The Central Java provincial government has started introducing the\nconcept of green industry to high school and vocational school students.\nThis step is taken to ensure that awareness of a green and sustainable\neconomy is cultivated early, preparing them for the workforce or\nentrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
Governor Ahmad Luthfi stated that the transformation towards green\nindustry cannot be carried out solely by the government, industrial\nestates, or business actors. He emphasised that a shift in mindset must\nbegin within the education sector. \u201cWe are educating our high school\nstudents to love the green economy, we are introducing it to them,\u201d\nLuthfi said during the Central Java Green Industrial Summit 2026.<\/p>\n
He explained that involving the education sector is part of building\na green industry ecosystem from upstream to downstream. The summit\nbrought together local government, industry players, industrial estates,\nuniversities, and representatives from high schools and vocational\nschools across Central Java.<\/p>\n
Head of the Central Java Industry and Trade Office, July Emmylia,\nexplained that the green industry concept rests on three main\nprinciples: resource efficiency, low emissions through waste management\nand recycling, and social and environmental responsibility. She noted\nthat by adhering to these principles, industries can reduce operational\ncosts while growing without harming the environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also involving high schools and vocational schools throughout\nCentral Java to train our students, who may become future CEOs, to\nunderstand green industry from an early age,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
During the event, the provincial government presented awards to\nschools and companies demonstrating a commitment to green industry. In\nthe education category, SMAN 3 Semarang, SMAN 6 Semarang, and SMKN 5\nSemarang were recognised as the most active schools supporting green\neducation programs. For the industrial sector, PT Ozzy Batik Pekalongan\nwon first place in the small industry category, while PT Semen Grobogan\nwon the large and medium industry category. The Batang Integrated\nIndustrial Estate received the top award for green industrial\nestates.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-introduces-green-industry-concept-to-high-school-students-1784901077", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }