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Circular Economy - A responsible business and innovation opportunity for Indonesian businesses

Circular Economy - A responsible business and innovation opportunity for Indonesian businesses

The ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA), in collaboration with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and KADIN Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will deliver this workshop to showcase and discuss Indonesian circular economy business cases, and facilitate a dialogue on best prac...

Circular Economy in Business for a Sustainable Cebu

Circular Economy in Business for a Sustainable Cebu

Webinar series on Business for Circular Economy in Southeast Asia

About ACEBA

Catalyst for Business Action on Circular Economy in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) is a dynamic and growing ASEAN-centric, business-led alliance focused on advancing the circular economy transition in Southeast Asia. Its mission is to drive business action through peer learning, knowledge sharing, networking, and advocacy. 

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Guiding Principles for Business Action in Southeast Asia

1

Net Zero for Climate, Nature and Environment

Circular Economy targets net zero by ending unsustainable resource use as the common root cause of climate change, loss of nature and biodiversity, and accumulation of pollutants and waste, which together constitute the triple planetary crises.

2

Resource Circularity, Efficiency and Substitution

Circular Economy closes natural resource use loops by designing in resource circularity, resource efficiency and resource substitution.

3

Responsible Business

Circular Economy involves business taking responsibility for the impacts on environment and society of the materials and other natural resources that are required throughout the lifecycle of its products and services.

4

Ideation and Co-Creation

Circular Economy frames ideation and co-creation by business and its value chains to innovate and develop circular product and service solutions.

5

Net Benefits

Circular Economy de-risks the economy and society from the impacts and risks of their unsustainable use of natural resources to generate net socio-economic benefit.

Our Alliance

ACEBA is a responsibility initiative of and for businesses and industries in Southeast Asia. It unites organizations and enterprises committed to leading by example in adopting circular economy solutions tailored to the region's needs, and benefiting businesses, governments, and communities.

Country Leads

Country leads are business membership organizations operating in ASEAN member states. They represent ACEBA within their home countries, encourage national business participation, and lead national advocacy and support efforts.

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)

IndonesiaIndonesia

Kadin Indonesia was established in 1968, and designated in 1987 as the hub organization for Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises, cooperatives, and private enterprises. The business network of Kadin Indonesia covers all provinces, cities, and municipalities in the country, and encompasses business associations in all sectors of the economy.

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)

PhilippinesPhilippines

Founded in 1903, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is a civil service organization (CSO) and business membership organization (BMO) composed of businessmen, merchants, professionals, and entrepreneurs. CCCI is one of the largest and most prominent local business service organizations in the Philippines, with over 800 member companies and business associations coming from various sectors such as trade and industry, service, and ICT.

Participants

ACEBA participants pledge to champion the circular economy through strategic actions. They promote circular economy principles in their business dealings, advocate to government and stakeholders, develop and implement circular solutions in their products and services, and communicate the impacts of their initiatives through transparent reporting.

PT Wasteforchange Alam Indonesia (Waste4Change)

PT Wasteforchange Alam Indonesia (Waste4Change)

IndonesiaIndonesia

https://waste4change.com/?lang=en Waste4Change is a waste management company that promotes circular economy, and is raising awareness about the importance of proper waste management in Indonesia. The company provides guidance to businesses in managing and transporting different types of waste, managing waste generated by their products, and processing collected waste to recover valuable resources and reduce landfill waste.

Asia Pacific Rayon

Asia Pacific Rayon

IndonesiaIndonesia

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is the first fully integrated viscose rayon producer in Asia. A member of the RGE Group, founded by Sukanto Tanoto in 1973, APR produces natural and biodegradable viscose rayon used in textile products. By championing clean manufacturing of viscose staple fibre using renewable bio-based wood pulp, APR is making sustainable fashion accessible to consumers.

Husk Ventures (Cambodia) Co. Ltd.

Husk Ventures (Cambodia) Co. Ltd.

CambodiaCambodia

HUSK is a Phnom Penh-based company that produces organic biochar, carbon-based fertilizers, and biopesticides to enrich the soil in farming communities in Cambodia.

Business Case
Pactics Cambodia Co. Ltd.

Pactics Cambodia Co. Ltd.

CambodiaCambodia

Pactics is a Better Factories Cambodia-accredited company that operates a sustainable fabric production and logistics value chain, and works with small mission-driven brands in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Business Case

Partners

ACEBA is an initiative of ARAIBA Sdn Bhd, a purpose-driven, not-for-profit business organization registered in Malaysia which takes forward the initiatives of the former ASEAN CSR Network in promoting responsible, inclusive, resilient and sustainable enterprises in ASEAN. ACEBA is further developed and implemented in collaboration with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) and its set-up has been supported by the EU funded SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component.

SWITCH-ASIA Policy Support Component (PSC)

SWITCH-ASIA Policy Support Component (PSC)

The SWITCH-Asia PSC facilitates cooperation, strengthens networking, and builds a platform for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) learning, policymaking, and programming in the region. It supports the public and private sectors in addressing the triple planetary crises, and meeting international commitments, including the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.

ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC)

ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC)

The ASEAN BAC was established in 2001 to provide private sector guidance on ASEAN economic cooperation and integration, and identifies priority areas for consideration of ASEAN Leaders. It also leads the coordination and consolidation of inputs and resources from established business councils and entities in the region for various purposes.

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