WBCSD welcomes the Indonesian BCSD to its Regional Network

The Indonesian Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) was launched today in Jakarta. In addition to 30 business leaders, the inauguration was attended by Indonesia’s Minister for Industry, Mr. S. Hidayat; the Minister for Environment, Mr. Gusti Muhammad Hatta; the Chairman of the Indonesian National Council on Climate Change, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar; and the Chairman of Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), Mr. Suryo B. Sulisto. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) was represented by its Special Advisor on Indonesia, Mr. Neil Franklin.

The IBCSD will provide a platform for businesses to share best practice in tackling risks and taking advantage of opportunities related to sustainable development. It will also act as a key partner to government and civil society providing business input and solutions for Indonesian policies on sustainability issues.



Björn Stigson, President of the WBCSD, said: “I am delighted to welcome the IBCSD to our Regional Network of more than 60 partner organizations stretching across the globe, and would like to express my special gratitude and recognition to the founding member companies for their leadership. I strongly believe that the IBCSD will of great value in preparing Indonesia for the “Green Race” for more resource efficient and low carbon solutions.”

The Indonesian Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) was launched today in Jakarta. In addition to 30 business leaders, the inauguration was attended by Indonesia’s Minister for Industry, Mr. S. Hidayat; the Minister for Environment, Mr. Gusti Muhammad Hatta; the Chairman of the Indonesian National Council on Climate Change, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar; and the Chairman of Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), Mr. Suryo B. Sulisto. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) was represented by its Special Advisor on Indonesia, Mr. Neil Franklin.

The IBCSD will provide a platform for businesses to share best practice in tackling risks and taking advantage of opportunities related to sustainable development. It will also act as a key partner to government and civil society providing business input and solutions for Indonesian policies on sustainability issues.

Björn Stigson, President of the WBCSD, said: “I am delighted to welcome the IBCSD to our Regional Network of more than 60 partner organizations stretching across the globe, and would like to express my special gratitude and recognition to the founding member companies for their leadership. I strongly believe that the IBCSD will of great value in preparing Indonesia for the “Green Race” for more resource efficient and low carbon solutions.”
Source: WBCSD