SUSTAINABILITY Is Fundamental

The Focus of Asia Pacific Rayon Is on Sustainable Production of Viscose Rayon

By Arun Rao, IFJ International Correspondent

Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is a leading integrated viscose rayon producer in Asia, with manufacturing operations in Riau province, in Sumatra, Indonesia. In November 2021, the company launched its APR2030 sustainability agenda, covering four main pillars, aiming for 20% recycled textile content, net zero land emissions, and halving product carbon intensity per ton of VSF production by 2030.

APR’s operations not only meet but surpass EU and industry standards like EU BAT, Polymer BREF, and RaoZero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals ManMade Cellulosic Fibres guidelines. It also undergoes yearly evaluations by groups like the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and other ESG reviews.

The company has adopted clean manufacturing processes as a key pillar of its APR2030 strategy. Efforts include capturing and re-using chemicals and chemical by-products, reducing and eventually