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At Bahia, where Bracell produces special soluble cellulose and dissolving pulp, what defines operation is not simply how much pulp is produced, but the standard upheld, day after day. For Rudine Antes, that standard starts with a simple principle: safety comes first. “When you talk about Bracell Bahia, what we’re talking about is quality grounded […]
Vinda’s Sustainability Vision Since joining the RGE group of companies in 2024, Vinda has introduced its long-term Vinda2035 Sustainability Vision. For Vinda, sustainability is rooted in the belief that better lives are created by respecting and protecting nature, while growing together with employees, communities, and stakeholders. Aligned with RGE’s purpose of improving lives by developing […]
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 […]
“Connected grids are a key building block to harness the regional strengths of countries in energy for the common good,” said William Goh, Global Head of Renewable Energy at RGE, speaking at the Singapore International Energy Week 2025. Joined by leaders from RTE International, Prysmian and SGEI, William shared how regional collaboration can move ASEAN […]
At the recent Food Tech Summit in Dubai, held alongside the Gulfood Manufacturing event, industry leaders came together to discuss one of the most pressing questions in the food industry today: how to feed a fast-paced, growing world without compromising on flavour, nutrition or sustainability. As Head of Functional Fats at Apical, Edmund Zheng shared […]
At the Steward Leadership Summit 2025, organised by Stewardship Asia Centre, leaders explored how values-led strategies drive long-term performance. In the panel “Steward Leadership for Business Longevity,” Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice Chairman of RGE and Chairman of APRIL Group, discussed how stewardship, science, and disciplined execution can help organisations sustain resilience amid a shifting […]
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 […]
When Leonardo Oliveira joined APRIL Group in 2018, he knew exactly what to expect. He had visited the company’s operations in Sumatra from his native Brazil in 2016 but the timing didn’t quite work, and he ended up working elsewhere in Indonesia. When he got the call from APRIL 18 months later to discuss a […]
When Sufryiadi joined Asian Agri in 2006, he wasn’t just looking for a job, he was looking for growth. “I was drawn to the oil palm plantation sector for its technical challenges and national importance. Asian Agri felt like the right place to build a meaningful, long-term career,” he recalls. At just 25, soon after […]