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APP Japan's Student Company Visit Program 2025

In 2025, APP Japan (Asia Pulp & Paper Japan) welcomed approximately 300 students from 29 schools nationwide for its Student Company Visit Program, aimed at educating young minds about initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This engaging program has been running since 2023, with a total of 45 participating schools so far.

Program Structure

The visit is divided into two parts: the first half introduces the products sold by the APP Group in Japan, the production processes involved, and the environmentally friendly paper-making techniques in the SDG era. The students learn about the 'Forest Restoration Project - Let's Work Together Towards the SDGs!' undertaken by APP Japan and Universal Paper Co., Ltd., showcasing the companies' products alongside their sustainable initiatives.

In the latter half, students participate in a question-and-answer session, where company employees address a wide range of inquiries on topics including the environment, careers, and workplace dynamics. As a token of appreciation, the attendees receive specially made UP tissue products with a project logo as well as logo stickers.

Key Aspects of Environmentally Friendly Paper Production

The environmentally friendly paper production methods discussed in the program emphasize the use of 100% plantation-sourced wood and biomass fuel, supporting sustainable practices in the industry.

Participation Feedback

The level of enthusiasm displayed by the participating students was commendable, with engaging questions from the accompanying teachers further enriching the experience. This active participation served as a significant encouragement for the employees present, creating a mutually beneficial learning environment.

Commitment to Future Generations

APP Japan is dedicated to fostering mutual understanding and learning with future generations and will continue to operate its company visit program in line with achieving the SDGs.

List of Participating Schools in 2025 (in no particular order)

• - Yokote City Hiraka Junior High School
• - Sendai City Nakano Junior High School
• - Sendai City Shogakuen Junior High School
• - Yokkaichi City Nishi-Asama Junior High School
• - Fukui City Ashiwaka Junior High School
• - Toyoake City Kukakuke Junior High School
• - Ebina City Imaizumi Junior High School
• - Kuwana City Meisei Junior High School
• - Anjo City Sakurai Junior High School
• - Ōhori Town Ōhori Junior High School
• - Kaneko Gakuen High School
• - Hashima City Chuo Junior High School
• - Ogaki City Higashi Junior High School
• - Kakuda City Kitakakuda Junior High School
• - Nagoya City Sawakami Junior High School
• - Sakura City Kamishizu Junior High School
• - Chiba Prefectural Isobe High School
• - Kisarazu City Ota Junior High School
• - Kisarazu City Kisarazu Daini Junior High School
• - Rikkyo Niiza High School
• - Fukuoka Prefectural Yahata High School
• - Tsukuba City Takayama Junior High School
• - Sakura City Nishishizu Junior High School
• - Fukuoka Prefectural Kyoto High School
• - Jissen Joshi Gakuen Junior High School
• - Toride City Toride Daini Junior High School
• - Adachi Ward Senju-Sakurazutei Junior High School
• - Meguro Ward Higashiyama Junior High School
• - Kumamoto Shin-ai Gakuen High School

About APP Group

APP (Asia Pulp & Paper) is a leading paper and pulp manufacturer based in Indonesia, providing products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, cardboard, and paper. With production facilities in China, APP Group products are sold in over 150 countries across six continents. For more information, visit APP's website.