Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) recognizes the importance of empowering its business partners within the supply chain by enhancing their knowledge and capabilities to operate sustainably across economic, social, and environmental. This includes improving production processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fostering positive environmental impacts, and creating commercial opportunities for partners through sustainability efforts.
Throughout 2024, CP Foods has conducted various activities for knowledge exchange and experience sharing to elevate the operations of its business partners to meet requirements of global trends and international standards. Recently, CPF held the seminar "CPF CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERSHIP 2024," themed "Collaborate and Create for Sustainable Growth." The event was inaugurated by Mr. Siripong Aroonratana, COO-Livestock business at CPF and chairman of the Sustainability Management Steering Committee, who expressed the company’s commitment to helping both large business partners and SMEs to adapt to climate change and managing water resources for sustainable business operations. The workshop, “Growing Together with Low-carbon Products,” was part of CP Foods’ initiative "PARTNER TO GROW... Sustainable Mutual Growth," aimed at providing business partners with the knowledge and tools to reduce gas emission mitigation.
Thidarat Dechayonbuncha, Head of Procurement at CP Foods, emphasizes the company's commitment to fostering sustainable business partnerships that create positive societal and environmental impacts. Under the strategic initiative "Collaborate and Create for Sustainable Growth," the company has engaged over 200 business partners in collaborative development and knowledge-sharing programs.
These initiatives are designed to strengthen partner capabilities, support stable business growth, and prepare participants to navigate emerging challenges, particularly those related to climate change. By focusing on mutual growth and shared expertise, CP Foods is actively working towards its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
"We believe that all knowledge exchange activities inspire collaborative development in various areas such as operational efficiency, environmentally friendly production processes, compliance with environmental and labor standards, and the development of low-carbon production processes, which are crucial in driving sustainable development goals. So that we can grow sustainably together, delivering environmentally friendly products and services that enhance our business image and meet global customer demands," Thidarat added.
Panuwat Yeewangjaroen, Manager of System Development and Quality Management at Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Co., Ltd., emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability. "We recognize sustainability as a global imperative and are actively measuring our carbon footprints at both organizational and product levels," he stated. "The workshop provided by CP Foods offers an invaluable opportunity for knowledge sharing and collaborative strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance our collective sustainability goals.”
Nitithorn Kornmai, Sales Feed Manager at Thai Ruam Jai Vegetable Oil Co., Ltd., highlighted the alignment between CP Foods' sustainability initiatives and the company's own environmental commitments. "Our approach to sustainability goes beyond mere discussion," he explained. "We have already implemented concrete measures such as installing solar rooftops to increase renewable energy usage and transitioning to electric vehicles in our transportation fleet."
The knowledge-sharing workshop with CP Foods provides a valuable platform for refining our sustainability strategies and enhancing stakeholder communication. By exchanging insights and best practices, we are better equipped to advance our greenhouse gas reduction efforts and contribute to broader environmental goals.
Rukchanok Pholha, Managing Director of Tida Tech Co., Ltd., underscored the collective responsibility in addressing climate change. "Greenhouse gas reduction is not just an environmental imperative but a moral obligation to future generations," she stated. "As a valued partner in CP Foods' supply chain, we are proactively transforming our operations to minimize our carbon footprint."
The company has already implemented several strategic sustainability initiatives, including solar rooftop installations, water recycling programs, and a comprehensive plan to transition to electric vehicles. These efforts reflect our commitment to creating meaningful environmental change and supporting a more sustainable future.
