• Targetsinclude net zero emissions from land use, measurable gains in nature, and zero extreme poverty in APRIL’s communities, while transforming its business for sustainable growth

• Partnershipsto support wildlife protection and conservation in Indonesia

• Establishment of tropical peatland science hub at its new Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) Eco-Research Campin Riau Province, Indonesia.
  

Supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia, APRIL2030 targets a drastic reduction of carbon emissions to achieve net zero emissions from land use and a 25% cut in product carbon emissions. The company also commits to net zero loss of protected areas and measurable gains in biodiversity and ecosystem benefits in the conservation and restoration areas under its active management.

APRIL2030 will drive vital inclusive progress in Indonesia’s developing economy through transformative initiatives in livelihoods, education, healthcare and championing equal opportunity for women. The company also commits to embracing circularity in its business and the use of recycled textiles as an alternative fiber source.

Announcing the 2030 commitments and targets, RGE Director Anderson Tanoto said: “Continued investment in climate, nature and sustainable development assumes even greater urgency if the global economy is to achieve a strong recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. As challenging as the current situation is, it presents businesses with an opportunity, if seized decisively, to boldly transform the future for the better.

“We are determined to ensure the next decade is one of action and further transformation for our company as we play our part to achieve a lower carbon economy and make a positive impact on climate, nature and people.”

APRIL2030 includes a series of concrete, time-bound and science-based targets structured around four core commitments:

Climate Positive includes four targets that will drastically reduce and mitigate carbon emissions based on science-based solutions, including net zero emissions from land use and 25% less product carbon emissions. These will be achieved through investment in technology, enhancement of operating systems and sourcing most of the mill and fibre operation’s energy needs from cleaner, renewable energy. Net zero emissions from land use will be achieved by implementing mitigation solutions across APRIL’s concessions, including those on peatland, and minimising emissions in fiber plantation operations.

Thriving Landscapes includes six targets to champion conservation and biodiversity, aligned with the growing call for science-based target setting for nature. APRIL targets net zero loss in protected areas and significant enhancements in biodiversity and other ecosystem benefits. Related to this is the target to support wildlife protection and conservation in Indonesia, in support of the Indonesian government and in partnership and collaboration with other parties. It will also extend its conservation and restoration commitment to support other initiatives through partnerships and collaboration. Another critical target is to achieve a 50% increase in fiber productivity through intensification and investments in silviculture and tropical peatland science. Achievement of these will be made possible through an average annual funding of $10 million to be invested in nature that is guaranteed by APRIL’s production-protection approach.