The Erawan Group Public Company Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:74,449,938.71 kWh (2018), 82,086,526.44 kWh (2019), 52,597,885.82 kWh (2020)
Water Consumption:1,180,075.30 m3 (2018), 1,440,465.83 m3 (2019), 855,642.88 m3 (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Sustainable Development
- Anti-Corruption
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)
- Environmental and natural resource management
- Human resource development
- Customer satisfaction
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption through various initiatives (LED lighting, VFD installation, high-efficiency equipment)
- Reduced water consumption through water-saving measures
- Reduced waste through waste separation and recycling programs
- Participation in the Paper X project, recycling 1.6 tons of paper
Social Achievements
- Implemented health and hygiene practices for employees during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Provided support to medical personnel and neighboring communities during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Launched the “Happy Home, Happy Stay” project to promote community tourism
- Implemented the Creative Cabinet project to support education in primary schools
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust corporate governance framework with multiple committees
- Implemented an anti-corruption policy and whistle-blowing mechanism
- Implemented AML/CFT policy and procedures
- Conducted annual performance evaluations of the Board of Directors and committees
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on hotel operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Temporarily closed hotels, negotiated with stakeholders to defer payments, implemented cost-cutting measures
- Implemented stringent safety and hygiene measures in hotels
- Focused on revenue generation from local customers
- Strengthened online marketing and collaborated with the government to support the local tourism industry
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Guidelines for business conducted between the company, suppliers, and contractors
- Consideration of quality, quantity, and nature of services
- Fair competition, transparent supervision, environmental care, effective energy consumption, occupational health and safety, community impacts, and human rights consideration
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- ESG100 Companies (2015, 2017-2019)
- Very Good CGR Report 2020 (Thai Institute of Directors)
- Excellent AGM Assessments Program 2020 (Thai Investors Association)
- Thailand’s Top Corporate Brand Value 2020 (Chulalongkorn University)
- Thailand’s Top Corporate Brand Value 2019 (Chulalongkorn University)
- The Best of Asia 2012/2013 (Corporate Governance Asia)
- Thailand Corporate Excellence Awards 2016 (Thailand Management Association)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:0.004 tCO2e/THB (Scope 1-2)
Total Energy Consumption:7.65 kwh/THB
Carbon Intensity:0.004 tCO2e/THB (Scope 1-2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Management
- Energy Management
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Biodiversity management
- Human Rights Management
- Human resources management and development
- Occupational, Health and Safety Management
- Community Development Participation
- Risk Management
- Responding to digital transformation and IT security
- Enhancing customer satisfaction
- Supply Chain Management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy use by 3% in 2022 compared to 2019 levels.
- 80% of hotels have switched to 100% LED lighting.
- Naka Island Hotel reduced groundwater use by 23,480 cubic meters a year by building a rain-filled reservoir and improving its RO water system.
- Planted 400 trees in various parks and a reservoir.
- Naka Island Hotel planted 2,500 mangrove seedlings and participated in a beach cleanup collecting 156.64 kg of waste.
Social Achievements
- Hop Inn Internship Project trained 10 vocational and university students for hotel work.
- “Visiting My Home” project engaged 38 schools and 144 drawings in a community tourism promotion.
- Various community support activities including food and hygiene item donations, and support for medical personnel.
- Offered medical personnel free hotel stays near hospitals.
- Donated food and hygiene items to neighboring communities.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Became a member of the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption (CAC).
- Implemented policies and guidelines to maintain information system security.
- Conducted phishing mail tests and cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce energy intensity by 4% per year and increase clean energy share by 10% by 2030.
- Plant 10,000 trees by 2027.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water usage by 5% per year.
- Reduce landfill waste by 50% by 2025.
- 100% LED lighting by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic's impact on business operations.
- Challenges in achieving carbon reduction goals due to guest-driven energy consumption in the hotel industry.
- Varying environmental management policies across different hotel brands.
Mitigation Strategies
- Temporarily closed hotels and implemented a crisis management plan.
- Negotiated with stakeholders to defer payments and expenses.
- Implemented measures to improve energy efficiency, construction practices, and adopt environmentally friendly energy innovations.
- Focused on upgrading cleanliness and safety standards, implementing stringent monitoring and prevention measures, and strengthening hotel safety and hygienic measures.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Criteria for classifying critical-tier suppliers
- ESG framework for sustainable operations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Growing demand for eco-friendly hotel services.
Awards & Recognition
- All-Star Award for deducting food waste (Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok)