SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
20
24
Staying the Course
In 2024, we continued to uphold and deliver on our sustainability commitments through our APRIL2030 targets, implementing our policies and integrating sustainability across our organisation. This report highlights these targets, along with our progress, key achievements and challenges. It is themed ‘Staying the Course’, demonstrating our continuing commitment to our sustainability agenda.
2024 Highlights
New paperboard production line commissioned in January 2024
Integrated ESG and sustainability risks into the Enterprise Risk Management framework
Published a comprehensive APRIL Group Sustainability Policy
Finalised the acquisition of Origami tissue product company in India
Key Impact Areas
Climate Positive
Implement science-based solutions to drastically reduce carbon emissions.
Thriving Landscapes
Champion conservation as part of our Production-Protection landscape management approach.
Inclusive Progress
Empower our people and communities through transformative initiatives.
Sustainable Growth
Grow our business through diversification, circularity and responsible production.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Becoming Climate Positive
3.5
MtCO₂e
of land-use change emissions at our Sumatra operations, decreasing from 4.8 MtCO₂e baseline (2019)
84.9
%
of mill energy needs from renewable and cleaner energy sources
26.3
MW
of mill energy from on-site solar, surpassing 2030 target of 25 MW; revised target of 50 MW by 2030
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Shaping Thriving Landscapes
22.8
t/ha/year
mean annual increment (MAI) in Sumatra, 12.3% increase from baseline (2019)
77
%
of 1-for-1 commitment met;1 465,886 hectares of conservation areas
US$14.8m
invested in conservation initiatives in 2024; >US$60 million since 2020
1 Our commitment to conserving one hectare of forest for every hectare of plantation we manage (1:1).
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Driving Inclusive Progress
214
households in 55 targeted villages aided through interventions to eradicate extreme poverty
74
villages supported in achieving stunting rate under 14% in Riau Province
69
%
of community development programme participants are women
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Ensuring Sustainable Growth
51.3
%
reduction in solid waste to landfill intensity per tonne of product against 71 BDkg/t baseline (2019)
2
new waste-to-value projects diverting mill by-products from landfills and repurposing them as fertiliser (zinc sludge and fly ash; potassium sulphate)
Sustainability Report 2024
In 2024, we continued to uphold and deliver on our sustainability commitments through our APRIL2030 targets, implementing our policies and integrating sustainability across our organisation. This report highlights these targets, along with our progress, key achievements, and challenges. It is themed ‘Staying the Course’, demonstrating APRIL Group’s continuing commitment to our sustainability agenda.
