Business Daily Media

The Times

.

Apical Advances EUDR Readiness Ahead of Full Regulatory Implementation

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 July 2025 - Apical has successfully implemented a robust management system to ensure full compliance with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to take effect in December 2025.

The company's system assures a traceable, sustainable and deforestation-free supply chain, aligning with the stringent requirements of the regulation.

In preparation for the regulation's full implementation, Apical successfully completed several EUDR-compliant trial shipments of palm oil and palm kernel oil products in the second half of 2024. This milestone underscores Apical's commitment to meeting the evolving sustainability expectations of its customers and stakeholders.

Apical's readiness is built on its comprehensive Deforestation-Free Due Diligence (DFDD) Implementation Framework, which has undergone rigorous third-party assessment and verification. The framework is structured around seven key focus areas:

1. Governance: A solid governance structure, led by a dedicated management team, has established the necessary frameworks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies to ensure EUDR compliance.

2. Internal Capacity-Building: Apical's employees are continuously trained on EUDR requirements, ensuring full organisational alignment and commitment from management.

3. Supplier Profiling & Prioritisation: Suppliers are identified using a risk-calibrated approach, prioritising those who meet compliance standards.

4. Supplier Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation: Apical has actively engaged suppliers to promote EUDR understanding, while also initiating data collection, risk assessments, spatial analysis, supplier field visits and reviewing and approving SOPs for EUDR-compliant suppliers.

5. Operational Compliance: Apical ensures all facilities designated for receiving, processing, storage and shipment of products comply with regulatory requirements.

6. Digital Platform for Transparency: Apical has developed a DFDD digital platform that offers suppliers and customers an easy interface to exchange EUDR-compliant information, providing essential data such as supply chain traceability, deforestation visual analysis and due diligence statements for each shipment.

7. Third-Party Verification: Apical's EUDR readiness has been independently verified by third-party assessors, ensuring further transparency in its processes and offering assurance to customers.

      "At Apical, we see the EUDR as a transformative milestone to strengthen resilience and accountability across the palm oil sector. Our readiness for this regulation transcends compliance – it sets a new benchmark for responsible production. By embedding innovation and transparency into every link of our supply chain, we are forging stronger partnerships, aligning with global sustainability goals, and delivering enduring value to communities, ecosystems, and stakeholders alike," said Tor Mooi See, Director of Sustainability at Apical.

      A member of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, Apical's ongoing efforts to exceed sustainability standards underscore its role in shaping the future of the palm oil industry. By fostering a deforestation-free, traceable and sustainable supply chain, the company is not only addressing critical environmental challenges but also contributing to a more equitable and resilient global economy.
      Hashtag: #RGE #Apical #EUDR #Palm #Sustainability #DFDD #Regulation


      The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

      About Apical

      Apical is a leading vegetable oil processor with an expanding global footprint. Our vertically integrated mid-stream refining and value-added downstream processing makes us an integral supplier that supports the needs of various industries namely food, feed, oleochemicals and renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which enables a great reduction of CO2 emissions.

      With integrated assets in strategic locations spanning Indonesia, China and Spain, Apical operates numerous refineries, oleochemical plants, renewable fuel plants and kernel crushing plants. Through joint ventures and strategic partnerships, Apical also has processing and distribution operations in Brazil, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Middle East, Africa, USA and Vietnam.

      Apical's growth is built on the foundations of sustainability and transparency, and motivated by our strong belief that we can contribute to a circular economy for a more meaningful impact, even as we continue to grow our business and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

News from Asia

Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia Unveils Conference Program Addressing AI, Sustainability, the Future of Aquaculture, Consumer Trust and more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia, organized by Diversified, announces its 2026 conference program ahead of the fourteenth edition of ...

Vietnam’s Leading Enterprise Technology Firm Establishes Singapore Gateway to Drive AI-Powered Digital Transformation Across APAC

Luvina Software Singapore officially launches as a trusted technology partner for AI-powered transformation and enterprise modernisation across APACSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 20...

Art+AI Fuels Innovation & Entrepreneurship: 2026 Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program Opens Recruitment

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Amid the global wave of technological advancement, the next generation of young leaders is presented with unprecedented growth opportunities. A...

Roland Berger reports strongest year in its history and reinforces long-term commitment to the Middle East

Highest revenue in the firm's history (€1.01 billion) Twenty years in the Middle East underline Roland Berger's long-term commitment to the region Continued investment i...

CUHK ranks 18th in QS World University Rankings 2027

Advancement in international reputation, employer reputation, and global engagementHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been rank...

Shell and St. Paul's Hospital Drive low-carbon development in Hong Kong’s healthcare sector

City’s first hospital to adopt Renewable Diesel Blend R33, reducing up to 30% lifecycle CO2e emissions HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell) and ...

Sun Life Partners with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to Take Dragon Boat Celebrations to New Heights as Title Sponsor of the "Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival" and "Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat…

Celebrating Hong Kong’s century-old Dragon Boat heritage with a large-scale installation to design your own boatHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Sun Life has proudly suppor...

2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events Held in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 - On June 16, the 2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events, under the theme of "Sunny Hainan · Heart's Desire," were held in Hong Ko...

Galaxy Macau Celebrates a Collection of Distinguished Wins at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards APAC 2026

With Grand Resort Deck crowned “Macau’s Best Hotel Pool”, the world-class integrated resort’s peerless portfolio of luxury accommodations and spas garner Top 10 positions on the acclaimed honors li...

Hong Kong rises to No.2 globally in competitiveness

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world's second most competitive economy, according to the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking publi...

Australian businesses lean into global strategic partnerships (GCCs) for next wave of outsourcing

The Australian corporate landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how it sources talent and innovation. While businesses have traditi...

The New Pressure Gap Crushing Small Businesses

Starting any business and making it prosper is a major undertaking. Part of the challenge is managing the uncertainty, but the financial pressures o...

Click Frenzy returns with a free EOFY sale event for retailers this month

New owners Gabby and Hezi Leibovich bring back Australia’s leading ecommerce sales event with Australia Post as Major Sponsor   Click Frenzy is ...

The 95 Per Cent Failure Rate Is Not An AI Problem

Most Australian SMEs I speak with are already having a go at AI. Some are running formal pilots, others have a team member quietly experimenting o...

New AR tech helping to solve field service skills crisis

AI-enabled augmented reality (AR) smart glasses are emerging as a new practical solution to fill a shortage of field service technicians maintaini...

For Midsize Companies, Global Payroll Systems Matter More to Business-Security Than You Think

When a midsize company expands across borders, its payroll operation becomes exponentially more complex. These organisations typically face a new ...