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This article is an adaptation of “Investment Minister Praises APRIL, APR for Using Renewables”, published in Jakarta Globe. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. The renewable energy use at PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) and Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) operations recently earned praise from Indonesia Investment Minister Bahlil […]
More than 300 ASEAN stakeholders attended the 10th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SWR), which was held in Singapore on June 9 at the Fullerton Hotel. Delegates included leading decision-makers from government agencies, agribusiness and forestry sectors, financial institutions, non-governmental organisations, as well as academics and members of the media. RGE served as the […]
This article is an adaptation of “Safeguarding the Sunda Pangolin: RER’s Commitment to Wildlife Protection and Conservation”, published in Jakarta Globe (jakartaglobe.id). Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. Illegal hunting and wildlife trade remain the main factors contributing to the endangerment of numerous species, including the Sunda Pangolin. This mammal, […]
RGE and Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) recently held a screening of the Frontier Sumatra documentary for more than 90 delegates at the 2023 GCNS Youth Forum, which was followed by a lively Q&A. Frontier Sumatra highlights the work of the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) programme to protect and restore 150,693 hectares of peatland rainforest […]
Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) have emerged as a critical approach to addressing climate change, protecting ecosystems, preventing biodiversity loss, and supporting livelihoods. However, implementing these solutions requires increased funding, technical support, and collaboration between governments, the private sector, and communities. At the recent Net-Zero with Nature-based Solutions conference in Singapore, Nadine Zamira Syarief, Sustainability and ESG […]
APRIL Group was among the winners at the recent Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2022. Organised by Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), the award represents one of the most prestigious forms of recognition for companies in Singapore on corporate sustainability. The award was presented to Bey Soo Khiang, Chairman, APRIL and Vice Chairman, RGE by […]
RGE attended the G20 Business Summit 2022 on 13/ 14 November 2022 in Bali, Indonesia. The two-day event brought together more than 2,000 global business leaders to discuss topics on health issues, supply-chain constraints and building sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the event, Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director at RGE, addressed a wide range of topics […]
Investors have an active role to play in supporting the private sector’s efforts in building a greener future for all, which means moving from an economy that is W.I.L.D. – wasteful, idle, lopsided, and dirty – to one that is circular, lean, inclusive, and clean. This was the central point of a robust panel discussion, […]
Asian Agri and Apical Group have jointly announced that an inaugural batch of 239 independent smallholders under the Smallholder Inclusion for Better Livelihood & Empowerment (“SMILE”) programme in the Labuhan Batu Regency of North Sumatra, has achieved the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (“RSPO”) sustainability certification. The smallholders were awarded the certification following an RSPO audit […]
21 March is International Day of Forests. It is the day that the United Nations raises awareness on the importance of all types of forests. Also known as World Forest Day, the event has been observed since 2013. “Forests and Education” is the theme for International Day of Forest 2019 – last year’s was “Forests […]