News Conimex receives Asia Pacific Supplier Award 2022 for Environmental Sustainability from Shell, reconfirming the determination to maintain sustainable business partnership Loading Data… Conimex Co., Ltd. by Mr. Karan Tejasen – Chief Operating Officer, Performance and Polymer Packaging, SCGP, receives Asia Pacific Supplier Award 2022 for environmental sustainability from Shell Lubricant Asia Pacific, represented by Ms. Sukanya Teeraviboon – Country Planning Manager – Thailand, The Shell Company of Thailand Limited and team. Conimex is one of the 14 companies, among other 400 nominated companies, that were selected for their exemplary performance and outstanding display of environmental sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region. Shell, a world-class energy company, has implemented and committed to the policy to protect the environment and achieve sustainability. The Asia Pacific Supplier Award for Environmental Sustainability derived from the collaboration between Conimex and Shell in several projects, including the introduction of engine oil plastic gallons that contain 25% of Post-Consumer Recycled Resin (PCR). Altogether, Conimex helped reduce 439 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or 17% of Shell’s total CO2 reduction in ASEAN in 2021. The award shows trust and recognition from the international partner. It is a sign of the long and strong business partnership between the two companies that lasts for more than 40 years. Related Contents Loading Data…
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SCGP is certified CIRCULAR MARK as one of the first 30 companies in Thailand.
News SCGP is certified CIRCULAR MARK as one of the first 30 companies in Thailand. CIRCULAR MARK was developed to certify leadership in circular economy for entrepreneurs both in Thailand and abroad. In order to strengthen the brand reputation and enhance competitiveness, It is a guarantee that product and packaging are designed with Principle of Circular Economy, taken account of environmentally production processes and instructions for use, including waste collection and management at the end of product life cycle. It covers issues of resource use, waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions throughout the product life cycle. The certification was developed under a research project entitled “Development of an Environmental Label System for Renewable Products, which promotes the management of materials to drive the Circular Economy policy in which Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rattanawan Mangkang, Director of We Green Faculty of Environment Kasetsart University is the project leader with the Thai Environment Institute Foundation along with associate agencies such as the Ministry of Industry Federation of Thai Industries Including projects for cooperation with the public, private and civil society sectors, Plastic waste management in a sustainable way, or PPP Plastics Group, jointly supports research funding in 5 target industries; agriculture for food, building materials, plastics, packaging and fashion lifestyle. 5 certified CIRCULAR MARK pilot products from SCGP are as follows: 1. Idea Green copier paper 2. Consumer paper bag 3. Fest Bio packaging 4. Laminated Mono-material (R1) Flexible Packaging 5. Shampoo bottles for Pets made from 100% Recycled HDPE (rHDPE) Related Contents Loading Data…
BASS – POPOR “THE POWER OF TEAMWORK”
News BASS – POPOR “THE POWER OF TEAMWORK” Loading Data… Becoming the world’s No. 1 badminton players for mixed doubles in late 2021, Mr. Dechapol “Bass” Puavaranukroh and Ms. Sapsiree “Popor” Taerattanachai have already won 13 championships.Lately, they have emerged as winners in six consecutive tournaments – with the latest being “YONEX GAINWARD GERMAN OPEN 2022.” Behind their impressive success are hard work, strict discipline, teamwork, and shared goals. Enjoying badminton, they jumped into competitions even before they turned 10. At the age of 14, they joined SCG training camp. Four years later, they successfully entered national teams.In 2015, they started playing together. From that time, they have competed in several tournaments and learned from both their losses and wins. DISCIPLINE IS A MUST Bass: “Badminton players need to have discipline. Their food, sleep, and training regimes must be strictly observed. They matter in matches.” Popor: “Our training regime has been planned by our team. The regime prescribes alternate hard and light training. We must know when to relax and play some other sports from time to time too.” CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR TEAMWORK Popor: “Pressure is common. But we always communicate to ensure we play the best game possible. We must know our partner’s strengths and style. We need to think in the same way and have mutual understanding.” Bass: “We talk all the time – before, during and after games. We know what our partner thinks. If our opponents launch offensives, we need to put up a strong defense first and bring game to a normal pace. We won’t rush to hit back.” Popor: “When a mistake happens, we won’t be angry with or blame each other. We are not emotional. We remain calm and concentrate.” UNDERSTAND WEAKNESSES, FIND NEW STRENGTHS Popor: “It is normal to win and lose. But when we lose out, we should learn from our losses. Weren’t we calm enough? Did our emotions run