Abstract
SET, SPC, OSP, and PRINC collaborated on the “Care the Whale: Zero Waste Station” project in Khung Bang Kachao. The initiative aims to change waste management behavior and promote environmental sustainability.
Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Khung Bang Kachao
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), along with private sector collaborators such as Wat Chak Daeng, Saha Pathanapibul pcl (SPC), Osotspa pcl (OSP), and Principal Capital pcl (PRINC), is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life for residents of Khung Bang Kachao in Samut Prakan province. Through the “Care the Whale: the Zero Waste Station – Khung Bang Kachao” project, now in its fourth year, the initiative aims to encourage waste segregation at the source, with a specific focus on recyclable multi-layer plastic to address environmental concerns. The project targets a significant increase in the amount of waste separated by the community for processing in 2024.
Promoting Sustainable Practices in the Business Sector
SET Executive Vice President Kirati Kosicharoen highlighted SET’s commitment to promoting sustainable business practices, particularly focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The collaboration with partners in the “Care the Whale: the Zero Waste Station – Khung Bang Kachao” project demonstrates SET’s dedication to enhancing the local environment and community quality of life by fostering waste sorting behaviors and implementing circular economy principles. Through strategic partnerships, SET continues to support systematic waste management in Khung Bang Kachao, aiming to significantly increase waste segregation efforts in the coming years and address challenges such as multi-layer plastic waste disposal through innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
