Government to develop emissions methodology before launching incentive scheme
Indonesia is preparing to extend its Carbon Economic Value (NEK) scheme to ports adopting green and smart technologies, a move that could allow operators to earn carbon-related incentives for reducing emissions.
Nani Hendiarti, Deputy for Food Affordability and Security Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, said ports meeting environmental standards could eventually qualify for incentives similar to those available for green buildings.
“Green ports could potentially be included in the carbon pricing scheme. That presents an opportunity,” Nani said in Jakarta on Wednesday.
MRV framework required
Before the incentives can be introduced, the government must first establish a Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) methodology to quantify emissions reductions across port operations.
“We first need an MRV methodology before the incentive scheme can be implemented. We will develop it together,” Nani said.
Program aims to improve sustainability
The proposal was announced during the launch of the Green and Smart Port Initiatives (GSPI) 2026, an industry program introduced in 2019 to encourage environmentally sustainable and digitally integrated port operations.
Environmental performance accounts for 80% of the assessment, including waste management, renewable energy use, mangrove restoration, and carbon emissions, while digitalization contributes the remaining 20%.
Deputy for Food Trade and Distribution Coordination Tatang Yuliono said financial incentives could encourage broader industry participation, while IDSurvey Chief Operating Officer David Sirait said greener ports would strengthen Indonesia’s logistics competitiveness.
“The transition to Green and Smart Ports is not only about regulatory compliance but also about improving competitiveness and supporting long-term economic growth,” Sirait said.