Jakarta, INTI - The government is strengthening the national carbon trading infrastructure by launching the Carbon Unit Registry System (SRUK) integrated with the Indonesian Carbon Exchange (IDXCarbon). This system is expected to form the foundation of a more transparent, accountable, and internationally standardized carbon market, thereby increasing market player trust and encouraging the growth of carbon transactions in Indonesia.
The launch of SRUK is part of the continued implementation of the carbon economic value policy to support emission reduction targets and expand green financing.
Minister of Environment, Moh. Jumhur Hidayat, emphasized that the carbon trading ecosystem should not only focus on buying and selling activities but also provide economic benefits to the community, particularly communities that protect forests and its ecosystems.
SRUK is designed to ensure fair, transparent, and traceable carbon trading. He emphasized that local communities involved in forest conservation should also benefit from the development of the carbon market.
SRUK Records Every Carbon Trading Activity
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK), Friderica Widyasari Dewi, stated that the implementation of SRUK can strengthen national carbon trading governance. The integration of SRUK with IDXCarbon utilizes blockchain technology and will increase transparency, credibility, and ease of monitoring of each carbon unit.
Friderica explained that SRUK will serve as the source for all carbon trading activities in Indonesia, from recording, certification, trading, reporting, to withdrawal of carbon units. This system also ensures that each carbon unit can only be traded once, thus enhancing the tracking process.
According to OJK data, carbon trading on IDXCarbon has recorded a transaction volume of approximately 1.98 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) with a value of Rp93 billion. During this period, 431 transactions involving 155 carbon service users have been completed.
Regulation Strengthening for Carbon Trading
OJK believes that the presence of SRUK will increase carbon trading activity while strengthening protection for investors and market players. As part of its regulatory strengthening efforts, OJK issued Regulation No. 10 of 2026 on July 6, 2026, as a basis for the development of carbon trading and sustainable financing in the financial services sector.
The government hopes that these strengthened systems, regulations, and governance will accelerate the growth of the national carbon trading ecosystem and strengthen Indonesia's position in the global carbon market.
Conclusion
The government launched the Carbon Unit Registry System (SRUK) integrated with the Indonesia Carbon Exchange to strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance of national carbon trading. This blockchain-based system will serve as the primary database for all carbon trading activities. To date, carbon trading in Indonesia has recorded approximately 1.98 million tons of CO2e worth Rp93 billion from 431 transactions involving 155 service users. The government and OJK hope that SRUK will increase market confidence, prevent greenwashing, accelerate green financing, and strengthen Indonesia's position in the global carbon market.
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