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Sulaiman is a man who firmly believes in taking a hands-on approach to his business. Every day, he surveys the operations of his coco peat company, which supplies 200 tonnes of coco peat per month to APRIL‘s Riau operations. Ecologically friendly, bio-degradable and made from recyclable material, Sulaiman prides himself on providing quality goods. His insistence on […]
Medicine is a profession and endeavor that gives hope and improves the lives of millions of patients around the world. Yet, ironically, there exists in medical research a “valley of death” i.e., a lag between the lab bench and the commercialisation of a drug. Exacerbating the lag is often a lack of funding, integral for […]
In a recent interview with global business intelligence provider Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Sateri CEO Tey Wei Lin says that sustainable operations will continue to be the cornerstone of Sateri’s business in the years ahead, as it continues on track to becoming the world’s largest producer of viscose rayon. Mr Tey emphasises Sateri’s commitment to being an […]
The fasting month observed by the Muslim-majority Indonesia often coincides with a noticeable increase in demand for blood. In order to contribute towards the blood bank supply, APRIL‘s Indonesia operations PT RAPP collaborated with Keluarga Donor Darah (KDD) to organise a blood donation drive among its Kerinci-based employees. A Tradition of Donation The event was the newest chapter […]
APRIL is known by its customers and suppliers as one of the world’s leading pulp and paper players—leveraging on technology and innovation to continually improve its operations. What most consumers do not get an opportunity to see, however, is the process by which trees are cultivated from seedlings to paper, as well as the whole suite […]
In this issue of Inside RGE, we feature the talented RGE employees who have so aptly captured the 5Cs — Good for Community, Country, Climate, Customer, and Company — in a 2016 photo contest that saw some 500 entries from RGE’s global workforce around the world. The winning submissions are proudly featured in the 2017 […]
RGE (Royal Golden Eagle) Founder and Chairman Sukanto Tanoto was recently featured by international broadcaster CNBC as he shared his five-decade journey as an entrepreneur in the second season of Lasting Legacy, a programme that explores the secrets behind the success of the world’s leading family businesses and business families. The feature offers a timely retrospective […]
APRIL, one of the world’s most technologically advanced pulp and paper manufacturer, deepened its commitment to fire-prevention at the launch of the third edition of the Fire-Free Village Programme (FFVP) on May 16, 2017, in preparation for the upcoming dry season. Marking the occasion at the Pelalawan Airstrip in Riau were the Chief of the […]
RGE and its business groups have for many years been on the journey of becoming more sustainable companies; it was to institutionalise this endeavour that the RGE Forestry, Fibre, Pulp, and Paper Sustainability Framework was launched in 2015. Since then, the framework has been adopted and adapted in every aspect of our operations. Two years […]
Two APRIL-led sustainability initiatives were recognised at the recent Indonesia Green Awards 2017. Organised by The La Tofi School of CSR, the Indonesia Green Awards celebrates initiatives and achievements in environmental stewardship in Indonesia. One of 31 companies shortlisted for this year’s event, APRIL took home awards in the “Biodiversity Development and Energy Efficiency” and “New and […]