Thai Agro Energy Public Company Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Used biogas from wastewater treatment to replace fuel oil
- Reduced electricity consumption by using high-efficiency equipment and energy-saving devices
- Implemented Zero Discharge policy for treated wastewater
- Improved biogas production system to prevent leakage
- Monitored combustion systems to control air emissions
- Achieved ISO 14001:2004 certification
Social Achievements
- Developed employee skills and created internal knowledge for competence management
- Promoted employee participation in community development
- Supported environmental conservation activities
- Supported youth education and social responsibility
- Sponsored community events (e.g., Songkran festival, blood donation)
Governance Achievements
- Established an anti-corruption policy and training
- Established Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee
- Implemented a Code of Best Practices aligned with the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Government policies affecting ethanol pricing and quotas
- Dependence on major customers
- Dependence on molasses as the main raw material
- Risk of biogas production disruption due to natural disasters
- Liquidity risk due to loan covenants
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversified raw materials (molasses and cassava)
- Long-term contracts with molasses suppliers
- Strengthened biogas production infrastructure
- Improved relationships with customers and expanded customer base
- Refinanced loans with more favorable terms
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Long-term contracts with key suppliers
- Quality control of raw materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Constructed a biogas power generation system with a capacity of 3 MW to reduce energy costs and improve long-term cost management.
- Implemented ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system certification.
Social Achievements
- Organized various community activities such as Children's Day, sports competitions, and Loy Krathong celebrations.
- Participated in a tree-planting project.
Governance Achievements
- Established an anti-corruption policy and joined the Collective Action Coalition of the Thai private sector.
- Established an Audit Committee and a Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Fluctuations in global crude oil prices affecting ethanol prices and sales volume.
- Dependence on key suppliers for raw materials.
- Dependence on major customers.
- Government policies.
- Potential damage to biogas production facilities due to natural disasters.
- Environmental impact.
Mitigation Strategies
- Long-term contracts with raw material suppliers.
- Diversification of raw material sources (using both molasses and cassava).
- Strengthening relationships with existing customers and expanding customer base.
- Continuous improvement of production efficiency to reduce costs.
- Improving the structure of biogas production facilities and implementing disaster insurance.
- Implementing a “ZERO DISCHARGE” policy for wastewater and installing a Bio Scrubber to reduce air pollution.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Long-term contracts with molasses suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management.
- Improved efficiency of wastewater treatment systems.
- Monitored and controlled greenhouse gas emissions.
- Installed Bio-Scrubber to reduce H2S emissions.
Social Achievements
- Implemented employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Community investment programs.
- Developed employee skills through training programs.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented anti-corruption training for all employees.
- Established a Code of Conduct.
- Adherence to Thailand's Good Corporate Governance principles.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to fluctuating raw material prices and availability.
- Climate-related risks (e.g., extreme weather events).
- Competition in the biofuel market.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies for raw materials.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate climate-related risks.
- Focused on product quality and customer relationships to maintain market share.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Contracts with sugarcane suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (flooding)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Safety and occupational health
- Resources preservation
- Society
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Improved efficiency in the bio-gas production system to prevent leakage
- Examined the fuel combustion system to control air quality
- Improved the factory’s working areas and its landscape towards becoming a Green Plant
- Installed Bio-Scrubber to eliminate hydrogen sulfide (H2S) reducing Sox in flue gas
- Construction of the EVAPORATOR SYSTEM FOR BIO METHANATED SPENT WASH to reduce process water used and generate a by-product Potassium Humate
Social Achievements
- Encouraged staff members to take part in communal activities focusing on sustainable improvement in quality of life
- Improve skills of staff members and build corporate cognition to develop Competence Management
- Support activities involving environmental preservation
- Promote development of learning, awareness, and responsibility among youths
- Community investment totaling 1,270,390 Baht
Governance Achievements
- Received SETAWARDS 2020 for Business Excellence
- Received a “Very Good” level (4 stars) for Corporate Governance by the Thai Institute of Directors Association
- Received a “Very Good” level (98 score) on the Annual General Meeting Quality Assessment by the Thai Investors Association
- Officially certified as a renewal member of “Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption”
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 outbreak causing difficulties for business running and decreased sales volume of ethanol
- Drought affecting sugarcane production and increasing molasses price
- Risk associated with Procurement of Main Raw Materials due to drought and price fluctuation
- Risk associated with Price Fluctuation of Main Raw Materials
- Risk from the Government Policy
- Risk from the Growing Trends of Electric Cars and Hybrid Cars
- Risk from the Utilization of Biogas as Main Fuel
- Risk from Environmental Impact
- Risk from Compliance with Loan Agreements
- Risk associated with Compliance with the Regulations and Relevant Laws
- Anti-Corruption Risk
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost management and rigorously expense control
- Procuring other raw materials to substitute the molasses (raw sugar and tapioca chips)
- Determining its ethanol selling price based on a cost-plus basis
- Closely monitoring market situation and price trend of raw materials
- Expanding its customer base and monitoring export market situation
- Conducting a feasibility study of producing other products or derivatives products of ethanol
- Strengthening the structure of the biogas ponds and conducting regular maintenance
- Complying with the requirements of the government in “Wastewater Management in Industrial Plants”
- Informing the Board of Directors of LANNA regarding the loan agreement condition
- Closely monitoring and coordinating with related agencies to keep up with the changes in policies, rules, regulations and laws
- Establishing an anti-corruption working team and conducting self-assessment on the corruption risk
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing only from manufacturers and/or distributors that deliver quality ingredients accurately and punctually
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Growing Trends of Electric Cars and Hybrid Cars
Opportunities
- Producing other products or derivatives products of ethanol
Awards & Recognition
- SETAWARDS 2020
- Thai Institute of Directors Association 4 stars
- Thai Investors Association 98 score
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:69%
Total Energy Consumption:28,000,000 kWh/year (69% generated internally)
Water Consumption:734,615 m3/year (spent wash)
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Installed bio scrubbers to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from biogas, improving air quality.
- Implemented wastewater management system, reducing water usage in production.
- Undertook an industrial forest plantation project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Social Achievements
- Maintained 85% of factory workers as locals from Suphanburi province.
- Provided employee training (average 14 hours/person/year).
- Supported community development projects (medical equipment, supplies, etc.).
Governance Achievements
- Received a “Very Good” level (4 stars) for Corporate Governance assessment by the Thai Institute of Directors Association.
- Received a 100 score (“Excellent”) on the Annual General Meeting Quality Assessment by the Thai Investors Association.
- Established and implemented a Sustainability Management Policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve certification from Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) by 2023.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase employee training hours to at least 18 hours/person/year by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy costs by at least 10% by 2026.
- Achieve zero machine breakdowns by 2026.
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased ethanol sales volume (18.23%) due to COVID-19 pandemic and reduced fuel demand.
- Increased molasses price (28.05%) due to drought.
- Dependence on major customers for ethanol sales.
- Government policies affecting ethanol promotion and demand (e.g., EV promotion).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies for raw materials (cassava).
- Expanded customer base to reduce dependence on major buyers.
- Conducted feasibility studies on producing other products from ethanol.
- Focused on cost management and production efficiency improvements.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: At least once a year
Responsible Procurement
- Quality testing of raw materials
- Using at least 2 suppliers for main raw materials.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Growing trends of electric cars and hybrid cars
Awards & Recognition
- SET AWARDS 2020