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TBC Joins BJC Big C’s Aluminium Can Donation Project to Support the Prostheses Foundation

TBC Joins BJC Big C’s Aluminium Can Donation Project to Support the Prostheses Foundation

On 28 August 2024, Ms. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, Senior Executive Vice President of BJC Big C Group, together with Thai Beverage Can Ltd. (TBC), represented by Ms. Kitiya Santaveesuk, TBC Head of Sustainability, and Ms. Waleethip Prommobol, Sustainability Project Lead, handed over more than 120 kilograms of used aluminium cans to support the operations of the Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. The Princess Mother. This initiative aims to provide prosthetic limbs for people with disabilities, restore what they are missing, and honor His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of his 6th cycle birthday anniversary on 28 July 2024. The donation was received by Mr. Kraidej Takerngkiat, Deputy Secretary-General for Finance and Accounting of the Prostheses Foundation, at the foundation’s office in the Srijulsup Building, Rong Muang, Pathumwan.


This project is one of 72 community development and collaboration initiatives by the BJC Big C Group. Its goal is to support the production of prosthetic limbs for underprivileged people with disabilities, enabling them to achieve equality in society. Additionally, it has positive environmental impacts by recycling used aluminium cans into new ones. Proceeds from the sale of recycled cans are donated to the foundation. This approach reduces the use of new raw materials, promotes the reuse of materials, and helps lower greenhouse gas emissions from raw material extraction and production processes. It aligns with Thailand’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

TBC Participates in the Seminar on the Summary of the Low-Carbon Industry Development Project

TBC Participates in the Seminar on the Summary of the Low-Carbon Industry Development Project Under the BCG Economy Model Strategy Towards Net Zero

On 22 August 2024, Thai Beverage Can Ltd. (TBC) participated in the seminar summarizing the achievements of the “Low-Carbon Industry Development Project Under the BCG Economy Model Strategy Towards Net Zero.” The event was organized by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO) in collaboration with VgreenKU, the Center of Excellence for Eco-Friendly Business Strategies under the Faculty of Environment, Kasetsart University. The seminar was held in the Pra Siva Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Asawin Grand Convention Hotel.


The seminar presented the outcomes of the project, which aims to promote the development of a low-carbon industry in line with the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green) Economy Model. The initiative supports the transition towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions and showcases the project’s success.

TBC was among the organizations selected to participate in this project. On 1 March 2024, Mr. Bancha Danguthai, TBC Senior Engineering Manager, attended the declaration of intent to join the project. This was an opportunity to present TBC’s vision and set goals for its role in the initiative. The project focuses on building capacity and disseminating knowledge to industrial organizations for assessing and managing greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. It promotes the production of circular economy products through mechanisms such as Circular Economy-Carbon Footprint Product (CE-CFP) certification. Additionally, the initiative includes the development of best practices for applying the BCG Economy Model to achieve Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero GHG Emissions.


The relevant personnel from TBC received training and consulting from Associate Professor Dr. Rattanawan Mungkung, Director of VGREEN, on 20 March 2024. The training covered topics such as emissions assessment, setting short-, medium-, and long-term emission reduction targets, applying the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green) concept for emissions reduction, evaluating the emissions reduction achieved through BCG projects, and selecting products for CE-CFP labeling. In addition, on 25 July 2024, Ms. Waleethip Prommobol, TBC Sustainability Project Lead, participated in a seminar titled “Driving NET ZERO with the BCG Strategy for the Agriculture, Food, Plastics, and Packaging Industries.” She shared practical experiences on applying the BCG Economy Model to greenhouse gas management strategies to drive NET ZERO targets.


From the journey of implementation to today’s success, the participating organizations gained significant knowledge to adapt and develop into low-carbon industries. As part of the recognition, TGO awarded the “BEST BCG ECONOMY MODEL” plaques to six organizations that participated in the project, with TBC being one of the recipients. Ms. Kitiya Santaveesuk, TBC Head of Sustainability, delivered a speech highlighting TBC’s success in applying the BCG Economy Model to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing towards achieving the company’s NET ZERO target by 2050.

TBC Participates in the CMMU ASEAN Sustainability Forum 2024

On 21 August 2024, Ms. Kitiya Santaveesuk, Head of Sustainability at Thai Beverage Can Ltd., was invited as a speaker at the CMMU ASEAN Sustainability Forum 2024. The event, held at the College of Management, Mahidol University, Bangkok, was attended by Ph.D. candidates from the ACSDSD Scholarship Program, faculty members, and the general public


The forum was organized under the theme “From Research to Results: Leading Resilient and Sustainable Futures.” Discussions focused on various aspects of organizational sustainability, including company sustainability commitments, key challenges and solutions, balancing financial and sustainability goals, and strategies for engaging employees at all organizational levels in sustainability initiatives. Leading industrial organizations shared their experiences in applying sustainability principles to their operations, discussing challenges and opportunities encountered while striving to achieve their sustainability goals.

