Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD)

What Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) does

The Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) is a CEO-led business association established in 2013 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. It operates as the Indonesian partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and serves as a convening platform for Indonesian corporations and multinationals operating in Indonesia to align business strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national sustainability frameworks including FOLU Net Sink 2030 and Indonesia's NDC.

IBCSD's activities are organized across six work programs — Food & Nature, People & Society, Climate & Energy, Circular Economy, Cities & Mobility, and Redefining Value — and include flagship initiatives such as the Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 Southeast Asia secretariat, GRASP 2030 (food loss and waste), the Green Lifestyle Initiative, the Net Zero Emission Hub, and the KIRANAS Indonesia Business Action Plan for Biodiversity 2026-2028. The organization produces publications and guidelines (e.g., TEEBAgriFood, Indonesia Vision 2050, sector-specific decarbonization reports) and convenes multi-stakeholder dialogues on policy issues including EUDR compliance, sustainable finance taxonomy, and ISPO.

IBCSD generates revenue through corporate membership fees from 47+ member companies and project-based grants from international development partners including UK Aid/FCDO, P4G, WWF, FAO, and the Climate and Land Use Alliance. It does not develop proprietary technology products and operates as a non-commercial association, distributing value through membership access, policy advocacy, and collective action platforms. Key partners include WBCSD, WWF, GRI, KADIN, BAPPENAS, WRAP, Business for Nature, and We Mean Business Coalition.

Name

Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD)

Legal name

Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development

Website

https://ibcsd.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) is a Jakarta-based, CEO-led business association founded in 2013 that convenes 47+ Indonesian and multinational corporations to advance SDG-aligned sustainability programs, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder initiatives across six thematic workstreams.

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Product category

Corporate Sustainability Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Decarbonization Strategy & Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) Advisory (EUABAKAC)

Keywords

• Sustainable development programs
• Corporate sustainability frameworks
• ESG reporting standards
• Business membership association
• Climate action initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: IBCSD generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by Indonesian companies that join the council to participate in sustainability programs, access networks, and engage in collective action on sustainable development goals.
2. Project-Based Funding and Grants: IBCSD receives project funding and grants from international development partners, donors, and foundations (e.g., UK Aid, P4G, WWF, FAO, Climate and Land Use Alliance) to implement sustainability programs such as TFA, GRASP 2030, LCDI, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBCSD is a CEO-led business association that delivers sustainability programs, multi-stakeholder convening, policy dialogue, and capacity-building for Indonesian corporations committed to the SDGs. It sells corporate memberships granting access to six work programs (Food & Nature, People, Climate & Energy, Redefining Value, Circular Economy, Cities & Mobility) and runs standalone initiatives such as GRASP 2030, the Tropical Forest Alliance Southeast Asia platform, the Green Lifestyle Initiative, and the Net Zero Emission Hub. It also produces proprietary frameworks and publications (KIRANAS, TEEBAgriFood, Indonesia Vision 2050) and issues RFPs for consultancy engagements to deliver project work funded by international donors.

Product overview

IBCSD is a business association led by CEOs committed to promoting sustainable development in Indonesia. Rather than a unified software product, it operates a portfolio of programs and initiatives organized across six work areas: Food & Nature, People, Climate & Energy, Redefining Value, Circular Economy, and Cities and Mobility. Key initiatives include GRASP 2030 (food loss and waste), Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 (deforestation reduction), Green Lifestyle Initiative, and Net Zero Emission Hub. IBCSD also produces publications and guidelines including KIRANAS (biodiversity action plan) and TEEBAgriFood Operational Guidelines. The organization facilitates stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and knowledge sharing among businesses, government, and civil society to achieve SDG targets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tropical Forest Alliance 2020: Program focused on preserving and restoring forests, addressing deforestation, and achieving global sustainability goals related to climate change and food security.
• GRASP 2030
• Green Lifestyle Initiative
• KIRANAS
• SAFE Regional Dialogue

Products and services

• GRASP 2030 Global Action for Sustainable Food Systems initiative focused on reducing food loss and waste in Indonesia, supporting the achievement of SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), with focus on household food waste behavior change among urban residents, data management, and food donation optimization.
• Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 (TFA Southeast Asia) Multi-stakeholder platform hosted by IBCSD to reduce commodity-driven deforestation through forest preservation and restoration initiatives across palm oil, cocoa, and rubber supply chains, convening businesses, governments, and civil society.
• Green Lifestyle Initiative Program implemented since 2017 under the People work program to support responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), engaging companies in a sustainable practices journey and developing strategies and action plans for green lifestyles.
• Net Zero Emission Hub Online hub providing resources and coordination for businesses pursuing net zero emission targets in Indonesia, linked to low-carbon development initiatives and the National Dialogue on Net Zero Emissions.
• KIRANAS (Indonesia Business Action Plan for Biodiversity 2026-2028) Publication and implementation roadmap for the 2026-2028 period that helps businesses integrate biodiversity considerations into corporate strategies, aligned with Indonesia's biodiversity strategy (IBSAP 2025-2045), FOLU Net Sink 2030, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• TEEBAgriFood Operational Guidelines Comprehensive guide supporting businesses in applying the TEEBAgriFood Evaluation Framework and natural capital approach for agri-food businesses in Indonesia, enabling valuation of nature-related impacts and dependencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• IBCSD supports the achievement of SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through its Green Lifestyle Initiative, which engaged 13 companies in its first phase (2017-2019) to develop strategies and action plans for responsible consumption and production.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers48 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBCSD is the Indonesian partner/member of WBCSD, a global CEO-led organization of over 200 businesses working collectively to accelerate the transition to sustainable development. This affiliation provides IBCSD members access to global sustainability frameworks, best practices, and international business networks.
• WWFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWWF is listed as an IBCSD partner, collaborating on sustainability initiatives including nature conservation, biodiversity, and forest-positive supply chains. WWF provides technical expertise and environmental credibility to IBCSD programs.
• Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) Southeast AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBCSD hosts the Southeast Asia platform of the Tropical Forest Alliance, a multi-stakeholder partnership convening businesses, governments, and civil society to address commodity-driven deforestation in palm oil, cocoa, and rubber supply chains. IBCSD leads the TFA secretariat and coordinates regional technical dialogues on EUDR compliance.
• KADIN Indonesia (Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKADIN Indonesia (Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry) is a key national partner for IBCSD, providing access to the broader Indonesian business community and government engagement channels for sustainability initiatives such as the Road to IISF 2025 joint declaration on deforestation-free supply chains.
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBCSD partners with GRI to promote sustainability reporting and disclosure standards among Indonesian businesses. GRI provides the framework and guidelines that underpin IBCSD's Sustainability Management and Reporting program.
• P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP4G is a global partnership that connects governments, businesses, and civil society to accelerate green growth. IBCSD collaborates with P4G on sustainability initiatives and platform development in Indonesia.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAO partners with IBCSD on food and agriculture sustainability initiatives, including sustainable food systems and food loss and waste reduction programs that align with SDG 12.
• Penabulu FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenabulu Foundation collaborates with IBCSD on sustainability programs and capacity building for Indonesian businesses, particularly in the context of forest conservation and sustainable supply chains.
• NCSR (National Council on Sustainability Reporting)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSR works with IBCSD on advancing sustainability reporting standards and practices in Indonesia, supporting the adoption of GRI-aligned reporting among Indonesian companies.
• Global InitiativessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Initiatives partners with IBCSD on sustainability platforms and knowledge sharing, contributing to global sustainability networks and best practice exchange.
• Capital CoalitionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital Coalition partners with IBCSD to advance natural capital accounting and valuation approaches among Indonesian businesses, supporting the integration of natural capital thinking into corporate decision-making.
• WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) - GRASP 2030coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBCSD partners with WRAP through the GRASP 2030 initiative to reduce food loss and waste in Indonesia, focusing on household food waste behavior change among urban residents, data management, and food donation optimization.
• CSP (Cocoa Sustainability Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSP is a consortium partner in the SAFE Regional Technical Dialogues, collaborating with IBCSD on EUDR compliance, cocoa sustainability, and smallholder inclusion in Indonesia and Malaysia.
• PISAgro (Partnership for Indonesian Sustainable Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISAgro collaborates with IBCSD in the SAFE consortium on sustainable agriculture initiatives, particularly focused on palm oil and cocoa supply chains and EUDR readiness.
• SNAL (Solidaridad Network Asia Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAL is a consortium partner working with IBCSD on the SAFE Regional Technical Dialogues, bringing expertise in sustainable commodity supply chains and smallholder engagement across palm oil, cocoa, and rubber sectors.
• Business for NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness for Nature collaborated with IBCSD to develop KIRANAS (Indonesia Business Action Plan for Biodiversity 2026-2028), providing the framework and global expertise for private sector biodiversity action in Indonesia.
• We Mean Business CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBCSD collaborated with We Mean Business Coalition on the IBCSD WMBC 2025 report, providing insights on the private sector's role in achieving Indonesia's NDC 2035 and low-carbon transition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global sustainability-focused business network and advisory working with corporates on ESG strategy, climate, human rights, and supply chain sustainability. BSR's member-driven convening + advisory hybrid is highly comparable to IBCSD's positioning between business associations and sustainability consultancies.
• Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS): Brazilian national WBCSD partner and CEO-led business council on sustainable development. Closest structural peer to IBCSD — same WBCSD national-partner model, same CEO-led convening approach, same SDG-aligned work programs adapted to a major emerging economy.

Others

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): Independent international standards organization for sustainability reporting. GRI is a strategic partner that supplies the reporting framework underpinning IBCSD's Sustainability Management and Reporting work program — comparable as a sustainability standards/ecosystem organization rather than a direct competitor.
• We Mean Business Coalition: Global coalition of nonprofits and business organizations working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy. Active collaborator with IBCSD on the WMBC 2025 report and NDC-aligned private sector action; comparable as a coalition-style sustainability partnership.
• Environmental Resources Management (ERM): Global sustainability consultancy serving energy, finance, mining, and manufacturing clients on ESG, decarbonization, and supply chain. ERM is itself an IBCSD member; comparison highlights both overlap with IBCSD's advisory surface and the commercial-scale competitor that IBCSD's work-program approach runs against.

Broad incumbents

• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global nonprofit running the leading environmental disclosure system used by corporates and cities for climate, water, and forests. Overlaps with IBCSD on disclosure and climate action frameworks; broader global scale but operates as a disclosure platform rather than a general sustainability convener.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): Global CEO-led business association of 200+ member companies driving sustainable development. WBCSD is IBCSD's parent global network; IBCSD is its Indonesian national partner and operates under the WBCSD umbrella. Both organizations run work programs aligned with SDGs and share members and frameworks.

Emerging players

• Forum for the Future: International sustainability nonprofit working with business, government, and civil society on systems change across climate, energy, and supply chains. Comparable to IBCSD in mission (multi-stakeholder convening for sustainable development) but operates globally rather than at national level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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