Solution for a Resilient Future" conference in the INTERCEM Asia 2026 series on Wednesday, April 15,
Deputy President Director of SIG, Andriano Hosny Panangian said that building materials have a very potential market in Indonesia. As a leader in the industry, SIG continues to improve its capabilities by presenting various innovations in building materials and optimizing its extensive operational network to support construction needs throughout Indonesia and even the region.
"The building materials industry in Indonesia has a very large ecosystem, where the new cement industry contributes around 11 percent of the total cost of construction materials and there is still 89% of the potential of other building materials that can be worked on. Meanwhile, SIG has the largest and strongest distribution and network capabilities in this industry. Therefore, SIG is moving towards a business that is more customer-centric and value-driven by continuing to innovate and present derivative products," said Andriano Hosny Panangian.
Andriano Hosny Panangian also highlighted the initiative to increase energy efficiency to be more adaptive to business dynamics. He explained, SIG has put the principle of sustainability as a foundation in its operations, including by optimizing digitization and expanding collaboration for sustainable supply chains. The use of alternative fuels from biomass, refuse-derived fuel (RDF), and industrial waste, in the production process is also continuously improved, as well as the development of renewable energy through the use of solar panels, and the conversion of waste heat into electrical energy (Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation/WHRPG).
In 2025, SIG managed to increase the thermal substitution rate to 9.77 percent from the previous 7.56 percent in 2024. SIG also managed to reduce the intensity of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from 1 to 561 kg CO2/ton cement equivalent or down 21 percent compared to the 2010 baseline.
Meanwhile, GHG emissions scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity) managed to decrease to 57 kg CO2/ton cement equivalent or decreased by 15% compared to the 2019 baseline. This strategic step is carried out to support the SIG initiative to present environmentally friendly cement products and building materials with low carbon.
SIG's business transformation strategy is encompassed in four main pillars, including product innovation based on sustainability, strategic partnerships & ecosystem diversification, supply chain & commercial excellence, and digital & technology optimization. The four main pillars are set to reduce potential risks for future sustainability.
Andriano Hosny Panangian added, INTERCEM Asia opens opportunities to expand collaboration with stakeholders in the industry, ranging from manufacturers, suppliers, to technology providers, to support the Company's transformation steps.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Standardization and Industrial Services Policy Agency of the Ministry of Industry, Emmy Suryandari, said that the cement and non-metallic mineral industries play a role in development in Indonesia. In 2025, this sector recorded growth of 6.16 percent with an investment value of Rp. 25 trillion, export value of US $ 1.79 billion, and absorbed more than 900 thousand workers.
"Indonesia is open to strengthening collaboration with global partners in promoting a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable cement industry. Therefore, INTERCEM Asia 2026 is not only a forum for exchanging knowledge and best practices, but also a strategic platform to deepen partnerships and encourage the acceleration of innovation and industry resilience in the future," said Emmy Suryandari.