Environmental Dimension Thanachart Group has always focused on environmental management. Over the years, there has been a policy implemented to promote practices in line with the environmental law, regulations, and requirements related to the business operations of the Group’s member companies. In order to show Thanachart Group’s commitment to reducing negative impact on the environment, the Group has therefore implemented measures regarding energy management, water management, refuse, waste and pollution management, as well as greenhouse gas management. In addition, the Group encourages an organizational culture that cultivates environmental consciousness, and also continues to operate in areas related to environmental conservation. 9. Promoting Participation in Environmental Protection Thanachart Group foresees the problem of energy shortage that the general public may consider to be far-fetched. With the rising trend of annual energy consumption, in line with the growth of the industry, economy, and population, the energy shortage problem is very likely to come sooner than expected. As the country’s energy demand continues to rise, it impacts on the environment, climate change, global warming, pollution including natural disasters and pandemic which significantly lowers people’s life quality. Many sectors have jointly sought measures and procedures to seriously mitigate such impact with a view to having sufficient energy for the future as well as sustainable environment. As a group of companies that contributes to the country’s economic growth, it is fully aware of its role as an organization responsible for the use of national resources, energy, and for environmental conservation. From its inception of business to the present day, the Group has expanded its business operations as well as those reflecting its social and environmental responsibility. In addition, the Group formulates policies to seriously and practically promote efficient energy consumption as well as energy conservation in office buildings. The Group then integrates the environmental and energy management system into their day-to-day operations and sets up related guidelines for employees to participate. The Group believes that expanding cooperation of individuals at the enterprise level shall definitely have positive impact on energy conservation and the environment at the national level. 102
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