Environmental Management
Goal and Performance Highlights
Goal
Performance
Environmental Incident Statistics 2022-2024
| Incident/Issue | Number of Cases (per year) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Complaints and environmental law violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fines for legal violations (THB) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Challenges and Opportunities
Ratch Pathana and Affiliates recognizes the importance of conducting business that strikes a balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility, particularly in the face of climate change, tightening environmental regulations, and rising stakeholder expectations centered on ESG principles.
The Company is committed to continuously advancing its environmental management systems to meet international standards, while also enhancing competitiveness. This is achieved through the effective implementation of policies on quality, safety, and energy conservation, alongside investments in technologies that reduce environmental impact. Key focus areas include the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable water resource management, and energy efficiency improvements—all aimed at creating long-term value for the organization, local communities, and the environment.
Management Approach and Value Creation
Environmental Policy and Compliance
The company strictly adheres to laws and regulations governing quality, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and energy management.
Measures are in place to prevent, reduce, and mitigate pollution, wastewater discharge, waste, and emissions resulting from business activities. Efficiency improvements aim to reduce energy and water consumption while preserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change.
Risk management strategies are implemented to minimize incidents, accidents, asset damage, and occupational hazards affecting employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Employees, contractors, and stakeholders are provided with training and awareness programs on environmental management, quality control, and energy conservation
Stakeholder engagement and consultation processes are promoted to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
The company allocates adequate resources to achieve environmental and sustainability objectives while ensuring efficient use of natural resources.
The company maintains the security of its utilities and infrastructure, ensuring preparedness for emergencies affecting production and supply chain continuity.
Environmental performance and sustainability targets are regularly reviewed to drive continuous improvement, with transparent communication of progress to stakeholders.
Environmental Compliance and Performance
Ratch Pathana and Affiliates committed to full compliance with environmental regulations and legal requirements applicable to its operations. The company adheres strictly to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) frameworks at Rachapatana Energy Power Plant, as well as Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Code of Practice (CoP) guidelines at Sahacogen Green Biomass Power Plant and Sahagreen Forest Biomass Power Plant. To ensure compliance, environmental quality is continuously monitored, with biannual reports submitted to regulatory authorities.
The company has also established an Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure operations align with legal and regulatory requirements. Recognizing the importance of sustainable environmental management, the company continuously enhances its environmental strategies to meet international standards. Between 2005 and 2024, the company underwent external audits conducted by the Management System Certification Institute (MASCI) and successfully achieved ISO 45001:2018 certification.
of Ratch Pathana subsidiaries
This demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment to environmentally responsible operations and strict compliance with environmental regulations. It reflects the continuous development and tangible improvement of the company's environmental management system. Moving forward, the company remains dedicated to enhancing and expanding its operations in alignment with international standards, further minimizing environmental impact and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
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