Women's Inclusion Becomes Key to Telkom Indonesia's Low-Carbon Future
As global technology acceleration progresses, Kartini Day is not merely a historical commemoration but a symbol of inclusive economic transformation. Through the GoZero initiative, Telkom Indonesia emphasises that gender equality is not just a social target but a strategic instrument for achieving national decarbonisation and a circular economy.
From 2025 through to the first quarter of 2026, Telkom has empowered more than 740 women across Indonesia. Through access to digital technology and economic mentoring, Telkom activates a multiplier effect: when a woman is digitally empowered, resource management efficiency at family and community levels improves, directly supporting grassroots climate resilience.
Transforming Waste into Economic Value
The practical implementation of this spirit is embodied in initiatives such as Tano Puan (Women’s Land) and the Wear Cycle Project. These programmes ensure that women-led SMEs are not only digitally proficient but also pioneers of sustainable business models.
Tano Puan: Integrating women’s creative hands in preserving local ecosystems.
Wear Cycle Project: A circular economy breakthrough where textile waste, such as discarded Telkom employee uniforms, is reprocessed by skilled women’s hands into new economically valuable products. This initiative proves that waste reduction can go hand-in-hand with economic empowerment.
The Science Behind Inclusion
However, this external action does not stand alone. Telkom’s success in nurturing “Digital Kartinis” in society reflects the standards applied within the company. Telkom believes that to create a green impact externally, it must start with an equitable ecosystem internally, as reflected in the Empower Our People pillar.
Furthermore, Telkom understands that women’s inclusion is a smart climate strategy. Data from BloombergNEF (BNEF) shows that companies with strong female representation at managerial and board levels have better climate governance and more aggressive green innovation.
Therefore, through the Empower Our People pillar, Telkom Indonesia ensures an inclusive work environment, providing space for female talents—Telkom’s Srikandi women—to lead innovation in the green technology sector. This culture of equality is the driving energy behind the company’s Net Zero Emission targets.
Commitment to the Future
For Telkom Indonesia, the spirit of Kartini is the spark of national progress. By integrating women’s empowerment into the strategic steps of GoZero, Telkom is committed to realising a prosperous future that is inclusively sustainable. Gender inclusion becomes the strategic foundation for a low-carbon future for all of Indonesia.