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Ten years of safeguarding forests and empowering villages to prevent and combat forest fires. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), a part of APRIL Group, held a Coordination Meeting with 52 Forest Protection Rangers across five districts, conducting trainings on fire monitoring and suppression skills, community agricultural self-sufficiency, and developing a mindset of forest and land protection in their villages. “I joined the Forest Protection Ranger Programme because my child was affected by Acute Respiratory Infection caused by forest and land fires,” shared Ihsan Kusnaidi, a Ranger from Langgam Village, Pelalawan. “That’s what moves me to be part of the ranger team.” The ranger team is a symbol of the positive synergy shared between the company and the community in the shared goal of maintaining forest sustainability. Up to 2024, RAPP has partnered with 42 villages in Riau Province, covering over 902,870 hectares of ground. Along the way, the programme has developed from a fire prevention team to a conservation programme that monitors logging, poaching, air quality, and holds conversations with the community on the dangers of land burning. After participating in the Coordination Meeting, the Rangers will be relaying the new information and techniques to their respective villages and communities, bringing full circle the goal of realising zero fires, not just for today, but for future years to come.
An integral part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage, batik not only plays a part in traditional rituals, but also holds a significant presence in the world of global fashion. To support the preservation of this timeless art while empowering the women of Pangkalan Kerinci, APRIL and Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) have teamed up to hold a joint batik training session this year. Themed “Batik Pattern Design and Colour Composition Training,” this year’s training was conducted by academics and fashionistas from the Maranatha Christian University. “It is necessary to increase design creativity to prevent batik patterns from becoming monotonous,” shares participant Ayu Ningsih of Rumah Batik Andalan Pelalawan. “We choose colour compositions and place motifs so that Riau batiks can have their own characteristics.” “We have been encouraging the growth of Batik in Riau since 2013,” says Sundari Berlian, Operational Manager of RAPP. “We need to continue to adapt to market trends to survive at the national and international levels.” Batik training such as these is a proponent in economic progress, as well as a symbol of how corporations and communities can collaborate in preserving the traditions of a land. It also drives the APRIL2030 and APR2030 initiatives in supporting gender equality and inclusive growth through empowering the women of the company and the community.
Bracell, a member of RGE’s group of companies, has opened doors to a new landmark in the city of Lençóis Paulista —the Casa Bracell Social. This space will serve as a hub for Bracell Social, a private social investment programme working towards improving public education, championing female empowerment, and supporting productive entrepreneurship. In addition to these initiatives, the space is designed to be a meeting point, offering workshops, training sessions, and curated activities. “Our intention is for Casa Bracell Social to inspire every visitor and participant to envision new possibilities, contributing to the construction of a more promising future,” says Mouana Sioufi, Manager of Institutional Relations and Social Responsibility at Bracell.
Ensuring indigenous inclusion within power engineering, Woodfibre LNG’s Operator Training Programme combines technical expertise with training for indigenous students of Squamish Nation. Participants are provided with technical knowledge and practical skills alongside cultural experiences, and armed with the confidence and expertise to embark on careers as fully-trained Process Operators at Woodfibre LNG. Learn more about programme here: https://ow.ly/XUY950UckSR
Opportunities. Equality. Empowerment. From training young women in traditionally male-dominant fields of heavy machinery at PT RAPP, to building a team of female statisticians at Sateri, we are empowering women to take control of their own narratives in their chosen professional spheres. From working to increase women leaders to 20% as part of APRIL’s 2030 goals, to the launch of the Gender Safety Advisory Committee at Woodfibre LNG, we are creating environments where women can flourish and thrive in their careers, making sure no one is left behind. This is not a single chapter, but a continuous goal that we at RGE commit to upholding, an everyday celebration of equal opportunities and recognised achievements. Here’s to the women of RGE. Empowerment starts here. hashtag#InternationalWomensDay hashtag#EmpowermentStartsHere hashtag#AccelerateAction hashtag#GenderEquality
Throwback to Jakarta Fashion Week! In partnership with four local labels, under the 'Revival of Simplicity' theme, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) showcased the versatility of viscose, emphasising comfort, effortlessness, and ready-to-wear sustainable fashion. From modern to stylish everyday wear, the collection of 48 looks epitomises simplicity with a contemporary twist. Watch the video highlights to relive the event. #JakartaFashionWeek #APR #FashionShowcase #sustainablefashion #textile #sustainability #sustainablebusiness
RGE staff in Singapore celebrated RGE Founder’s Day through a partnership with Heartware Network to bring together nearly 500 beneficiaries, caregivers and volunteers for the ‘Tranquil Journey at the Gardens’ at Singapore’s famed Gardens by the Bay. The gathering brought together a range of Singapore’s social service organisations including Stroke Support Station, St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital (SAMH), Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDSG Ltd), Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS), and Down Syndrome Association (Singapore). Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, served as guest of honour to help announce RGE’s ‘Golden Hearts’ volunteer programme, which will provide RGE staff in Singapore the opportunity to volunteer their time to improving the lives of seniors, special needs individuals, vulnerable children, and other marginalised groups throughout the year in Singapore. #lifeatrge #goodforcommunity #HeartwareSG #rgefoundersday #rgefoundersday2023
In our journey towards a greener and more equitable world, RGE and Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) are proud to contribute to fashion sustainability through our recent collaboration with Indonesian fashion label K.A.L.A Studio. APR’s biodegradable viscose rayon provided the canvas for K.A.L.A. to create its Philo Garden collection, showcasing the use of textiles made in Indonesia. Our viscose represents our commitment to a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. Made from renewable, plantation-grown wood pulp, we believe our product is the ideal fabric option for fashion designs that not only are capable of being made into stunning apparel but preserve the environment at the same time. Together, RGE and APR are redefining fashion's future, making it more sustainable, traceable, and inclusive. We are excited about the change we are bringing to the fashion industry and can't wait to see our viscose adorning the collections of sustainable fashion brands worldwide! Join us as we continue to weave sustainability into the fashion industry!
RGE Founder’s Day 2022 was marked with a range of activities across the different business groups during the final weeks of last year. Founder’s Day 2022 was unique in that the various events took place shortly after the celebrations of the 55th anniversary of RGE, which highlighted the extraordinary growth of RGE since it was set up by Founder and Chairman Sukanto Tanoto. RGE Founder’s Day is observed every year with employees volunteering their time to support local community-based causes, in line with the 5Cs business philosophy of Founder and Chairman, Sukanto Tanoto. The 5Cs philosophy is based on the concept that what is the good for the company must first be good for the community, country, climate, and customer. Over a number of weeks in November and December, employees held RGE Founder’s Day 2022 activities across the different geographies in which the business groups operate.
RGE Founder’s Day 2021 was observed globally from October through December under another year of special circumstances. However, the COVID-19 global pandemic and new variants did not dampen RGE companies’ resolve to continue creating value for community, country, climate, customer and the company – our Founder and Chairman Sukanto Tanoto’s 5C’s business philosophy. RGE’s 60,000-strong staff enthusiastically adapted last year’s Founder’s Day strategic approach with a hybrid of hands-on volunteerism (while observing safe distancing measures) and raising funds for community organizations fighting the pandemic on the front lines. An amazing US$500,000 was raised for 13 community organisations around the world.
