News Young Designers Revolutionize Packaging Industry with Sustainable Solutions at Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam Competition Previous slide Next slide Loading Data… The Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition, organized by SCGP, a leading multinational consumer packaging solutions provider in ASEAN, in collaboration with SAC (Ho Chi Minh City Student Assistance Center), has successfully concluded its Final Round, identifying the winners who claimed total prizes worth up to 180 million VND. With the theme “Packaging for a Brighter Tomorrow,” the competition spanned nearly three months, attracting over 130 entries submitted by participants from 41 universities nationwide. Established as a premier platform for aspiring students across Vietnam, the Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition successfully showcased innovative, eco-friendly designs that enhance brand and product value, particularly for the rapidly growing e-commerce market. Mr. Sompob Witworrasakul – Chief Regional Officer of SCGP shared: “This year’s submissions demonstrated the remarkable creativity and potential of young Vietnamese designers to lead the packaging industry toward a more sustainable future. SCGP is proud to provide this platform, nurturing and inspiring the next generation to turn their innovative ideas into impactful solutions. Through collaborations with industry leaders like Mondelez Kinh Do and Nam Phuong, we aim to offer participants valuable real-world experiences to support their professional growth.” With a strong focus on practicality and real-world application, the Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition has gained increasing attention from young people across Vietnam, spanning provinces and cities such as Nghe An, Hue, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. This growing interest reflects a heightened awareness of sustainable development among the youth, as evidenced by the innovative ideas showcased in their submissions. As part of the competition, nearly 200 students participated in the seminar titled “Catch the Trends: Packaging for Market and Consumer Demand.” The event featured an insightful keynote presentation by Mr. Andy Ho, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Bracom Agency, who shared his expertise on creative and consumer-oriented packaging design. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s latest packaging trends, practical design approaches, and the strategies needed to create impactful, market-ready solutions. This year’s entries, evaluated by industry experts, stood out for their creativity and commitment to sustainability. The competition recognized outstanding designs in three core categories: Sustainable Packaging for E-Commerce, Gift Sets, and Marketing Displays. These winning designs not only demonstrated participants’ dedication to eco-friendly practices but also effectively addressed the practical needs of the market, underscoring the potential of Vietnam’s next generation to shape a sustainable future in packaging. Contestant Nguyen Quoc Minh Thy, representing Team Ca Moi, the Best of Challenge in the Marketing Displays category, shared: “Participating in and winning the Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition has been an incredibly meaningful experience for us. Our idea was inspired by the image of a traditional pot commonly found in Vietnamese kitchens, reimagined as a product display stand with a detachable lid and a 360-degree rotating body to showcase seven hot pot broth products from the Barona brand of Nam Phuong Food. We hope this design represents a small step towards eco-friendly packaging solutions and reflects the creative spirit of Vietnam’s youth.” Alongside Team Ca Moi, Team Ban Lam Viec impressed with their sturdy packaging box design, ideal for transportation and sharing products with neighbors and relatives. The design also featured enhanced graphics to attract consumers on e-commerce platforms, earning them the Best of Challenge in the Sustainable Packaging for E-Commerce category. Similarly, Team Apollo, the First Prize winner in the Gift Set category, stood out with their innovative idea of a Tet gift box. The design offers meaningful experiences, such as capturing family memories through Polaroid photo frames, repurposing the box lid as a decorative item, and spreading love with Barona red envelopes and Tet greeting cards. The gift box is also reusable for various purposes, making it both functional and sustainable. These outstanding designs reflect the exceptional quality of this year’s entries, the immense potential of Vietnam’s young, passionate packaging designers, and the critical role the Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition plays in promoting sustainable development and advancing the country’s packaging industry as a whole. Mr. Luong Anh Vu, Brand Manager at Mondelez Kinh Do, shared: “We are delighted to partner with SCGP in the Packaging Speak Out 2024 competition. The event has garnered significant attention from students, who have enthusiastically showcased their creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Notably, the sustainable development mindset reflected in their designs highlights the younger generation’s commitment to making our environment greener and more sustainable.” Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc, Marketing Director, from Barona – Nam Phuong Food added: “The creativity and innovation demonstrated by the students this year have been truly remarkable. Their designs not only address practical market needs but also showcase a strong commitment to sustainability. These talented young designers inspire hope for a brighter and more eco-conscious future in the packaging industry.” The Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition highlighted SCGP’s pivotal role in nurturing young talent in the packaging design field. By providing a platform for students to explore innovative ideas and showcase their creative solutions, the competition not only empowers Vietnam’s next generation of designers but also reinforces a collective commitment to building a more sustainable packaging industry. Through this initiative, SCGP and its partners are shaping the future of the industry, fostering creativity, and driving sustainable development in line with global trends. Related Contents Loading Data…
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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: GEN Z SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING DESIGN
News SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: GEN Z SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING DESIGN Previous slide Next slide Loading Data… In modern trends, packaging does more than just protect products—it serves as a medium to convey environmental and social values. This point was highlighted during the seminar “Catch the trends: packaging for market and consumer demand” part of the Packaging Speak Out 2024 – Vietnam competition. Packaging Speak Out – Vietnam is an annual packaging design competition organized by SCGP in collaboration with SAC, aimed at celebrating creative designs and inspiring change in the packaging industry. This year’s theme, “Packaging for a Brighter Tomorrow.” promises to provide a rewarding platform for talented young designers. Packaging – A New Playground for Gen Z to Make a Real ImpactGen Z is seen as a proactive generation with exceptional creativity across various fields, particularly in packaging design, a field that has attracted significant interest among young people. Here, they not only showcase their talent but also convey profound messages on social and environmental issues through each design. Throughout the seasons of Packaging Speak Out – Vietnam, many outstanding ideas have emerged, vividly reflecting modern packaging design trends. For example, last year, Team GEM made a lasting impression by combining aesthetics and emotional connection with consumers through their packaging for Vietnamese farmers’ cacao products. Meanwhile, Magic Cat’s packaging made from recycled materials clearly conveyed a message against plastic pollution. Team Lotus & Water Lily stood out with their multi-purpose IBRICK packaging, which could be assembled into toys or decorative items. Mr. Andy Ho, Founder and Creative Director at Bracom Agency, emphasized the importance of combining practicality and sustainability in packaging design: “Among all the emerging trends, one factor remains unchanged. Packaging design today not only needs to ensure aesthetics but must also pay particular attention to practicality. This challenges young designers to find a way to balance creative ideas with material choices that meet sustainability criteria and strictly adhere to safety and environmental regulations.” In addition to sustainability, Gen Z is also catching up with new packaging trends that bring practical value to consumers. A prime example is e-commerce packaging, known for its durability and ease of transport. Moreover, premium product packaging, focusing on luxury and user experience, is becoming increasingly popular. These trends not only help products stand out on store shelves but also contribute to enhancing brand value. The New Future of Packaging – Harmonizing Market Demand and Environmental Responsibility This September, Packaging Speak Out 2024 officially returns with the theme “Packaging for a Brighter Tomorrow” The competition promises an exciting and high-quality season, advancing sustainable and highly practical packaging solutions. The seminar “Catch the trends: packaging for market and consumers demand” held on September 21 as part of the competition, provided valuable insights into new trends and market requirements for packaging to over 200 participating students. The speakers, who are seasoned experts in packaging design, shared the development of sustainable packaging through concrete and practical examples, giving students fresh and creative perspectives as they work on their competition entries. “The experts helped me realize that packaging design is not just about choosing materials or appearance, but also about effectively conveying values that resonate