Biodiversity is the vital foundation of ecosystems, economies, and quality of life. Recognizing its importance, the United Nations has designated May 22 of every year as the International Day for Biological Diversity to remind us that abundant natural resources are at the heart of sustaining life on Earth.

SCGP believes that meaningful change begins at the local level, because every effort to care for even a small area can create a positive impact on a global scale. This belief is reflected in the company’s Nature Positive ambition, which aims to halt nature loss by 2030 and restore ecosystems to full health by 2050 through systematic and responsible land management.

One of SCGP’s key approaches is the management of eucalyptus plantations under FSC™ standards alongside community forest conservation, ensuring that land utilization can grow in harmony with both nature and local communities. Currently, SCGP manages more than 55,369 rai of FSC™ certified plantations, while allocating over 6,212 rai, or 11.2% of the total area, for conservation purposes — exceeding FSC™ requirements.

These areas are also subject to biodiversity surveys conducted every two years in collaboration with experts from the Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, and Thailand’s forest ecology research network to monitor the return of plant species and wildlife within the ecosystem.

A clear example can be seen in Nong Hua Wua Community, Kamphaeng Phet Province, where the community has worked together with Siam Forestry Co., Ltd. in SCGP, to establish a systematic forest management approach. The results have shown significant improvements in forest abundance, the return of wildlife, and better quality of life for local residents. According to the 2025 survey, the area was found to contain as many as 82 plant species from 37 families, with the Shannon-Wiener biodiversity index rated at a high level,* demonstrating that commercial plantations and rich natural ecosystems can truly grow together in harmony.

In addition, SCGP’s FSC™ certified plantation areas are capable of storing more than 308,949 tCO₂e** of carbon. SCGP also utilizes CERT+ technology, integrating satellite systems and AI to accurately assess carbon sequestration. At the same time, the company encourages community participation through community forest models and the “Eucalyptus Along Canal Banks” project, which helps create jobs, generate income, and strengthen livelihoods for people in local communities. SCGP is also moving forward with plans to expand certified plantation areas by another 10,000 rai and restore an additional 1,000 rai of conservation forest by 2027.

All of these efforts demonstrate that sustainable land management can effectively restore ecosystems, generate income for communities, and improve quality of life at the same time.

* Shannon-Wiener Index
** Sustainability Report 2025, pages 50–53

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