Indonesian batik SMEs still face various challenges that hinder the implementation of a sustainable green industry. Although some producers have begun experimenting with environmentally friendly raw materials and production methods, their adoption remains fragmented and has not yet become a sustainable production model. This study aims to identify the variables that drive and hinder the successful development of a green industry in batik SMEs using the Delphi method. This study involved 18 expert respondents representing local government institutions, financial institutions, industry players, academics, environmental NGOs, and community leaders. A field survey was conducted at six batik companies in Cirebon Regency, West Java Province, from March to May 2026. The findings of this study indicate five dominant variables that drive success: government commitment and support, leadership commitment, access to green financing, adoption of clean production technology, and green innovation capabilities; and four dominant variables that hinder success: limited internal resources, limited access to green financing, limited green knowledge, and limited green technology capabilities. The research findings provide implications for the importance of government intervention, support from financial sources, and strong leadership commitment to building a green ecosystem that is relevant and specific to batik SMEs.