Sustainability Dashboard

At APR, we understand that transparency is an essential component of sustainability.

Both are necessary for continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing. As a result of our commitment to become a leading responsible viscose manufacturer, we are making transparent the critical sustainability performance indicators on our sustainability dashboard.

The indicators were chosen based on what is required by internationally recognised standards and also our commitments and core values. The dashboard focuses on pulp sourcing, responsible manufacturing and programmes to support our people and communities.

In addition the Textile Exchange MMCF Producer Transparency Questionnaire and Dashboard is available here.

Sustainability Report 2022: Renewable Fibre Sustainable Future

Sustainability is a living principle for APR, rooted in our viscose manufacturing process. We aims to create positive impact and sustainable value for our community, country, customers, employees and the environment, through best practice in our industry. This report also sets out our 2030 strategy to accelerate towards Climate and Nature Positive as well as Clean and Circular Manufacturing that promote Inclusive Property.

Click here to view APR Sustainability Report archives.

Sustainability Report 2021: Decade of Defining Action

Sustainability is a living principle for APR, rooted in our viscose manufacturing process. We aims to create positive impact and sustainable value for our community, country, customers, employees and the environment, through best practice in our industry. This report also sets out our 2030 strategy to accelerate towards Climate and Nature Positive as well as Clean and Circular Manufacturing that promote Inclusive Property.

Sustainability Progress Report 2020/21

Asia Pacific Rayon’s second sustainability report, Touching Lives with Renewable Fibre. Our first digital report showcases our efforts, achievements and progress during an unprecedented year in which the global pandemic presented unique challenges to our people and business. The report documents how, despite the impediments caused by the pandemic, we worked to keep our people and communities safe while building towards our goal to be at the forefront of sustainability in the global textile fibre manufacturing sector.

Sustainability Progress Report 2019/20

APR’s inaugural sustainability progress report. Sustainability has been a core focus in our first 18 months of operations. The report provides pur stakeholders with useful and relevant information, insights int the viscose industry, and how APR strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of mill performance.

Clean Manufacturing

Freshwater Consumption

32.31 m3/ton VSF

35.3%

Energy Consumption

21.60 GJ/t VSF

18.5%

Chemical Recovery

Carbon Disulphide (CS2)

4.14%

Air Emissions

Total Sulphur

13.80 kg/t VSF

55.4%

Effluent Quality

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

2929.64 g/t VSF

8.88%

Effluent Quality

Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

41.16 mg/L

12.69%

  1. Average performance 2022
  2. **Baseline 2019
  3. All performance monitoring and measuring in line with EU BAT
2019202020212022Improvement from Baseline**
Total EnergyGJ/t26.5424.8524.8121.60 18.5%
Process Waterm3/t VSF49.9739.8837.4832.31 35.3%
Carbon Disulphide (CS2) Recovery%89.2190.6692.9093.35 4.14%
Total Sulphur to Environmentkg/t VSF30.9823.6317.5113.80 55.4%
Sulphate (SO4) to waterkg/t VSF165.87188.10165.55134.87 18.6%
Zn to waterg/kg VSF0.010.030.030.03 152.65%
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)g/t VSF2690.533110.313628.592929.64 8.88%
TSSmg/L36.5229.6733.7041.16 12.69%

ZDHC Detox Live

ZDHC Verified

EU BAT Compliance

ParameterUoMEU BATAPR2020APR2021*APR2022
ConsumptionTotal Energy GJ/t20 - 30
Process Waterm3/t VSF35 - 70
Cooling Waterm3/t VSF189 - 260
Total Pulpt/t VSF1.035 - 1.065
Carbon disulphide (CS2)kg/t VSF80 - 100
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)t/t VSF0.6 -1
Caustic Soda (NaOH)t/t VSF0.4 - 0.6
Zinc (Zn)kg/t VSF2-10.
Spin Finishkg/t VSF3-5.
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)kg/t VSF0 - 50
EmissionsTotal Sulphur to Environmentkg/t VSF12 - 20
Sulphate (SO₄) to water
kg/t VSF200 - 300
Zn to waterg/kg VSF0.01 - 0.05
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)g/t VSF3000- 5000
WasteHazardous Wastekg/t VSF0.2 - 2
NoiseNoise at the fencedB(A)55-70


* Average performance 2022

Commitments and Guidelines

APR is committed to clean manufacturing and are engaged in the Roadmap to Zero Programme by the Zero Discharge Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) foundation. We intend to implement amongst others the ZDHC MMCF Guidelines, composed of, ZDHC MMCF Interim Wastewater Guidelines, ZDHC MMCF Interim Air Emissions Guidelines, and ZDHC MMCF Responsible Fibre Production Guidelines.

