JAKARTA - The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Industropolis Batang, which is a member of the BUMN Holding Danareksa, received the prestigious Indonesia Corporate Sustainability (ICS) Award 2025.
This award event was organized by Olahkarsa, a company that focuses on the sustainability of the company and social impacts. The Olympics chose SEZ Industropolis Batang as the host of this event as part of a sustainability strategy, driven by a strong regional commitment to ESG principles and a significant impact on the economy and community. On the night of the awarding at the Ballroom of the Industropolis Batang SEZ Management Building, the region officially received the Special Recognition for Outstanding Local Development Contribution' award.
The ICS Award 2025 awarding event was attended by a number of important figures, including M. Faiz Kurniawan (Regent of Batang Regency), Ngurah Wirawan (President Director of SEZ), Lastyo Kuntoaji Lukito (Chairman of ACEXI), Emmy Suryandari (Head of the Standardization and Industrial Services Agency of the Ministry of Industry), and Eni Lestari (Head of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of Central Java Province).
This award is given as an acknowledgment of the efforts of the KEK Industropolis Batang which has succeeded in having a significant positive impact on the community and economy in Batang Regency, in addition to focusing on developing green industrial infrastructure. This recognition also confirms the commitment of the KEK Industropolis Batang in integrating the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), in line with the theme of the Pionering Indonesia's Green Economy with Regenerative Innovation,'' event making it a strong boost for sustainable development in the region.
Then there was the Regent of Batang, M. Faiz Kurniawan, in his speech saying, Batang Regency is developing a special economic zone with a focus on economic growth and community welfare.
"With an area of 85 thousand hectares and a productive age population of 69%, Batang recorded significant economic growth, reaching 7.49 percent in the second quarter of 2025," he said, in a written statement, Tuesday, December 2.
In his remarks, the Regent of Batang also said that the Batang Regency government was committed to maintaining a balance between industrialization and the environment by providing tax incentives for industries that employ 70 percent of local workers and have a plan to return land cover.
In his speech, Ngurah Wirawan, President Director of SEZ Industropolis Batang said, SEZ Industropolis Batang is part of a long-term project to develop investment destinations in Indonesia.
"This area is expected to be the center of new growth, especially in Central Java, which is left behind in industrialization compared to West Java and East Java. Great hopes are addressed to future generations, to contribute to the development of this region," he explained.
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Olahkarsa co-Founder and CEO, Unggul Ananta, said the Indonesia Corporate Sustainability Award 2025 was held in Batang, as a company's sustainability strategy.
"This event was attended by various prominent figures and leading companies, with the participation of 277 participants. This award is a strategy to provide added value to society and the country. An interesting phenomenon can be seen in the energy, manufacturing and banking sectors, focusing on energy transitions, circular economy, and green financing. It is hoped that this event will not only become ceremonial, but also spur concrete actions for the company's growth," he explained.
SEZ Industropolis Batang hopes that this award can inspire more parties to instill sustainability as the foundation of growth and create a positive legacy for future generations.
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