with consumers, which then motivates them to make a purchase,” said Võ Lê Quốc Thái, a student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, after attending the seminar. The insights shared during the seminar not only guided students in their creative direction but also clearly reflected SCGP’s vision of sustainable packaging. Mrs. Juthamart Sayampol, Creative Design Management at Inspired Studio and Packaging Solutions, SCGP, emphasized: “We believe that using recycled and recyclable materials not only minimizes environmental impact but also adds new value to packaging, from aesthetics to consumer engagement. With creativity and flexibility, the younger generation will shape the future of sustainable packaging, meeting market demands while protecting the planet.” Related Contents Loading Data…
SCGP Invests in VEM (THAILAND) to Enhance Healthcare Packaging and Supplies Business Growth
News SCGP Invests in VEM (THAILAND) to Enhance Healthcare Packaging and Supplies Business Growth Loading Data… SCGP has acquired a 90% stake in VEM (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED or “VEM-TH” to strengthen its strategy to grow the healthcare packaging and supplies business. This acquisition enhances the production capabilities and extends the product lines of Deltalab S.L. and Bicappa Lab S.r.L. to meet the increasing demand. Wichan Jitpukdee, Chief Executive Officer of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited or SCGP, disclosed on July 1, 2024 that the Company acquired a 90% stake VEM (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED (VEM-TH), a manufacturer of high-performance polymer injection molding parts. The investment is valued at no more than USD 4.0 million, approximately Baht 146.2 million. The financial performance of this acquisition will be consolidated from July 2024 onward. The investment in the form of growth through Merger and Partnership (M&P) is part of SCGP’s strategy to expand its healthcare packaging and supplies business. This move aims to meet the increasing demand for such products. Previously, SCGP invested in Deltalab S.L., an expert in the production and distribution of medical supplies and labware in Spain, and Bicappa Lab S.r.L, a specialist in the production of Labware such as pipette tips in Italy. VEM-TH, located in Rayong Province, operates 30 plastic injection mold production lines that comply with ISO 13485, the quality management standard for medical devices. The facility includes certified cleanrooms of class 8 and class 7, producing over 59 million pieces of premium quality products per year. In 2023, VEM-TH reported a revenue of approximately Baht 302 million and had assets totaling Baht 455 million. VEM-TH has a customer base that serves fast-growing clients in the medical, aircraft, electrical parts, and automotive industries, with a broad market coverage including Thailand, the USA, China, and other countries. VEM-TH will enhance, and add to, the production capabilities of Deltalab S.L. and Bicappa Lab S.r.L. to meet the growing demand and enable SCGP to expand its international customer network more robustly and comprehensively. Related Contents Loading Data…
Service Mind + Tech to Impress Digital-Age Customers
News Select Service Mind + Tech to Impress Digital-Age Customers Loading Data… As digital trends have been growing in society, enterprises as well as employees face the challenge of keeping pace with rapid changes. a LOT’s interview with Mrs. Jindapa “Aor” Preechayangkoon, Customer Services Director of SCGP, reveals how our company has served our customers over time. Mrs. Jindapa used to visit customers at home before the company launched SCGP Contact Center. Today, it has even integrated AI (artificial intelligence). Product Changes in Response to Digital Trends After receiving a master of business administration and marketing, Mrs. Jindapa joined SCGP as a market researcher. Based at the Planning Office, she learned about every product of the company and gathered customer insights via market surveys / research. She was later appointed the Planning and Market Analysis Manager at Siam Kraft Industry Company Limited. After her stint there, she returned to SCGP as its Marketing Services Manager. With further promotion, her current position is Customer Services Director. “I am now in charge of managing customers’ purchase orders. I am also planning products to ensure they match customers’ needs. Product planning requires coordination with the production planning unit and all units related to selling platforms. I have even dealt with Strategic Supply Chain, Advanced Data Science, and Information Technology in support of SCGP’s plan to fast handle purchase orders from digital-age customers for proper product delivery. “The arrival of digital trends seriously affected our businesses in the beginning as it curbed paper demand. Noticing the trends, we developed new products like food-grade paper and foodservice packaging. We have even created new distribution channels to enhance access to consumers. Our customer base therefore has expanded from B2B to B2C. Today, we have operated online