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Part of RGE’s business operations involves working closely with communities and governments to build and improve infrastructure. This plays a pivotal role in developing the communities, as well as the local and national economies. Infrastructure challenges Indonesia is the largest nation in Southeast Asia, both in terms of population and GDP. Rich in natural […]
In an unprecedented move by a forestry business in Indonesia, Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd or APRIL Group announced on June 26, 2015 a ‘Fire Danger Period’ across all its concession areas in Riau province from July 1 to August 31, 2015. As a company that has adopted a strict no-burn policy since it […]
APRIL Group joined representatives from the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Indonesian Forest Certification Co-operation (IFCC) on June 8, 2015, in announcing it was awarded the first PEFC Sustainable Forest Management certification for an Indonesian forestry company. PEFC is the world’s leading forest certification system, and IFCC is its Indonesian partner. […]
The recent groundbreaking of APRIL Group’s (Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd) state-of-the-art third paper mill facility was just one of many milestones the company has reached in its journey to benefit the community and country. Its Indonesian subsidiary PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (RAPP) has been actively involved in community and infrastructure development […]
PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (RAPP) President Director Tony Wenas was recently interviewed by Indonesian newspaper Investor Daily. He shared uncanny parallels in his life, between his father and himself, as well as music and his career. An Orchestra and a Company He likens a company to an orchestra, in which each musician, regardless […]
APRIL Group had a groundbreaking ceremony on May 22, 2015, for their third paper mill facility to meet increasing export demand for premium and high-value digital paper products. The ceremony was graced by guest-of-honour Minister for Industry Saleh Husin, who was hosted by APRIL Group Indonesia Operations Managing Director Tony Wenas and RGE Director Anderson […]
The RGE Forestry, Fibre, Pulp & Paper Sustainability Framework is a holistic policy that spells out RGE’s promise to sustainable development. This is to be achieved by the implementation of best practices in the social, environmental and economic domains. About the RGE Forestry, Fibre, Pulp & Paper Sustainability Framework The Sustainability Framework is guided by […]
APRIL Group has introduced new measures to ensure deforestation is completely eliminated from its supply chain through its Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP) 2.0 which represents a renewed commitment to long-term sustainability of forest in Indonesia. SFMP 2.0: A Major Step The Policy marks a major step in APRIL Group’s 15-year commitment to sustainability. APRIL […]
RGE Director Anderson Tanoto was interviewed by CNBC on April 20, 2015, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia. He provided his thoughts and insights on a variety of topics. Above: Mr Tanoto interviewed by CNBC, April 20, 2015.(source: CNBC, “Who’s driving infrastructure development in Indonesia”)The following is […]
Tim Fenton, Deputy Head of Kerinci Central Nursery for Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), is a Canadian who has worked in Kerinci since 2010. His experience to-date in Indonesia spans from plantation best practice to research and development, as well as nursery. What is your role at RAPP? I oversee and ensure the implementation of […]