Singha Estate Public Company Limited (S) and S Hotel and Resort Public Company Limited (SHR) organized the S - Together 2024 seminar under the theme “Green Together – Growth Together: Creating an Eco-Friendly Business Chain Together”. This marks the third consecutive year of the event, aimed at preparing business partners for environmentally friendly procurement practices (Green Procurement) in line with the company's ESG principles. The goal is to build a strong business network and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The event saw participation from over 50 organizations and more than 100 attendees at the PRIDE conference room on the 39th floor of the Sun Towers B building.

Ms. Thitima Rungkwansiriroj, Chief Executive Officer of Singha Estate Public Company Limited, opened the event by stating, “Singha Estate is committed to sustainable real estate development through our vision of being ‘Entrusted and Value Enricher’ to create value and sustainable growth. This seminar aims to raise awareness among partners and prepare them for carbon reduction, as we prioritize minimizing environmental impact from upstream to downstream, increasing the use of clean energy, reducing waste, and managing energy and resources efficiently across all our operations to deliver the best products and services to our customers. To achieve our goals, we need a strong and stable business network, as our partners are a vital part of our value chain and essential for our mutual sustainable growth. We are also reviewing our procurement policies to include environmentally friendly procurement criteria, which will now be one of the standards for selecting our products and services.”

Mr. Isarin Patramai, Chief Financial Officer of S Hotel and Resort Public Company Limited, discussed the operations of SHR, stating, “In our hotel business, we focus on balancing the coexistence of ‘society, community, and environment,’ considering all stakeholders to participate and become part of the Sustainable Procurement business chain. This includes supporting community products and enhancing their value, such as local food menus and selling local products as souvenirs. Furthermore, we source environmentally friendly products to reduce the impact of hotel activities and ensure the safety of our guests through our careful selection process. Choosing business partners who can deliver environmentally friendly products or services is crucial for us to create a sustainable ecosystem together. This not only supports environmental preservation and maintains the unique identity of the community but also plays a significant role in providing our customers with memorable travel experiences.”

During this seminar, Singha Estate invited esteemed speakers with national expertise in sustainability, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thorne Thamarongnavasawat, Deputy Dean for Special Affairs at the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University and Prof. Dr. Pisuth Piemnukul, Deputy Dean for Sustainability and Community Engagement at the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, who participated in a workshop on “Green Together – Growth Together”, focusing on achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. They addressed the rapid changes in the world and environment and how to adapt businesses to align with environmental care for sustainable growth in both business and society. The event was honored by the presence of Dr. Tharathip Panmetharit, Managing Director of Get Solution (Thailand) Co., Ltd., along with Mr. Khem Kamwongpin, Chief Executive Officer of the Design and Construction Division and Mr. Chakrapani Sothornphobut, Senior Director of Corporate Procurement at Singha Estate Public Company Limited, who participated in a seminar on “Strive for Decarbonize, Let’s Achieve Together”, revealing approaches related to the certification system for greenhouse gas emissions and absorption of partner companies to understand and control the impact of greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain, guiding businesses, society, and the environment towards a sustainable Net Zero society together.

“Amid various challenges in the economy, social issues, and environmental concerns that impact our business operations, having appropriate measures or coping strategies will enable us to face the rapid changes in the world by adjusting our strategies according to the planned roadmap. In these challenges, strong relationships with partners are key to success. Singha Estate hopes that this seminar will add value to our partners' businesses and help build a strong business network to move forward together confidently,” concluded Ms. Thitima.