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.新冠疫情严重冲击了印度尼西亚的中小微企业（Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs），既带来了财务与运营层面的多重挑战，也凸显了可持续发展实践在这一主导经济板块中的关键意义。本研究聚焦疫情对印度尼西亚中小微企业可持续发展实践的影响，共调研了超1000家企业，同时考察了营收下滑以及企业年限、盈利能力、性别等因素对这类实践的影响。研究结果显示，在疫情危机期间，绝大多数受访企业仍坚持落实可持续发展实践，涵盖废物管理、能效提升、自然通风以及增设绿色空间等举措。值得注意的是，疫情期间的营收下滑并未对这些可持续实践造成显著影响，这表明存在其他驱动因素影响这些企业的可持续发展行为。统计分析结果表明，样本中成立年限更短的中小微企业对可持续发展实践的投入度更高。获取环境许可也被证实为关键驱动因素之一，能够保障企业合规运营并优化资源管理。尽管这类中小微企业对经济增长与韧性建设至关重要，但监管框架与本地采购举措进一步强化了它们的可持续发展实践。此外，研究未发现性别对可持续发展领导力存在显著影响，这凸显印度尼西亚中小微企业更注重战略与环境目标，而非人口统计因素。这也彰显了包容性领导力在推动全行业可持续发展实践中的重要价值。