Sustainability Practice on SMEs in Indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted MSMEs in Indonesia, posing financial and operational challenges while underscoring the critical importance of sustainability practices in this dominant economic sector. This study explores how the pandemic affected MSMEs' sustainability practices in Indonesia, surveying over 1,000 firms. It examines the impact of revenue decline and factors like firm age, profitability, and gender on these practices. The study reveals that a significant majority of these firms have maintained sustainable practices, including waste management, energy efficiency, natural ventilation, and the incorporation of green spaces during the pandemic crisis. Interestingly, revenue declines during the pandemic did not affect these practices, suggesting other drivers influence sustainability in these firm. Statistical analysis highlights that younger MSMEs in the sample exhibit a stronger commitment to sustainability practices. Obtaining environmental permits has also been identified as a key driver, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing resource management. While these MSMEs play a vital role in economic growth and resilience, their sustainability efforts are further strengthened by regulatory frameworks and local procurement initiatives. Moreover, the study finds no significant impact of gender on sustainability leadership, emphasizing that Indonesian MSMEs focus on strategic and environmental goals rather than demographic factors. This highlights the value of inclusive leadership in driving sustainability efforts across the sector.

新冠疫情对印度尼西亚的微型、小型和中型企业（MSMEs）造成了严重冲击，不仅带来了财务和运营上的挑战，更凸显了在该主导经济领域内实施可持续性实践的关键重要性。本研究旨在探讨疫情如何影响印度尼西亚MSMEs的可持续性实践，通过对超过1000家企业进行调研。研究分析了收入下降以及企业年龄、盈利能力和性别等因素对这些实践的影响。研究发现，绝大多数企业在此疫情危机期间仍保持了可持续性实践，包括废物管理、能源效率、自然通风和绿色空间的融入。有趣的是，疫情期间的收入下降并未影响这些实践，这表明其他因素对这些企业的可持续性产生了影响。统计分析表明，样本中较年轻的MSMEs在可持续性实践方面表现出更强的承诺。获取环境许可证也被认定为关键驱动力，确保了合规性并提升了资源管理。尽管这些MSMEs在经济增长和韧性方面发挥着至关重要的作用，但它们的可持续性努力得益于监管框架和地方采购倡议的进一步强化。此外，研究并未发现性别对可持续性领导力有显著影响，强调印度尼西亚的MSMEs更关注战略和环境目标，而非人口统计因素。这突显了包容性领导在推动整个行业可持续性努力中的价值。