and e-Commerce channels, which are parts of our digital transformation.” Reading Customers’ Mind with AI for Fast & Efficient Services “The number of our customers has now increased through B2B, B2B2C, B2C, Retail Sales, and e-Commerce sectors. Purchase orders get smaller and more diverse, though. So, our selling system must be able to serve various groups of customers efficiently and fast. Our backdoor system must enable us to see the status of progress for each purchase order–from the production process to the delivery to customers. “In my view, AI usage will increase. It will help more with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Optical Characteristic Recognition (OCR), which transforms images into text. Through such applications, workloads on human staff reduce and so does the risk of errors related to repetitive tasks. Jobs can also be done faster, paving the way for human staff to focus better on strategic and creative thinking. Backed by AI, chatbot not only supports customers’ product searches and answers their simple questions. We expect AI to become more sophisticated and more understanding of customers’ needs. Customized analytics and communications will be possible with Humanized Chatbot (ML/AI), which promise to not just ease human staff’s workload further but also respond faster and better to customers’ needs. “Although digital technology has increased work efficiency, it won’t replace humans. It can’t compare to humans in terms of complex problem solving and ability to create customer satisfaction. AI only helps support customer services via data analytics. So, its integration into work process will satisfy customers and strengthen our customer relationships.” Move Faster Than Changing World “SCGP has set up Technology and Digital Platform (TDP) team to support work systems as we have adapted to the changing world. In addition, we have constantly upskilled and reskilled our staff. Our employees are expected to keep pace with evolving technologies including so that they can apply tech solutions for their work and organization. “It is important to communicate with employees to boost their understanding of how crucial digital technology is for enhanced efficiency. We must encourage employees to participate in the improvement process. We need to nudge them to share ideas and experiences. We must learn and act together while embracing a customer or consumer-centric approach. “My life / work philosophy is that one must keep learning because the world is always evolving. We must stay one step ahead or at least keep pace with what has been happening. Trials may go wrong but we can learn from mistake. We must be resilient and adaptive. We should try adjusting the work approach to simplify tasks. Let’s look for a Lean Process and upgrade efficiency further. Have trust in our team and support one another. Together, we can drive our organization ahead.” Related Contents Loading Data…
“Anya Songkran Gift Set” is a small silver bowl packaging set for Songkran festival
News “Anya Songkran Gift Set” is a small silver bowl packaging set for Songkran festival Loading Data… Songkran, or the Thai New Year, is considered a time of joy and joy that has been passed down for a long time because there will be water splash, powder patching, ablution, as well as an opportunity for those who work away from home to return to their families or loved ones. However, during the Songkran festival, there is one activity that is believed to be practiced by most Thai people. That is water-pouring ceremony to ask a blessing from a respected elder using water as a medium to show respect, humility, and apology for things that have been offended. Mr. suchanat chidthai, Designers from SCGP realized the importance of watering black tubers, so they designed the “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water that will make Songkran festival no longer boring and can be used for further use. Anya Project or “Anya” After receiving a request from a customer and discovering that the product only contained a small bowl of silver and Thai scented water, the SCGP design team intended to design this packaging to add value and elevate important items for watering adult tubers during the Songkran festival. Before brainstorming until it crystallizes into the shape of a flower bush with unique details that convey goodness, pure love and freshness under the concept of “infinite goodwill” which is the origin of the name Anya in Thai name. Take Action Initially, SCGP wanted to utilize the most of one of the strengths of the organization, Micro Flute, with the “Anya Songkran Gift Set”. Not a single point is glue, but all elements can be connected or fastened together by the folding method. On the part of the lid, which is of great importance. It is designed to help lock the small silver bowl and Thai scented water from moving. But if you want to take it out and use it, you can easily open the top cover. Together with digital printing technology, graphic patterns of various auspicious symbols, this is very suitable for this special packaging because SCGP’s Digital Print is suitable for