Thai Containers Group Company Limited in SCGP, represented by Mr. Ekarat Niroj, Enterprise Marketing Director – SCGP, received BETAGRO Supplier Excellence Awards 2022 from Mr. Vasit Taepaisitphongse, Chief Executive Officer and President of Betagro Public Company Limited. This award ceremony was held for the first time under the concept of Growing Together with Sustainability on November 18, 2022, at Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok. The awards honor business partners with excellent performance in product quality, price, delivery, service, and innovation in 2021. The award granting also aims to enhance the potential as a business partner who is ready to grow together steadily and sustainably. This award reflects the trust and acceptance from customers, which results from SCGP’s commitment to conducting business by keeping customers’ needs at heart. We are ready to continuously develop and join hands with business partners to build customer confidence together.
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Duy Tan Receives ISCC PLUS Certificate, an Assurance of World Class Sustainable Development
On 3th November 2022, Duy Tan Plastics Manufacturing Corporation (“Duy Tan”) received ISCC PLUS Certificate issued by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification or ISCC, which is applicable worldwide to certify organizations with superior carbon and sustainability management throughout the supply chain. Duy Tan is the first rigid packaging and houseware manufacturer in Vietnam and the third company in SCGP that obtains the world-class sustainability certification, underpinning the company’s vision to operate its business in accordance with principles of circular economy and a proof of the company’s sustainability commitment. Duy Tan is a rigid packaging and houseware manufacturing company that can use PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled Resin) plastic pellet from ISCC certified manufactures as raw materials with a reliable internal system to control every step of production, starting from raw material procurement process, checking and controlling usage of raw materials throughout the process including sales and delivery. Consumers can be confident with the quality and recycled content of Duy Tan’s products that can be traced at every step, according to the principle of mass balance. This certification enables Duy Tan to response to packaging customers who require a certain recycled content in rigid packaging and allow Duy Tan to develop sustainable houseware products with recycled content.
SCG joins hands with JSCCIB in turning used paper from APEC CEO Summit 2022 into recycled eco-friendly bookshelves for children
Mr. Danaidej Ketsuwan, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), SCGP, and The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) by Mr. Choodej Tejapaibul, Treasurer of The Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Vice Chairman of the Sponsor Services Committee in APEC CEO Summit 2022, and Mr. Viboon Supakarapongkul, Vice Chairman of International Trade and Investment Promotion Board, The Thai Chamber of Commerce joined hands in the donation of bookshelves made of recycled paper from the Recycling For Kids Project and sets of children’s picture books by SCG Foundation to Ratchabophit School and child development centers in the community. Mrs. Wassana Thongnoi, Deputy School Director, Ms. Wanrudee Rukkhawatanakul, Professional Level Teacher, and student representatives from Ratchabophit School received the donations. The Recycling For Kids Project had collected paper waste and decorative materials from meetings of APEC Business Advisory Council–ABAC and APEC CEO Summit 2022, then recycled and designed into beautiful, durable, and environmentally- friendly bookshelves. This is one of the solutions from SCGP Recycle which promotes waste segregation at source and managed waste storage before sending to the recycling process, and also support green meetings, effective use of resources, waste and greenhouse gas reduction, that comply with Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) guidelines. Mr. Danaidej Ketsuwan, CFO, SCGP, stated that “SCGP has continually adopted the ESG framework for its business operations. In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the Company focuses on creating innovations for consumers, and also cares for the environment and social development on the basis of transparency. We set goals and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050.” “We are delighted to take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings – APEC 2022 Thailand that drives the Green Economy by hosting green meetings. SCG and SCGP have provided decoration materials made from recycled paper at the meeting venues. We are ready to promote the sustainable use of resources, in accordance with the Circular Economy principles, by encouraging waste segregation at source, as well as providing solutions from SCGP Recycle to help collect paper waste, and later recycling them into raw materials for the production of strong and beautiful paper bookshelves that will be useful again when they are handed over to children.