high during the game? We have talked reasonably and done some fine-tuning. When we win, we focus on building up further on our strengths. Even when we are No. 1 players in our field, we think about doing better.” Bass: “Our badminton skills are not perfect all the time. We ruined some matches. But we seek to identify what we don’t like and try to play better.” MOVE TOWARDS SAME GOALS Popor: “We have shared the same goal. Winning a world championship is of course a milestone. But we still think we can fly higher. We want to win all five main championships. We will keep improving for our next matches.” Bass: “We have never got discouraged. But we feel tired from time to time. It is quite normal, though. Aside, we understand why we exhaust ourselves. When we became the champions, we were glad. Then, we focus on our next match again.” Appeal of Badminton Bass: “No matter what your build, you can play badminton. This sport also proves very challenging. Players need to think all the time.” Popor: “You need quick wits. You need speed and you need strengths in badminton matches, which are also fun.” Advice for Others Bass: “People have knacks for different things. Pursue what you like or what you excel in. You don’t need to be champions. You can be happy being a sport player. It depends on how you like it.” Popor: “I hope everyone gets started when he or she has the will to do something. Don’t give up. Determination will lead to success.” Key Motto Bass: Think positive. Popor: Do our best today. Don’t stop improving. Related Contents Loading Data…
THUNG HUA SINN GROUP “GAINING TRUST WITH CONSTANT INNOVATION”
News THUNG HUA SINN GROUP “GAINING TRUST WITH CONSTANT INNOVATION” Loading Data… “Great Partnership” between Thung Hua Sinn Company Limited and SCGP is proven by the three-decades-long business ties, which have seen not just business growth but also challenging changes. Today, Mr. Perapong Thungkasemvathana, Managing Director of Thung Hua Sinn Printing Network and TPN Packaging Company Limited under Thung Hua Sinn Group, has given an interview about key successes. GROWING FROM FAMILY BUSINESS Mr. Perapong said Thung Hua Sinn’s growth started from constant searches for new business opportunities and real actions. “The history of our group was traced back to 1953. Back then, my father noticed opportunities in printing businesses and decided to start his own printing house. Thung Hua Sinn’s first printing facility was set up at 22 July Roundabout in Yaowarat area. It had printed labels, inserts, notebooks, receipts, purchase-order forms, business cards, tear-off calendars, ceremonial cards, and various other printing jobs,’ he said. Since then, the family business has expanded in response to Thailand’s growing industrial sector and supportive government policies. Thung Hua Sinn was a pioneer in canned-food packages. Later on, it has also produced flexible packaging and more. Presently, it has shone proudly as a favorite total food packaging manufacturer. GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES Since its inception, Thung Hua Sinn has never stopped its product development. During the past few decades, it has integrated modern machinery and even won certifications for its good manufacturing standards. Being socially responsible, the group also pursues sustainability and embraces green trends. “Our green technologies and focus on waste minimization have become our key strengths because corporate customers pay significant attention to environmental issues these days. Most of our customers are based in Thailand. Our best sellers are Soft Packaging or Flexible Packaging, which are now in high demand,” Mr. Perapong added. “In the face of intensifying competition, we have continued to improve ourselves. We have seriously allocated a budget for research and development to keep pace with trends and respond well to customers’ needs. As for partnerships, SCGP has provided us with raw materials. Our collaborations are solid and provide synergy. We have shared information, technologies, and strategies. Thanks to our partners, we are more visionary, well-updated, and able to adapt faster. “In pursuit of further growth and additional strengths, we have constantly explored new opportunities, technologies, and partners too,” he continued. SINCERE, UNDERSTANDING PARTNER To Thung Hua Sinn, SCGP has been a long-time partner that has always delivered quality products and demonstrated constant development. This partnership, moreover, is deeply rooted in understanding. “SCGP has mainly provided us with duplex paper, support, and synergy. This partner has always worked fast and enabled us to enjoy a lower cost. In the 30 years that we have worked with SCGP, problems are minimal because SCGP has really understood our situation and done its best for us. Difficult tasks become much easier with SCGP by our side. On top of that, SCGP has ensured very smooth contacts. The first person taking care of our account has no longer worked at SCGP. But workflows smoothly because whomever SCGP has assigned to us knows our account very well,” Mr. Perapong added. “What matters the most is that SCGP, as a business partner, has really taken the best care of us.” Related Contents Loading Data…
OPEN TO NEW CHALLENGES & LEVERAGE EXPERIENCES
