The ammonia industry is fundamental to global food security as the backbone of fertilizer production. Yet, this sector is also energy-intensive and carbon-intensive, contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. As the  largest fertilizer producer in the Asia Pacific and MENA regions, Pupuk Indonesia carries both the responsibility and the opportunity to lead the fertilizer sector’s  transition  toward a low-carbon  and sustainable future. To realize this ambition, Pupuk Indonesia has designed a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap that integrates industrial  transformation  with  nature-based solutions.  At the  industrial  level,  the  company is  advancing  energy efficiency  programs, transitioning  to  cleaner  fuels, deploying   renewable   energy,   and   most   importantly, shifting from conventional grey ammonia to blue and green ammonia pathways. This transition enables the production of low-carbon fertilizers that reduce carbon intensity and create opportunities for new applications beyond agriculture, including chemicals, marine  fuel, and clean power. By redefining how fertilizers are produced, Pupuk Indonesia  positions  clean ammonia  as a cornerstone for food security and a strategic lever for climate mitigation.

In   parallel,   Pupuk   Indonesia   is   embedding   circular economy principles across its operations to maximize resource efficiency,  minimize  waste, and create shared value.  Circular  economy  best  practices  include transforming industrial by-products into fertilizer components, capturing carbon for new uses, developing innovative      fertilizer      formulations,      and    promoting ecosystem-based farming systems. These initiatives embody   industrial   symbiosis   by   turning   waste   into valuable resources, while also strengthening soil health, biodiversity, and community welfare. Through this dual strategy—scaling low-carbon fertilizers via clean ammonia and embedding circular economy innovations—Pupuk Indonesia is accelerating sustainable transformation  across the agricultural  value chain. This approach not  only supports Indonesia’s national climate commitments but  also demonstrates how  a state-owned enterprise can deliver systemic change at the intersection of climate action, food  and water security, and inclusive economic development.

This dialogue aims to highlight the role of circular economy strategies and industrial innovation in redefining fertilizer production for a low-carbon future, share best practices that enhance both  climate and food  security, and foster collaboration among global stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.