small production and does not need to be blocked for production. Although the exterior is extravagant and predictably costly, at every design stage, SCGP has set a budget, resulting in the “Anya Songkran Gift Set” being affordable and suitable to give to others during the Songkran festival. Illuminates After Use The special “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water, is not over yet because the design team of SCGP has already planned and designed after taking out a small silver bowl and a bottle of Thai scented water. This flower bush shaped packaging must not become mere waste in the future. The “Anya Songkran Gift Set” is a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water, which can be used as home decoration or other items to replace bowls and scented water bottles. But the highlight is inevitably turning the “Anya Songkran Gift Set” into a table lamp. The quality and value of “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water from SCGP, is guaranteed by receiving the Thai Star Award in the Consumer Package category at the ThaiStar Packaging Award in 2021. However, if any entrepreneur wants their own packaging to add value like the “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water, they can consult or ask for more information from SCGP at any business time. Related Contents Loading Data…
“CUre AIR SURE” respirator mask against particulate matter and infectious particles for Thai people
News “CUre AIR SURE” respirator mask against particulate matter and infectious particles for Thai people Loading Data… The situation of PM2.5 dust that has occurred in Thailand over the years, combined with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Around the world, people’s lifestyles have had to be changed to protect themselves from danger. It is a clear reason why a new way of life wears a “mask”. When it comes to living in the outdoor. SCGP designers once had a big opportunity to work with situations that were interested in producing effective and comfortable masks and respirator masks for Thai people to use. Dedicate your physical and mental strength before giving birth to a mask that filters out particulate matter and infectious particles. The name “CUre AIR SURE.” The Initiative Many people may know that in the year 2020, when the COVID-19 virus was spreading in Thailand, there was a shortage of quality masks. The crisis has had far-reaching consequences for Thai society. At that time, there was looking for quality masks that were sufficient quality to provide the best protection against particulate matter and infectious particles. And especially for health professionals in hospitals, who have been a major force during the pandemic. High-performance respirator masks are essential equipment they always wear to work. This cannot be avoided at this point. During that time, the funded research, production, and management team from the CU Empowerment Project, The 2nd Century Fund (C2F) CU Engineering Enterprise, and Chulalongkorn University, saw that Thailand had not been able to produce quality masks on its own. Must import only. And even if masks are imported from abroad. Those masks are also of substandard quality. The size is not suitable for the face contour of most Thai people, which may put users at risk of danger. Therefore, SCGP has formed a team to brainstorm ideas and produce quality masks suitable for Thai use. In the name of “CUre AIR SURE” “As all remember, when Thailand encountered COVID-19, there was a shortage of hygiene masks. Not applicable, but we must have it,” said the SCGP designer. “It became a big problem. The Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, investigated and found that Thailand still cannot produce respirator masks. It must be 100 percent imported, imported from anywhere. Therefore, we thought about how to make Thailand produce quality masks that can be used somewhat, so this is the beginning of the project.” Full performance For the “CUre AIR SURE” respirator mask, SCGP designers have designed the product with an emphasis on being capable of filtering out 99% of bacteria and small particulates. The mask can filter particles and prevent PM2.5 dust equivalent to N95 masks, with a filtration efficiency of both bacteria and dust of more than 99 percent. It is only 15 percent lighter than a regular mask. Does not obstruct the user’s vision during operation, comfortable to wear. It was necessary to communicate with multiple parties to complete the piece. The SCGP designer revealed that without working with other groups, we would never have made this work a reality. “We did all the design work, but we also had to find someone who could provide the resources to produce this piece. There are so many parties that we need to talk to. We had to attend the event, so we learned something new from them.” Pay attention to the people who use it. In addition to the efficiency of use, another detail that SCGP designers attached great importance to making the “CUre AIR SURE” respirator mask designed and created for all Thai people to be the right size for the face contour of Asian people. It can