TBC Awards Scholarships in the 2024 TBC Scholarship Program

On 20 August 2024, the management team of Thai Beverage Can Ltd., led by Mr. Pongpisit Kadharn, Senior Vice President of Technology (Chairperson of the Scholarship Award Ceremony), Ms. Kitiya Santaveesuk, Head of Sustainability, and Mr. Metha Sawangdee, Senior People Department Manager, along with representatives from the People Management division, participated in the scholarship award ceremony for the TBC Scholarship Program 2023. The ceremony was held in Meeting Room 1 at Saraburi Technical College.


The TBC Scholarship Program 2023 was established to provide educational support to underprivileged youth with limited financial resources. The program aligns with the company’s “TBC Sustainability Goals 2030” under the Social Impact strategy. This strategy aims to drive societal progress in areas such as Human rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions by fostering workplace and community diversity, ensuring equality, and supporting disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities and low-income individuals, both directly and indirectly.

 



Recognizing the importance of offering opportunities and developing the potential of youth as a foundation for the country’s economic and social growth, the company provides scholarships to students pursuing vocational education at the diploma level (Higher Vocational Certificate or “Por Wor Sor”). These scholarships are intended for students with strong academic and behavioral records but who lack financial resources for their education. The initiative focuses on communities within a 10–20 km radius of the company’s factory in Nong Khae District, Saraburi Province. Two scholarships have been granted for the full two-year program, each worth 25,000 baht, including educational and welfare support, totaling 50,000 baht.

TBC Participates in the CaF: Pioneering the Future of ASEAN Green Procurement

On 6 August 2024, TBC participated in the C asean Forum (CaF) 2024 under the theme “Pioneering the Future of ASEAN Green Procurement” at C asean, CW Tower, Ratchadaphisek. The event was organized by C asean in collaboration with the Thailand Supply Chain Network (TSCN) and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD). The forum emphasized the importance of ASEAN countries considering environmentally friendly procurement practices as a path toward sustainability.


The event was attended by over 300 participants, including embassy representatives, government officials, educators, TSCN network members, and members of the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Association of Thailand. They shared information, inspired one another, and discussed actionable strategies for implementing Green Procurement across ASEAN and Thailand. The event combined diverse perspectives and experiences with industry practices and relevant sectors.


TBC, along with Aluminium Loop, set up a booth to showcase aluminium cans that can be fully recycled into new cans, making them a sustainable packaging solution for businesses committed to sustainability, and highlighting the importance of environmentally conscious procurement. TBC’s Commercial & Supply Chain Management team also participated in the event and attended seminars on interesting procurement topics.

Solar Rooftop Phase 3 at TBC 2

On 30 July 2024, the executive team, led by Mr. Saroj Chayavivatkul, President of Thai Beverage Can Ltd. (TBC), and Mr. Vichien Rungwattanakit, Senior Executive Vice President of Packaging and Engineering Business at Berli Jucker Public Co., Ltd., along with TBC employees, participated in the opening ceremony of the Phase 3 solar power generation system at Thai Beverage Can 2.


The installation of this Solar Rooftop has a power generation capacity of 999 kWh, which is equivalent to approximately 1,258,117 kWh per year. It will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 670 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. With all 3 phases combined, TBC’s total power generation capacity will reach 5 MWh.


This aligns with TBC’s Sustainability Goals 2030 (TBC SG 2030), specifically under the Product Stewardship strategy: Climate Leader. The company aims to promote the use of renewable energy in its production processes, targeting 20% by 2030. This shift involves reducing the use of polluting fossil fuels in favor of clean solar energy.

 


TBC commits to driving the use of clean energy for a sustainable business, society, and environment.

TBC, in Collaboration with Partners from the Aluminium Business Group, Organizes the 5th ‘Can to Can Journey’ Event

Thai Beverage Can Ltd. (TBC), in collaboration with Thai Beverage Recycle Co., Ltd. (TBR), Anglo Asia Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd., UACJ (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the Sustainable Resources Management Foundation (3R), the Thailand Institute of Packaging and Recycling Management for Sustainable Environment (TIPMSE), and the Thailand Supply Chain Network (TSCN), organized the “Can to Can Journey” event on 4 – 5 July 2024. This event followed the journey of aluminium cans after consumption, with 104 participants from 42 organizations.

