APRIL Group, the producer of leading global brand PaperOne™, is committed to contributing to the sustainable social and economic development of the communities where it operates and to supporting the achievement of the UN SDGs in Indonesia.
CERTIFIED FOR CONFIDENCE
Globally Certified Green
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, easily identified as PEFC on a white and green label on PaperOne™ carton boxes, is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization that provides independent, third-party certifications to ensure the sustainable use of forest resources through:
- Sustainable Forest Management certification
Recognises operations that maintain a forest’s ecological, social and economic values. - Chain of Custody certification
Closely monitors each step of the supply chain, from forest to customer. - PaperOne™ has attained both certifications, ensuring that PaperOne™ products come from legal, traceable and environment sustainable sources.
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SUPPORTING FORESTS AND COMMUNITIES
How PEFC Benefits Both Environment & Local Communities
Environment
Preserving the biodiversity, productivity and regeneration capacities of forests and lands, maximising their potential to fulfill ecological, economic and social functions at every level without damaging other ecosystems.
Community
Developing PEFC standards according to social, health and safety needs of communities, protecting workers' rights and encouraging local employment through the compliance of all International Labour Organisation conventions.
HOW PEFC WORKS
PEFC in Sustainable Forestry
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, easily identified as PEFC on a white and green label on PaperOne™ carton boxes, is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization that provides independent, third-party certifications to ensure the sustainable use of forest resources through:
Promoting Sustainability
Upholds sustainable practices that do not compromise the needs of future generations.
Setting the Highest Standards
Recognised as an industry standard by governments and guarantee of sustainable forest management.
The World’s Largest Forest Certification System
PEFC accounts for 2/3 of the world’s forests and is recognised in more than 30 countries.
Building International Consensus
Accepted and acknowledged in both public and private sector procurement policies across the globe, and intergovernmental agreements.
GLOBAL ECOLABEL
Global Ecolabelling
PaperOne™ is the proud to be recognised by the Global Ecolabelling Network for our paper products that adhere to tightly controlled processes and standards.
Founded in 1994, the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit association that certifies products and services that have proven to have lower environmental impact. The Singapore Environment Council, a member of GEN, administers the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme, which is Asia’s most established ecolabelling scheme certified across 28 countries.
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CIRCULARITY
Paper Once More!
As part of our ongoing effort to contribute to the Circular Economy, APRIL Group has made a commitment to support the collection and recycling of waste paper equivalent to the same amount of paper sold at our PaperOne™ online flagship stores globally.
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SHEETS OF PAPER RECYCLED
What is a Circular Economy?
A circular economy focuses on maintaining the value of products, materials and resources in the economy for as long as possible.
How does PaperOne Contribute to Circularity?
Circularity is a key driver of our sustainable business growth and we are focused on efficient energy and water consumption.
Today, more than 80% of our energy demands are met by renewable energy resources, and we continue to adopt new technologies to increase resource efficiency.
”“The purpose of APRIL Group is to improve lives through managing resources sustainably. We do this through our social and environmental projects and activities, to do good for the climate and our customers”
Mr Bey Soo KhiangAPRIL Group Chairman
How APRIL Supports the SDGs
Our PAPER ONCE MORE! Sustainability Campaign was launched in Malaysia since March 2020.
In partnership with a local recycling company, we’re working towards a Circular Economy by aiming to collect over 2,000 metric tons of waste paper in 2020 for recycling purposes with the use of 5 recycling trucks and 10 recycle bins.
To put this achievement into perspective, the height of 2,000 metric tons of waste paper stacked together is taller than the KLCC twin towers – by more than a 100 times!
Our PAPER ONCE MORE! trucks will be going around certain areas in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and Seremban to collect waste paper up to 10 times daily.
Paper Once More Sustainability Campaign
Following the success of our PAPER ONCE MORE! Sustainability Campaign in Malaysia, we have partnered with a local recycling company in Singapore since August 2020.
APRIL Group is giving away brand new reams of PaperOne™ All Purpose via our partner to encourage more Singapore companies to recycle their waste paper.
Our partner targets to recycle more than 15,000 tons of waste paper in a year, which is equivalent to 6 million reams of A4 copy paper!
What Can You Do to Contribute to a Circular Economy?
You can choose to purchase products and services that are better for the environment, allowing you to reduce, reuse and recycle.
By choosing to use PaperOne™ products, you are choosing to :
- USE a renowned leading global paper brand with multiple international green certifications including PEFC, Global ecolabel, etc.
- USE paper products produced sustainably and responsibly by APRIL Group, a leading pulp and paper manufacturer which received the Best UN Sustainable Development Goals Program Award at the Sustainable Business Awards held in February 2020 and the SBR National Business Awards in May 2022.
Users of PaperOne™ Digital, All-Purpose & Copier products can :
- REDUCE up to 18% of ink used during printing because our office paper is enhanced with ProDigi ™ HD Print Technology
- REUSE paper printed on 1 side because our high opacity paper products allow you to print on both sides of the paper without show through on the other side.
- RECYCLE with peace of mind as our paper products are made from 100% renewable plantation fibers and completely biodegradable.
Printers and converters who choose to use PaperOne™ are able to :
- REDUCE 20% paper wastage and 30% unwanted press stoppages as we use high density fiber and accurately control paper anisotropy, resulting in superior dimensionally stable paper for printing at higher speed.
- REDUCE printing blanket washes and chemical usage as we have one of the best refining systems to provide better fibrillation and leads to less vessel picking.
- RECYCLE paper wasted during printing process as our paper products are made from 100% renewable plantation fibers.
*based on benchmarking studies under controlled conditions, subject to change
