Anindya Bakrie Stresses Clean Energy Commitment, Despite U.S. Paris Accord Withdrawal
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JAKARTA, investortrust.id — Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Anindya Novyan Bakrie reaffirmed Indonesia’s push for energy transition and continued engagement with U.S. stakeholders on climate and trade, speaking at the Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club (JFCC) forum on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
The event, held at Menara Kadin in Jakarta, marked a rare high-level discussion between Kadin and members of the international press based in Indonesia. JFCC, a nonprofit comprising foreign and local journalists working with global media, regularly hosts sessions with top-tier guests ranging from heads of state to ambassadors. Anindya's appearance was part of a dialogue themed “Introduction with JFCC and Discussing Future Plans of Kadin.”
During the session, Anindya shared takeaways from his recent visit to the United States, where he led a Kadin delegation to three key cities—New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles—from April 28 through early May 2025. The trip focused on three strategic issues: energy transition, strengthening ties with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and promoting investment opportunities at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
“Unlike government officials, we weren't there for diplomatic protocol. Our role was to directly engage with business stakeholders and understand sentiment from the private sector,” Anindya said. He emphasized that such missions enable Kadin to provide early input on major international agreements that may affect Indonesian industries.
Anindya also noted his media outreach while in the U.S., including interviews with outlets such as Fox, CBS, and CNN. He said the meetings served as a platform to present Indonesia’s economic agenda and energy policies to a broader global audience.
A focal point of his remarks was the U.S. stance on the Paris Agreement. “Yes, it’s an interesting situation,” he said, referring to former President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the climate pact. Trump had previously pulled the U.S. out of the agreement during his first term, and in 2025 reaffirmed his intent to reverse climate actions taken under President Joe Biden.
Still, Anindya stressed that the U.S. commitment to clean energy remains robust at the subnational level. “Two-thirds of the 50 states remain supportive of the Paris Agreement,” he said, adding that business communities in those states are continuing to push forward with climate-friendly policies and technologies.
He described Kadin’s role as bridging public-private collaboration and ensuring that any global climate commitments align with economic realities. “Whenever deals like these are made, we try to offer advice early on, especially on how the outcomes could impact the business sector,” he explained.
Anindya’s message echoed Kadin’s broader mission to integrate Indonesia’s economic growth with sustainability and international cooperation—particularly as the country positions itself as a hub for critical minerals and renewable energy investments.