The “Can to Can Journey” event was designed to support the strategy of driving holistic economic development under the concept of the BCG Model: Bio Economy, Circular Economy, Green Economy—an economic model aimed at sustainable development. The event also aimed to develop and drive the recycling system for aluminium packaging based on the Circular Economy concept, enabling a fully closed-loop process within Thailand. It provided participants with a first hand experience of the aluminium can life cycle, from production and collection after use to recycling it into high-quality raw materials, allowing the cans to be recycled endlessly. Companies like Thai Beverage Can Ltd., Thai Beverage Recycle Co., Ltd., Anglo Asia Group Co., Ltd., and UACJ (Thailand) Co., Ltd. shared their insights into the complete aluminium can lifecycle, from production to recycling, giving participants a deep understanding of the process.

 


The aluminium packaging industry in Thailand and the ASEAN region is fully committed to implementing a Circular Economy. This effort is a collaboration between the government, beverage producers, packaging manufacturers, universities, research institutes, TIPMSE, the Federation of Thai Industries, and the 3R Foundation. Together, they are developing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle in Thailand, ensuring it suits all sectors. This initiative particularly emphasizes the importance of businesses taking responsibility for the environment. The goal is to manage aluminium packaging waste more efficiently, minimizing environmental impact. The aluminium industry is also focused on decarbonization, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as much as possible, eventually reaching net-zero. Using recycled aluminium in can production cuts energy consumption by 95%, reducing the carbon footprint by 30 times compared to using new raw materials, which aligns with customer strategies to lower product carbon footprints.


The “Can to Can Journey” event brought together participants from various sectors, including executives and partners from beverage companies, members of the Thailand Supply Chain Network (TSCN), university faculty, and NGOs like WWF and GIZ (the German Corporation for International Cooperation, focused on sustainable development). Throughout the event, the participants followed the journey of aluminium cans, witnessing the development of a 100% Closed Loop Recycling system. This system, successfully implemented by TBC, TBR, Anglo Asia, and UACJ Thailand, ensures complete and continuous recycling within Thailand. This makes Thailand one of only 4 countries in Asia with a fully domestic supply chain for aluminium can recycling, from sorting, paint removing, melting, and forming new cans.

Thank all the participants and organizers of the “Can to Can Journey” event. Your contributions have played a key role in driving the efficient recycling of environmentally friendly aluminium cans in Thailand.

TBC Joins the Launch Campaign for Coca-Cola x Trash Lucky The Recycle Me 2024

TBC joined as a partner for the 2nd time in Coca-Cola’s packaging return activity with Trash Lucky. The event was held on 26 June 2024, at Q Stadium, M Floor, EmQuartier.

The Coca-Cola x Trash Lucky The Recycle Me 2024 campaign has been organized by the Coca-Cola business group in Thailand for the 4th consecutive year, in collaboration with Trash Lucky, a provider of recycling drop-off points. The campaign has expanded its partnerships to include 13 organizations from retail, recycling, and prize sponsors, with total prize value exceeding 2 million baht. The campaign has also expanded its recycling drop-off points to over 80 locations, covering Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phuket, and Songkhla. This year, the campaign is focusing more on targeting Gen Z, a group particularly interested in recycling. To encourage recycling behavior in a fun way, the campaign has partnered with various leading universities in Thailand.

As a leading beverage can producer in Thailand, TBC supports and promotes the recycling of aluminium cans to enable a Closed Loop Recycling system. This process allows used cans to be fully recycled without disassembly with world-class technology in Thailand’s aluminium can industry. Thailand is one of only four countries in Asia with a comprehensive aluminium can recycling process within the country. Currently, 88% of used aluminium cans are collected for recycling, and using recycled materials reduces the carbon footprint by 30 times compared to new materials.

This collaboration also supports Coca-Cola’s environmental and social responsibilities by delivering value through the collection of aluminium cans from the campaign, which are then recycled to produce new cans. Additionally, funds are donated to the Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. the Princess Mother through the Recycle for Life project for individuals with limb disabilities. Last year, over 868 kilograms of aluminium materials were collected for the campaign.

The campaign runs for 6 months, from 1 July to 31 December 2024. For more information about the campaign and how to exchange points for rewards, visit https://trashlucky.com/recycleme/

TBC Supports Canned Water, Can Café, and Can Crushers at PROPAK ASIA 2024

TBC supported Informa Markets in organizing PROPAK ASIA 2024, a major industrial exhibition for the year 2024. The event showcased top-tier industrial machinery, production technology, processing, and packaging from across Asia. It was held from 12-15 June 2024, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangna, Bangkok.

In this event, TBC provided 9,600 cans of mineral water and set up a Can Café offering free drinks to exhibitors and visitors and also supplied can crushers for easy disposal after use.