TAT joins hands with the Federation of Thai Industries Supporting the “Eco Plus Label” to incentivize consumers to choose products that meet international standards

TAT joins hands with the Federation of Thai Industries Supporting the “Eco Plus Label” to incentivize consumers to choose products that meet international standards

On September 6, the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (TSI) together with the Federation of Thai Industries. Organized a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony “Promoting and supporting the implementation of environmental label development and self-certified environmentally friendly services” under the name “Eco Plus Label”

Mr. Surachai Ajolboon, Director-General of the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion (DIP), revealed that the MPs, together with the Federation of Thai Industries sign cooperation “Promoting and supporting the implementation of environmental label development and services that are Environmentally friendly, self-certified type” in the name of “Eco Plus Label”, online format To drive manufacturers of products and services that are environmentally friendly. to be certified with environmental labels and have presented their own products to consumers To incentivize consumers to make a decision to buy products and services that are Environmentally friendly at an affordable price, creating another alternative for consumers. This will lead to a change in sustainable product consumption behavior. Help reduce the use of resources. reduce environmental impact as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Director-General of the National Council for Peace and Order further stated that eco plus label MPC implements the country’s strategy of growing on the quality of life that is environmentally friendly. and the Sustainable Production and Consumption Driven Plan, or SCP Roadmap 2017-2037, focuses on the efficient management of natural resources and the environment under the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. and responding to the development of the green economy on the basis of creating a balance of development in 3 dimensions: economic, social and environmental. The BCG economic model, which focuses on the principles of circular economy, has been applied to achieve maximum resource utilization. as well as to create awareness and awareness of the general public including promoting channels to access environmentally-friendly products and services through Green Card Application and online marketing channels or Green Market Place, which HSO has given importance to all sectors in its operations to lead sustainable development

Mr. Suphan Mongkolsuthi, chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), said that this cooperation will make Eco-Products have more types and quantities until enough to meet the needs of consumers Especially in government agencies and large private companies, which are the leaders in purchasing. Procurement of products and services that are environmentally friendly. And most importantly, the government should have incentives for the private sector to receive a 200% tax break from producing and purchasing products that are environmentally friendly. which is an important mechanism for producers and consumers Changing shopping behavior that is more environmentally friendly And it will continue to create value for the country’s economy.