Amidst increasing global demands for sustainable business practices, the implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards is increasingly relevant as a strategic step in developing environmentally friendly industries. This green building standard not only reflects the company's commitment to sustainability, but also provides long-term added value, ranging from operational efficiency, improving the company's image, to competitiveness in the global market. Endang Kurniawan, an environmental expert from Indonesia Environment Consultant, said that the implementation of LEED requires full commitment from the company's highest management. "The implementation of LEED requires commitment from the highest level of management because it not only involves large investments, but also demands a paradigm shift in planning, design, and the construction process," said Endang in his statement in Jakarta, recently.
In addition, there are also limited competent human resources, as well as uncertainty of regulations and incentives from the government. “The technical complexity and design of green buildings are often more complicated than conventional buildings. In addition, internal awareness from the project team to the entire operational line is still a challenge,” said Endang, who is also a member of the jury for the Top CSR Award 2025. One company that has shown a strong commitment to implementing green buildings is LamiPak Indonesia, a producer of environmentally friendly paper-based packaging. Since the early stages of construction, the company has implemented LEED standards as part of its sustainable business strategy. LamiPak Indonesia's new factory officially received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on May 22th, 2025. This recognition is proof that the manufacturing industry in Indonesia is able to meet international green building standards.
