SBT Industry Specific Exchange Series

Indosnews.com, Jakarta –
As the urgency to address climate change intensifies, industry-specific collaboration is becoming a crucial driver for real impact. In this context, the SBT Industry Specific Exchange Series emerges as a key platform to accelerate companies' commitment toward science-based climate targets tailored to their sectors.

What is the SBT Industry Specific Exchange Series?
The SBT (Science-Based Targets) Industry Specific Exchange Series is a knowledge-sharing and collaboration initiative designed to help businesses across different sectors set and achieve science-based emissions reduction targets. It recognizes that each industry faces unique challenges and opportunities in its journey toward a low-carbon future.

The series brings together corporate leaders, sustainability experts, and technical specialists to:

Share best practices.

Discuss sector-specific barriers and solutions.

Showcase innovations and success stories.

Foster partnerships that drive collective action.

Why Industry-Specific Approaches Matter
Climate challenges vary dramatically across industries. The decarbonization strategies for energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology sectors, for example, differ significantly. Tailored approaches are essential to:

Set realistic, achievable, and impactful emission reduction goals.

Align with sectoral pathways outlined by the latest climate science.

Mobilize innovation where it is most needed.

Meet increasing regulatory and market expectations.

The SBT Industry Specific Exchange Series ensures that companies are not working in isolation but are building on sectoral intelligence and collaborative momentum.

Highlights of the Exchange Series
Each session of the series focuses on a specific industry, such as:

Energy and Utilities

Automotive and Transportation

Food, Beverage, and Agriculture

Fashion and Textiles

Financial Services

Sessions typically include:

Case studies from companies that have successfully implemented SBTs.

Insights on tools and frameworks specific to each sector.

Technical guidance on setting near-term and net-zero targets.

Indonesia’s Role and Opportunities
As a rapidly growing economy with diverse industrial sectors, Indonesia has a pivotal role in shaping climate action within Southeast Asia. Participation in initiatives like the SBT Industry Specific Exchange Series can help Indonesian companies:

Enhance competitiveness in global markets.

Prepare for emerging international regulations such as carbon border adjustments.

Contribute meaningfully to Indonesia’s national climate goals (NDCs).

Local industries, especially in energy, palm oil, and manufacturing, stand to benefit significantly from adopting sector-specific science-based strategies.

Closing
The SBT Industry Specific Exchange Series serves as a catalyst for companies to move from commitment to action. By focusing on sector-specific pathways, businesses can create more precise, impactful, and credible climate strategies — helping to secure a resilient future for both industry and society.

(Indosnews.com – [28 April 2025)