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HomePro aims to achieve Net Zero by 2050, aiming for sustainable growth Reduce environmental impact

Home Product Center Public Company Limited or Home Pro announces its goal to achieve Net Zero, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, determined to reduce environmental impact. through energy management as well as develop products and services that are environmentally friendly.

By joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and setting a Science Based Target (SBT) to play a part in solving and mitigating climate change impacts. The ultimate goal is to achieve Net Zero globally by 2050.

Fulfill the objectives of We make a better living, which is committed to creating well-being for society and communities, while reinforcing its leadership in Home Solution and Living Experience business in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Mr. Khunwut Thampromkul, Managing Director of Home Product Center Public Company Limited or “HomePro” revealed that the problem of climate change (Climate Change) has a tendency to increase continuously which is a global problem that affect human life and environment The key factor that causes climate change is greenhouse gases. This is a challenge for the company. in creating business growth Along with reducing the impact on the environment, the company has formulated a strategy for climate change. To achieve the Net Zero greenhouse gas emission target by 2050 as follows:

reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Decarbonization)

  • Renewable Energy Increase the share of renewable energy in business Initially, the target is to use 100% renewable energy in branches with buildings owned by the Company by 2030 and will expand to cover the Company’s business operations. At present, the Company has used renewable energy from solar rooftops for more than 48 branches, as well as installed energy management systems within the Building Control Monitoring System for Energy (BCMS) in 32 branches to control the use of energy inside the buildings. Automatically, able to monitor and control major system tasks in the building automatically and help reduce the amount of electricity consumption
  • Green Logistics manages transportation processes that are environmentally friendly. as well as using technology in transportation to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation There is a plan to change the transport truck to an electric vehicle instead of a petrol truck. In addition, the company has changed the warehouse system to an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), which is a system that moves goods inside. treasury using electric power This reduces the use of oil from forklift trucks in the warehouse.
  • Waste Management Manage waste and waste efficiently. Waste is properly segregated. By using the concept of a circular economy (Circular Economy) to promote the use of resources cost-effectively, can be reused, recycled, and re-manufactured. (Re-material), including bringing old products to exchange for new products. to manage waste to be zero (Zero Waste)
  • Responsible Consumption Promotes responsible consumption in accordance with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy or BCG Model through the development and support of environmentally friendly products.

(ECO Product), such as energy-saving products Forest Conservation Products water saving products and greenhouse gas reduction products as well as promoting the use of responsible plastic products (Responsible Plastic Consumption), including the use of sustainable packaging

Carbon Removal

  • Promote the fight against deforestation (No Deforestation) by considering eliminating or reducing logging.

Destroying forests in the company’s operations both in the construction process of the branch or procurement of products from sustainable production sources and ethical procurement as well as encouraging suppliers to comply with the principles of sustainable forest management standards or to certify products from the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standard

  • Reforestation and forest maintenance or green areas to absorb and store greenhouse gases. In the past, the Company, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Army Nature Education Center (Bang Pu) in honor of the Queen’s 72nd birthday, organized a project to restore mangrove forests to nature. By planting 40,000 Samaekhao and Lamplu trees in the Bang Pu resort area. Samut Prakan Province to help mitigate climate change problems

The company still adheres to business operations along with creating shared values ​​for society. Taking into account the environmental impact and management with good governance for everyone to have a good life and sustainable growth together, Mr. Khunwut concluded.

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