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The Business Case for Investing in Nature

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Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings 20 February & 12 March 2026

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Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting 15-17 December 2025

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The Business Case for Investing in NatureAPRIL DialogPerspectives

The Business Case for Investing in Nature

10 April 20264 min
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Women in new forestry roles inspire others to break down gender barriersAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Women in new forestry roles inspire others to break down gender barriers

25 November 20256 min
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Working Together to Provide a Safe Home for Borneo’s OrangutansAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Working Together to Provide a Safe Home for Borneo’s Orangutans

22 October 20255 min
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Inside APRIL’s Due Diligence Process for Wood SuppliersAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Inside APRIL’s Due Diligence Process for Wood Suppliers

17 October 20257 min
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APRIL Brings ESG into its Risk Management SystemAPRIL DialogPerspectives

APRIL Brings ESG into its Risk Management System

21 August 20256 min
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Indigenous Peoples: Enriching our understanding and engagementAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Indigenous Peoples: Enriching our understanding and engagement

1 August 20255 min
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Q&A with Sihol Parulian Aritonang, APRIL2030 Inclusive Progress Champion and President Director of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and PaperAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Q&A with Sihol Parulian Aritonang, APRIL2030 Inclusive Progress Champion and President Director of PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper

11 June 20259 min
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Q&A with Mark Holmes, APRIL2030 Thriving Landscapes Champion and Head of Fibre Operations at APRIL GroupAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Q&A with Mark Holmes, APRIL2030 Thriving Landscapes Champion and Head of Fibre Operations at APRIL Group

29 April 20256 min
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Guest Post: APRIL continues to demonstrate how the private sector can lead on conservationPerspectivesAPRIL Dialog

Guest Post: APRIL continues to demonstrate how the private sector can lead on conservation

15 April 20255 min
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Q&A With Noel Myburgh, APRIL2030 Climate Positive Champion And Fiberone Director At APRIL Group – APRIL DialogAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Q&A With Noel Myburgh, APRIL2030 Climate Positive Champion And Fiberone Director At APRIL Group – APRIL Dialog

27 March 20256 min
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Guest Post: Commitment And Perseverance In Pursuit Of People And Planet – APRIL DialogAPRIL DialogPerspectives

Guest Post: Commitment And Perseverance In Pursuit Of People And Planet – APRIL Dialog

13 March 20254 min
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APRIL’s Tissue Culture Lab Drives Productivity and SustainabilityAPRIL DialogPerspectives

APRIL’s Tissue Culture Lab Drives Productivity and Sustainability

4 February 20253 min
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APRIL Statement Regarding Sumatran Elephant Discovery in PT RAPP Concession

APRIL Statement Regarding Sumatran Elephant Discovery in PT RAPP Concession

12 February 20262 min
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APRIL’s Fire-Free Village Programme: Fostering a Fire-Resilient Community

APRIL’s Fire-Free Village Programme: Fostering a Fire-Resilient Community

5 December 20237 min
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APRIL Intensifies Fire Prevention Measures to Prepare for Drier-than-Average Dry Season

APRIL Intensifies Fire Prevention Measures to Prepare for Drier-than-Average Dry Season

11 October 20235 min
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Fire Free Alliance Members Reaffirm Commitment to Community Fire Prevention Programs and Best Practice Sharing

Fire Free Alliance Members Reaffirm Commitment to Community Fire Prevention Programs and Best Practice Sharing

26 June 20203 min
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APRIL Case Study: Thorough SDG prioritization to maximize impact (WBCSD)

APRIL Case Study: Thorough SDG prioritization to maximize impact (WBCSD)

14 November 20191 min
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Update on Current Fire Season in Indonesia

Update on Current Fire Season in Indonesia

27 September 20195 min
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Fire Free Alliance Collaborates with Industry and Civil Society to Advance Fire Prevention in Sumatra

Fire Free Alliance Collaborates with Industry and Civil Society to Advance Fire Prevention in Sumatra

29 August 20195 min
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World’s Largest Tropical Peatland Subsidence Study Published

World’s Largest Tropical Peatland Subsidence Study Published

15 May 20193 min
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Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings 20 February & 12 March 2026APRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings 20 February & 12 March 2026

