Offering incentives for companies on the Green List with the IDX Green Equity designation

Thailand Business News - Oct 4, 2026

IDX launched the Green Equity Designation to promote sustainable finance in the Indonesian capital market. Companies meeting green criteria receive visibility and investors gain structured, transparent information for sustainable investment decisions. Through this initiative, IDX grants a special designation to shares of Listed Companies that meet the criteria for green economic activities and/or transition toward […]

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