Center for Sustainability and Waste Management UI, a research center at the University of Indonesia (UI) focused on sustainability issues, collaborated with Endress+Hauser Indonesia to host the Sustainability Recognition Forum, an event to recognize the initiatives undertaken by Endress+Hauser’s clients towards a sustainable future on 15th May at the St. Regis, Jakarta. The event was attended by over 100 participants representing various companies that partner with Endress+Hauser.

As a leading supplier of measurement and automation solutions for the process industry, Endress+Hauser Indonesia showing their commitments to not only provide their speciality in technical solutions, but also a recognition and celebration to their client as a company that strives for sustainability through the Sustainability Recognition Forum. With the main theme of “Unlocking Energy Efficiency”, Endress+Hauser Indonesia aims to be a partner to companies in upholding sustainable processes through energy efficiency within their manufacturing processes. Through his keynote speech, Henry Chia, the President Director of Endress+Hauser Indonesia, emphasised more on this topic “It’s about the profound impact we’ve made together, creating waves of change that resonate not only within our industry but also the impact we have created to the world we live in. It’s about the sustainable legacies we’re crafting, shaping a brighter, greener future for generations to come.”.

As a collaborator from the academic side that focuses on sustainability issues in depth, CSWM UI takes part in curating and evaluating the initiatives submitted by companies. The initiatives being curated range in impacts and SDGs in action. Several initiatives focus more on the social side, such as how Indesso Aroma developed a Gender Action Learning System that focused on developing an open access for education and inclusivity to their partners, especially women farmers through a creative learning system. On the other hand, there are companies that focus more on sustainability through their effort in efficiency such as Nestle that make use of the rice husk that came from their production into a sustainable fuel to power their steam boilers in several factories. This initiative tackles both energy efficiency and waste management which can be beneficial for them in the long run.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Mochamad Chalid, S.Si., M.Sc.Eng also gives his opinion on the various initiatives being submitted “As we dive deeper, we find inspiring examples of how technology, strategic planning, and a deep commitment to sustainable principles can create impactful changes. These are not just stories of corporate responsibility; they are blueprints for the future, guiding us towards more sustainable business practices.”