Adaptation to Climate Change
Goal
Reduce total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 10% compared to the base year 2020
The company places great importance on climate change issues and is preparing to cope with emerging environmental regulations that may impact operations. The company emphasizes greenhouse gas management and has joined projects with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) to obtain certifications for the Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO) and Carbon Footprint for Products (CFP).
Stakeholders
Employees, Customers, Shareholders, Business Partners, Communities/Society, Government Agencies, Standard Development Organizations
Operational results
Reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2)
Supporting Activities for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Operations in 2024
Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Scope 3
Developing environmentally friendly products by changing the types of raw materials with lower emission factors, or by switching from imports to domestic sourcing where applicable
- Green Organic 25 kg (Bio-based HMA Green Organic 35) Certified with a Carbon Footprint of 53.9 kgCO2e by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) or TGO, and certified by USDA with a Bio-base content of 31%.
- MINERVA Green Organic 60 Certified by USDA with a Bio-base content of 65%.
Energy and Resource Efficiency Management Project
Promoted awareness campaigns for resource usage to reduce paper, water, and electricity consumption. Initiated process efficiency improvement projects to optimize energy use and reduce waste generation, aiming to lower greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 & 2.
Collaborative Project for Sustainable Environmental Management
- Care The Whale A project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste management from the source to the end point. In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions were reduced through waste segregation and waste management.
- Care The Bear An initiative to change organizational behavior to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through various activities, such as conducting online meetings via electronic media, reducing the use of file folders, paper, and plastic from documents or packaging, and minimizing food waste during events.
Next action plan
Using clean energy by installing solar rooftops for solar electricity generation
To minimize environmental impact and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company plans to install solar panels for use in parking structures and office buildings.
Continuing implementation from the 2024 plans
Switching to R32 refrigerant, a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) with lower global warming potential and a more eco-friendly alternative to older refrigerants.
Plan to replace BF2000 fire extinguishers, a volatile liquid substitute
Certified to be safe, clean, and easy to use with no environmental pollution. It can extinguish various types of fires including wood, paper, textiles, rubber, oil, gas, and electrical fires. Currently, the company has 12 CO₂ fire extinguishers and plans to replace them with BF2000 at a rate of 2 units per month.
Carbon Offset Activities
Increase green spaces and select environmentally friendly materials
Other commitments
Environmental Management in the Industrial Sector
Achieving Environmental Management Goals in the Industrial Sector
The company places importance on improving and developing production processes to achieve effective results and reduce environmental impacts, including energy management and waste management, to create a holistic and environmentally friendly process.