Pulp Sourcing

Pulp Sourcing

Certified Pulp 95% PEFC CoC, 5% Controlled Sources

Traceability

Mill

Plantation

Pulp Origin

Indonesia

N.American

Supply Chain

APR’s pulp sourcing policy is in line with the RGE’s Sustainability Framework and with APRIL Group’s Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0, both released in 2015. This policy is effective from June 1, 2018 and requires our sourcing partners to comply with the following principles:

APRIL

APRIL’s mill is located in the same complex as APR, making it the largest integrated production facility from plantation to viscose-rayon production. This integration enables APR to use energy from renewable biomass to power its mill and optimize efficiencies, resulting in lower scope 2 GHG emissions.

Forestry Certifications

  • PEFC/39-32-20002
  • AJ/AEU/PEFC/15/00068
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Toba Pulp Lestari

Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) is an integrated wood fibre company that manages plantations and produces dissolving pulp TPL’s operations in located in Sosor Ladang Village, Pangombusan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Forestry Certifications

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COSMO Specialty Fibers Inc

Cosmo is a dissolving wood pulp sulfite mill producing high-alpha pulp. Wood fibres used by COSMO are sourced in Western Washington State and Northwestern Oregon, USA from certified and sustainably managed forest.

Forestry Certifications

  • BV-PEFCCOC006048-1
  • FSC-STD-40-004 V3-0
  • FSC-STD-40-005 V3-1
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Rayonier Advanced Materials

Rayonier A.M Canada G.P.is the world’s leading producer of High Purity Cellulose. Wood fibres used are sourced mainly from Quebec and Ontario regions from certified and responsibly managed forests.

Forestry Certifications

  • FSC C017431
  • NC-PEFC/COC-000102
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Pulp Sourcing Certification

APR obtained PEFC Chain of Custody certification. PEFC Chain of Custody certification provides independent verified assurance that the certified forest-based material contained in a product originates from sustainably managed forests.

https://www.pefc.org

Pulp Sourcing

Product Certification

OEKO-TEX standard 100, Annex 6, Product class I certification was awarded to APR. All Viscose staple fibre produces by APR is suitable for use in the manufacturing of products fit for babies.

https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex

USDA

APR received confirmation from the USDA that the Viscose staple fibre produced is made 100% from cellulose and is certified as 100% biobased.

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml

APR Viscose Staple fibre has been awarded the FKT label „MEDICALLY TESTED – TESTED FOR TOXINS“ from the Society for the Promotion of Skin-tolerant Textiles.

https://www.koerpervertraegliche-textilien.de/gb/fkt-label.html

APR Viscose, Safe for the Ocean

ÜV Austria Belgium, a leading independent certification body for the internationally known OK Biodegradability label, has certified APR’s Viscose for compliance to their OK Biodegradability Marine standard after an intense series of tests by independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems.

Asia Pacific Rayon Fibers Confirmed to be Fully Biodegradable in Water and Soil

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has announced that tests have confirmed the biodegradability of its fibers in fresh water and soil. The tests were carried out by independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems and, as a result, APR’s viscose staple fibers (VSF) have been awarded the international OK biodegradability WATER and OK biodegradability SOIL labels by accredited certification board, TUV Austria.

Management System Certification

APR received – ISO certifications for 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Enviromental Management System, and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.

APR obtained STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification.

STeP by OEKO-TEX® is an independent certification system for brands, retailers and manufacturers from the textile and leather industry. Certification is suitable for production facilities at all processing stages who want to communicate their environmental measures externally in a credible and transparent way.

https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/step-by-oeko-tex

APR now offers the MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® label, providing an added layer of assurance, transparency and product confidence our customers expect.

