- Fibre suppliers' traceability and compliance with SFMP 2.0.
- Land and forest fires.
- Land disputes and encroachment.
- Changes in peatland regulations resulting in operational suspensions.
- Contractor worker fatalities related to tree harvesting and non-conformance to safety standards.
APRIL Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015-01 to 2016-12 reporting, APRIL Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO2e (2015); 2005825.75 tCO2e (2016) (Scope 1 only). By scope: Scope 1: 1.5M tCO2e (2015); 2005825.75 tCO2e (2016). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.5M tCO2e (2015); 2005825.75 tCO2e (2016) (Scope 1 only)
2015-01 to 2016-12
Renewable Energy
79.8%
of total energy
Water Usage
122 million m3 (2015); 108.2 million m3 (2016)
2015-01 to 2016-12
Waste
262.5K tons (2013); 233696 tons (2014); 141292 tons (2015); 200708 tons (2016)
2015-01 to 2016-12
Energy Use
73.4K TJ (2015); 86513 TJ (2016)
2015-01 to 2016-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015-01 to 2016-12)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.5M tCO2e (2015); 2005825.75 tCO2e (2016) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP) 2.0, committing to eliminate deforestation from the supply chain and only developing non-forested areas.
- Expansion of Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) program to 150,000 hectares with a US$100 million commitment.
- Establishment of a network of monitoring towers to measure GHG flux.
- Launched Fire Free Village Programme (FFVP), reducing burned land by 90% in its first year.
- Achieved 83% of the One for One goal of conserving one hectare of natural forest for every hectare planted.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable Forest ManagementCommunity DevelopmentFire ManagementPeople (Employee Health and Safety)Grievances and DisputesPulp and Paper Mill Operations