Thai Roong Ruang Sugar Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Good governance
- Community development
- Sustainable agriculture
Environmental Achievements
- Restored 3,600 meters long natural canal
- Completed 5 rai area of water catchment basin
- Completed water barrier construction (one barrier)
- Awarded BONSUCRO standard for sustainable cane growing and sugar production (4,775.70 Rai, 42 farmers)
Social Achievements
- Improved financial management skills for 162 sugarcane department employees
- Shared financial management knowledge with 98% of fellow workers and 89% of farmers
- Lin Family Volunteer for CSR project benefiting 1,345 students through various initiatives (mushroom planting, playground improvement, chicken raising)
- Lin Ruam Jai Project created and distributed Braille story books to 13 schools for the blind
- Cane-Farming Business for Next Generation Project educated 103 participants on cane growing and financial planning
- Lin Sweet Care & Share Project provided cooking and baking skills training to 90 children
- Road cleaning project involving 1,500 participants
- Lin Run for Life Project raised THB 208,888 for Baanrai hospital
Governance Achievements
- BONSUCRO standard certification demonstrates commitment to sustainable business practices, including good governance, social responsibility, and environmental protection.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Bonsucro
Certifications: BONSUCRO
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Social and Community Development
- Sustainable Farming
Environmental Achievements
- Paper Reduction Project to reduce wasteful paper consumption.
- 2 3 R Project (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) implemented at Phitsanulok Sugar factory.
- Leaves for Life project promoting reuse of waste materials to create tableware.
- Clean Cane project to reduce cane burning and promote fresh cane.
- Canal dredging and impairing flood gate to increase water storage.
- Tree Planting Project across multiple factory locations.
Social Achievements
- Scholarships offered to students from cane farmers' families at multiple factories.
- Road and playground repairs undertaken by employees and communities.
- Lin Family Volunteer Program engaging 200 employees in community projects benefiting 400 students.
- Raising Chicken for Eggs, Mushroom planting, and organic vegetable/fish farming projects in schools.
- Lin Run for Life fundraising event raising THB 429,373 for Baanrai hospital.
- Lin Sweet Care & Share Project teaching baking skills to visually impaired individuals.
- Birthday Cake Project teaching baking skills to housewives.
- Youth Heroes for Environment waste management project educating 152 students and teachers.
Governance Achievements
- Cash Management Campaign encouraging employees to improve financial management.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Wasteful paper consumption.
- Cane burning damaging soil and environment.
- Lack of water storage during drought.
Mitigation Strategies
- Paper reduction project.
- Clean Cane policy promoting fresh cane and buying cane leaves.
- Canal dredging and flood gate improvement.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Higher price for fresh cane
- Purchase of cane leaves
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Social and Community Development
- Sustainable Farming
Environmental Achievements
- Promote fresh cane cutting, reduce cane burning
- Sugar Cane Leaves Buying Program to generate electricity and reduce burning
- Tree Planting Project
Social Achievements
- Organized sport day to promote health and teamwork
- Provided scholarships to less privileged students
- Organized children’s day activities
- Organized lunch program at school
- Mobile Medical Unit Program
- Sponsored running event
- Waste sorting campaign for schools
- Volunteer projects (well drilling, water tank installation, road repairs)
- Lin Sweet Care & Share Project (baking class for visually impaired)
- Baking Program for Special Education Center
- Supported organizations during Covid-19 pandemic (medical equipment, financial aid, sugar donations)
- Lin Family Volunteer for CSR Project
- Raising Chicken for Eggs project
- Mushroom planting project
- Home-grown vegetables Project
Governance Achievements
- Safety Driving training for employees
- Implemented safety measures during Covid-19 pandemic (temperature checks, alcohol sprays, work-from-home option)
- Bonsucro standard certification for factories
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Cane burning environmental impact
- Covid-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Programs to promote fresh cane cutting (seminars, higher prices for fresh cane, buying cane leaves)
- Safety measures during Covid-19, support for medical agencies and communities
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Higher prices for fresh cane, buying cane leaves
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Bonsucro
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Focus on sustainable growth coupled with local’s quality of life, social impacts, and responsibility toward stakeholders.
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,461 tonCO2e reduction
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Purchased 90,241.03 metric tonnes of fresh sugarcane leaves, reducing GHG emissions by 11,461 tonCO2e
- Promoted fresh sugarcane to reduce burning
- Planted 260 trees at Sakon Nakhon factory
- Released fish in various locations
Social Achievements
- Completed various community development projects (road construction/improvement)
- Supported hospitals with medical equipment and funds during Covid-19
- Awarded scholarships to students at numerous schools
- Implemented the ‘Kok Nong Na ideal cane farm’ project to promote sustainable sugarcane growing
- Provided resources for learning life development skills
Governance Achievements
- Operated with integrity and transparency
- Awarded Bonsucro certificates for sustainable sugar production
- Signed MOUs with various ministries to promote reduction of sugarcane burning
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Sugarcane burning impacting ecosystem, air quality, and community health
- Drought, low sugarcane prices
Mitigation Strategies
- Promoting fresh sugarcane through awareness campaigns, labor support, and purchasing fresh sugarcane for fuel
- Initiated ‘Kok Nong Na ideal cane farm’ project to prepare for unexpected events
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing sugarcane leaves from farmers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Low sugarcane prices
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Bonsucro
Certifications: Bonsucro
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 8
- 13
- 15
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,182 tonCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Development
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Environmental Protection
- Education
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10,182 tonCO2e through sugarcane leaf purchase and promotion of fresh cane cutting.
- Released 750,000 earwigs to control sugarcane pests, reducing chemical pesticide use.
- Planted 3,000 seedlings to enhance the surrounding environment.
- Implemented water management projects resulting in an incremental water supply of 44,685 cubic meters.
Social Achievements
- Supported Ban Nong Lad Noi indigo dyeing weaving group by ordering their products.
- Provided free dental services to over 300 people through a mobile dental clinic.
- Awarded scholarships to less privileged students at numerous schools across different factories.
- Provided first aid training and safety chemical usage training to farmers.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Bonsucro standards for sustainable cane and sugar production across four factories.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Sugarcane burning causing environmental damage and health issues.
- Water scarcity in some regions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Promoting fresh cane cutting and utilizing sugarcane leaves as clean fuel.
- Implementing water management projects to improve water resource availability.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Bonsucro standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Bonsucro
Certifications: Bonsucro
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3
- 8
- 9
- 12
- 13
The company's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through community development, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and education.