Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pulp Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's score of 1 is lower than 93% 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 2006, Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 43335732000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8612949000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 152943863000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint across its operations. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company has made commitments towards climate action. Notably, a near-term target was marked as "Committed" in April 2022, although it appears that previous commitments have expired. This indicates a shift in their climate strategy, with ongoing efforts to address emissions in the forest and paper products sector. Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's emissions profile underscores the challenges faced by the industry in reducing carbon outputs, particularly in the context of Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of a company's total emissions. The company continues to navigate its climate commitments amidst evolving industry standards and expectations.

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2006
Scope 1
43,335,732,000
Scope 2
8,612,949,000
Scope 3
152,943,863,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's primary industry is Pulp, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT is in ID, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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