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\u00a0<\/p>\n The annual report provides an update on the activities
\u00a0<\/p>\n Bey Soo Khiang, Vice Chairman, RGE said, “Our
\u00a0<\/p>\n In 2021, Sateri achieved full compliance with the
\u00a0<\/p>\n Amid the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to restrict
\u00a0<\/p>\n New partnerships formed by RGE included a five-year
\u00a0<\/p>\n RGE’s in-house R&D team has made good progress in
\u00a0<\/p>\n Sateri remains on track in developing a product with
\u00a0<\/p>\n RGE group of resources-based companies founded by
\u00a0<\/p>\n Download RGE 2021 Next-Generation Textile Fibre
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\nOutReach<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a019 November 2021 –\u00a0RGE<\/a> group of resources-based companies has released
\nits 2021 progress report on its commitment to invest USD200 million in next-generation textile
\nfibre innovation and technology<\/a> over a ten-year period which started in 2019.<\/p>\n
\nundertaken by RGE’s business groups (Sateri, APR, APRIL, Bracell) involved in
\nthe fashion value chain to advance its ambition towards closed-loop, circular
\nand climate-positive cellulosic fibre.<\/p>\n
\nachievements this year underscore our commitment to continuous improvement in
\nclean production and resource utilisation efficiency. We will continue to
\npursue manufacturing excellence and invest in best-in-class technologies for
\nall our facilities as part of our commitment towards closed-loop and cleaner
\nproduction.”<\/p>\n
\nemission limits set out in the European Union Best Available Techniques
\nReference Document (EU-BAT BREF) for all of its five viscose mills in China,
\ntwo years ahead of schedule. Bracell completed construction of the world’s
\nlargest and greenest new generation pulp mill in S\u00e3o Paulo which uses
\ncutting-edge technology for fossil fuel-free generation.<\/p>\n
\ntravel and collaboration, RGE persisted in building upon existing partnerships,
\nwhile entering into new agreements. Sateri strengthened its strategic
\ncollaboration with Infinited Fiber Company, participating in the company’s
\nEUR30 million funding round, which attracted new and existing investors such as
\nH&M Group, Adidas, BESTSELLER and Zalando.<\/p>\n
\ntextile recycling research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University
\nSingapore, and a three-year strategic partnership with the Textile and Fashion
\nFederation Singapore which seeks, among others goals, to advance research and
\ninnovation in circular economy approaches to fashion waste in Asia.<\/p>\n
\nadvancing its textile-to-textile project, focusing on producing quality viscose
\nusing recycled cotton textiles as feedstock. To support plans to build a
\ntextile recycling facility in Indonesia, and as part of commercial feasibility
\nanalysis, studies examining the availability of textile waste and textile
\nrecycling landscapes in China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were
\ncompleted.<\/p>\n
\n50 per cent recycled content by 2023, and to reach 100 per cent by 2030. It
\nalso aims for 20 per cent of its feedstock to contain alternative or recycled
\nmaterials by 2025. In this similar vein, APR will source 20 per cent of its
\nfeedstock from alternative or recycled materials by 2030.<\/p>\n
\nSukanto Tanoto in 1973 is the world’s largest viscose producer, through its
\nbusiness groups Sateri and APR, with strong presence in Asia where textile
\ndemand growth intersects with the textile production hub, giving the company a
\nunique opportunity to lead change all across the industry.<\/p>\n
\nInnovation & Technology Progress Report.<\/a><\/p>\n