Pulp and paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper profits from clearing and planting monocrop pulpwood plantations on forests and farmlands owned by Indigenous and frontline communities.
After decades of campaigning led by Indigenous and frontline communities and supported by international allies—Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and many its customers have made policy promises to eliminate deforestation and human rights abuses. Still, not enough has changed on the ground.
Sign the petition to demand that Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) keep its promises to respect human rights and actively supporting the return of community-owned lands.
To APP:
I care about where my paper products come from. I do not want my purchases to be linked to harm to the world’s forests and climate, or violations of human and land rights of Indigenous and frontline communities. I care that no one is hurt, intimidated or arrested for standing up for their rights.
I know your company has taken steps to address these issues, including developing a policy designed to eliminate egregious practices, and provide restitution for communities who have experienced harm in the past. I appreciate this first step.
Yet change is coming too slowly. I strongly urge you to listen to the voices of frontline and Indigenous communities, and take urgent action to remedy the past harm they have experienced and to prevent future violations of their rights. Prioritizing this action is necessary to living up to your promises, and is necessary to addressing the concerns of consumers across the world.
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