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Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel and is used in many places in the world to reduce emissions and transition off more polluting fuels. Compared to coal powered energy for example, energy generated through combined cycle natural gas plants produces less than half as much carbon dioxide; less than one tenth as much […]
Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) is go-to agency for Singapore-based companies that want to deepen and widen their understanding and implementation of CSR and corporate sustainability practices. As a signatory to the Principles of the UN Global Compact and a company committed to applying responsible and best-practice sustainable forestry management across every aspect of its […]
As a responsible business committed to building a traceable and transparent palm oil supply chain, Apical—one of the largest exporters of palm oil in Indonesia— developed a Shared Value Programme to equip its Riau-based suppliers with the knowledge and good practices to help them gain a competitive edge in meeting global requirements in sustainable palm […]
What do textiles, baby wipes, ice cream and high-performance tire cords have in common? Diverse as they are, they all contain specialty cellulose, an ingredient that holds consumer and industrial products such as these together. One of the world’s largest producers of specialty cellulose is Bracell, whose operations in Brazil consist of a secure renewable […]
“This strategic acquisition provides Apical the beachhead to build our share in the EU market which values sustainability.” – Says Apical Group‘s President Dato’ Yeo How, as one of Indonesia’s largest palm oil exporters successfully closed an acquisition of leading Spanish biodiesel company Bio-Oils on July 5, 2016. An important step in Apical’s expansion Apical Group […]
Sateri is poised to become the largest viscose staple fibre producer in the world with a production capacity of over 1.6 million tonnes by 2020. Larger production capacity with new machineries On Aug 8, 2016, Sateri confirmed orders for machineries to expand its viscose staple fibre production capacity by one million tonnes. Sateri’s three PEFC […]
Rizhao may soon be a prosperous and vibrant city, and RGE is very honoured to play a key role in its transformation. Thanks to the contributions made by its Founder and Chairman Sukanto Tanoto and its business group Pacific Oil & Gas, the city is poised to make great strides on the socio-cultural, economic and environmental […]
On 22 April 2016, Apical Group held its inaugural Business Briefing & Sustainability Update. Led by its President Dato’ Yeo How, Apical management hosted 90 representatives from 30 banks at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. In addition to receiving updates on Apical sustainability journey, the banking representatives got to interact with Apical’s management and sustainability […]
The following is a commentary written by APRIL Group Corporate Affairs Director Agung Laksamana for Jakarta Globe (reproduced with permission; links and images added). Commentary: Why PR Ambassadors are Important for Your Company’s Success As a life-long PR practitioner I have heard and read many interesting stories that have shaped the way we view communication. One of […]
This time last year, RGE launched the RGE Forestry, Fibre, Pulp & Paper Sustainability Framework, under which RGE companies developed their respective sustainability policies. RGE’s Sustainability Framework Steered by RGE Chairman Sukanto Tanoto’s business philosophy of doing what is Good for Community, Good for Country, Good for Climate and Good for Company, the overarching Sustainability […]
