The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is evaluating the inclusion of ports adopting the green port concept within the Carbon Economic Value (NEK) framework.
This could create economic incentives for initiatives aimed at decreasing carbon emissions in the port industry.
The initiative aims to motivate additional port operators to embrace Green and Smart Port concepts, enhancing both environmental performance and the competitiveness of ports and associated enterprises.
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Hendiarti noted that the incentive scheme is not yet in place as the government continues to create a Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) methodology that will underpin the calculation of carbon emission reductions in the port industry. The methodology will be created in partnership with appropriate ministries and institutions, ensuring that emission reductions from the port sector can be measured accurately prior to their inclusion in the NEK scheme.
The creation of this plan is a component of the implementation of the Carbon Economic Value (NEK) as outlined in Presidential Regulation Number 110 of 2025. This mechanism aids Indonesia in reaching its greenhouse gas emission reduction goal of 31.89 percent through its initiatives and 43.20 percent with global assistance by 2030, along with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier.
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Incentive opportunities were explored during the launch of ASRI's Green and Smart Port Initiatives (GSPI) 2026, promoting the establishment of eco-friendly and tech-driven ports through environmental evaluations and digital transformation. The Green and Smart Port initiative has been operational since 2019, and by 2025, 41 ports had engaged in the evaluation. On July 15, 2026, eight ports qualified for Green and Smart Port certification and awards.
Hendiarti noted that environmental sustainability constitutes a crucial part of the Green and Smart Port evaluation, accounting for 80 percent, whereas the integration of technology and digitalization, or smart port aspects, contributes 20 percent. She clarified that the evaluation of environmental friendliness encompasses the management of waste from ports and ships, the implementation of renewable energy, the restoration of mangroves, and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.
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Simultaneously, Tatang Yuliono, Deputy for Food Trade and Distribution Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, mentioned that the suggested incentives could greatly enhance port operators' enthusiasm for engaging in the Green and Smart Port evaluation. IDSurvey, a state-owned survey services holding company and the government's assessment partner, aids in establishing standards and certification for green ports in Indonesia.
David Sirait, Chief Operating Officer of IDSurvey, stated that moving towards Green and Smart Ports goes beyond just meeting regulations; it also signifies a commitment to enhancing Indonesia's competitiveness in the long term.
He stated that IDSurvey, in collaboration with PT Sucofindo, PT Surveyor Indonesia, and PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia, is dedicated to promoting the advancement of Green and Smart Ports through assurance, verification, inspection, and certification services that improve the national logistics framework.