Ministry of Industry Encourages Cement Industry to Pioneer Decarbonisation
JAKARTA - The government is beginning to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the industrial sector, including the cement industry, which is assessed as having high emission levels alongside relatively advanced technological preparedness.
Head of the Agency for Standards and Industrial Services Policy at the Ministry of Industry, Emmy Suryandari, stated that the government is currently drafting regulations that will mandate industrial players to undertake decarbonisation efforts.
“The government is currently preparing regulations that will require all industrial sectors, particularly eight subsectors, to carry out decarbonisation initiatives,” said Emmy after opening INTERCEM Asia 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta on Wednesday (15/4/2026).
“If we compare with other industries, the cement industry is among the most prepared and knowledgeable regarding decarbonisation efforts,” she added.
In the roadmap being developed, several key strategies will be implemented in the cement industry.
First, the use of alternative raw materials to lower the clinker ratio, the main source of carbon emissions.
Third, improvements in energy efficiency in the production process.
Additionally, the government is promoting the development of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology, which is currently in the trial phase in several industries.
“The CO2 produced will be absorbed and processed to yield by-products with economic value,” said Emmy.
Thus, decarbonisation is not merely an environmental obligation but also part of a strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the national industry.
On the other hand, Emmy noted that the national cement industry currently faces challenges in terms of utilisation, which remains around 53%.
This condition is relatively similar to other Southeast Asian countries.
Through a combination of decarbonisation policies and market protection, the government hopes the national cement industry will not only become more environmentally friendly but also remain competitive amid global dynamics.