PODCAST ON WOMEN IN INDUSTRY DECARBONIZATION

March 2026

Background / Context

Indonesia is facing high levels of greenhouse gas emissions while pursuing its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2060. The industrial sector plays a significant role in the national emissions profile, contributingapproximately 34% of Indonesia’s total greenhouse gas emissions, based on data from the Ministry of Industry (2024).These emissions are largely driven by high energy consumption and the sector’s continued reliance on fossil-based energy sources. This indicates that without effective and systematic measures in the industrial sector, progress toward national climate targets will be limited.

In an effort to reduce emissions and accelerate the energy transition, the Government of Indonesia has issued Government Regulation No. 33 of 2023 on Energy Conservation and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 8 of 2025 on Energy Management, which encourage the industrial sector to implement more efficientenergy management and conservation practices. These regulations provide a policy basis for industries to manageenergy consumption in a more structured manner and contribute to national emission reduction targets.

The Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) consortium, comprising GIZ, Yayasan Indonesia CERAH, IESR,and WRI, Fraunhofer Institute, and LPEM UI recognizes the importance of accelerating decarbonization in the energy sector, particularly in industry and buildings, which are among the largest sources of emissions. The consortium focuses on promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency as key pathways to decarbonize these sectors and support environmental sustainability.

Energy audits conducted by the SETI program in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources across five industrial companies demonstrate the tangible benefits of energy management and energy conservationmeasures. The audits identified potential energy savings of

28.7 million kWh per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of more than 25,000 households, alongside estimated operational cost savings of up to IDR 10.3 billion per year and emission reductions of approximately 13,300 tons of CO₂ annually. These findings show that strengthening energy management practices in the industrial sector is apractical and cost-effective approach to improving efficiency and competitiveness while contributing to national emission reduction targets.

As part of its efforts to raise awareness among industry leaders on the current and future implications of greening their energy supply chains, and to showcase female role models in the energy sector SETI will conduct a podcast as a platform for women in the energy sector by highlighting their contributions, leadership, and perspectives in the transitiontoward a sustainable and low-carbon future. By leveraging the accessibility and storytelling potential of podcasts, SETI seeks to amplify its outreach, engage a broader audience, and foster meaningful discussions on decarbonization and energy transition pathways.