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The continued return of a resident bald eagle to its nest along the shores of Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe Sound) for a third consecutive year provides a measurable indicator that biodiversity can be maintained alongside active industrial development. Located on the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, approximately seven kilometres southwest of Squamish, this outcome reflects a structured […]
When Rigardt Jordaan agreed to join RGE and move from his native South Africa to China, he knew he was taking on a big professional challenge to rethink how we produce dissolving pulp, used in everything from textiles to face masks. But it was the everyday obstacles that proved just as challenging. “I didn’t speak […]
Forests and freshwater ecosystems are often treated as mere background in industrial growth. Yet for companies whose operations depend on them, they are the foundation of long-term sustainability. For Ben Huang, Senior Sustainability Manager at Sateri, this connection is also personal. He has seen first-hand how China’s largest freshwater lake, Poyang, underpins both biodiversity and […]
An avid photographer and lover of nature, Cynthia Santoso finds herself most at peace in Kalimantan, Indonesia, where sunsets stretch across the horizon in breathtaking hues. Behind the lens of these stunning images is a powerhouse of talent, leadership, and quiet resilience. At just 30 years old, Cynthia serves as the Lead Superintendent of the […]
“If we keep seeing nature as second to climate, we’ll wake up with nothing around us,” said Craig Tribolet, Director of Sustainability at APRIL Group, speaking at the Eco-Business Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) Forum 2025 in Singapore. The comment, delivered during the panel “Shaping the Future of Business through Biodiversity Reporting”, illustrates how to […]
Some people find their calling in a boardroom. For Brad Sanders, it has always been the forest. “I enjoy being in the forest with its green spaces and quiet places,” he says. “I think this goes back to my youngest days as a child with my grandmother in the foothills of Vermont.” That early connection […]
For the past six years, Ryan Tay has been on a journey defined by movement and learnings – across countries, cultures, and career milestones. Each stop along the way has shaped not only his professional career, but also his mindset as a future leader. Ryan’s journey began when he joined Sateri, a part of the […]
It’s common for people to take on a new job because they say they want a new challenge, but challenges don’t come much bigger than this. Move to a new country on the other side of the world, without knowing how to speak the language, and set up a new department from scratch. Oh and […]
At a recent panel hosted by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA), Craig Tribolet, Deputy Director of Sustainability at APRIL, addressed a challenge many resource-based industries in ASEAN are facing: how to balance sustainability with business growth. He acknowledged the external pressures – from regulatory shifts to evolving consumer expectations – but made one […]
Most of us take paper plates for granted, but not Victor Yeung. Having helped manage APRIL’s entry into the paperboard market, Victor understands better than most that every biodegradable plate that rolls off the production line is potentially one less single use plastic plate that will sit in landfills for centuries. APRIL’s paperboard is produced […]