Batam, 19 September 2023
GreenA Consultants is honoured to be invited to the groundbreaking ceremony of Tunas Prima Industrial Estate in Batam on September 19, 2023. This milestone marked the launch of the first Carbon Neutral Economic Zone in Indonesia powered entirely by floating solar panels, complemented by other sustainable features such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), advanced digital infrastructure, bioswales, and circular water treatment systems.
Serving as the Decarbonisation and ESD consultant, GreenA played a pivotal role in harmonizing economic principles with environmental sustainability, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive monumental change. Spanning across 100 hectares, this Green Mark for District certified industrial estate not only establishes a new benchmark for sustainable industrial development in Indonesia but also accelerates climate action ambitions across sectors from solar manufacturing to logistics and data centres. GreenA Consultants gratefully acknowledges the unwavering support and dedication of partners such as BCA International, EDB, ESG, PLN Bright and the Mayor of Batam in bringing this groundbreaking vision to fruition.
Farizan’s LinkedIn post:
I constantly think of how can I make a positive environmental impact faster with trailing ripple effects that serve all the stakeholders. A Carbon Neutral Economic Zone powered by 100% Floating solar, digital infrastructure, Bioswales, circular water treatment, etc. was launched early this week. I believe if we can decarbonise the industrial sector, a major part of the environmental problems will beaddressed.
As the overall Decarbonisation Strategist consultant blending economics and environmental issues, pulling all stakeholders together not only takes skills but courage, determination and a fired ambition beyond just work.
We shouldn’t celebrate by being the first as I often see, even if we are, but we should celebrate the hope that such development will be a catalyst of change. Many industrials grapple with the topic of ‘the how’ with challenging economics time, energy threats, geo-political issues and uncertainty.
A beautiful strategically located 100 ha Green Mark Industrial District project, with incoming tenants from solar manufacturing to testing centres will provide the opportunity for industrials/ data centres/ logistics to attain their climate ambition sooner rather than later.
My sincere appreciation to those who supported/believed in me and those who attended – BCA International, EDB, ESG and to the guest of honour Mayor of Batam and PLN for making this truly a reality