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From the opening of the world’s largest and greenest pulp mill in Brazil to progress on our sustainability commitments around the world, 2021 was an outstanding year for RGE. The group solidified its place operating at the heart of the bio-economy in the world’s fastest growing markets. Our sustainable natural fibres, edible oils, green packaging […]
RGE Founder’s Day 2021 was observed globally from October through December under another year of special circumstances. However, the COVID-19 global pandemic and new variants did not dampen RGE companies’ resolve to continue creating value for community, country, climate, customer and the company – our Founder and Chairman Sukanto Tanoto’s 5C’s business philosophy. RGE’s 60,000-strong […]
Businesses can close the ambition gap in a post-COP26 world. As the curtain fell on the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), it seemed to suggest that there remained a lack of ambition, with the planet expected to warm by 2.4 deg C rather than achieving the target of 1.5 deg C by 2030. However, […]
Businesses have to approach their activities with a stewardship mindset. They need to understand their footprint and impact, take ownership and adopt the necessary intervention measures in line with science. In doing so, they can negate domestic impact and consequently international spillover. RGE Vice Chairman Bey Soo Khiang shared these insights at a panel discussion […]
Having witnessed the dedication of staff and how sustainability is deeply embedded in APRIL Group’s operations in Indonesia, a Master of International Economic Policy candidate at Columbia University and former staff of the UN Environment Programme wrote a commentary sharing views on how like-minded companies and stakeholders in the pulp and paper industry can pave a […]
In a major effort to boost herd immunity and support recovery in the industrial plantations sector, RGE companies across Indonesia kicked off a self-funded Gotong Royong vaccination programme for all employees. ‘Gotong Royong’ is a uniquely Indonesian term that refers to mutual cooperation within the community. To further strengthen nationwide vaccination efforts, ‘Gotong Royong Vaccinations’, […]
The Indian community from the RGE (Royal Golden Eagle) global group of companies rallied to pool S$676,800 in donations to support India’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Collected within a few days, the donations were used to procure and deliver 76 ventilators to bolster the world’s second most populous nation’s life-saving medical infrastructure. The full […]
A little over a year ago, following its inauguration by Indonesia President Joko Widodo, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) continues to create value for communities, industries and the nation. As Indonesia’s largest integrated viscose rayon producer with a 240,000-tonne annual production capacity, APR has since achieved numerous milestones that not only elevate its position as a […]
2020 was a challenging year for everyone as lives and businesses were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. RGE business groups began the year by showing its steadfast support to its nearby communities. We worked with partners to support our communities. We collectively responded to the crisis by procuring and providing much needed medical supplies, as […]
“Our goal is to take the carbon credit we generate from our restoration licence and plough it back into conservation and restoration… We then have a self-moving mechanism that allows and encourages more conservation and restoration projects at large.” RGE Managing Director Anderson Tanoto joined an esteemed panel discussing integrated approaches to climate change and […]