News SCGP Article Topics Loading Data… On career path, there are various opportunities for self-improvements. Some materialize in the form of overseas postings. Appreciating what he has learned during his stint outside Thailand, Mr. Taninchot “Saam” Polpattanawatch encourages everyone to step out of their comfort zone and embrace emerging opportunities. SELF-IMPROVEMENT: LEARN, AGILE, AND MOVE TOWARDS “MOBILITY” “I was initially an engineer. But over time, I had also been assigned to handle quite many business-expansion projects. Looking ahead, I thought it would be a good opportunity and interesting challenge to work overseas. That’s why I volunteered for our firm’s project in the Philippines,” Mr. Taninchot said. “My job there was to install machines for the firm’s production-capacity increase. I was keen to go there because I was interested in learning more, as well as in communicating and interacting with foreigners. When exposed to new culture, I adjusted and acculturated. Thai senior staff there also gave me useful advice.” “In Philippines, people communicate in Tagalog and English. So, I got opportunities to improve my English listening and speaking,” he continued, “Tagalog was quite difficult. Filipinos showed appreciation even when I could speak just some basic Tagalog words, though.” “During holidays, Filipino colleagues usually invited Thai staff to join their activities so that we could know more about their culture. People there were friendly and their lifestyle was a lot like Thais’. Valuing their family, Filipinos usually spend their weekend with family members. They also embrace colleagues as family,” he added. COLLABORATE ON DIVERSITY, OVERCOME ALL CHALLENGES “I am impressed with how everyone worked towards the same goal there. All staff explored various means to achieve that goal step by step, with smaller goals along the way. We learned together in our learning experience. When the first wave of COVID-19 hit, everyone expressed concerns about machine-installing team’s safety. As we collaborated, we could overcome challenges,” Mr. Taninchot said. “At work, I sometimes work beyond my scope of duties so to facilitate work flow. I pay attention to not just my work but also that of relevant staff. “Today, SCGP has expanded its businesses to several countries namely Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Britain, and Spain. This means staff will have more opportunities to work overseas. I would like to recommend that you grasp these opportunities. Working overseas will expand your horizons and expose you to new culture. It is a good way for self-improvements and further learning. As staff become more capable, our organization will become even stronger, agile, and very adaptive even in the face of today’s fast-changing situation,” he concluded. Related Contents Loading Data…
KARAN TEJASEN – KEEP LEARNING AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DELIVER SOLUTIONS
News KARAN TEJASEN – KEEP LEARNING AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DELIVER SOLUTIONS Loading Data… In the face of consumers’ changing behaviors, SCGP has constantly developed products, services and solutions. Mr. Karan Tejasen, SCGP’s Chief Operating Officer, Performance and Polymer Packaging Business, has not just witnessed but also actively engaged in such process himself because he has built his remarkable career at the firm. Below are what he has shared with P-DNA. CAREER PATH & ADVANCEMENT Mr. Karan first joined SCGP in 1988, landing a job at its Ban Pong Plant. At that time, the firm was expanding its business from just packaging-paper production to the manufacturing of printing and writing paper. “I was initially in charge of engineering work. But I was later assigned to oversee the production of high-quality art paper. After eight years under SCGP, I got a scholarship from the Federation of Thai Industries to study paper manufacturing in Scotland for nearly one year. Upon my return, SCG also gave me a scholarship to study at the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University. Completing my MBA studies in 1999, I returned to my work and was reassigned to the marketing field,” he said. “At that time, the firm focused on packaging paper because it had just increased its manufacturing capacity for this product. As I was in charge of its marketing and support, I helped the firm expand its business in the Philippines and Vietnam. After carrying out branding for Siam Kraft Industry Company Limited, I was appointed its Marketing Director. I had overseen this business for about one decade before I was transferred to Thai Containers Group, Navanakorn Plant. But just months after the transfer, big flood hit the plant in 2011. Handling the situation and rehabilitating the business in the wake of the flood posed a challenge. But as I managed to put the plant back on track, I was later given a business integration role and oversaw more of the company’s businesses. “In 2015, SCG Paper rebranded itself as SCG Packaging and developed Flexible Packaging business through its partnership with enterprises in the Philippines and Vietnam. We later started developing rigid packaging and high-performance packaging too in line with our vision to become Packaging Solutions Provider. Now, we have expanded our business to medical materials with Spain as our first base in this field. This reflects how we have found new business opportunities for our continued growth,” Mr. Karan continued. SEEK OPPORTUNITIES & LEARN