Bisnis Indonesia Group honored 34 women for their contributions to sustainable development at the inaugural “Women in Sustainable Development (SDGs) Action Award 2025,” held at the Santika Premiere Slipi Hotel in Jakarta on November 11, 2025. As part of the Group’s 40th anniversary, the event recognized women who have made significant impacts across 17 SDG sectors, including the creative economy, environment, education, health, and technology.
These women have driven change, improved the quality of life in their communities, and strengthened social and economic resilience in various regions. The event also included a panel discussion, “Women and Independence,” featuring Rahayu Saraswati Djojohadikusumo, Chair of the National Anti-Trafficking Network; Alissa Wahid, Director of the GUSDURian Network; Marcella Zalianty, Chair of PARFI; and Lucia Karina, Director of Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia.
Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi congratulated the award recipients and acknowledged their role in advancing sustainable development. “This award is concrete proof that women are capable of being agents of change, pioneers of innovation, and guardians of human values,” she said. Arifah emphasized that women contribute not only in the domestic sphere but also as leaders in social, economic, educational, and environmental fields. She noted that every step women take, from villages to cities and from homes to public spaces, supports the broader movement toward sustainable development. The following is the list of recipients of the Bisnis Indonesia Women in SDGs Action Award 2025.
SDG 1 – No Poverty Veronica Colondam, Founder and CEO of Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB Foundation) Corina Leyla Karnalies, Director of Consumer Banking, PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger Wida Septarina, Founder / Co-founder Yayasan Lumbung Pangan / Foodbank of Indonesia Tan Suzi Indriani, Director PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk.
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being Dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Caroline Riady, CEO Siloam Hospitals Group SDG 4 – Quality Education Najeela Shihab, Founder of Cikal School Esther Sri Harjati, Director of FIFGroup
SDG 5 – Gender Equality Kalis Mardiasih, Author and Gender Activist Dewi Nuzulianti, Director of Consumer Banking, PT Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation Sahara Putri Ayu Kenanga Gunawan, Vice President, Bali Youth Parliament for Water Lucia Karina, Director of Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy Tri Mumpuni, Founder of the Institute for Business and Community Economy (IBEKA) Diana Arsiyanti, Director of PT Barito Pacific Tbk.
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth Nani Zulminarni, Founder of the Empowerment of Female-Headed Households (PEKKA) Lani Darmawan, President Director of PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Nurhayati Subakat, Founder of Paragon (Wardah) Tri Andayani, President Director of PT PELNI (Persero).
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities Single Women’s Gaps, Executive Director of the Humanis and Social Innovation Foundation (HIVOS) Viviana Dyah Ayu Retno Kumalasari, Director of Finance & Strategy, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Settlements Bernadia Tjandradewi, Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) Weni Maulina, Director of Construction PT MRT Jakarta.
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production Chitra Subyakto, Owner of Sejauh Mata Memandang Melisa Patricia, President Director of PT Sariguna Primatirta Tbk. (Cleo).
SDG 13 – Climate Action Ratna Kartadjoemena, Co-founder Bicara Udara – Paloma Sjahrir Tingning Sukowignjo, Director PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk.
SDG 14 – Ocean Ecosystems Sherly Tjoanda, Governor of North Maluku Susi Pudjiastuti, Founder of Susi Air / Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (2014–2019).
SDG 15 – Land Ecosystems Nissa Wargadipura, Founder of Ath-Thariq Ecological Islamic Boarding School Lucita Jasmin, Director of Sustainability & External Relations APRIL Group.
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Alissa Wahid, Director of the GUSDURian Indonesia Network, Hasinah Yusuf, Legal & Compliance Director of PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Rahayu Saraswati Djojohadikusumo, Chairperson of the National Network Against Human Trafficking Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group / Chairperson of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO)
Source: Bisnis Indonesia
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