CPF partners with suppliers to transition to low-carbon business

Industry voices support the initiative

Natchaphon Sripoepuak, Sales and Marketing Representative at Diah Merchandise, a supplier of tapioca starch, emphasized the importance of adaptation amid a rapidly changing world.

“Improving production processes, adopting environmentally friendly waste management and transportation systems not only helps reduce emissions but also adds value to our products, aligning with modern consumer expectations,” he said.

Similarly, Hiranya Wongjirattikarn, Executive Director of Wong-Eak Industry, a producer of food labels and packaging, noted that carbon footprint management is no longer optional.

“It directly impacts long-term business operations by helping reduce costs through efficient resource use and responsible logistics. Integrating carbon management with circular economy principles strengthens corporate image and ensures sustainable growth,” she explained.

CPF’s continued commitment to sustainable supply chains

Thidarat Detchayontbancha, Chief of Central Procurement at CPF, shared that the company’s ongoing ‘Partner to grow, growing together sustainably’ program, now in its third year, focuses on enhancing the capabilities of suppliers in various dimensions, including product quality, delivery, competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability.

Most recently, CPF and TGO co-organized a workshop to provide suppliers with systematic knowledge and skills for assessing both corporate and product carbon footprints.

“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is central to tackling climate change. It is both a responsibility and a business opportunity,” Ms Thidarat stated.

“If businesses fail to adapt, they will lose competitiveness. CPF believes that by empowering our partners with knowledge of carbon footprint management, the entire Thai food value chain can truly move towards a low-carbon future, meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly products and contributing to a resilient, sustainable global food system.”