In an era where businesses can no longer overlook environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, understanding trends and applying them effectively has become crucial. As BRAND BUFFET, a leading online marketing and business news outlet in Thailand, celebrates its 14th anniversary, it collaborates with SD Thailand to host a major seminar titled ESGNIVERSE 2025: Real – World of Sustainability. This event aims to open up a universe of sustainability that goes beyond mere paperwork and must manifest in the business world, under the thought-provoking theme From Reports to Real Impact, featuring real case studies from renowned speakers across various sectors in Thailand.

What’s Next for Sustainable Growth

Piyachart Isarapakdee, CEO of Brand & Companies Co., Ltd., emphasized that sustainability is not just a value but requires a change in the “system.” The world must transform its economic structure, which can only happen through collaboration between the public and private sectors, finding a path forward together.

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Abhisit Vejjajiva, Vice Chairman of Sahapat Group Public Company Limited, stressed that the starting point for change is to "accept the truth first. Begin with a genuine carbon footprint assessment before setting guidelines to establish accurate metrics."

Innovation in Sustainability

Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, Chairperson and CEO of WHA Corporation Public Company Limited, provided a tangible perspective by stating, "Green must be consumable; if it’s not, no one will engage with it." This statement highlights the importance of sustainability also generating business returns.

Sustainable Well-being & High Performance for Workplace (or Corporate) Sustainability

Prof. Dr. Suparak Suriyankietkaew, Assistant Dean of Business and Social Relations at Mahidol University’s College of Management (CMMU), pointed out that "for the world to be sustainable, it must start with sustainable organizations. Healthy employees will create high performance," reinforcing that personnel are the heart of driving sustainability.

Panel | From Reports to Real Impact

Anawin Tangpongpaiboon, Executive in Strategy and Sustainability at Central Group, shared a CSV perspective that does not start from grand initiatives but focuses on "doing what you have" to benefit both society and the organization simultaneously.

Chatya Suphanpong, CEO of Food Passion from BBQ Plaza, demonstrated that "Small but meaningful" initiatives can start with existing small projects, creating significance, such as waste separation that can help reduce carbon emissions.

Panel | Environmental Advocacy: Climate Climax?

Singh Wanasinh, an environmental storyteller, emphasized the importance of cultivating awareness alongside environmental storytelling, stating that regardless of one’s position, one should strive to do as much as possible within their capacity.

Tsai Sirinat Scott highlighted the power of the new generation of consumers, saying, "Young people know what your brand is doing, and they will not support products that do not care about the environment," reflecting a shift in behavior and market expectations.

It can be said that everyone has interesting sustainability ideas that present opportunities for businesses and organizations to apply knowledge in tangible ways.