SCGP receives 2 SET AWARDS 2022 for the best innovation and being a model of sustainable organization
SCGP led by Mr. Wichan Jitpukdee, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Danaidej Ketsuwan, Chief Financial Officer, received two awards in “SET AWARDS 2022” held by The Stock Exchange of Thailand. The first one is Business Excellence : Best Innovative Company Awards from innovation in nanocellulose fiber for the packaging paper industry. It is an advanced biomaterial innovation that makes packaging paper stronger but lightweight. The material adds value to plant fiber and meets customers’ need to use resources sustainably. The second award is Sustainability Excellence : Best Sustainability Awards for conducting business in accordance with sustainable development principles through the investment in green technologies to produce environmentally friendly packaging and becoming the Circular Economy center that collects used paper for recycling. The company also has good governance, taking into account the stakeholders, focusing on economic growth, and on social development and environment. Both awards represent SCGP’s commitment to helping raise standards and creating sustainable growth in business, society, and the world which makes the company recognizable by Thai and foreign investors. The award ceremony was held on October 28, 2022 at The Stock Exchange of Thailand.
ALMIND by SCGP receives the Rising Star Award from Amarin Baby& Kids Awards 2022, reaffirming confidence and safety for babies
ALMIND by SCGP, an alcohol hand sanitizer spray, won the Rising Star Award from Amarin Baby & Kids Awards 2022 in the Best Disinfectant Cleaner for Family category. Ms. Niramon Prewprasurt, Retail Channels Management Department Manager, represented SCGP and received the award recently at Siloo’et House, Bang Yai. The Rising Star Awards were given to the outstanding brands selected by the editorial team of the Amarin Baby and Kids Fair 2022. The honored brands must provide quality products that are attractive, pleasant to use, and suitable for babies. They are alternatives for modern mothers. This award is part of our pride and reflects our commitment to continuous innovation development, widely accepted products to serve consumers’ needs. For updated news and good promotions from ALMIND by SCGP, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ALMINDbySCGP and Line official account @SCGPHealthcare. “ALMIND by SCGP, Feel Mild Feel Clean”
HOLIS by SCGP IM-MU Cap receives the Best Brand of the Year Award in “Cheewajit Awards 2022”, the guarantee of our qualified innovation that win consumers’ heart
HOLIS by SCGP IM-MU Cap received the Best Brand of the Year Award under the category of Innovation Reader’s Vote in Cheewajit Awards 2022, held by Cheewajit Magazine. The awards were given to leading, innovative, and environmentally-friendly products in Thailand and abroad with advanced production technology that meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. Mr. Ekaraj Niroj, Enterprise Marketing Director – SCGP, represented the company and received the award from Dr. Sarun Thitavasanta, Deputy Managing Director of Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company Limited. The ceremony was held recently at U Sathorn Bangkok Hotel. This award was granted to the selected product that received the highest votes from Cheewajit readers and followers. It brought us pride and reflects our commitment to continuously develop innovative, widely accepted products to serve consumers’ needs For updated news and good promotions from HOLIS by SCGP, please visit the website www.holisbyscgp.com, Facebook fan page ALMIND by SCGP and Line official account LINE @SCGPHealthcare “HOLIS by SCGP, Live HOLIS everyday”
SCGP receives Honorary Business Partner Award from ThaiBev, confirming the strong partnership for sustainability
Thai Containers Group Company Limited in SCGP, represented by Mr. Ekaraj Niroj, Enterprise Marketing Director – SCGP, received the Silver Award in the Business Partner Award 2022 from Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) at the SX Partnerships for the Goals: TSCN Business Partner Conference 2022, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. ThaiBev granted these honorary awards to business partners with excellent performance and commitment to sustainability management for the year 2021-2022. They also gave awards to partners who have determination and outstanding performance in pushing for collaboration, in order to create more benefits within the supply chain. This award showed SCGP’s acceptance from our business partner– a sign that reaffirms a strong partnership between both companies– to jointly deliver values to consumers and elevate the industry for sustainability together.
