Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) have emerged as a critical approach to addressing climate change, protecting ecosystems, preventing biodiversity loss, and supporting livelihoods. However, implementing these solutions requires increased funding, technical support, and collaboration between governments, the private sector, and communities. At the recent Net-Zero with Nature-based Solutions conference in Singapore, Nadine Zamira Syarief, Sustainability and ESG […]
Asia Pacific Rayon Aims to Sustain Growth Momentum in India
This article is an adaptation of “Asia Pacific Rayon is Eager to Maintain the Market’s Growth Momentum in India”, published in Textile Value Chain (textilevaluechain.in). Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a member of the RGE group of companies, is the first fully integrated viscose rayon […]
Bracell Invests R$20 Billion in Brazil to Secure Position as World’s Largest Producer of Dissolving Pulp
This article is an adaptation of “Bracell Invests R$ 20 Billion in Brazil and Plans More” by Stella Fontes, published in Valor Econômico (valor.globo.com). Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. The skyline of Lençóis Paulista, São Paulo, has been transformed with the addition of the towering 144-meter chimney and 102-meter […]
Bracell Invests BRL5 Billion in Latin America’s Largest Eco-Friendly Tissue Paper Mill, Boosting Local Economy and Sustainability
Bracell recently hosted the Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, and other authorities to mark the beginning of construction on Latin America’s largest tissue paper mill, located in Lençóis Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. Demonstrating its commitment to economic growth and sustainability, the company is investing a total of BRL5 billion in the city. Half […]
Apical’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Joint Venture with Cepsa Takes Flight
Apical, through its renewable energy subsidiary Bio-Oils in Huelva, Spain, has established a joint venture with Spanish energy company Cepsa to produce second generation (2G) biofuels by constructing what will be the largest plant in southern Europe. The alliance marks Apical’s entry to the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) market and a key milestone in RGE’s […]
Woodfibre LNG Accelerates Canada’s Pathway to Net Zero
Woodfibre LNG is proud to announce its Roadmap to Net Zero, a tangible plan to achieve net zero emissions by the time operations start in 2027, 23 years ahead of government regulation. This roadmap will see Woodfibre LNG be the first LNG export facility in the world to achieve net zero, and includes commitments to […]
Bracell Launches New Learning Institute
Bracell has achieved a significant milestone in its human resources development capacity, with the establishment of the Bracell Learning Institute (BLI) to enhance in-house training for the company’s employees. The BLI is located at the company’s production complex in Lençóis Paulista, in Brazil’s São Paulo state. Through a raft of curated courses and programmes, employees […]
APRIL Sustainability Commitments Showcased in UNGC-Accenture CEO Study
APRIL, a member of the Royal Golden Eagle group of companies, was prominently featured in the 12th edition of the United Nations Global Compact-Accenture CEO Study on sustainability. It showcased a successful case study where Praveen Singhavi, former President of APRIL Group, shared the Group’s efforts in achieving its sustainability goals and commitments, and gave […]
Driving Sustainable Growth and Decarbonisation in Asia
With continuing moves towards sustainability among global leaders, consumers, and investors, how are private enterprises addressing the call to drive positive climate impacts in the context of their businesses? This was a key focus of a recent panel discussion held by Fullerton Fund Management in Singapore. During the discussion, titled ‘Putting Asia’s Decarbonisation into Action: […]
RGE Founder’s Day 2022: Giving Back Starts Here
RGE Founder’s Day 2022 was marked with a range of activities across the different business groups during the final weeks of last year. Founder’s Day 2022 was unique in that the various events took place shortly after the celebrations of the 55th anniversary of RGE, which highlighted the extraordinary growth of RGE since it was […]