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.
-2 vs industry average
Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT’s score of 27 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pulp Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Pulp Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 10% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions breakdown includes Scope 3 emissions, which are the only disclosed scopes for this year. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions consist of various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,808,058,000 kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (approximately 1,726,729,000 kg CO2e).
The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Furthermore, Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning its goals with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, the company aims for a substantial reduction of 54.6% by 2033 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, for Scope 3 emissions, a target of a 32.5% reduction by 2033 from the same base year has been established.
This data is cascaded from the parent organization, Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the forestry and paper products sector.
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Asia Pulp & Paper Group PT’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Data year: 2023
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