be used by both men and women. The designer said, “Ergonomics is that when designing the mask, I studied the face contours of Asian people before because almost all of the masks that exist in Thailand are for Europeans.” “And ergonomics will also affect the safety of the wearer. The big thing I’ve just learned from doing this work is that if the mask doesn’t fit the wearer, there will be leaks. When there’s a leak, it’s useless.” And with both the performance of use, the comfort of wearing, and the attention to important details that many people may overlook, the work CUre Air Sure’s mask has reached the prestige of winning the “Design Excellence Award (DEmark)” in the industrial and digital categories in 2021. In the same year, we get the “Good Design Award (G-Mark)” from Japan. In the category of Innovative Health Product Design. “The Japanese committee was amazed that we were able to make this mask. We have proved to everyone that SCGP is extraordinary, both in knowledge and the production techniques.” “We can communicate to manufacturers to understand our design and produce the exact parts that we have designed. This is a knowledge that I think is valuable,” said the SCGP designer. Related Contents Loading Data…
Premium Banana Box from SCGP
News SCGP Premium Banana Box Loading Data… “Banana” is considered an easily available fruit and is commonly found in the Thai market. Any kind of Banana, this fruit is full of nutrients and is suitable for all genders and ages, including those who take care of their health, exercise, and athletes. At Singha Park Chiang Rai, Boonrawd Brewery cultivates premium banana which is a special and premium banana. As an AAA-certified fruit, it needs to be packaged in packaging that can enhance the value of this fruit, and of course, premium banana is packed in SCGP’s premium packaging, “Premium Banana Box”. Special Packaging When talking about Singha Park Chiang Rai, many people may know it for its tourist attractions and is also an agricultural area with an area of about 8,000 rai, where “bananas” are cultivated, one of the farm’s most premium and famous fruits. However, let’s get to know this banana briefly. Golden bananas are classified as AAA-grade fruits, they are premium, large-fruited, and expensive. When ripe, the peel of the banana is golden yellow and has a sweet taste. When entering special occasions, of course, what accompanies these moments is gifts to give to dignitaries, and the most popular is fruit. Singha Park Chiang Rai wanted to bring this banana as a special gift to a group of dignitaries at the executive level as well. Those who take on this role include Ms.Onpawee Bavonpattanapaisarn and Ms. Atikarn Boonprakong SCGP’s design team brought a new twist to the packaging of this fruit and raised the bar for premium bananas. Sleek Identity The design of packaging for bananas must consider the main factors. These are the weights and patterns that can convey the strengths and identity of Singha Park Chiang Rai. Firstly, it’s about weight, and as mentioned above, bananas are premium bananas, when the fruit is fully ripe, it is large. As a result, the structural design of the box needs to support the weight well. The design team has developed the structure to be strong and also keep in mind the simplicity. The box is designed with an octagonal shape, adding a highlight to the front of the box by leaving space that demonstrates the product. When it comes to fruit boxes, of course, the handles of the box itself are necessary, and that is homework to make such new boxes. The design of the handle that the SCGP team took some time to design until the pattern finally emerged through a simple design. By hiding a good-sized handle, the handle is flat against the box. In addition, the structure considers the presence of ventilation holes for the fruit to preserve its freshness. The second part is the “pattern” design of the packaging that must represent the uniqueness of Singha Park Chiang Rai. Further with the pattern of banana leaves that are flowing. So what does it mean for Singha Park Chiang Rai? Of course, this may be a question that many people are wondering. The SCGP design team hid a small gimmick around the box as well. From the uniqueness of Singha Park Chiang Rai, the landscape of Singha Park’s farmland has been studied, such as terraced tea plantations. There are also statues of Singha or large golden sculptures that are the highlight of the farm to be placed on the packaging itself as well as a vehicle to see the atmosphere of the farm like a balloon. Meet all Aspects Before becoming a packaging for this premium banana. SCGP team had to do their homework carefully to come up with the perfect banana box for the customer, which was coordinated between the design and structural teams for a full month. Such packaging design can convey the identity of both the product and the identity of Singha Park Chiang Rai. This premium banana box won the Asia Star Point Of Purchase award from the Thaistar Packaging Awards in 2021. This demonstrates that SCGP has a team that can design packaging to meet a wide range of customer needs. Related Contents Loading Data…
