‘Zero-deforestation’ paper giant APRIL justifies clearing of Sumatran peatland
2020-10-23 16:52
JAKARTA — Activists have slammed one of the world’s biggest pulp and paper companies for clearing peatland in Indonesia despite its zero-deforestation pledge. They say Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Limited (APRIL) should have restored the previously burned area instead of cultivating it. The peat clearing, allegedly done by APRIL mill operator and subsidiary PT […]
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