Asia Pulp Paper controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Environmental criticism and Southeast Asian haze
APP faced continuing accusations from environmental groups concerning natural-forest and peatland impacts. Singapore authorities named APP among companies potentially responsible for the 2015 haze, prompting temporary restrictions on product certification and retailer withdrawals.
2001
Debt default
APP defaulted on approximately US$12 billion of debt during the Asian financial crisis, leading to a long restructuring process involving creditors and operating subsidiaries.