12 March 20261 min
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Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting 15-17 December 2025APRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting 15-17 December 2025

12 March 20261 min
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A Decade of Scientific Challenge and Collaboration in Peatland ManagementAPRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

A Decade of Scientific Challenge and Collaboration in Peatland Management

18 December 20255 min
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APRIL Signs 5-year Science Partnership with IUCN at World Conservation CongressAPRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

APRIL Signs 5-year Science Partnership with IUCN at World Conservation Congress

20 October 20255 min
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APRIL Group Statement on FSC Memorandum of Understanding SuspensionAPRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

APRIL Group Statement on FSC Memorandum of Understanding Suspension

27 September 20254 min
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APRIL Group to Commission an Independent Probe into Confrontation at TPL Forestry ConcessionAPRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

APRIL Group to Commission an Independent Probe into Confrontation at TPL Forestry Concession

26 September 20252 min
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Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting 19 June 2025APRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting 19 June 2025

15 September 20251 min
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Supporting Capacity-building and Dialogues with Local StakeholdersAPRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

Supporting Capacity-building and Dialogues with Local Stakeholders

11 August 20255 min
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‘Open and honest dialogue’ – SAC members reflect on a decade of progressAPRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

‘Open and honest dialogue’ – SAC members reflect on a decade of progress

31 July 20257 min
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A DECADE OF ACTION: Ten Years of APRIL’s Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0APRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

A DECADE OF ACTION: Ten Years of APRIL’s Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0

5 June 20253 min
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Staying the Course: APRIL Group publishes 2024 Sustainability ReportAPRIL DialogNews and AlertsStakeholder Engagement

Staying the Course: APRIL Group publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

27 May 20254 min
Taking Stock of Progress on APRIL’s ‘Most Important Journey’APRIL DialogStakeholder Engagement

Taking Stock of Progress on APRIL’s ‘Most Important Journey’

26 February 20255 min
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sustainable growth — APRIL Asia

Method

Waste disposed is recorded through various means of measurement including estimation of weight by waste type. Particular waste types as described above are measured as a wet waste and converted to a bone dry (BD) weight. The wet waste weight is multiplied by the consistency of each waste type to determine the BD. The consistency is predetermined by the lab.

Baseline
71kg/T

Performance 2022

• On Track

sustainable growth — APRIL Asia

Method

The DPTW utilisation rate and % of textile waste per tonne of product will be based on R&D lab/pilot/demo procedures.

Baseline
0%

Performance 2022

• In Development

sustainable growth — APRIL Asia

Method

Water consumption per tonne of product is calculated based on water consumed in the production of saleable pulp, paper, viscose staple fiber and viscose yarn measured by flow meters, via calculation and water balances divided by the production figures for saleable pulp, paper, viscose staple fibre and viscose yarn.

Baseline
28 m3/T

Performance 2022

• Not Progressing

sustainable growth — APRIL Asia

Method

Soda content within the liquor cycle and losses are determined by means of mass balance based on daily lab analysis.

Lime volume in the lime kiln and losses are determined by means of lime make-up.

The recovery rate is calculated net of the percentage of make-up amounts added. The annual figure is based on the average monthly recovery rate.

Baseline
96%

Performance 2022

• Not Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

Number of Mill and Nursery contractor calculated based on Man Power data which grouped by gender level calculated as a monthly average.

Baseline
2571

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

The number of own and supply partners employees is calculated based on year-end Man Power data which is grouped by gender. The identification of leadership position refer to employees’ grade D2 or Manager level and above.

Baseline
55 women employees in leadership positions

Performance 2022

• Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

Women’s effective participation is identified from the participation list for each program. Percentage of female participation is calculated by the number of women participating divided by the total participants.

Baseline
34%

Performance 2022

• Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

In development

Baseline
In development

Performance 2022

• Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

In development

Baseline
In development

Performance 2022

• Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

In development

Baseline
In development

Performance 2022

• Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

We engaged third party to conduct assessment in APRIL-supported schools using the framework that was developed by Research Triangle Institute (RTI) and USAID.

Baseline
In development

Performance 2022

• Progressing

inclusive progress — APRIL Asia

Method

Poverty mapping is identified through:

  1. Desktop analysis using National Statistics, Village Potential Statistics, SMERU Poverty Map.
  2. On-the-ground verification through FGD, village transect walk, interview with community.

