People & Careers
At APRIL Group, we touch lives everywhere, every day, whether it’s the tens of thousands of people in our local communities, or the millions around the world who use our products.
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Empowering Our People
We are committed to upholding the human rights of our workforce, contractors, suppliers, and communities. Our Human Rights Due Diligence system helps us enact our Human Rights Policy in day-to-day operations, enshrining fundamental rights such as access to fair and equal pay. Our policy upholds our commitment to Inclusive Progress. It is gender-sensitive, and crafted to empower the voices of vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities. Our Human Rights efforts extend to the children of employees living in staff housing and on our plantation estates, protecting their right to quality education, health and general well-being.
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As a leader in sustainability we put the environment and the interests of local people first – only when our activities are good for the climate and good for the community will they benefit the company.
As one of the largest pulp, paper and board manufacturers in the world, we offer exciting opportunities for both fresh graduates and experienced professionals.
Join us for a career making real, measurable impact.
Our Workforce
We are committed to upholding the rights of our employees and contractors and recognise that our workforce drives the success of our business.
Our workforce policies adhere to the core principles of the RGE Code of Conduct when engaging with our employees.
As of December 2025, APRIL employs 16,311 people, including the employees of our supply partners. We also employ an additional 24,729 workers, including contractors, to fulfil on-site functions and service facilities in and around our operations, excluding temporary employees working on specific projects.
Benefits and Wellbeing
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal pay, and to the health and well-being of our employees and contractors.
All employees within their respective employment categories receive equal pay based on merit and performance, regardless of gender.
We also strive to provide fair and transparent employment contracts with clearly stated obligations, rights, and benefits.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to achieving a harmonious workplace that supports employee retention and engagement and provides equal opportunities and participation to all employees regardless of race, age, or gender.
As of 2025, women represent 18.9% of the workforce and 12.5% of the leadership team at our Sumatra operations.
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Stories
APRIL’s first TNFD-aligned assessment strengthens understanding of nature-related risks and opportunities
10 Ways APRIL Advanced Climate, Nature and Community Progress in 2025
Update on Wood Sourcing Policies and Open Market Wood Sourcing
A Damselfly Discovery and a Decade of Science in Sumatra’s Peat Forests
Meet the team: How Dian Atma Sitanggang helped build APRIL’s R&D lab
Strengthening Impact: APRIL Group publishes 2025 Sustainability report
KPMG Report on APRIL Group’s Implementation of Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0
