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APRIL receive an award in the Environmental, Social, and Governance category at the Indonesia DEl and ESG Awards (IDEAS).
We received the Green Industry Award from the Ministry of Industry in Indonesia for effectively applying green industry principles across our operations.
APRIL won an award at the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2022, organized by Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)
At COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, we outline our APRIL2030 commitments to support the Indonesian government's and the world’s climate goals.
APRIL showcased it’s biodegradable and recyclable paper packaging at the B20 Indonesia Summit 2022, providing low carbon alternatives to fossil and non-renewable packaging materials.
The B20 Net Zero Summit in Bali featured PT RAPP President Director Sihol Aritonang. Decarbonization the industrial sector was highlighted during the conference.
President Director of PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper, Sihol Aritonang spoke at the Think20 in Bali
APRIL spoke at IDN Media’s Indonesia Millenial and Gen-Z Summit 2022 about sustainability and restoration. We also screened Frontier Sumatra documentary.
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, inaugurated the new Rumpin Nursery in Bogor, West Java, set up in partnership with APRIL Group.
We began building an IDR33.4 trillion (US$2.28 billion) paperboard machine to produce biodegradable packaging for food, drinks, and other packaging.
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Muhammad Lutfi, inaugurated PaperOne Gallery in Pangkalan Kerinci
RGE Managing Director, Anderson Tanoto, shared our progress toward meeting our 10-year long commitments and targets under APRIL2030 during his speech at COP26 in Glasgow.
We’re installing 20MW of solar panels in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau.
APRIL is among the first companies in Indonesia to begin using electric vehicles to transport employees.
APRIL won five awards at the Sustainable Business Awards Indonesia in February 2020, including the overall winner award.
In February 2020, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, visited APRIL’s Riau Complex and inaugurated the new Asia Pacific Rayon plant, the largest integrated viscose rayon production facility in Indonesia.
SD Global Andalan, a Primary School under RAPP management, received the Adiwiyata environmental award from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in December 2019.
APRIL Group received the Green Industry Certificate from the Ministry of Industry, in December 2019.
President Director of PT. RAPP, Sihol Aritonang, spoke at the Indonesia Pavilion at COP 25 in Madrid, Spain, in December 2019.
Director of Sustainability & External Affairs, Lucita Jasmin, speaking at Innovation Forum in London in November 2019.
APRIL Group Chairman Bey Soo Khiang spoke at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore in November 2019 on how APRIL focuses on eliminating waste and managing forests sustainably.
APRIL won the Primaniyarta Award 2019 in the best exporter category, awarded by the Ministry of Trade at Trade Expo Indonesia in October 2019.
In September 2019, APRIL won awards in two categories at the Indonesia Sustainability Development Goals Awards 2019.
Employees participated in a two-day community work program to help improve infrastructure, education and health, as part of RGE Founder’s Day in September 2019.
APRIL was among the exhibitors at Paper Indonesia Exhibition in August 2019
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee hosted its 16th meeting in August 2019 to oversee the implementation of APRIL’s Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0.
In June 2019, APRIL launched the 5th Fire Free Village Program in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau.
President Director of PT. RAPP Sihol Aritonang spoke at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Tropical Forest Alliance in Colombia in May 2019, and explained about scaling up the Green Siak District initiative.
Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education M Nasir to inaugurate the first Pulp and Paper Study Program in Riau
APRIL Group received Best UN Sustainable Development Goals Program Award at the Sustainable Business Awards (SBAs) Indonesia
Students from Jakarta and Pekanbaru visited the Elephant Flying Squad (EFS) at Ukui Estate, Riau on a field trip with The Fascinating World of Forestry (TFWoF) Program.
APRIL received the Primaniyarta Award 2018 from the Ministry of Trade of Republic Indonesia, as a top exporter.
The President of Indonesia, Jokowi, is introduced to APRIL’s product, PaperOneTM on a visit to our booth in Trade Expo Indonesia 2018
APRIL participates in the Indonesia Climate Change & Expo 2018 in Medan and was awarded the Best Booth for Private Sector and BUMN Category
APRIL received the Marketing Award 2018 from Marketing Magazine
APRIL at The 10th IndoGreen Environment & Forestry Expo 2018 In Samarinda and won as best booth
APRIL won 3 trophies at the PR Indonesia Awards 2018
The Indonesian Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto, is introduced to our PaperOne product on a visit to our operations in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau.
