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As written in Dagens Nyheter in Stockholm, Sweden (21 July 2024) Collaborations between leading forest nations are crucial for the sustainable development of the forest industry. An example is the exchange between the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm and pulp, paper and board manufacturer APRIL Group in Indonesia, a member of the […]
As written in Dagens Nyheter in Stockholm, Sweden (21 July 2024) Amidst tigers, snakes, and constant lightning strikes, Indian researcher Chandra S. Deshmukh and his team have spent six years studying how human impact on wetlands in Indonesia affects carbon dioxide emissions. The result was surprising, as he revealed at the international forest conference IUFRO […]
Pulp, a limited resource In a world heavily reliant on paper products, pulp – the primary raw material derived from wood – is a crucial but limited resource. With growing demand putting pressure on the planet’s forests, innovative companies like Bracell are stepping up to revolutionise the pulp industry through cutting-edge technology and an unwavering […]
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit took place on 31 July in Singapore and discussed some of the most pressing sustainability issues and innovative solutions through a full day of presentations and panel discussions from prominent business leaders and industry experts. In the panel titled “Innovating for Planet & People”, Lucita Jasmin, Group Director of Sustainability […]
RGE Pte Ltd. has been distinguished as a ‘Champion of Good’ at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s (NVPC) Company of Good (COG) Conferment ceremony in Singapore on 18 July 2024. The award recognizes RGE’s commitment to sustainable practices in the bioeconomy and its national-level societal contributions. In a landmark year that marked the inaugural […]
This article has been adapted from “APRIL Shares Advances in Forestry Science at IUFRO World Congress 2024”, published by The Jakarta Post. You can read the original here APRIL Group continues to demonstrate its effort to sustainability and climate action through significant investments in research. At the recent International Union of Forest Research Organization […]
This article is adapted from “The paperization of packaging: Sustainability goes beyond trend”, published by The Jakarta Post. You can read the original article here From paper straws to shopping bags, the pursuit of sustainability has seemingly brought a gradual change to the way we shop. The paperization, or rather the fiberization, of packaging is […]
Policymakers, investors, and the public are increasingly demanding that companies not only mitigate their negative impacts but actively contribute to restoring and regenerating natural ecosystems. At the same time, global demand for resources is projected to keep growing, driven by rising populations and incomes in developing economies. This will require a fundamental transformation of “business […]
This article was adapted from an article which originally appeared on Eco-Business.com For the Asean region to achieve any decarbonisation in the near- and long-term future, nature must be factored into the equation. This, highlighted M Sanjayan, chief executive officer of Conservation International, is key to ensuring sustainable business practices – especially among companies that operate […]
From left: Jessica Cheam, Theresa Mundita Lim, Bey Soo Khiang, M. Sanjayan and Joris Dierckx. Large bio producers, many of whom are operating in ASEAN countries, can lead the region’s net-zero transition by adopting a Production-Protection model. This can be supported by financiers providing innovative tools that create synergies between conservation and production to sustain funding […]