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Sustainability Report 2023: Striving for Excellence

APRIL Group has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, marking two decades of leadership in sustainable business practices.

Themed, ‘Striving for Excellence’, the report highlights APRIL’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable practices across Indonesia’s pulp and paper, forestry, and manufacturing sectors. The report offers a comprehensive overview of progress towards the APRIL2030 goals, demonstrating how sustainability is integral to the company’s core strategy. By placing nature, biodiversity, and community well-being at the core of its strategy, APRIL is reshaping its operations for a sustainable future.

A key milestone is the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related risks and opportunities into its Enterprise Risk Management system (ERM) to improve our ability to identify, assess, and manage strategic and operational sustainability risks, thereby strengthening our long-term business resilience.

A notable achievement in 2023, is the publication of a groundbreaking study in Nature on the impact of land-use change on peatland emissions in Sumatra. Conducted in collaboration with leading scientists, the research provides crucial insights into the region’s ecosystem and established emissions factors appropriate to the tropical ecosystem we operate in, thereby advancing national and global scientific understanding. In addition, the company has undertaken a comprehensive climate scenario analysis aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework to assess climate-related risks and opportunities.

For the first time, the report features a full disclosure of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the entire value chain. Key accomplishments in 2023 include significant reductions in product emissions intensity, increased renewable energy use, and investments in conservation and restoration initiatives. APRIL has also made strides in promoting inclusive growth by enhancing workforce diversity and supporting local communities.

To access the full report and learn more about APRIL Group’s 2023 Sustainability Report, please click HERE.

For detailed updates on APRIL2030 commitment pillars, please click the links below:

 

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