Obviously Sustainable

Alongside our services and programmes, we are always eager to learn and support organisations and individuals in uniting efforts to create meaningful change for both our communities and the planet. Over the past two months, our Co-founder and CEO, Rezha Bayu Oktavian Arief, has been working with three NGOs on Belitung Island, dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of coastal village residents. We are humbled to have had the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded organisations to foster positive change!

Exciting update from our collaboration with Riot Games! VALORANT, a free-to-play first-person tactical hero shooter developed and published by Riot Games, has just hosted its first international tournament – VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2024: Ascension Pacific – in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 20-29 September 2024. Obviously Sustainable is delighted to partner with Riot Games Indonesia, leading stakeholder engagement and government outreach, while fostering the esports and gaming industry to contribute to local economic development. We are deeply grateful to our key government partners, particularly Pak Boni Pudjianto, Director of Digital Economy at the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Republik Indonesia, and Pak Iman Santosa, Director of Apps, Gaming, TV, and Radio at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, for their unwavering commitment to supporting Indonesia's tech and gaming industry. Lastly, a huge congratulations to Riot Games Indonesia team – Resha Adi Pradipta, Amanda Dara Amadea, Tania Wiyono and Vania W. – for bringing this tournament to Indonesia and trusting us to lead the public affairs partnership efforts!

An Nisaa Yovani, Head of Research at Obviously Sustainable, recently served as a panelist at the AICHR-SEANF Regional Workshop on Sharing Good Practices and Effective Remedy for Migrant Workers in Business and Human Rights in ASEAN, held on the margins of the 2024 Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific, in Bangkok, Thailand. In her insightful presentation, she emphasised the immense opportunities for businesses to contribute towards fulfilling human rights in the corporate sector, especially by initiating due diligence across their operations. Additionally, she stressed the crucial role of governments in driving these efforts by developing regulatory frameworks that incentivise businesses to enhance their promotion and protection of human rights. #BusinessAndHumanRights #CorporateResponsibility #HumanRightsInBusiness #ASEAN #AICHR #MigrantWorkers #SustainableFuture #ObviouslySustainable

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 Since February 2024, Obviously Sustainable has had the privilege of collaborating with the Representative of Thailand to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), H.E. Prof Amara Pongsapich, in the development of a pioneering Baseline Study on Corporate Human Rights Performance in ASEAN. The study, based on publicly disclosed data, was officially launched at the 2024 AICHR-SEANF Regional Workshop in Bangkok on 24 October 2024. It underscores the substantial room for improvement in business and human rights practices among ASEAN companies and highlights the crucial role of governments in setting the foundation for corporate actions, such as through National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights. 📥 Download the full report now by scanning the QR code in the image! #BusinessAndHumanRights #ASEAN #CorporateResponsibility #AICHR #MigrantWorkers #HumanRights #SustainableFuture #ObviouslySustainable

We recently participated in the “Future of Work” workshop organised by the Universität Erfurt in collaboration with University of Indonesia and Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) on 23 July 2024. During the workshop, we delivered an intervention highlighting the importance of exploring new norms and standards that define ‘Decent Work,’ considering the rapid technological advancements and twin transitions we are experiencing today. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from the Government of Indonesia, labour unions, academia, and tech companies. Kudos to the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt for initiating this crucial discussion on the evolving dynamics of the world of work!

Partnership is key to achieving the 2030 Global Agenda, especially if we want to go far, not just fast, in reaching the target goals! Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Director Ahmad Zafarullah Abdul Jalil of The ASEAN Secretariat for a continued collaboration in shaping an inclusive, future-proof, and sustainable ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Post-2025 Agenda. We stand united in taking action towards impactful regionalism in Southeast Asia, benefiting ASEAN citizens and local communities. 🤝

The European Union and ASEAN (The ASEAN Secretariat) have committed to "enhancing connectivity within and between" their regions, with a strong focus on sustainability, climate action, digitalisation, and gender equality. Intra-regional mobility and people-to-people connections are key strategies for fostering community building in Southeast Asia, as outlined in the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025.
 Obviously Sustainable Sustainable is excited to announce our recent collaboration with Nuffic Southeast Asia and DAAD German Academic Exchange Service on developing a Baseline Study for the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package (SCOPE) in Higher Education. This study aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of academic mobility within ASEAN and between ASEAN and the EU.
 Thank you, Nuffic Southeast Asia for the collaboration!

Books and other forms of literature are windows to the world. Digitalised literature serves as gates, offering expanded access to vast amounts of knowledge. We are immensely grateful to embark on a new journey with Aksaramaya, Indonesia’s leader in the digital transformation of public libraries. Thanks to them, over 230 cities across the Indonesian archipelago have gained access to digital libraries. Can you imagine children in the highlands of Papua having the same access to literature as those in Java? That’s our mission! Throughout the year, our partnership will focus on expanding the impact and reach of Aksaramaya to serve Indonesians, especially the underserved, enabling them to access better information and knowledge for a promising future. We stay true to our goals to realise that - Everyone has the right to live an enjoyable, prosperous, and promising life. #DigitalTransformation #Aksaramaya #PublicLibraries #EqualAccess #KnowledgeForAll #InclusiveEducation

We are excited to share that we have gathered 1,519 business aspirations related to digital economic transformation in ASEAN! Between April and June 2024, Obviously Sustainable, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, conducted research to engage a diverse range of industries across the #ASEAN region and capture their insights on the digital economy. Through the implementation of the ASEAN Digital Economy Agreement Leadership (DEAL) by the World Economic Forum, and in preparation for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), we are paving the way for a digitally inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable future in ASEAN. We thank the World Economic Forum for the collaboration and guidance throughout the project! #Sustainability #Inclusion #DigitalFuture #ObviouslySustainable #WEF #DigitalEconomy

Discover how #Malaysia is setting the stage for a greener future! This infographic reveals the steps Malaysia is taking to ensure a smooth transition to sustainable energy, with PETRONAS at the helm. The infographics are part of our research on Just Energy Transition, in colaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. How different do you think these approaches are compared to Indonesia’s? Let us know! #JustEnergyTransition #ObviouslySustainable