Sustainability is now integral to business strategy, driving both profitability and long-term success. Eco-friendly practices not only attract investors and customers, but also enhance competitiveness. As Indonesia targets an unpredicted 8% GDP growth. The BritCham Indonesia's Smart Sustainable Cities, in collaboration with Technology & Digitalisation HUBs, brought together expert leaders from Honeywell, Bank Indonesia, Telkom Group, and JLL to discuss smart building solutions and energy optimisation by showcasing how building automation, energy efficiency, and ESG integration can drive sustainable growth.
Smart building technology has evolved significantly since the early 2000s. Initially, separate systems for management, security, and alarms are now integrated, and advancements in IoT and AI have aligned these technologies with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. I Nyoman Ariawan Atmaja, Director and Head of the Group, Office Assets Management Department at Bank Indonesia, explained that the biggest challenge in advancing sustainable buildings is shifting mindsets and aligning budgets to support green building initiatives.
In response, Aritta Sinabang, Country Director of Building Automation at Honeywell, acknowledged that while higher costs are sometimes inevitable, they often bring substantial
benefits and improve a company’s efficiency. He emphasised that these costs can be effectively managed through budget forecasting, allowing for a clear estimation of expenses. To demonstrate the practicality of these systems, Aritta conducted a live demonstration from his office, showing that such technology can be successfully implemented in Indonesia.
Chandranata Rekso, Co-Chair of BritCham’s Technology & Digitalisation HUB and Strategy Lead at Shop Tokopedia, who also served as the moderator, concluded the panel by highlighting the key takeaways. He emphasised how smart city initiatives and sustainable development practices not only contribute positively to environmental impact but also enhance business profitability and attractiveness as a destination for foreign investments.
This event highlighted BritCham Indonesia’s dedication to sustainable development and strengthened UK-Indonesia trade relations, which have prospered for 75 years.