TOGETHER FOR INNOVATIONS In Mr. Karan’s opinion, the current challenge is about developing innovations for consumers as it takes both vision and keen explorations. “We need to observe customers closely and look beyond customers. The bottom line is consumers. To get new opportunities and innovations, everyone in our organization must contribute, learn more and brainstorm. We must be a learning organization, with our members sharing experiences, ideas and viewpoints. Together, we then will be able to deliver what customers are looking for,” Mr. Karan concluded. BUILD TRUST & ENABLE EXPERIMENTS Entrusted with management affairs, Mr. Karan bolsters the confidence of his team by giving team members opportunities to express opinions and prove their performance. “To empower personnel, we need to foster trust. When staff finds our team reliable and fair, they will be keen to contribute. All are welcome to share and debate. I place a strong emphasis on such culture because when an organization is big, young members are usually prone to listen only. In my team, I have encouraged expression and contributions from all. I have authorized experiments even when concepts are not yet perfect so that my team members can learn,” Mr. Karan reveals. DRIVE ORGANIZATION AS CO-OWNERS “We are a listed company. All of us co-own our organization. So, I have encouraged staff to work as co-owners. Such approach is important at the time the new generation wants to be entrepreneurs,” Mr. Karan pointed out. “A core element of our culture is collaboration. It always takes time to achieve excellence in a field. It takes devotion, accumulated knowledge and more. So, to get all these elements, our organizations’ members must first have the sense of ownership. “I also seriously encourage our staff to keep learning. Today, there are various sources of information and knowledge that we can access. Apart from training prepared by the firm, you should learn on your own too. Ask yourself why you do this or that because that may lead to better changes. We don’t have to stick to the old way of working. We can adjust for better results,” Mr. Karan concluded. 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SCGP Grows Unabatedly in 1Q; Heading Toward Annual Revenue of THB140,000 Million and Net Zero GHG emission
News SCGP Grows Unabatedly in 1Q; Heading Toward Annual Revenue of THB140,000 Million and Net Zero GHG emission Loading Data… SCGP’s revenue from sales for the 1st quarter of 2022 continued to grow, reaching THB36,634 million, up 34% from the same period of last year as a result of gradual recovery of demands in ASEAN amid global volatilities. The Company continued to focus on cost management while cautiously expanded the business with goal to reach annual revenue of THB140,000 million as well as enlarged the B2C customer base. Meanwhile, SCGP’s effort to become leader in ESG was elevated by the submission to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a renowned international multi-stakeholders climate initiative to achieve Net Zero in 2050. Mr. Wichan Jitpukdee, Chief Executive Officer, SCG Packaging Public Company Limited, SCGP, reported that the Company continued to grow with revenue from sales reaching THB36,634 million, an increase of 34% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, profit for the quarter stood at THB 1,658 million, a decrease of 22% from the same period last year and EBITDA of THB4,887 million, a decrease of 7%. However, excluding extraordinary adjustment in the previous quarter, profit for the period and EBITDA of Q1/2022 increased QoQ. Factors contributing to the increase of revenue from sales include the continuous growth of business stemming from mergers and partnerships (M&Ps) with Duy Tan, Intan Group, and Deltalab. Also contributing are increased sales from the Integrated Packaging Business in ASEAN of both polymer and paper packaging products due to rising demands of consumers goods, exports of ready meal, frozen food, and pet food as well as higher prices of paper pulp as a result of surge in restocking demand amid concerns over disruptions to the supply chain. Profit for the quarter was lower than the same period of the previous year, the rising costs of raw materials and energy were contributing factors, which affected the entire industry. However, SCGP has maintained an effective and proactive cost management throughout the supply chain. The Company entered into long-term contract to acquire coal for future usage in sufficient quantities to ensure energy security and lessen impacts from price volatility. Moreover, the use of renewable energy has been continuously increased. Other mitigation efforts for ongoing uncertainties include a vigilant cash and working capital management and prudent consideration of investment projects. Heading toward the rest of 2022, demands for packaging in ASEAN are trending up as governments start relaxing COVID-19 restrictions and opening up their countries, positively impacting the manufacturing sector and encouraging more cross-country traveling. Yet, if the Russia-Ukraine conflict persists, the heightened costs of commodity, energy and raw materials would continue to be headwind for manufacturing sectors. Nevertheless, SCGP is determined to achieve the target of sales revenue at THB140,000 million and to keep on expanding its operations with capital expenditure