According to the company’s website press release on February 13, 2023, on February 6, 2023, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC and Thai Airways Public Company Limited or Thai Airways Join hands to create business growth while taking care of society and the environment. to pass on a better world to the next generation through cooperation Sustainable development and business partners By combining the strength of GC, the leader in the international chemical business to create quality of life Which has innovations that are environmentally friendly along with advanced technology used in product development It is also an international model organization for sustainability and Thai Airways. A high-quality, full-service airline Outstanding in service is recognized internationally. It has a global flight path and customer base. Which provides a complete service for transporting passengers, goods and air mail both domestically and internationally. In addition, Thai Airways also has other business units that are directly related to air transportation, whether it is warehousing services. ground customer service ground equipment services, flight catering and aircraft maintenance services this cooperation.
The objective is to seek opportunities for joint business operations based on sustainability principles. Growing together with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, President and Chief Executive Officer, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC and Mr. Chai Iamsiri, Chief Executive Officer, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Development and Business Partnership between GC and Thai Airways . Dr. Piyasvasti Amranand, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GC and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Airways International Business Rehabilitation Plan presided over the signing ceremony, Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, Mr. Pornchai Thiravech, Thai Airways Business Rehabilitation Plan Administrator, together with the Board of Directors and executives. High level of GC and Thai Airways were honored and witnessed the ceremony at Thai Airways Headquarters.
Dr. Piyasvasti Amranand, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GC and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Airways International Business Rehabilitation Plan said that the cooperation between GC and Thai Airways stems from the common point of both companies that are committed to sustainable business operations. Recognizing today's consumer demand for cost-effective use of resources coupled with environmental protection As a result, there is a tendency to use more environmentally friendly products and services. And to achieve the organization's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero (Net Zero) by 2050, especially GC has Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) or sustainable jet fuel. which is an important part that will help Thai Airways to achieve Net Zero goals. Strengthen the business operations of both GC and Thai Airways to achieve sustainable growth. I hope to reach an agreement this time. will lead to further expansion integrate cooperation in various dimensions can be increased in the future
Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO GC said this collaboration It is bringing the potential of both GC and Thai Airways to cooperate with Thai Airways as the national airline. Have strengths in human resources Providing international services. As for GC, we operate in the chemical business. There are production bases around the world. has strengths in sustainability which continually conducts business on ESG balance between environment, society, economy and good governance This cooperation covers many areas, including 1) knowledge development in sustainability. Using GC's experience to help elevate THAI's sustainability operations 2) circular economy, GC has environmentally friendly products such as bioplastic Recycled products Upcycling products that can be turned into products in Thai Airways business Including the introduction of a comprehensive used plastic management system or YOUTURN Platform. 3) Study on sustainable aviation fuel use or SAFlow environmentally friendly from GC's production base; and 4) service and travel partnerships. This cooperation is considered the starting point for expanding our business together and is ready to extend the results to other areas of cooperation in the future.
Mr. Chai Iamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways, said that Thai Airways, as the national airline We are pleased to work with GC to study and develop knowledge on sustainability in all dimensions, such as upcycling plastic waste to transform into products for in-flight services through the YOU Turn project, a plastic waste management platform. then turnkey Use of bioplastic products Including using community products that are supported by GC to promote job creation and income generation. There is also a commercial cooperation like a Preferred Partner in terms of tickets and other services in travel and THAI Catering. Work toward Net Zero through the development of a digital platform for controlling greenhouse gas emissions. and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development study project, which will be an important factor in Thai Airways' sustainable business operations in the future.
By joining forces of the two companies to create business cooperation and development as a ready partner. and commitment It's a great opportunity. that will work together to create added value for business Along with taking care of the environment and society for sustainable growth together.
