Climate Change Data

APRIL Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-01 to 2016-12)

Reporting Period: 2015-01 to 2016-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,480,472.74 tCO2e (2015); 2,005,825.75 tCO2e (2016) (Scope 1 only)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,480,472.74 tCO2e (2015); 2,005,825.75 tCO2e (2016)
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:79.8%
Total Energy Consumption:73,364 TJ (2015); 86,513 TJ (2016)
Water Consumption:122 million m3 (2015); 108.2 million m3 (2016)
Waste Generated:262,547 tons (2013); 233,696 tons (2014); 141,292 tons (2015); 200,708 tons (2016)
Carbon Intensity:0.44 metric ton CO2eq/ADT Pulp (2015); 0.58 metric ton CO2eq/ADT Pulp (2016)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Forest Management
  • Community Development
  • Fire Management
  • People (Employee Health and Safety)
  • Grievances and Disputes
  • Pulp and Paper Mill Operations

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP) 2.0, committing to eliminate deforestation from the supply chain and only developing non-forested areas.
  • Expansion of Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) program to 150,000 hectares with a US$100 million commitment.
  • Establishment of a network of monitoring towers to measure GHG flux.
  • Launched Fire Free Village Programme (FFVP), reducing burned land by 90% in its first year.
  • Achieved 83% of the One for One goal of conserving one hectare of natural forest for every hectare planted.

Social Achievements

  • Ongoing programmes for livelihood creation, local economic development, and enhanced infrastructure, education, and healthcare for local communities.
  • Fire Free Village Programme (FFVP) successfully reached 18 villages, leading to a 38% increase in community land coverage.
  • 361 students received scholarships to complete high school, and 45 received financial assistance for university degrees.

Governance Achievements

  • Independent oversight of SFMP 2.0 implementation by the Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC).
  • Establishment of the Independent Peat Expert Working Group (IPEWG) to advise on responsible peatland management.
  • Implementation of an enhanced grievance resolution mechanism.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Fibre suppliers' traceability and compliance with SFMP 2.0.
  • Land and forest fires.
  • Land disputes and encroachment.
  • Changes in peatland regulations resulting in operational suspensions.
  • Contractor worker fatalities related to tree harvesting and non-conformance to safety standards.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Broad-based monitoring system to assess supplier compliance with SFMP 2.0.
  • Fire Free Village Programme (FFVP) and Fire Free Alliance (FFA) initiatives.
  • Improved grievance resolution mechanism and land dispute resolution procedures.
  • Working with the MoEF to resolve peatland regulatory issues and resubmit a revised RKU.
  • Implementation of occupational safety improvement measures, including enhanced training and inspection programs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0 (SFMP 2.0) applies to all suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Land and forest fires
Transition Risks
  • Changes in peatland regulations
Opportunities
  • Improved peatland management practices to minimize GHG emissions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Core

Certifications: PEFC-CoC, PEFC-SFM, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SMK3, SVLK, Indonesia Eco Label, Singapore Green Label

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Performance Registrar Inc. (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable forest management, responsible peatland management, renewable energy use, and community development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • PaperOne™ office paper made from 100% renewable and globally certified fibre plantations.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed