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RGE recently supported Eco-Business’ Sustainability Leadership A-List Awards 2023 that was held in conjunction with the EB Impact Gala Dinner in Singapore. Eco-Business is Asia Pacific’s media and business intelligence organisation dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance, and EB Impact is the sister non-profit organisation to Eco-Business. Themed ‘Onwards: Sustainability Leadership in a Time of […]
2023 was an exciting year for RGE with new ventures and acquisitions taking us further downstream and closer to consumers than ever before, while doubling down on our commitment to sustainability. As RGE embarks on 2024, our assets have grown to more than US$35 billion, supported by a workforce of 70,000 employees. Through our […]
This article is an adaptation of “Scrutiny from financiers and NGOs on sustainability and no-deforestation efforts welcome: RGE’s Bey Soo Khiang,” published in Eco-Business.com. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. Instead of being a burden, pursuing sustainability can be a boon for businesses, providing companies with a great opportunity to […]
This article is an adaptation of “Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offers Hope, but Decarbonising Air Travel Needs Everyone Onboard”, published in The Jakarta Post. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. The advent of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a liquid fuel used in commercial aviation that significantly reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, […]
This article is an adaptation of “Meeting brings together public and private sectors to talk about the ESG agenda,” published in Valor Economico. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. Bringing together representatives from both the public and private sectors, Bracell hosted an event in São Paulo recently, to engage in […]
This article is an adaptation of “APRIL Group reaffirms commitment to support Indonesia FOLU Net Sink 2030 targets at COP28”, published in The Jakarta Post. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. Sustainable pulp and paper producer APRIL Group reiterated its commitment to contributing to Indonesia’s Forest and Other Land Use […]
Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice Chairman, RGE and Chairman, APRIL Group, attended the Steward Leadership Summit, speaking on a panel discussion titled “Can Addressing Existential Challenges Be Profitable?” As part of the event, Mr Bey also sat down for a discussion with Ms. Joanna Soh, Stewardship Asia Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, to share insights into […]
This article is an adaptation of “APRIL’s Biodiversity and Restoration Commitments Take Centre Stage at IUCN Geneva”, published in The Jakarta Post. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. In an important moment for global biodiversity, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum 2023 in Geneva convened stakeholders […]
BNP Paribas recently concluded its eighth annual Sustainable Future Forum, a three-week event from 18 September to 6 October 2023. With 16 in-person gatherings held worldwide, BNP’s flagship forum showcased world-leading insights from top regional experts, aiming to guide corporates to find the right solutions to navigate their upcoming transitions. Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice […]
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 […]