Green Building Certification for Indonesia’s Sustainability

Sentral Senayan I in Central Jakarta has officially earned the Platinum Greenship certification, the highest sustainability rating awarded by the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI).

Sustainability Investment and Infrastructure

Owned by PT Senayan Trikarya Sempana, Sentral Senayan I received its certification on April 15. The building’s management has invested approximately IDR 20 billion into renewable energy and carbon reduction across the Senayan Square Complex.

Central to this effort is a three-phase rooftop solar panel installation. The project began with 335 kWp in 2023 for Senayan I and II, followed by 500 kWp in 2025 for the Plaza Senayan Carpark, and a final 300 kWp scheduled for completion by April 2026 for Sentral Senayan III.

Beyond solar power, the facility implemented several energy-saving upgrades. The transition to LED lighting resulted in 76.9% savings, while a new chiller reduced energy use by 12.5%. The building also features 311 solar panels providing 15% of its power and eight electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

“We hope that this achievement will inspire further collaboration among industry and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices across Indonesia’s built environment,” said Kazuhito Shibuya, President Director of PT Senayan Trikarya Sempana.

The Greenship Certification Framework

The Greenship system, developed by the GBCI, assesses buildings based on six core criteria: appropriate site development, energy efficiency and conservation, water conservation, material resource and cycle, indoor health and comfort, and building environment management.

Buildings are evaluated through a points-based assessment and categorized into levels: Bronze (minimum 35%), Silver (46%), Gold (57%), and Platinum (73%). The certification process requires target setting, registration, and a fee ranging from IDR 40 million to 285 million depending on the building’s size and use.

Ignesjz Kemalawarta, Chairperson of the Green Building Council Indonesia, noted that Sentral Senayan I sets a clear benchmark for existing buildings, which represent the largest share of Indonesia’s building stock and the greatest opportunity for energy reduction.

Regional and Global Climate Context

The push for green infrastructure comes as global temperatures reached 1.44°C above pre-industrial levels, nearing the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit. Energy-related CO₂ emissions rose 0.4% to 38 billion tonnes in 2025.

In Southeast Asia, Indonesia currently holds 504 Greenship-certified structures, which have collectively cut over 1 million tonnes of emissions. However, Indonesia trails other regional leaders: Singapore leads with over 2,590 Green Mark-certified buildings, followed by Malaysia (1,780+), Vietnam (780), and Thailand (479).

Despite the benefits—including reduced operational costs by up to 20% and higher property values—the GBCI reports that only 5% of approximately 4,000 developers in Indonesia have committed to green certification, citing limited incentives and weak regulations as primary obstacles.