Baseline
3%

Performance 2022

• Progressing

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Peer-reviewed scientific journal publication standards

Baseline
1

Performance 2022

• On Track

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Documentation of Participation (presentation of papers or posters) in national and international dialogues, workshops and conferences

Baseline
6

Performance 2022

• On Track

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Number of scientists from universities and research institutions that have collaborated with APRIL on peatland management during the calendar year

Baseline
9

Performance 2022

• On Track

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Wood deliveries (excluding open market supply) to the mill are used as a basis to calculate MAI (Tonnes/ Ha/Yr). The MAI is based on the 3 year area weighted rolling average growth for all closed compartments.

Baseline
20T/ha/yr

Performance 2022

• On Track

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Methodology to be developed specific to animal species and does not include plants. Qualifying initiatives may vary widely in nature but must have the animal protection as the primary objective.

Partnerships will be developed and documented in line with an overarching strategy prioritizing stakeholders and threats specific to the country of Indonesia assessed.

Performance 2022

• Progressing

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

May include various initiatives relating to conservation of RTE species to be defined in a priority list, initiatives may be conducted solely or in collaboration with other stakeholders.

Baseline
2

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Methodology to be developed to measure change in ecosystem services and values over time (carbon sequestration, water provision, resource provision including fish and honey)

Baseline
not yet developed

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Reports for reforestation of previously encroached and degraded area including all areas where assisted natural regeneration, planting or enrichment planting of species that improve habitat value have taken place during the year but excludes natural regeneration.

Baseline
275 ha

Performance 2022

• Progressing

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Area within conservation is derived from land bank which is based on land cover analysis and is updated annually to capture any boundary changes, land use changes or measurement data.

Baseline
0 ha Net loss

Performance 2022

• Not Progressing

thriving landscapes — APRIL Asia

Method

Landscape conservation funding includes restoration and conservation costs associated with the RER as well as the allocation of a proportion of the costs related to APRIL’s maintenance of conservation values under its production-protection model. The allocation is based on proportionate amount of each cost that is related to conservation and restoration.

The wood volume is based on wood delivered to the Mill.

Baseline
USD$0.7 per tonne of plantation fiber

Performance 2022

• On Track

climate positive 1 — APRIL Asia

Method

Mill

Calculate from the records of fuel types used the amount consumed in boilers to generate power, heat and steam including energy use for mobile & including transportation. Each of the fuel types are converted to energy expressed by Giga Joule Lower Heating Value (GJ LHV) following the IPCC guidelines.

Baseline: 87%

Performance 2022

• On Track

Forest Operations

Calculate from the records of fuel types the quantity consumed by major categories of forest management activities by Fiber operations.

This covers energy used for Forest operations, infrastructure including wood transport from estate to mill; When a blend of fuel types is used (such as B20) the contribution to renewable and cleaner energy targets is calculated separately for each fuel rather than considering the blend as a cleaner fuel type.

Baseline: 19%

Performance 2022

• Progressing

climate positive 1 — APRIL Asia

Method

APRIL follows the international GHG protocol as developed by WRI/WBCSD to develop its emissions profile. The total emissions measured as emissions intensity is calculated based on tonnes of Scope 1 and 2 Mill Greenhouse Gas Emissions per tonne of product (paper, pulp and viscose). The emissions boundary scope covers gate-to-gate (wood processing in wood yard until pulp, paper and viscose production) of the three main GHGs: CO2, CH4, and N2O.

Baseline
0.55 tCO2e/product tonne

Performance 2022

• On Track

climate positive 1 — APRIL Asia

Method

To quantify the total GHG emission and removals across APRIL’s land bank from land use, APRIL follows the GHG Protocol Agricultural Guidance and IPCC Guidelines for Agricultural, Forestry, and Other Land Use. To detect the land cover change within the look-back period, i.e. 20 years APRIL utilized the remotely sensed data.

The GHG emission will be calculated as the total of carbon stock changes in woody biomass and soil organic carbon and include all major carbon fluxes such as peat decomposition, plantation growth and harvesting, and fires.

To quantify the amount of carbon unit to balance the emission, the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards (CCB), or other internationally accepted standard will be used.

Performance 2022

• Progressing

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