Expertise: Environment

Indonesia Issues New Environmental Standard: What Mining Companies Must Know

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) has issued a significant new regulation aimed at strengthening environmental safeguards in the mining sector. MOE Regulation No. 20 of 2025 concerning Standard Criteria for Environmental Damage to Land Resulting from Mining Operations and/or Activities (“MOE Reg. 20/2025”) came into force on October 23, 2025. The regulation establishes clear standards … Indonesia Issues New Environmental Standard: What Mining Companies Must Know

ESG in APAC 2025 – Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm has contributed the Indonesia chapter to ESG in APAC 2025, a regional guide to ESG reporting, transition planning and greenwashing. The publication, a collaboration between Slaughter and May and leading independent law firms across Asia Pacific, provides insights into the ESG regulatory landscape in 16 APAC jurisdictions, focusing on three key themes: … ESG in APAC 2025 – Indonesia

Landmark Court Ruling Expands Legal Protection for Environmental Activists in Indonesia

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On August 28, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Indonesia issued a landmark ruling (Constitutional Court Ruling No. 119/PUU-XXIII/2025) that significantly strengthens legal protections for environmental activists. The Court partially granted the judicial review of the Elucidation (explanatory note) of Article 66 of Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management (“Environmental Law”), declaring … Landmark Court Ruling Expands Legal Protection for Environmental Activists in Indonesia

SSEK Named Elite One in Hukumonline’s 2025 Practice Leaders Rankings

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SSEK Law Firm is recognized in Hukumonline’s Practice Leaders 2025, with the firm named an Elite One firm in 20 practice areas. This recognition reflects the strength and breadth of SSEK’s expertise across key sectors, as well as the outstanding contributions of our lawyers to the Indonesian legal landscape. SSEK was recognized in the following … SSEK Named Elite One in Hukumonline’s 2025 Practice Leaders Rankings

SSEK Recognized in Hukumonline’s 2025 Rankings for Top Law Firms and Practice Leaders

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SSEK Law Firm has been recognized in Hukumonline’s Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms 2025 and Practice Leaders 2025 rankings. For Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms 2025, SSEK was ranked in several key categories:   Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms Best Full-Service Law Firms Top 50 Largest Full-Service Law Firms Law Firms with the Most Female Partners Best … SSEK Recognized in Hukumonline’s 2025 Rankings for Top Law Firms and Practice Leaders

Indonesia Signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with Gold Standard for Carbon Credits

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Indonesia has actively sought collaboration with international carbon standards to strengthen its position in the global carbon market and boost climate finance for mitigation and adaptation efforts. A key milestone in this strategy occurred on May 8, 2025, when the Ministry of Environment / Environmental Protection Agency (“MOE”) signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (“MRA”) with … Indonesia Signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with Gold Standard for Carbon Credits

New Implementing Regulation in Indonesia on Carbon Capture Storage Activities in Licensed Areas

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With its vast CO₂ storage potential, Indonesia is positioning itself as a key player in global carbon capture and storage (“CCS”) efforts. Recognizing the need for clear regulations, the Government introduced Presidential Regulation No. 14 of 2024 (“PR 14/2024”), establishing a legal framework for CCS activities. This regulation outlines two distinct CCS schemes: one within … New Implementing Regulation in Indonesia on Carbon Capture Storage Activities in Licensed Areas

Construction and Projects in Indonesia – Practical Law Guide

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SSEK Law Firm partner Denny Rahmansyah and associate Axel Cross have contributed a Q&A guide to Construction and Projects in Indonesia. This guide provides an overview of construction and projects law and practice in Indonesia. It discusses, among other topics, the use of standard forms of contracts, the allocation of risks, and summarizes the legal … Construction and Projects in Indonesia – Practical Law Guide

ESG Reporting Requirements in Indonesia

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For private companies in Indonesia, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting generally aligns with the requirements outlined in the Company Law (Law No. 40 of 2007 regarding Limited Liability Companies, as last amended by the provisions of the Job Creations Law) and Government Regulation No. 47 of 2012 concerning the Social and Environmental Responsibilities of … ESG Reporting Requirements in Indonesia