SOONTHORN YONGVIBULSIRI : EVERY CHANGE GIVES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
ADAPTING & LEARNING CAN BE FUN “Graduating in chemical engineering, I started my career as a manufacturing engineer at the Ban Pong Plant of Siam Pulp and Paper Company Limited in 1990. Later on, I was transferred to take charge of a new project at Wangsala Plant. After that stint, I was promoted to the post of production manager of Siam Cellulose Company Limited’s pulp factory. I would later handle an engineering project for Thai Paper Company Limited and then Phoenix Pulp and Paper Public Company Limited before returning to Ban Pong and Wangsala plants in my capacity as production manager. “Then in 2020, my career switched out of production line. It was a major turning point. I have now overseen the formulation of policies and strategies based on guidelines from the Management and ESG Committee. After laying down ESG framework, I have followed up with implementation and prepare reports. In my new role, I have been more involved in corporate affairs. I have also learned more about laws, government affairs, participation management, and stakeholder management. “ESG and Sustainability affairs also involve external organizations. I need to adapt a lot because I had never done such job before. But my work experiences have applied well in many contexts. During my adjustments, I have learnt more and stepped out of my comfort zone. It was difficult at first. But once the adaptation is complete, I have fun doing new things.” ESG IS GOOD TO PLANET & PEOPLE ESG, a meaningful international topic, has always received due attention from SCGP. Guided by ESG principle, SCGP has grown replaceable eucalyptus for use. Today, recycled materials have also accounted for 97 percent of its paper-packaging production. Used packages have been reused for maximum efficiency too in line with Circular Economy concept. “In the production process, we can maximize resource efficiency by curbing energy usage, water consumption, and waste. As we apply ESG concept to each unit, we must set a clear target. For example, if we intend to lower greenhouse-gas emissions, we must identify indicators, follow up with results, and conduct evaluations for necessary adjustments. “The formulation is not top-down. We ask operational staff to determine feasibility during formulation process. Then, after setting targets, we must send a message across as to how our efforts will benefit our organization, society, and planet. Our executives have communicated with everyone on all possible stages. Our ESG Rating has to date been satisfactory. SCGP was in Silver rank since its first year with S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. “Our ESG performance has assured investors of our quality growth and growing business opportunities. For example, our recycling business not only supports circular economy, but it also complements SCGP’s business portfolio. Indeed, ESG is really good to people, businesses, society, and the world”. OPEN UP, LEARN & CREATE OPPORTUNITIES “Working hard does not equal working well. If you perform well, it means you are effective and enjoy Work-Life Harmony. Today, I have realized that people management is by no means easy. In engineering field, we can produce clear-cut solutions when problems occur. If a solution is right, it can be used again and again. But in people management, your solution depends on a situation. “So, for my management role, I focus on two parts. Firstly, I open up my mind, explore inspirations, and am always willing to listen to others. When I come across a problem, I stay put. I tell myself my patience will be rewarded with achievement. After a task is successfully completed, I can be proud and tend to my passion. “Secondly, I encourage my team members to focus on corporate goals. We are parts of SCGP. This means we may sometimes work beyond our work scope in support of the firm’s goals. “To young staff, please keep learning. Read books, news and articles because additional knowledge gives you more opportunities. “Last but not least, don’t worry about changes. You just need to work responsibly and uphold the right principles. Do that and you will soon realize that you are on the right track,” Mr. Soonthorn concluded.
