Execs stated that it is not just up to companies.
PUBLISHED: 05:20 on October 6, 2023.
A forum at the Sustainability Expo 2023 was informed on Thursday that a multisector creative approach is also needed to help solve the general problem, even if top Thai businesses adopt lasting practices as part of efforts to combat climate change.
At the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center’s yearly fair occasion, this concept was presented as part of the” Business Leadership in Sustainability” website.
Three listeners who shared their experiences running their businesses while adhering to conservation techniques that benefit society and the environment were moderated by Thai Beverage Executive Vice President and Chief of Sustainability and Strategy Tongjai Thanachanan.
One of the largest PET plastic container recyclers in the world, Indorama Ventures, has recycled a billion plastic bottles over the past 11 years and plans to discard 100 billion more by 2030, according to Anthony M. Watanabe, the company’s main conservation agent.
According to Mr. Watanabe, adaptation to climate change has grown to be a major issue and problem for businesses all over the world.
He stated that” what we do, such as administrative efficiency, carbon capture storage, and clean energy, is all about mitigation.”
” The other side of the coin is remake.” It indicates that the climate has already begun to change, and we can now feel temperature variations, an increase in natural disasters, as well as their effects on society’s system and a number of social systems.
Mr. Watanabe cited data on climate catastrophes and claimed that natural disasters are now happening often.
He claimed that persuading other business leaders of the importance of climate change mitigation, control, and planning is a challenge for every company.
According to Sarayuth Saengchan, managing director of health products and sustainability at Mitr Phol Group, the company believes in promoting good business practices by enhancing farmers’ standard of living, including information sharing and reducing carbon emissions and producing waste-free goods.
He claimed that dealing with climate change is now difficult.
” In the past, we still had some time to get ready for the dry season, but now it comes faster and more often, so we need to respond quickly ,” Mr. Sarayuth said.
To address the problem, Mitr Phol also needs to boost its advancement, he continued.