Sustainability
We’ve embedded sustainability in every aspect of our business. It’s an ongoing journey of company-wide transformation.
SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH
Purpose at the Core
Our approach to sustainability is driven by our purpose of Improving Lives by Developing Resources Sustainably. To deliver positive impact, we’ve taken a science-based approach that is transparent, and measurable.
SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE
Expert and Transparent Oversight
We have a robust governance and reporting framework to oversee the effective implementation of our sustainability policies and achievement of our targets. This ensures internal accountability, while fostering collaboration internally and with a host of leading independent experts and partners.
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
Sustainable Forest Management
Our approach to forest management is guided by a Production-Protection Model that balances production and ecosystem conservation efforts. We implement R&D-backed precision forestry to drive plantation productivity whilst maintaining our no-deforestation commitment. We manage our forest landscapes in line with our sustainability policies to ensure no deforestation throughout our supply chain and to deliver on our sustainability commitments.
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Investing in Nature
One of APRIL’s flagship commitments is to protect conservation and restoration areas under our operational control. In recent years, we have extended this pledge to partner with stakeholders and communities beyond our operational boundaries. We directly manage nearly half a million hectares of conservation areas within our concessions and at Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), and additionally support other conservation areas through partnerships.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Prioritising Partnerships
We work with stakeholders within our organisation and across our supply chain—our employees, our communities, our suppliers and contractors, government, research institutions and academia and NGOs. We value meaningful collaboration with each group of stakeholders as we work toward delivering on our APRIL2030 targets.
