Strengthening National Competitiveness, GRP Encourages Policy and Industry Synergy
Jakarta, 20 June 2025 — PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk (GRP), one of Indonesia’s largest integrated steel manufacturers, participated in the launch of the Indonesia Sustainable Trade and Investment Report 2025, organized by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Friday (20/6) in Jakarta. GRP’s participation in the CSIS forum reflects the company’s commitment to actively engage in shaping a resilient, adaptive, and future-oriented national industrial policy, aligned with global challenges and sustainability goals.
The forum served as a cross-sector dialogue platform to discuss strategies for strengthening national economic resilience through trade and investment approaches that are more responsive to global dynamics and sustainability demands.
Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Trade, Dyah Roro Esti, who attended the launch, emphasized that sustainability principles are now the foundation for expanding exports and strengthening domestic businesses. “Green trade is no longer a choice, but a necessity, as global markets increasingly demand sustainable commodities,” she stated.
Roro Esti further underscored that economic growth cannot be separated from the quality of human capital and environmental awareness. Indonesia’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2060 and reducing emissions by 32% by 2030 forms the foundation of national cross-sectoral policies. “This issue is under public scrutiny. As the government, we have a responsibility to provide solutions—including how to promote green commodities to support green growth,” she concluded.
During a panel discussion titled “Achieving Resilience and Sustainability Amid Uncertainty,” GRP President Director Fedaus highlighted the importance of transforming the steel industry as a long-term strategy to navigate global shifts and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Fedaus emphasized that decarbonization is not merely a corporate obligation but a collective agenda to enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesia’s steel industry.
He explained that GRP has already taken concrete steps in this area—ranging from developing a Net Zero Roadmap to operating a 9.3 MWp rooftop solar power plant. These efforts are further strengthened by improved sustainability governance and annual disclosures, such as achieving a B- score in the 2024 CDP Climate Change assessment, as well as product competitiveness through Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certifications.
“We view decarbonization as an industrial strategy, not just an environmental obligation. The world is becoming more selective towards low-carbon products. If the national steel industry wants to stay competitive, we must start now—together,” said Fedaus.
He also stressed that building national competitiveness cannot be done in isolation. A more integrated approach is required between government, industry players, and research institutions, ensuring that industrial policy is not only responsive but also progressive. “Synergy between policy and industry is key. Effective policy must be based on a deep understanding of on-the-ground industrial realities. Conversely, the industry must also be capable of adapting and innovating within a policy framework that increasingly emphasizes sustainability and global competitiveness,” Fedaus added.
He further reiterated the strategic role of the steel industry in supporting other industrial sectors, referring to steel as the “Mother of Industry”—a term that highlights steel’s foundational role in nearly every aspect of national development.
CSIS Executive Director Yose Rizal Damuri, speaking at the same event, affirmed that Indonesia’s trade policy direction will continue to advance despite the protectionist stance of several major countries. “These protectionist policies have not significantly disrupted the trade or sustainability transitions we are pursuing,” he said.
Yose added that the report reflects the dynamics of green trade and investment both nationally and globally. The analysis covers the opportunities and challenges Indonesia faces in accelerating its green transition agenda and is the result of a collaborative effort between CSIS and the Ministry of Trade to promote evidence-based policymaking. “We hope this report will strengthen cross-sector synergy to support green economic growth in Indonesia,” Yose concluded.