Climate Change Data

NR Instant Produce Public Company Limited (NRF)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:4,878 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:3,303 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,575 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Food Production
  • Plant-Based Food
  • Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Certified as Carbon Neutral organization for 2 consecutive years
  • First company in Thailand to join Race to Zero campaign
  • First company in Thailand to study seaweed as a blue carbon sequestration
  • Reduced electricity consumption by 4% compared to 2019
  • Installed solar panels on factory rooftop, generating 6,314,613 kWh per year
  • Waste upcycling project reducing fertilizer costs and landfill waste by 230 kg
  • Global Recycling Day project reducing office waste by 537.7 kg

Social Achievements

  • Launched many initiatives through Root the Future, reaching over 4 million people weekly
  • Provided support to communities and medical personnel during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Implemented knowledge-sharing project for 650 farmers
  • Contract farming project enhancing farmers' quality of life
  • Happy employee project improving workplace happiness and efficiency
  • Employee training and development programs reaching 68% of employees

Governance Achievements

  • Established Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee (CGSC)
  • Implemented anti-corruption policy and Code of Conduct
  • Established complaints and whistleblowing policy
  • Implemented personal data protection policy and information technology security policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Net zero emission company in 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase online sales to 30% within 3 years

Environmental Challenges

  • Risk from competitive situation in the OEM business
  • Risk from insufficiency, price fluctuation, and quality of raw material
  • Risk from depending on labor or important person
  • Risk on changing of consuming trend of plant-based protein
  • Risk from unsuccessful online sell
  • Risk from relying on major customer
  • Risk from termination of contract
  • Risk from insufficient insurance coverage
  • Currency exchange fluctuation risk
  • Funding cost risk
  • Risk from Covid-19 pandemic
  • Risk from import regulations and trade barriers
  • Risk from technology changes in food production
  • Risk from major shareholders' influence
  • Risk from limited ability to subscribe right offering
  • Foreign Securities Investment Risk
Mitigation Strategies
  • Competitive advantages in sustainability, future food production, product variety, distribution, and flexibility
  • Multiple sourcing of raw materials and packaging, joint planning with customers, and collaboration with Mahidol University
  • Data and knowledge management systems, focus on company reputation and integrity
  • Investment in plant-based food production and market expansion
  • Strategic investment in Boosted Ecommerce and joint venture for e-commerce
  • Diversification of customer base and product variety
  • Strong customer relationships and continuous search for new customers
  • Comprehensive insurance policies
  • Careful monitoring of currency exchange rates, hedging, and pricing strategies
  • Maintaining financial stability and negotiating with banks
  • Operating plan to reduce impact from COVID-19, health and safety measures
  • Compliance with international standards (HACCP, GMP, IFS, BRC, HALAL)
  • Continuous monitoring of technology changes and investment in innovation
  • Independent directors and transparent governance structure
  • Compliance with securities laws and offering strategies
  • Due diligence and risk assessment for foreign investments

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Multiple sourcing of raw materials
  • Collaboration with farmers for sustainable agriculture

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Growth in plant-based food market

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN SDGs, SBTi

Certifications: BRC, IFS Food, GMP, FDA, HALAL, Carbon Neutral

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Plant-based food products
  • V-shape packaging

Awards & Recognition

  • CEO Today Global Award 2021
  • Superior Taste Award 2021
  • Listed in ESG Emerging 2021
  • Listed in ESG100 Index
  • Listed in SET100 Index
  • Listed in FTSE All World Index
  • Listed in THSI Index