To support sustainable development and advance Indonesia’s journey to a low-carbon future, IFC announced its first sustainability-linked loan in the country, which will be used to expand green building certification of the portfolio of PT Nirvana Wastu Pratama (NWP), a leading retail and logistics property platform.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, has invested equally alongside PT Bank OCBC NISP in a $53 million sustainability-linked loan with an 11-year tenure to NWP. Proceeds will support the company in decarbonising its property portfolio by improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieving green-building certification through IFC’s internationally acclaimed EDGE program.
IFC’s partnership with NWP will deliver clear technical guidance on establishing and meeting sustainability performance targets, refining its sustainability-linked finance framework to align with IFC’s green building and investment standards. The loan is tied to two specific sustainability performance targets. Assets that have been in operation for more than three years need to achieve an absolute emissions reduction target of 42% by 2030 as compared to the 2019 benchmark. New building projects or projects undergoing major retrofitting need to achieve EDGE Advanced certification.
NWP has been an early adopter of the EDGE green-building tool and certification program in Indonesia. Since 2017, the company has secured EDGE certifications for eleven assets, with six more registered for certification by 2027.
“Working with IFC is a significant milestone which exemplifies our commitment to sustainability,” said Kevin Kow, Chief Executive Officer & President Director of NWP. “IFC’s support will not only help us to adopt greener building practices but also to set a new benchmark for the industry in Indonesia. We are confident that this joint effort will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions in our projects and benefit the economic development of local communities.”
The building and construction sector plays a key role in Indonesia’s economic and sustainable development. However, it is also a significant source of GHG emissions, accounting for 23% of Indonesia’s energy use in 2021. This figure is expected to increase to 40% by 2030.
“This investment is in line with IFC’s strategy for Indonesia, which includes a focus on decarbonisation of the urban environment and climate resilience through investment and advisory support,” said Euan Marshall, IFC’s Country Manager for Indonesia and Timor-Leste. “Financial barriers are widely seen as the biggest obstacle to adopting green building practices in Indonesia. To overcome these, there is a pressing need for more specialised financing tools, including sustainability-linked financing.”
This investment builds on IFC’s ongoing support for climate finance in Indonesia. By expanding access to these innovative financial solutions, IFC is driving the transition to a low-carbon economy and helping address the financial barriers that have hindered the adoption of green-building practices.
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