The FTI joins hands with the IEAT to encourage waste management entrepreneurs who are certified with the Eco Factory standard to achieve 100% in 2025.
Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Mr. Veeris Amrapal, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), as well as relevant agencies Join in showing the intention to promote sustainable supply chain management. environmental management industry Developed an eco-industrial factory standard for waste management entrepreneurs (Eco Factory For Waste Processor) to certify factory operators type 101, 105 and 106, who operate businesses in the treatment, disposal or recycling of waste. Various industries where the law is practiced
In this regard, there has been a joint announcement between 4 parties, namely FTI, IEAT, environmental management industry group and industrial waste management operators. To support and encourage waste management operators (Waste Processor) to receive 100% Eco Factory for Waste Processor certification by the year 2025, which is currently the IEAT and the Office of the A.T.T. has certified 379 industrial factories under the Eco Factory standard and 9 Eco Factory for Waste Processor standards and 18 of them are in the process of preparation.
Mr. Kriangkrai Thiennukul, President of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), said that FTI has a policy to support industrial development in Thailand to be sustainable. A balance in the economy, society and the environment is in line with the government's policy to promote the circular economy in the form of BCG. Regarding Green Economy and Circular Economy, FTI has given importance to promoting and pushing industrial entrepreneurs, especially members of FTI Industrial waste is properly managed and can be utilized cost-effectively and safely. and encourage members of the treated group to eliminate waste, raise the standard of industrial waste management with the Eco Factory For Waste Processor logo, as well as develop a waste exchange platform (Circular Material Hub) to support the management of unused materials and products. gemstone based on the concept of transforming waste from one industry turned into raw materials or materials for another industry according to the circular economy principle
Mr. Wiris Amrapal, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) said that in order to expand the results of such cooperation And incentivize entrepreneurs to operate more environmentally friendly and apply for more Eco Factory certification. For industrial estate developers and operators in industrial estates by entrepreneurs who have been certified with the Eco Factory standard at level 3 or higher, or the white flag with a gold star will receive a reduction or waiver of service fees for land use and business applications and non-tax benefits Which is effective from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024, which can apply for benefits through the electronic approval system. (e-Permission Privilege: e-PP) of the IEAT.
However, in the sector of operators in the industrial sector Has announced its intention and expressed its position at the event to emphasize the organization's commitment towards promoting sustainable supply chain management by selecting waste management operators that are certified Eco Factory for Waste Processor.
Mr. Prida Watcharatiensakul, Vice President-Manufacturing of SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited, stated that SCGC would like to play a part in pushing for a sustainable supply chain by selecting waste management operators that are certified with the logo. Eco Factory For Waste Processor SCGC has currently communicated to its partners the policy of considering the use of certified waste disposal service Eco Factory for Waste Processor to ensure waste management throughout the supply chain. from 2025 onwards
Mr. Pranaj Kosayanon, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, IRPC Public Company Limited, added that IRPC is committed and very pleased to be a driving force, push and support. Sustainable Supply Chain Management As a waste generator, waste management entrepreneurs who are business partners will be encouraged to apply for factory standard certification for Eco Factory for Waste Processor standards. such
Mr. Seksiri Piyavej, Executive Vice President Safety Quality Division Occupational Health and Environment PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited said that GC is aware of sustainable management. Therefore would like to jointly promote such policies. and ready to operate according to the objectives set by the year 2026
Mr. Chana Phoomee, President of the Thai Cement Industry Association (TCMA) and on behalf of the industry group Signed the Declaration of Intent from 11 industrial groups Under the supervision of FTI, said that it is committed to operating an industry that is environmentally friendly (Becoming Environmental Friendly Industry) and has social responsibility (Committed to Social Responsibility Engagement). Participate in driving, pushing and supporting sustainable supply chain management by choosing waste management operators that are certified with Eco Factory standards for waste management operators (Eco Factory). for Waste Processor) and with the roles and responsibilities of the industrial sector Which is both a waste generator (Waste Generator) and a waste treatment (Waste Processor) has a common goal of driving in different roles as follows:
1) The promotion goal as a waste generator will encourage waste management operators who are business partners to apply for Eco Factory for Waste certification. Processor) at least at the basic level (Beginner) and/or support the selection of industrial waste management operators that are certified with the Eco Factory for Waste Processor during the period. 2025-2026, which will support the most beneficial use of resources. according to the circular economy Including complying with the government's BCG policy, leading to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the industry and sustainable development.
2) The promotion goal as a Waste Processor will aim to obtain Eco Factory for Waste Processor certification, at least at the Beginner level. Within the year 2025 according to the promotion policy of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand and the Federation of Thai Industries Including continuously raising the level of certification To raise the level to Sustainable Supply Chain in the future
Source: Thai News Agency