Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT
Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT, commonly referred to as APP, is a leading player in the global pulp and paper industry, headquartered in Indonesia. Established in 1972, the company has grown to become one of the largest producers of paper and packaging products in Asia, with significant operations across Southeast Asia and beyond. APP's core business areas include the production of a diverse range of paper products, such as printing and writing paper, packaging materials, and tissue products. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices, integrating eco-friendly processes into its manufacturing. With a strong market position, APP has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for sustainable forestry management, which underscore its dedication to environmental stewardship.
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Industry Benchmark
Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's score of 14 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT (APP) reported carbon emissions of approximately 51,784,000 kg CO2e under Scope 2. This figure represents a decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 74,979,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in reducing their carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, APP's total emissions were significant, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 10,980,146,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 794,481,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 9,336,018,000 kg CO2e. The total combined emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 11,774,627,000 kg CO2e. APP's long-term strategy includes a target to reduce emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 54.6% by 2033, further demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. The company has also previously achieved a 10% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020, based on a 2012 baseline. As a subsidiary of Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT, these emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent organization, reflecting a unified approach to environmental responsibility across the corporate family.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,000,895,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,257,395,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