SCGP X THINKK STUDIO “TRANSFORMATION” WASTE TO VALUE เพิ่มมูลค่างานดีไซน์จากวัสดุเหลือใช้
SCGP ดำเนินธุรกิจตามกรอบแนวคิด ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) และหลักเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียน (Circular Economy) มาอย่างต่อเนื่อง โดยมุ่งเน้นการทำงานที่จะสามารถลดการใช้ทรัพยากร การเลือกใช้วัสดุที่ย่อยสลายได้ตามธรรมชาติ และการนำรัพยากรกลับมาใช้ใหม่ในรูปแบบต่าง ๆ ตามแนวทางที่เรียกกันว่า Upcycle โดยนำวัสดุเหลือใช้มาผ่านกระบวนการออกแบบและสร้างสรรค์เป็นผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่ที่แตกต่าง และสร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มควบคู่ไปกับการส่งเสริมโครงการพัฒนาวิสาหกิจชุมชน จากแนวคิดดังกล่าว จึงเป็นที่มาของความร่วมมือระหว่าง SCGP กับ THINKK Studio พันธมิตรที่มีปรัชญาการทำงานที่สอดคล้องกันในเรื่อง ESG และ Circular Economy ร่วมกันจัดกิจกรรม TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop เพื่อส่งเสริมพฤติกรรมการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างคุ้มค่า และการนำแนวคิด Upcycling มาใช้ เปลี่ยนวัสดุเหลือใช้ให้มีมูลค่าเพิ่มขึ้น พร้อมทั้งชักชวนวิสาหกิจชุมชนด้านหัตถกรรมจากชุมชนรอบโรงงานในพื้นที่จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี ราชบุรี ปราจีนบุรี และขอนแก่น รวมถึงกลุ่มอาจารย์และนักศึกษาด้านการออกแบบและวัสดุศาสตร์ มาร่วมเวิร์กช็อปแบ่งปันไอเดียและทดลองสร้างผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่ ๆ จากวัสดุเหลือใช้ของ SCGP “‘TRANSFOR MATION” Waste to Value Workshop กิจกรรมเวิร์กช็อป “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value เต็มไปด้วยความสนุกสนานและบรรยากาศของการจุดประกาย ไอเดีย โดยการนำวัสดุเหลือใช้จาก SCGP 4 ชนิด ทั้งเส้นเทป เปลี่ยนม้วนกระดาษหรือ Paper Band เส้นพลาสติกรีไซเคิลจากกระบวนการเป่าขวดพลาสติก หลอดพลาสติก และพลาสติกรีไซเคิลบด มาออกแบบเป็นผลิตภัณฑ์ที่สวยงาม มีมูลค่าเพิ่มด้วยการต่อยอดไอเดียสุดเจ๋งจากมืออาชีพอย่าง THINKK Studio โดยทีมนักออกแบบจาก THINKK Studio มาร่วมสร้างการเรียนรู้ ผ่านกระบวนการคิด ทดลอง และออกแบบ เพื่อแปลงร่างเศษวัสดุ ทั้ง 4 ชนิด เริ่มต้นด้วยการทำความเข้าใจคุณสมบัติของวัสดุที่แตกต่างกัน เช่น Paper Band กับเส้นพลาสติกรีไซเคิล เหมาะกับการขึ้นรูปด้วยการสานและขัดตามแบบหัตถกรรมไทย ส่วนหลอดพลาสติกทรงกระบอกเหมาะกับการจับได้ถนัดมือ หรือพลาสติกบด เมื่อนำมาหลอมลงในแม่แบบ ก็จะเกิดเป็นแผ่นลักษณะคล้ายถาดที่มีพื้นผิวแข็งแรง จากวัสดุเหลือใช้ที่มีคุณสมบัติแตกต่างหลากหลาย THINKK Studioได้ทดลองขึ้นรูปด้วยกระบวนการต่าง ๆ ออกมาเป็นต้นแบบผลิตภัณฑ์ที่ใช้งานในชีวิตประจำวัน 6 ชิ้น ได้แก่ แจกัน โคมไฟ กระเป๋าถือ(Handbag) ถาด พัด และกระเป๋า Tote Bag โดยให้ผู้เข้าร่วมเวิร์กช็อปลองลงมือทำไปด้วยกัน พร้อมทั้งเพิ่มความสนุก โดยให้วิสาหกิจชุมชนและนักศึกษานำถุงพลาสติกเหลือใช้มาผ่านความร้อนจนได้แผ่นพลาสติกบาง ๆ เพื่อใช้เป็นวัสดุตกแต่ง เพิ่มสีสันและเอกลักษณ์ให้งานออกแบบของแต่ละคนมีความหลากหลายและมีลักษณะเฉพาะตัวมากยิ่งขึ้น THINKK Studio – Think Circular คุุณเดชา อรรจนานันท์ Creative Director และ Co-Founder ของ THINKK Studio หัวหน้าทีมในการออกแบบ Workshop ในครั้งนี้ ได้ฝากข้อคิดและมุมมองเกี่ยวกับการเพิ่มมูลค่าให้วัสดุเหลือใช้ว่า “การชุบชีวิตให้วัสดุเหลือใช้มีมูลค่าเพิ่ม ต้องอาศัยทัศนคติและความคิดสร้างสรรค์ของนักออกแบบ เพื่อมองผลลัพธ์ปลายทางให้ออกว่า จะพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์ไปในรูปแบบไหน ผ่านกระบวนการคิด สัมผัส และทดลองหาความเป็นไปได้ของวัสดุนั้น ๆ โดยไม่มีกรอบจำกัด อย่างที่ THINKK Studio ทดลองกับวัสดุเหลือใช้ของ SCGP ในเวิร์กช็อปครั้งนี้ ซึ่งทีมมองว่าประสบความสำเร็จและได้รับผลตอบรับที่ดีจากผู้เข้าร่วมเป็นโอกาสดีที่ได้แลกเปลี่ยนมุมมองความคิดสร้างสรรค์และทักษะ ระหว่างนักศึกษาที่มีไอเดียสดใหม่กับวิสาหกิจชุมชนที่ถนัดงานฝีมือเป็นอย่างดี จนทำให้ทุกฝ่ายได้แรงบันดาลใจกลับไปต่อยอดงานออกแบบของตัวเองได้อย่างเต็มเปี่ยม “การเพิ่มมูลค่าให้วัสดุเหลือใช้สามารถเริ่มได้จากตัวเราทุกคนเช่น การใช้ทักษะงานฝีมืออย่างง่าย ๆ ออกแบบของเหลือใช้หรือขยะในครัวเรือนให้ใช้งานได้ยาวนานขึ้น และสามารถต่อยอดไปถึงระดับชุมชนที่ต้องคำนึงถึงกระบวนการทิ้งและจัดเก็บขยะ การส่งต่อเพื่อแปรรูป หรือในระดับอุตสาหกรรมสามารถสร้างเครือข่ายความร่วมมือไปยังภาคเอกชน รัฐบาลรวมถึงหน่วยงานวิจัยต่าง ๆ ได้อีกด้วย “โดยสิ่งสำคัญในเรื่องนี้คือ ทำอย่างไรให้งานออกแบบจากวัสดุเหลือใช้มีประสิทธิภาพการใช้งานที่ดี ไม่แพ้งานออกแบบชิ้นใหม่ และกลมกลืนกับไลฟ์สไตล์ของผู้บริโภค ในท้ายที่สุดแนวคิดเรื่อง Upcycling ไม่ควรถูกมองว่าเป็นเพียงกระแสชั่วคราว แต่เป็นตัวแปรสำคัญที่จะกำหนดทิศทางการออกแบบผลิตภัณฑ์ โดยคำนึงถึงสิ่งแวดล้อมและอนาคตของโลกให้มากที่สุดนั่นเอง”
