At the ESG Mining Forum 2025 in Jakarta, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia's MPR, Eddy Soeparno, emphasized the critical need for the nickel industry to embrace sustainable transformation through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. He pointed out that ESG has evolved from being a voluntary credibility booster to a fundamental requirement for operating in the mining sector. Today, international markets—especially in Europe and the U.S.—view ESG compliance as a condition for market access, making transparency and adherence to ESG standards essential for the export of nickel-based products.
Eddy urged Indonesian nickel producers to reform and proactively implement ESG practices, especially in light of global scrutiny over issues such as deforestation, marine pollution, and workplace safety. He stressed that these concerns must be addressed through transparent and auditable ESG governance. Highlighting Indonesia's status as the world's largest nickel reserve holder, Eddy expressed confidence that with strong collaboration between regulators, businesses, and financial institutions, Indonesia can lead the way in sustainable mining. He concluded by reaffirming his commitment, as a national leader, to champion environmentally and socially responsible economic development in alignment with the constitutional mandate under Article 33 (4) of the 1945 Constitution.
