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The Role of Business in Achieving the SDGs Highlights at ICEBM Untar 2024.

14 November 2024

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Doc: Untar PR – VC

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Untar hosted the 13th International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management (ICEBM) with the theme “Innovative Approaches to Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Business Operations” at Untar’s Campus II on Thursday (14/11/2024). This event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds, including academics, practitioners, and business owners, highlighting how both the business and education sectors play a significant role in effectively integrating the 17 SDGs into their respective business practices through innovation for sustainability. ICEBM 2024 aimed to facilitate collaboration between the business sector, including education, government, and society, to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs.
In his opening remarks, Untar Rector Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro, S.H., M.H., M.Kn., M.M., emphasized the theme of ICEBM, linking it to the implementation of the SDGs. He noted that the SDGs, set as global goals to create a better and more sustainable world by 2030, require the attention of all sectors. The 17 SDGs cover areas such as poverty alleviation, reducing inequality, and combating climate change. “To achieve these goals, support from all parties is needed. It is not just the responsibility of the government. Business players in any field must consciously care about creating sustainability that impacts better lives,” he stated. The theme underscores the need for changes in business management that support positive social and environmental changes, alongside creating economic value.

The audience at ICEBM 2024 attending the presentation session. // Source: Untar Public Relations – VC

The organization of ICEBM this year invited speakers from INTI International University Malaysia, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chee Hoo, Dr. Mothilal De Silva (CEO and Co-Founder of Internet Plus Asia, Sri Lanka), and Charles Saerang, Ph.D. (Herbal Expert and Owner of PT JMK). They shared many practical insights on how to achieve the SDGs. The implementation of the SDGs in ICEBM focused on internationalization and business economics by promoting global collaboration to achieve common goals. Untar collaborated with international university partners to share knowledge on sustainability and develop entrepreneurial programs that support social and economic innovation. The partners discussed inclusive business models and best practices to enhance global competitiveness while maintaining social and economic sustainability.
The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Untar, Prof. Dr. Sawidji Widoatmodjo, S.E., M.M., M.B.A., stated that ICEBM, as an annual event, not only discusses crucial issues faced by the world but also provides solutions through research conducted by faculty members and students. Meanwhile, the Chair of the ICEBM Committee, Dr. Hetty Karunia Tunjungsari, reported that this conference was held through collaboration between Untar and various domestic and international higher education partners from Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Timor Leste, Australia, and Thailand.

The Dean of FEB Untar, Prof. Sawidji Widoatmodjo, along with the Chair of the ICEBM 2024 Committee, Dr. Hetty Karunia Tunjungsari, and the speakers of ICEBM 2024. // Source: Untar Public Relations – VH

Discussion on SDGs in the Business World and International Student Exchange.

Wong Chee Hoo, who had the first opportunity as a speaker, discussed the concept of Circular Economy (CE) as a transformational approach to sustainable production and consumption. CE aims to address the linear economic model (take-make-dispose) with a regenerative system that keeps the value of products, materials, and resources intact for a longer period. Regarding the implementation of SDGs in Malaysia, it is voluntary, such as promoting environmentally friendly activities like the use of electric vehicles, solar panels, data-based technology development to create ease, and encouraging economic and social value enhancement.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chee Hoo delivering the presentation. // Source: Untar Public Relations – VC

Pembicara kedua, Mothilal Da Silva, memaparkan bahwa perusahaan startup, untuk dapat bertahan, harus mampu memberi solusi pada permasalahan yang terjadi pada suatu komunitas dengan membuat produk yang dibutuhkan. Menetapkan visi, misi, dan strategi perusahaan yang memasukkan prinsip keberlanjutan (SDGs) agar menciptakan dampak jangka panjang bagi seluruh pemangku kepentingan. Selain itu, menurutnya penting bagi startup untuk membangun ekosistem kolaboratif melalui kemitraan yang memungkinkan berbagi risiko, biaya, dan sekaligus mengisi kekurangan teknis atau manajerial. Sebagai seorang pimpinan dalam ekosistem ini, startup dapat menghubungkan dengan berbagai pihak guna mencapai tujuan keberlanjutan bersama. Sedangkan Charles Saerang menjelaskan bahwa bisnis adalah proses yang adaptif dan kreatif menjadi syarat untuk bertahan. “Jadi, inti dari SDGs adalah kemampuan untuk bertahan,” imbuhnya. Dalam rangkaian kegiatan ICEBM, diselenggarakan pula pertukaran dosen dan mahasiswa antara Untar dan KSU, Taiwan. Dosen dan mahasiswa yang terlibat adalah Fakultas Hukum (FH) Untar dan Fakultas Ekonomi Bisnis, KSU, dengan staf pengajar Prof. Ariawan Gunadi, S.H., M.H. dan Assoc. Prof. Linda Linchin Lin.

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