SCGP X THINKK STUDIO “TRANSFORMATION” WASTE TO VALUE
SCGP has conducted its businesses based on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Circular Economy concepts. It therefore has focused on green materials, maximum resource efficiency and upcycling. So many materials that would otherwise be thrown away become new products with added value, thanks to SCGP, which has also promoted community-enterprise development. Guided by the aforementioned concepts, SCGP has recently collaborated with THINKK Studio in organizing “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop to promote resource efficiency and upcycling. Invited to the event were members of craft-community enterprises around SCGP’s plants in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachin Buri and Khon Kaen, as well as design / material-sciences lecturers and students. At the workshop, participants explored ways to upcycle SCGP’s unused materials with THINKK Studio in charge of sharpening the ideas and upcycling implementation. “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop “TRANSFORMATION” Waste to Value Workshop took place amid inspiringly fun atmosphere. Discussed the workshop were four types of materials namely paper band, recycled plastic strap that is a byproduct from plastic-bottle forming, plastic tubes, and crushed recycled plastic. After THINKK Studio’s finishing touch, the upcycled materials are beautiful in design and boast added value. THINKK Studio’s designers shared their ideas at the workshop. The first stage of the workshop was to understand more about the four materials and their different characteristics. The team then concluded that paper band should be woven in line with Thai craft of weaving. Tubes, meanwhile, should go well with that can be grasped in the hand. Crushed plastic, on its part, has solid durability and can be used for tray making. In the next stage, THINKK Studio produced six protypes from the four materials namely a vase, a lantern, a handbag, a tray, a fan, and a tote bag. Participants then were given opportunities to make these products from the materials provided. For decoration, there were thin plastic sheets for participants to choose. These sheets were recycled from used plastic bags. THINKK Studio – Think Circular Mr. Decha Archjananun, Creative Director & Co-Founder of THINKK Studio offered advice on how to upcycle waste/unwanted materials as follows: “Breathing a new life to no-longer-wanted materials or waste requires creativity. Designers need to visualize what the materials will be turned into through an experimental process that should go beyond any limit. During the workshop, THINKK Studio has already shown how to upcycle materials. Our team believes our efforts were successful and got positive response from participants. This workshop provided us with a good opportunity to interact with students who had fresh ideas as well as with craft-community enterprises that had exceptional craft skills. All sides in the workshop definitely discovered some inspirations. “Anyone can upcycle materials. At household level, upcycling will require just basic skills. At community or industrial level, it may be necessary to design waste disposal and storage process for upcycling. However, the process design can be done in collaboration with supportive companies, government agencies or research units. “Importantly, upcycling must focus on ensuring that its output is not only as functional as products from new raw materials but also answers well to consumers’ lifestyles. Last but not least, upcycling trend should continue because it is crucial to the environment and the world’s future.”