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In a world where biofuels are in increasing demand, how can Southeast Asia feedstocks support this growing industry, and how do we address the issue of greenwashing? Lamberto Gaggiotti, Head of Green Energy Business at Apical Group, discussed these timely topics at the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress 2024 held in Singapore, 4-6 November. In a […]
In a demonstration of commitment to quality and sustainability, RGE’s BoardOne and Vinda have recently been recognised for contributions and innovations within their industries. BoardOne Recognised in Sustainable Packaging BoardOne has been awarded the prestigious PackindoStar 2024 Award in the Sustainability Packaging category, a testament to their dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable innovation. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
The world continues to ramp up efforts in forest conservation, with ambitious commitments to halting and reversing forest loss. Following the signing of an international treaty to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming at COP26 last year, both public and private sectors have made commitments to advance nature based solutions. Yet, delivering […]
More clothes are being produced than used. According to one study, one garbage truck of textiles (about 12 to 14 tonnes) is wasted every second. In 2017, the value of unused clothes exceeded US$36 billion. In addition to these, consumer demand for fast, cheap apparel continues to increase. While there already exists solutions to help […]
It started from an RGE Townhall in Jakarta in March 2019, where APRIL’s sustainability professionals raised the issue of single-use plastics and its adverse impact on the environment. The session saw the collaborative contribution of ideas by employees of different business groups, skills and portfolios. This ground-up design and brainstorm later developed into a campaign […]
Palm oil producer Asian Agri bagged the Green PROPER Award for the excellent environmental management in its business unit PT Inti Indosawit Subur. Called Program Penilaian Peringkat Kinerja Perusahaan (PROPER) Hijau, the Award was conferred by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry on 27 Dec 2018. Green PROPER Award to Recognise Green Efforts The PROPER […]
Sateri, a member of the RGE group of companies, capped off 2018 with a succession of milestones that put it on track with its sustainability goals. Already the largest viscose producer in China with three mills and an annual capacity in excess of 800,000 tonnes, Sateri is embarking on a major expansion to become the […]
To commemorate National Teacher’s Day in November 2018, palm oil producer Asian Agri, via its business unit PT Supra Matra Abadi (PT SMA), built a clean water tower for a public junior high school in Bila Hulu, South Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra. This development was warmly received by the community. A Water Tower for the […]