APRIL receives Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certification from Directorate General of Customs and Excise
APRIL at The 9th IndoGreen Environment & Forestry Expo 2017 held by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry
RAPP, with chief of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Willem Rampangilei, launches its 2017 Fire-Free Village Programme
APRIL receives two awards at Indonesia Green Awards 2017 for Riau Ecosystem Restoration (RER) and Fire Free Village Programme (FFVP)
Minister of Trade visits RAPP to hear about our commitment to developing the local economy
APRIL’s flagship brand, PaperOneTM, receives The Raising Global Stars Award 2017 from Forbes
APRIL receives the Best Social Business Innovation Company Award 2017 from Warta Ekonomi
Participating at Indonesia Climate Change Exhibition 2017, where we won best booth
APRIL receives The Indonesia Corporate PR Award from Warta Ekonomi
APRIL Group and PaperOneTM participate at the 32nd Trade Expo Indonesia held by the Ministry of Trade
APRIL participates in the Conference on Indonesia Foreign Policy 2017
APRIL Group Chairman, Bey Soo Khiang highlights the importance of the Fire Free Village Program at the Responsible Business Forum (RBF), Singapore
APRIL wins in gold for Social Investment & Sustainable Development at Indonesia CSR Awards 2017
APRIL awarded Special Recognition for Biomass Energy Initiatives at the Sustainable Business Award Indonesia 2017
APRIL MD Tony Wenas awarded as Most Admired CEO Category Agribusiness by Warta Ekonomi
APRIL’s President Praveen Singhavi speaks at London Pulp Week 2016
APRIL MD Tony Wenas shares “Financing Climate Change Mitigation” in Indonesia Pavilion, COP22 Marrakech
APRIL’s Director for Sustainability & External Affair, Lucita Jasmin at Responsible Business Forum 2016 in Singapore
APRIL’s premium paper brand, PaperOne as main sponsor of CUBE 2016 in Singapore.
APRIL takes part in COP22, Marrakech, Morocco
APRIL Conservation Director, Petrus Gunarso, receives a certificate of appreciation from REP Technology.
APRIL Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs, Dian Novarina in IUFRO Conference
APRIL at Swedish Pulp & Paper Technology Group
APRIL in IUCN Congress, Hawaii 2016
APRIL MD Tony Wenas receives Sustainable Business Award for Best Climate Change Category
Tony Wenas representing APKI at PPT of Sweden
APRIL Director of Corporate Affairs, Agung Laksamana, receives Social Business Innovation Award from Warta Ekonomi
Tony Wenas in 2016 Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit in Brunei Darussalam
APRIL celebrated World Environment Day 2016
APRIL’s Conservation Director Dr. Petru Gunarso joins UNCBD-FAO Workshop in Bangkok
APRIL’s Director for Sustainability & External Affair, Lucita Jasmine, at NUS for ConsAsia2016
Mr Bey Soo Khiang speaks at Business and Climate Summit in London
APRIL participates in Drupa, Germany
Lucita Jasmin at Asian Paper 2016 in Bangkok
APRIL - IndoGreen Environment & Forestry Expo 2016
ConsAsia 2016 Agro-industry and Conservation Plenary Panel
TFA2020 Interview clip with Bey Soo Khiang, the APRIL Group
ORX2016: Parallel 1B – Indonesia: Can business-as-usual deforestation be confronted and reversed
PT. RPE signed MOU with PLN Riau, increasing electricity supply to 15 megawatts, derived from renewable energy
APRIL received award as Best Stand 2016 for Industry Category in IndoGreen
APRIL MD Tony Wenas signs MOU with Government, on Fire-Free Village Program Pilot Project, Jakarta
[Channel NewsAsia] Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER)
[Channel NewsAsia] Fire Free Village Programme
PaperOne received SWA Indonesia Original Brand Award 2016, Jakarta
PT. RAPP received La Tofi CSR award for FFVP and RER, Jakarta
PT. RAPP received award in UNS SMEs Award 2016, Solo
[Channel NewsAsia] Fighting the Flames: Sustainability Revisited
Bamboo Seeds Donation to DKI Jakarta Government by PT. RAPP, Jakarta
April 26, 2016: [Responsible Business Forum] Launch Policy White Paper, Jakart
Fire Free Village Program Technical Workshop (Part 1)
Fire Free Village Program Technical Workshop (Part 2)
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), Kampar Peninsula
Fire Free Village Program - Program Desa Bebas Api
Collaborating To Prevent And Suppress Forest Fire
Day 2: Going Beyond Estate Borders to Suppress Fire
Experiencing ‘The Most Challenging Fires in the World’
APRIL enhances Bishan Ang Mo Kio Butterfly Habitat in Celebration of SG50
Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0
The Faces of RER
The Four Steps to Eco-Restoration (RER)
The Haze Case
Detecting and Responding to Fires Swiftly
Alleviating Poverty in Sumatra, Indonesia
APRIL at The Economist Indonesia Summit 2015
Stakeholder Perspectives - The Economist Indonesia Summit 2015
Supporting forests, people and biodiversity
Nursery
How Paper is Made
APRIL Lab and Mills
Empowering Lives through Community Development
Eco Village, Teluk Binjai
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