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UOB drives sustainable innovation in Thailand with GreenTech Accelerator Programme
Published on 26/08/2024
» UOB Thailand has unveiled UOB FinLab’s 2024 GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) programme, marking a significant step towards addressing pressing sustainability challenges. This initiative aims to empower GreenTech companies to pilot innovative solutions that create positive environmental impact.
Baker McKenzie Seminar Champions Sustainability in Thailand
Published on 11/07/2024
» Baker McKenzie recently hosted a seminar titled "Playing by the Green Rules," featuring esteemed speakers from Thailand's government and a multi-disciplinary team of senior lawyers from the Firm. The seminar discussed the latest sustainability regulatory landscape, Thailand's energy transition journey, and how Thai businesses could best respond. This event, part of a firmwide initiative celebrating Baker McKenzie's 75th anniversary, highlights the Bangkok office's commitment to advancing sustainability in Thailand.
IRPC Unveils UL-Validated, Milliken-Enhanced PP Resins
Published on 08/07/2024
» At a launch event on 4 July, Southeast Asia petrochemical company IRPC and global materials science expert Milliken & Company debuted new grades of polypropylene (PP) resin carrying a UL Environmental Claim Validation label. Collaborating with Milliken, IRPC utilised the company’s additive portfolio to develop Polimaxx clarified PP resin grades that use, on average, 10% less energy during the moulding process – a verified saving that translates across the plastics value chain.
Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2024 Celebrates 81 ESG Champions
Published on 05/07/2024
» The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 celebrated a cohort of 81 exemplary ESG champions dedicated to shaping a sustainable future for the region and beyond, setting new benchmarks for corporate responsibility. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia on June 28, 2024, the AREA is widely regarded as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices across Asia.
MEA Showcases Thai State Enterprise Excellence with 3 Major Awards at AREA 2024
Published on 01/07/2024
» On 28 June 2024, Mr. Sombat Junkrajang, Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), represented the organisation in receiving top honours at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. MEA was recognised as an outstanding enterprise in Asia for good corporate governance and sustainable development reporting, adhering to international GRI standards.
Saha Group Partners with DHL to Cut Carbon Emissions
Published on 01/07/2024
» Saha Group, along with its 70 subsidiaries, is partnering with DHL Express to drive sustainability in air freight operations. Through the use of DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service, Saha Group’s subsidiaries will leverage Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions associated with their air shipments. This partnership aims to minimise the environmental impact of Saha Group’s logistics activities, with SAF enabling more than an 80% reduction in the lifecycle carbon emissions of air transport shipments.
UOB Thailand Unveils Green Term Deposits
Published on 24/06/2024
» UOB Thailand announces the launch of its Green Term Deposit product in Thai Baht, Singapore Dollars and US Dollars, enabling corporate and institutional clients to directly engage in supporting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) projects that foster environmental conservation and sustainable development.
KBank Launches 100 Billion Baht Climate Strategy
Published on 19/03/2024
» KASIKORNBANK has launched KBank Climate Strategy 2024, which aims to support Thai businesses as they transition and embrace new business models in the “Climate Game” era, where business value is based not on profits alone, but also environmental and social factors. KBank is working towards the net-zero goal, through both green operations under international standards and green finance. The Bank continues providing sustainable financing and investment to reach 100 billion Baht in 2024 while also studying and preparing environmental solutions across all dimensions to comprehensively meet business needs, including consulting, carbon accounting and carbon ecosystem services. These initiatives are aimed at helping businesses in their decarbonization journey amid the proliferation of environmental regulations both globally and in Thailand, in order to seize the opportunities that will arise in the drive towards the net-zero economy.
Breakthrough Technology Revolutionises Renewable Energy Storage Solutions
Published on 15/01/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (BKP), a key animal feed raw material supplier for Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Limited (CP Foods), is proactively collaborating with local corn suppliers through the "Corn Burning Monitoring" initiative. This initiative aims to reduce dust emissions from cornfield burning and utilises satellite data to identify hotspots and monitor field-burning activities within the corn supply chain.
CP Group Named Among WBCSD's Top 11 Sustainability Performers for 2ND Consecutive Year
Published on 03/11/2023
» The WBCSD's Reporting Matters 2023 campaign meticulously analyses sustainability reports from 250 global companies, evaluating their overall performance based on transparency and the effectiveness of sustainability efforts. Charoen Pokphand Group has secured this prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year, thanks to sustainability reports that comprehensively outline agendas, strategies, and an emphasis on stakeholder engagement.