The MADE IN GREEN label verifies that an article has been tested for harmful substances and certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®️ It also guarantees that the fibre has been manufactured using sustainable processes under environmentally friendly and socially responsible working conditions, certified to STeP by OEKO-TEX®️ Our unique MADE IN GREEN ID when included on the hangtags of garments can be traced back to our mill where the viscose fibre was manufactured.

Roadmap to ZERO

ZDHC Foundation Membership

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation as new contributing member in October 2019. The ZDHC Foundation oversees the implementation of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme, a collaboration of major fashion brands, value chain affiliates and associations. Together, they drive the global implementation of safer chemical management practices. They operate with transparency, using shared values, collaboration and networking to drive change, future-proof the industry, and protect the environment.

APR is part of the Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) working group whom is responsible for the development of an Industry specific standard.

https://www.roadmaptozero.com/

Textile Exchange

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined Textile Exchange as a new member in August 2019. Textile Exchange is a global non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability in the textile value chain, Textile Exchange works closely with its members to drive industry transformation in preferred fibres, integrity, standards and responsible supply networks aiming at minimising the negative environmental impact of the global textile industry.

Becoming a member of Textile Exchange is APR’s commitment to sustainability and driving continuous improvements across our operations. Textile Exchange provides a global platform to learn from industry peers, drive industry transformation in preferred textile fibres, and collaborate on innovations in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

https://textileexchange.org/

ibcsd

IBCSD

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) announced a partnership with the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) at the end of 2019. BCSD provides a platform for businesses to share and promote best practice in tackling risks and taking advantage of opportunities related to sustainable development. It will also act as a key partner to government and civil society providing business input and solutions for Indonesian policies on sustainability issues.

Through the partnership, APR – one of the world’s largest integrated rayon manufacturers – is committed to the sustainable production of raw materials and clean manufacturing.

https://www.ibcsd.or.id/

Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)
Higg Index

Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) & Higg Index

APR has has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) as member in June 2020. The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is an industry-wide group of more than 250 leading apparel, footwear, and textile, brands, retailers, suppliers, service providers, trade associations, nonprofits/NGOs, and academic institutions working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of products around the world.

Through multi-stakeholder engagement, the SAC seeks to lead the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability built upon a common approach for measuring and evaluating apparel, footwear, and textile product sustainability performance that spotlights priorities for action and opportunities for technological innovation. The SAC was incorporated as a 501c(6) nonprofit organization and launched the groundbreaking Higg Index suite of tools in 2011.

For more information, visit apparelcoalition.org.

APR Joins UNFCCC Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action and Pledges Ambitious Net Carbon Emissions Reduction Targets by 2030

Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL)

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) joined the Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL) association in September 2021 as a contributing member to promote sustainability in Indonesia’s textile sector. The Sustainable Textile Chain (RTL) is an association that embodies the private sector, fashion designers, academics, civil society, and other stakeholders relevant to the value chain of the textile industry and textile products, as well as fashion, to advance the sustainable ecosystem of the textile value chain in Indonesia. APR is one of the nine founding members of RTL.

APR is honoured to play an important role in this association to develop Indonesia’s textile sector.

www.rtl.or.id

Asosiasi Pertekstilan Indonesia (API)

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) joined Indonesia Textile Association (API) in 2019. API is a textile organization covering the textile industry from mainstream to downstream. API focuses on serving the needs and interests of members and other textile stakeholders to develop the textile industry and trade in Indonesia.

APR has become an active member of the API Riau chapter and a driving force for the textile and fashion SMEs to make Riau a thriving textile hub.

Asosiasi Pertekstilan Indonesia (API)

Association of Indonesian Filament Yarn and Fiber Manufacturers (APSyFI)

APR has joined Association of Indonesian Filament Yarn and Fiber Manufacturers (APSyFI) as a member in January 2019. APSyFI is a unitary entity for Indonesian companies that are legally established and are engaged in the business of manufacturing filament fiber and yarn.

Through the membership, APR is committed to working together to revitalized Indonesia’s textile industry.

www.apsyfi.org