SCGP took part in sharing knowledge and operations on sustainability with the 7 ASEAN member countries from SEAMEO
News SCGP took part in sharing knowledge and operations on sustainability with the 7 ASEAN member countries from SEAMEO Previous slide Next slide Loading Data… SCGP welcomed the members of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability (SEAMEO SEPS). The members are school directors and teachers from 7 ASEAN countries: Cambodia, Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, Malaysia, Laos and Indonesia, who participated in the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy towards Sustainability (SEP4School) Project. The group visited SCGP Ban Pong Plant and Ban Rang Plub community in Banpong District, Ratchaburi Province, which is a model community for waste management in the SCGP project under the name SCGP Zero Waste Community. The purpose of the visit is to study business operations under the Circular Economy principles, based on the ESG framework. The community also adopted and applied the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in both business operations and community development. The visit was also aimed to enhance members’ knowledge and experience, in accordance with the objectives of SEAMEO SEPS of being an information center of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, research study, and knowledge sharing. The center promotes applying the philosophy in various dimensions according to the context of countries in Southeast Asia, expecting that it would lead to mutual achievement in the region and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Related Contents Loading Data…
SCGP Ranked Top 1% of Global Sustainable Companies
SCGP ranks the global’s leading companies in sustainability assessment Top 1% of S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 in the Containers & Packaging Industry category from 51 companies worldwide by S&P Global. This reflects our commitment to operating our business by adhering to sustainable development principle to create ESG balance. It focuses on the efficient use of resources and energy from waste materials, reducing pollution in the production process. We focus on reusable and recyclable, environmentally friendly packaging design, and also caring for employees and communities surrounding the plants to live together sustainably.
SCGP welcomes the Department of Industrial Works to visit and observe progress in the odor detection and monitoring system in industrial plants, known as “E-Nose”
News SCGP welcomes the Department of Industrial Works to visit and observe progress in the odor detection and monitoring system in industrial plants, known as “E-Nose” Previous slide Next slide Loading Data… The Department of Industrial Works, led by Mr. Julapong Taweesri – Director General of the Department of Industrial Works, Mr. Sunthorn Kaewsawang, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works, and management, visited to observe the technology of the project “Development of E-Nose Technology for Odor Detection and Monitoring in Industrial Plants.” Mr. Wichan Jitpukdee, Chief Executive Officer of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited or SCGP, and management welcomed and provided information, as well as discussed strategies for developing E-Nose innovation at the Innovation and Product Development Center in Ratchaburi Province. SCGP collaborated with the Department of Industrial Works, Thammasat University, and King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang to study and develop odor detection and monitoring systems in industrial plants to meet international standards. This aims to enable entrepreneurs to use them for inspection and prevention of impacts on communities and the environment. Currently, the system has made significant progress and can be practically applied. It has been tested with odors from various industries, such as rubber plants, animal feed plants, Refuse Derived Fuel, pulp and paper plants, seafood processing plants etc. Additionally, it has been operational in the pulp and paper plant group of SCGP. The system accurately identifies odor characteristics and concentrations, provides continuous monitoring, and is efficient. Currently, there are approximately 300 complaints per year about nuisance odors from industrial operations. These odors are assessed through sensory tests using human noses to determine odor concentrations, typically from industrial operations where odors are non-toxic to sniff safely. However, there are various types of industrial operations with odors that are hazardous to human health and cannot be assessed with human noses due to chemical components. Therefore, the E-Nose can be used to continuously monitor odor levels at all times 24 hours, reducing complaints and impacts on surrounding communities. This efficient approach improves fairness and promotes ongoing cooperation between SCGP and the Department of Industrial Works to enhance odor measurement standards and technical guidelines for future E-Nose usage. Related Contents Loading Data…