Ainun Nadhifah · · 4 min readGreenTeams raises series A to support Indonesia’s net-zero target
People are increasingly experiencing the effects of climate change in their daily lives. The weather has become less predictable, temperatures frequently rise above normal levels, and air quality is deteriorating due to emissions from transportation and industrial activities.
Indeed, climate change is no longer a theoretical issue for many people. It is a pressing reality that affects health, disrupts daily routines through extreme weather, and adds to growing uncertainty about the future.
This situation highlights the urgent need to take action. The Indonesian government has responded with concrete commitments through its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets for 2030 and the goal to achieve net-zero emissions (NZE) by 2050. This means reducing carbon emissions from the energy and industrial sectors while offsetting any remaining emissions through carbon absorption efforts.
Achieving these ambitious goals requires the transition of the industrial sector. Strategic measures are already being implemented in key areas, including phasing out coal-fired power generation, expanding renewable energy sources, and strengthening air quality and emissions monitoring systems.
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Still, one crucial question remains: How do we ensure this transition truly benefits the public and businesses with tangible, measurable, and sustainable impact?
The key is to foster a collaborative ecosystem where the government acts as regulator, industry as the lead player, and startups, communities, and tech providers as enablers – working together to make sure the process is carried out efficiently, transparently, and with accountability.
A positive signal from this sector has come from Indonesia’s local environmental tech industry. In June 2025, GreenTeams, a company that provides emissions and air quality monitoring systems, successfully secured series A funding from Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund.
This funding shows that the transition toward a low-carbon industry, which also encourages better air quality, isn’t just empty talk. It’s a tangible process that consistently gains support from multiple stakeholders. This trust in tech providers like GreenTeams also reflects a growing optimism about the industry’s ability to adapt to the government’s policy direction.
By leveraging tech to strengthen regulations, enhance reporting transparency, and ensure environmental compliance, the synergy between the government, industry, and tech providers can be a primary driver of net-zero emissions. This kind of collaboration turns the 2030 NDC and 2050 NZE targets into achievable shared goals.
Since its inception, GreenTeams has evolved into an environmental tech provider with integrated products and services. Its offerings have been implemented in over 30 provinces across Indonesia.
The company’s flagship products include Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AQMS). They enable real-time emissions and air quality data to support industrial monitoring and ensure regulatory compliance.
To date, GreenTeams has installed over 180 AQMS units – also known as ambient air quality monitoring stations (SPKUA) – and three CEMS units.
Designed as a reliable and automated monitoring solution, the SPKUA continuously and automatically monitors air quality and measures pollutant concentrations using various sensors. The analyzed data yields measurements expressed through the Indeks Standar Pencemar Udara (ISPU), Indonesia’s air pollution standard index, which serves as a key reference for determining actions to minimize environmental and health impacts.
GreenTeams also provides testing and laboratory services to assess environmental quality and verify compliance with applicable standards. These services contribute to the government’s NZE target, with accurate tech and reliable data helping improve industrial practices and support data-driven policymaking.
“Achieving net-zero emissions is a long-term journey that calls for accurate data, dependable systems, and strong cross-sector collaboration,” says GreenTeams founder Jaja Ahmad Subarja. “We envision this transition succeeding through the collective synergy of all stakeholders, supported by a resilient technical foundation that drives transparency, fosters innovation, and ensures lasting sustainability.”
This statement aligns with the government’s policy direction to expand oversight of air quality and industrial emissions, including the strict monitoring of 4,000 industrial smokestacks across 48 areas in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek) to reduce air pollution.
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The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH), for instance, has urged 10 mandatory sectors to consistently monitor emissions using CEMS. Data-based reporting through a digital platform is expected to strengthen this effort.
This is not the only initiative in progress. To ensure compliance and transparency, the KLH has also built an electronic reporting system called Simpel.
At the talk show and networking lunch “Roadmap for Industrial Decarbonization in Indonesia: A Strategy Toward Net Zero 2050” held on August 20, 2023, Nur Rahmania from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s Pollution Control and Environmental Quality Working Group shared that nearly 38,000 companies are currently using Simpel to report their emission reduction efforts.
This underscores the vital role of tech and data providers, not only in fulfilling regulatory requirements but also in ensuring that every stage of the transition toward NZE is effectively monitored, evaluated, and improved. Contributions from diverse stakeholders, including tech providers like GreenTeams, are helping shape a collaborative transition ecosystem that drives progress.
With sustained collective commitment, a cleaner and more sustainable future for Indonesia is within reach.
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