Reports and updates from APRIL’s independent advisory groups and responses to stakeholder questions and concerns
This article is a response to commentary published last week by Earthsight regarding APRIL and its ongoing engagement with Forest Stewardship Council. APRIL Group has been engaged in its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) re-association process
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, commented on the scale of APRIL’s nursery operations during his visit to Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau province, Sumatra last week, remarking: “Where in the world could we find a manufacturing
APRIL Group’s ongoing commitments to sustainable business, transparency and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were recognised at the Sustainable Business Awards (SBAs) Indonesia where it received several awards and was
In this APRIL Dialog post, Joseph Lawson, Chair of APRIL’s independent Stakeholder Advisory Committee, provides an update on how it is soliciting feedback from stakeholders on the annual APRIL SFMP 2.0 assurance process The Stakeholder
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) held its 17th meeting over 5 – 6 December 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The SAC oversees the implementation of APRIL’s Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP) 2.0. The meeting report is
The Independent Peat Expert Working Group (IPEWG) was established to help APRIL fulfill the commitments in its Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP 2.0) related to its peatland operations. On October 22-24 2019, the IPEWG held
APRIL reaffirms that its Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP) 2.0 will continue to direct the company’s fiber and overall sustainability commitments, as its value chain evolves to include customers and other stakeholders in the global
