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When Heru Ardila Putra first moved to Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper’s (RAPP’s) complex in Pangkalan Kerinci, he was a school pupil. Today, thanks to a combination of hard work and scholarships he received from the company, he’s a pillar of the community as a doctor at the onsite clinic.
Heru’s desire to become a doctor and help the people of RAPP has its roots in his childhood in the complex, where his father still works as a mechanic.
Read more: Local Pupil Giving Back as Doctor in Community Clinic
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2019 was an exciting year for APRIL Group, with many of our sustainability and CSR achievements receiving notable recognition from various organizations in Indonesia. Have a look at some of the highlights:
• Sustainable Business Awards (SBAs) of Indonesia
Held since 2012, the Sustainable Business Awards (SBAs) recognizes leadership in sustainable business practices. In January, APRIL was announced as the winner of the Best UN Sustainable Development Goals Program Award at the SBAs of Indonesia. The SBAs are a good indicator for APRIL to calculate and measure the impact of our investment into SDGs.
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The future of traditional arts can be guaranteed through continuous promotion. In this era of information saturation and ubiquitous technology use, an arts and culture week (“Pekan Seni Budaya”) can be a great opportunity to introduce cultural diversity to the younger generation and preserve our cultural heritage.
With this premise, Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) held Culture Week (PSB) 2019 in Pangkalan Kerinci, Pelalawan from October 20 to 26, 2019. The event carried the theme of “Maintaining Harmony in Riau Complex with Performing Arts and Culture”.
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Lucita Jasmin, APRIL Director of Sustainability and External Affairs, and Brad Sanders, APRIL Deputy Head of Conservation were recently featured as part of the panel to discuss the company’s Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) project on a webinar hosted by Innovation Forum.
The webinar, which was moderated by Toby Webb, founder of Innovation Forum, was titled ‘How does landscape conservation/restoration work on the ground? An Indonesian case study’.
Read more: Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) Project: A discussion on innovation Forum