Carbon Talk 3.0: Leading Change that Restores Nature and Empowers Communities

Jakarta, 1 October 2025 — CarbonEthics successfully hosted Carbon Talk 3.0 bringing together ESG and sustainability executives to discuss how strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can create lasting impact for both people and nature. The session served as a collaborative platform where participants exchanged insights on how CSR can evolve beyond compliance to become a driver of measurable and sustainable change.

The conversation highlighted that today's CSR focuses on creating shared value, building trust, and ensuring long-term benefits for communities, ecosystems, and businesses alike.

From a conservation perspective, Dr. Ir. Wiratno, M.Sc., Founder of IW Center, shared that “CSR is not charity. It’s about drilling the gap and creating a win-win solution.” He emphasized the importance of engaging local communities in CSR programs, not as beneficiaries but as active partners who can build independence and drive continuous impact.

Representing the private sector, Karin Zulkarnaen, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer of Prudential Indonesia, discussed how Prudential integrates sustainability into its core strategy. “We integrate sustainability into our core business by managing funds and investment policies responsibly and sustainably to ensure long-term protection and benefits for our customers and future generations.” She also highlighted the value of partnering with CSR providers that offer transparent, measurable, and accountable reporting systems.

See also: Mangrove Planting for Impactful CSR Initiatives

From the energy industry, Muhammad Baron, Corporate Secretary of Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), reflected on how CSR creates long-term value for both business and society. “What we do isn’t just obligation. The long-term impact benefits our operations, the communities we empower, and the environment we protect.”

Innandya Kusumawardhani, Chief Operating Officer of CarbonEthics, shared lessons learnt from our direct community engagement

Adding insights from the ground, Innandya Kusumawardhani, COO of CarbonEthics, shared lessons from working closely with local communities. “The first thing you have to do is actively engage with the community, understand their needs, and co-create measurable solutions.”

The discussion reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthen cross-sector collaboration for inclusive and sustainable outcomes. CarbonEthics continues to build on this momentum and invites stakeholders to join the movement toward measurable climate and community impact.

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