Between KUMPUL, a leading innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler in Indonesia, has been honored with the Best Facilitator award at the 2025 ESG Award hosted by the Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (KEHATI). The award ceremony took place at Soehanna Hall, SCBD, Jakarta.
KEHATI is a pioneering institution in sustainable investment and biodiversity conservation, and the key partner of the Indonesia Stock Exchange in developing the SRI-KEHATI Index a benchmark that has shaped ESG standards in Indonesia’s capital market since 2009.
This recognition underscores KUMPUL’s consistent commitment to embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its programs and ecosystem-building efforts. The KEHATI ESG Award is Indonesia’s highest distinction for organizations demonstrating excellence in ESG practices across capital markets, impact investment, project financing, and ecosystem facilitation.
“The conservation and sustainable use of biological resources now face major challenges, from land and sea use change to insufficient sustainable practices, environmental pollution, and climate change” said Riki Frindos, Executive Director of KEHATI.
Since its founding in 2015, KUMPUL has operated as an impact-driven organization. Beginning in 2022, it systematically applied ESG frameworks throughout its work. Between January 2024 and May 2025, KUMPUL:
- Implemented 13 programs based on ESG principles
- Supported 8 startups in securing over USD 2.5 million in funding
- Delivered 43 capacity-building sessions to more than 3,300 participants
- Published 5 publications driving national ESG discourse
KUMPUL has also developed key tools to ensure measurable and validated impact, including the Scale Up Readiness Index (SCRIN) and the Women’s Economic Empowerment Framework.
“This award is a testament to the power of ecosystem building and shared purpose. We thank our team, partners, and collaborators for walking this journey with us. This recognition expands opportunities for cross-sector collaboration,” said Mega Prawita, Managing Director of KUMPUL.The KEHATI ESG Award stands as one of the most prestigious recognitions within Indonesia’s ESG ecosystem particularly in the capital market and financial sector, affirming that ESG adoption has become the foundation of responsible and inclusive business and investment in the country.
This achievement has also been covered by various national media, including Media Indonesia, JPNN, Kompas, SWA, Suara.com, Viva, and BeritaSatu.
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