Got it. I will strictly use only the information from the source article, and paraphrase accurately. PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) hosted the ASEAN Climate Forum (ACF) 2026 to promote sustainable finance and carbon trading (11/02). The forum, held at BEI’s Main Hall, was organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and the ASEAN Alliance on Carbon Markets (AACM), with support from BEI, Kadin Indonesia, and Equatorise Advisory. This was the third ACF, following previous forums in 2023 and 2024.

BEI Strengthens Green Finance Initiatives

ACF 2026 aims to facilitate a just energy transition, climate-based investment, and stronger carbon market ecosystems. Jeffrey Hendrik, Acting CEO of BEI, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable finance through initiatives for listed companies and the Indonesia Carbon Exchange (IDXCarbon).

“BEI continues to push for sustainable finance through various initiatives, including carbon trading and other products that encourage greener funding, such as better sustainability disclosures, ESG-themed stock indices, ESG bonds, and green equity designation,” Jeffrey said.

In 2025, ESG-themed financial activities on BEI grew significantly. Listings of Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Linked bonds/sukuk reached IDR 35.5 trillion, a 110% increase from IDR 11.5 trillion in 2024. BEI also launched ESG Metrics reporting on 22/01, ran the IDX Net Zero Incubator program, partnered with global ESG rating providers, and launched the IDX Sustainability website on 20/11.

ACF 2026 Fosters Policy Alignment and Cross-Sector Collaboration

The forum gathered key regional and national leaders to discuss climate projects. Attendees included Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia’s Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy, YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Hasan Fawzi from OJK, and Jeffrey Hendrik.

ACF 2026 focused on aligning policies, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and accelerating national and regional climate projects. Jeffrey noted that BEI’s programs and products aim to support listed companies in their decarbonization journey and contribute to Indonesia’s net-zero targets.

IDXCarbon Records Highest Trading Volume in 2025

IDXCarbon achieved record growth in 2025, with a total transaction volume of 903,915 tonCO₂e, valued at IDR 36.37 billion, across 213 trades. Retired carbon reached 574,324 tonCO₂e, and the number of registered SPE-GRK projects increased to nine. Users grew to 150, including seven international participants, following the launch of international carbon trading on 20/01.

IDXCarbon also received international recognition in June 2025, winning the Best Official Carbon Exchange in an Emerging Economy award from Green Cross United Kingdom.

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