APRIL 2030, Target Besar Pembangunan Keberlanjutan Ala APRIL Group

Summary

The video script showcases a high-tech mother plant house essential for preserving genetic material in a controlled environment. It explains how irrigation, temperature regulation, and a retractable roof maintain optimal conditions for the plants. The video transitions to the company's sustainability goals for 2030, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions, enhancing conservation efforts, fighting illegal wildlife trade, and promoting inclusive growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community development and balancing business success with environmental and social responsibility, driven by the company's 'Five Cs' philosophy: community, country, climate, customer, and company.

Takeaways

• 🌿 The mother plant house is essential for starting the genetic material, with controlled conditions such as drip irrigation and retractable roofs to maintain optimal growth.
• 🟡 Yellow sticky traps are used in the mother plant house to control insect populations and maintain plant health.
• 🌱 Shoots from the mother plants are harvested and grown into seedlings, with mother plants lasting over two years.
• 🌞 The retractable roof and shade nets in the mother plant house help regulate temperature by allowing sunlight in or providing shade and cooling.
• 🎯 The company's April 2030 project is a long-term sustainability initiative focused on net-zero carbon emissions, conservation, and restoration.
• 🌳 One of the key goals of April 2030 is achieving net-zero emissions from land use, leveraging protection forests as carbon offsets.
• 🐾 Another pillar of April 2030 focuses on combating illegal wildlife trade, especially in Indonesia, with partnerships to be announced soon.
• 📈 Inclusive growth is a priority, with a goal to eradicate extreme poverty within a 50 km radius of operations by improving education, clean water access, and living wages.
• 👩‍💼 The company emphasizes gender equality and equitable growth, aiming to advance both the corporate and societal agenda.
• 🌏 The April 2030 program is aligned with the UN's SDG goals, focusing on customized, measurable targets to support sustainable development.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the mother plant house?

The mother plant house is critical for producing genetic material for the company's operations. It houses young plants, and shoots from these plants are harvested and used to create seedlings for further cultivation.

How is the environment controlled in the mother plant house?

The mother plant house has a controlled environment with drip irrigation to water the plants and sprinklers that cool the temperature. It also features a retractable roof that opens to provide sunlight and closes during rain, as well as a shade net to further regulate temperature.

What is the significance of April 2030 for the company?

April 2030 is a sustainability initiative aimed at achieving four main goals over the next 10 years, focusing on net zero emissions from land use, conservation and restoration efforts, inclusive growth, and gender equality within the company.

What is the company's target for net zero emissions by 2030?

The company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions from land use by 2030. This involves reducing emissions and offsetting any remaining emissions through conservation and protection efforts.

How does the company plan to address illegal wildlife trade?

The company is launching a new initiative to combat illegal wildlife trade in Indonesia. They plan to announce a partner soon and are committed to playing an active role in addressing this prevalent issue.

What does the company mean by 'inclusive growth'?

Inclusive growth refers to the company's goal to eradicate extreme poverty within a 50-kilometer radius of its operations by improving access to clean water, education, and providing a living wage to the local population.

How does the company ensure gender equality and equitable growth?

The company promotes gender equality by setting commitments within the company to advance both corporate and societal agendas, ensuring fair opportunities and benefits for all employees.

How does the company's April 2030 plan align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

The company uses the UN's SDGs as a guiding framework but has customized its April 2030 goals to prioritize areas where it can have the most impact. The goals are broken down into measurable targets to support both the company's efforts and the broader SDG objectives.

What is the significance of the 'Five Cs' framework mentioned in the transcript?

The 'Five Cs' framework is the company's guiding principle: everything they do must first benefit the community, country, climate, and customer before focusing on the company's own success.

How has the company contributed to the growth of the local community since 1994?

Since 1994, the company has transformed the local area from a small community of 200 households into a booming region with 150,000 people. The company’s investments in infrastructure, education, and community development have helped foster this growth.