Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Arsjad Rasjid stated that Indonesia is not only following the global trend on the development of impact investing, but is also becoming the most active investment destination in the region. Delivering a video statement shown at the opening of Impact Investment Day (IID) 2024, he said that in recent years, impact investing in Indonesia had gained momentum as investors had become more aware of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The trend resulted in a shift in paradigm as business players started to give more attention to social and environmental impacts, not only the financial profit, he said. Therefore, investors began to prioritize long-term investments that encourage a low-carbon future and sustainable development, he added.Impact Investment Day (IID) 2024 was a side event of the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2024 held by Kadin Indonesia and Environmental Bamboo Foundation in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on 7-8 September 2024. The impact investment had significant growth recently due to the needs to address crucial global issues, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, he said. Arsjad stated that based on data from the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), the value of assets, managed through impact investing around the world, reached more than USD1.1 trillion (IDR16,927.9 trillion). Meanwhile, according to the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), he noted that there were around 131 bills (RUU) secured in Indonesia during 2020-2022, attracting nearly USD1.5 billion (IDR23.08 trillion, exchange rate as of 6 September 2024 = IDR15,389) in investment.Source: https://en.antaranews.com/news/325195/indonesia-becomes-most-active-market-for-impact-investing-in-region (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: ANTARA NEWS, 8 September 2024