As the world faces the urgent need to decarbonise and mitigate climate change, the spotlight has turned to biofuels as a promising solution. At the Southeast Asia – Latin American Dialogues (SALA Dialogues) 2024 organised by the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (LatAmCham) in collaboration with the INSEAD Hoffmann Institute, Lucita Jasmin, Group Sustainability […]
Driving Impact Through Sustainable Financing
Sustainable finance is rapidly evolving, especially within regions like Asia and the Middle East, where unique regulatory landscapes and market needs are shaping a diverse range of financing mechanisms. The inaugural Middle East-Asia Summit in October 2024, hosted by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), served as a pivotal gathering for industry leaders to address the […]
Revving Up the Energy Transition
At the recent “Bringing Balance to the Energy Transition” panel at the Bloomberg Spotlight on ASEAN Business 2024 event in Singapore, Lucita Jasmin, Group Sustainability Director at RGE, highlighted the critical role energy transition plays in the company’s sustainability strategy and broader business goals. She was joined by Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari; Ajay Shah, […]
APRIL Group Acquires Controlling Stake in India’s Leading Consumer Tissue Products Company, Origami
From left: Lawrence Teh Yew Kiat, General Manager of Human Resources at APRIL; Suneel Kulkarni, Country Head of APRIL India and Subcontinent; Manoj Pachisia, CEO of Origami; Shaohua Wanyan, Head of Paper Business at APRIL; Neelam Pachisia, CEO of Origami; Sanjay Tanwani, Finance Director of APRIL APRIL Group, a leading global producer of fibre, […]
RGE Supports Eco-Business’ Sustainability Leadership A-List Awards 2023
RGE recently supported Eco-Business’ Sustainability Leadership A-List Awards 2023 that was held in conjunction with the EB Impact Gala Dinner in Singapore. Eco-Business is Asia Pacific’s media and business intelligence organisation dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance, and EB Impact is the sister non-profit organisation to Eco-Business. Themed ‘Onwards: Sustainability Leadership in a Time of […]
Charting Growth: RGE’s Sustainable Expansion Journey in 2023
2023 was an exciting year for RGE with new ventures and acquisitions taking us further downstream and closer to consumers than ever before, while doubling down on our commitment to sustainability. As RGE embarks on 2024, our assets have grown to more than US$35 billion, supported by a workforce of 70,000 employees. Through our […]
Where Creativity Meets Sustainability – APR’s Sustainable Apparel Collection Launch
On the 8th of January, RGE and Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) participated in the launch of a sustainable viscose apparel collection, in partnership with the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC). The theme of the event was ‘Where Creativity Meets Sustainability’, and the launch was part of RGE’s strategic partnership with SFC. Unveiled at Design Orchard, the […]
Academy Changemakers: Taking Ambitious Action for Human Rights
Lucita Jasmin, Director for Sustainability & External Affairs at APRIL Group, recently participated in a candid fireside chat, titled “Taking ambitious action for human rights” hosted by Cynthia Muffuh, Head of Human Rights and Gender at the UN Global Compact, as part of the United Nations Global Compact Academy Changemaker series. As part of the […]
Bracell Shines at Afro Fashion Day
According to Cíntia Liberato, Bracell’s communications manager, the event is a celebration of black entrepreneurship in the creative industry, and Bracell is proud to be a partner. Afro Fashion Day (AFD) marked its ninth edition on November 25th, 2023, solidifying its status as a leading fashion event in Brazil. Recognised as the largest black fashion […]
Scrutiny from financiers and NGOs on sustainability and no-deforestation efforts welcome: RGE’s Bey Soo Khiang
This article is an adaptation of “Scrutiny from financiers and NGOs on sustainability and no-deforestation efforts welcome: RGE’s Bey Soo Khiang,” published in Eco-Business.com. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. Instead of being a burden, pursuing sustainability can be a boon for businesses, providing companies with a great opportunity to […]