budget of THB20,000 million for the current year under its five-year (2022-2026) investment plan with a total of THB100,000 million. Investment activity will be carried out with thorough consideration, focusing on downstream packaging industries that show long-term potential for growth benefiting from changing consumer behaviors. SCGP also commits to business continuity management to minimize internal and external risk exposures while relentlessly pursues operational excellence, value creation from business alliances, and efficient cost management throughout the supply chain. Attention is also paid to liquidity management to ensure financial stability amid the rising interest trend in order to steer the business toward its short- and long-term goals. Importantly, SCGP pays special care and consideration to the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in its business operations. In the first quarter of 2022, SCGP has officially submitted our intention to join Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a renowned international multi-stakeholders climate initiative which help clearly-defined pathway for more than 2,000 businesses around the world to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while prevent the worst impacts of climate change in line with the Paris Agreement goals. This is part of our long-term efforts to embed science-based targets in the fundamental of sustainability management along with the Net Zero in 2050 commitment. Related Contents Loading Data…
Earth Day 2022 – When Mother Earth Sends Us a Message
Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering, extreme heat, wildfires and floods, as well as a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, have affected millions of people. Even these days, we are still facing Covid-19, a worldwide health pandemic linked to the health of our ecosystem. Climate change, man-made changes to nature as well as crimes that disrupt biodiversity, such as deforestation, land-use change, intensified agriculture and livestock production or the growing illegal wildlife trade, can accelerate the speed of destruction of the planet. For this International Mother Earth Day, let’s remind ourselves – more than ever – that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world! Source: https://www.un.org
Joining with 190 countries around the world in “EARTH HOUR 2022”on 26 March at 8:30 – 9:30 PM.
News Joining with 190 countries around the world in “EARTH HOUR 2022”on 26 March at 8:30 – 9:30 PM. Loading Data… Joining with 190 countries around the world in “EARTH HOUR 2022”on 26 March at 8:30 – 9:30 PM. Switch off your lights to stand united for each other & the one home we all share. Started in 2007 by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event “EARTH HOUR” in Sydney, Australia, to raise awareness of energy efficiency and climate change. With 2.2 million participants, carbon emissions were reduced to the equivalent of 48,000 cars, reducing electricity consumption by 10% compared to normal times. EARTH HOUR is now one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment. Held every year on the last Saturday of March, it engages supporters in more than 190 countries and territories all over the world, all taking action to ensure a brighter future for people and the planet. For Thailand, we started participating in the EARTH HOUR campaign since 2008 and has continued to do so until now. This year, activities are scheduled. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, turning light off for 1 hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM to show the power of collaboration to the international community, to recognize the intention of Thailand to help reduce global warming practically and continuously. Related Contents Loading Data…
World Water Day 2022 – SCGP’s Commitment on Water Stewardship
News World Water Day 2022 – SCGP’s Commitment on Water Stewardship Loading Data… Water is an essential resource for SCGP’s business operations. Regarding the use of water resources with the most value and most significant benefit, SCGP has applied the 3R principle to improve the production process to reduce the amount of water, reuse, and recycle the water used in the production process, including the restoration of the natural water resources. To discharge water to public sources, SCGP strictly complies with laws & regulations to prevent any impact on the environment or communities. Especially in today’s climate change conditions, which has a significant effect on water management, such as unseasonal and erratic rainfall patterns, no rains at the headwater area, depletion of water volume in the dams. Coupled with the demand of water consumption due to the increasing trend of the world’s population creates a water shortage in the manufacturing process and nearby communities. SCGP is committed to leveraging the capability to manage the water through the Integrated Water Management Working Team comprising of representatives from every business to formulate a strategy to address water-related risks and water usage efficiency. There is a function unit for water-related risks – monitoring, working with the government and industry sectors, with digital technology adoption, and creating innovation to increase water usage efficiency in the production process and reuse the treated water. Related Contents Loading Data…