Indonesia's Nickel Strategy: ESG Forum Bridges Local Practices with Global Standards

June 2, 2025: Ms. Zhang Di, Founder of Resource Connect Asia, was invited to attend the "ESG Forum: Aligning Global Standards with Indonesia's Nickel Industry," hosted by the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) and the Indonesian Mining Professionals Association (PERHAPI), with the full support of the Indonesian government.

As the world's largest nickel producer, Indonesia faces increasing pressure from the international market to optimize its mining practices. Nanan Soekarna, Chairman of the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI), emphasized that this forum marks Indonesia's strategic shift towards responsible production. "As demand surges for minerals crucial to clean energy, we must lead not only in production volume but also in sustainable development," he stated.

Muchtazar, Sustainability Director of Nickel Industries Ltd, presented how the company's ESG commitments helped it secure $3 billion in investments over 8 years. However, he also pointed out the difficulties for developing economies like Indonesia in meeting global standards, urging the establishment of more locally tailored ESG standards.

As the world's largest nickel supplier, Indonesia's progress on ESG is poised to reshape the supply chains for electric vehicle batteries and clean energy technologies. "This is not just an ethical imperative; it concerns our future in the global market," said Soekarna.