On 13 February 2025, Mr. Chokchai Atsawarangsalit, Chief Transformation and Synergy Realization Officer, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, attended the opening ceremony of FTI Expo 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) under the theme "Empowering Thai Industry, Elevating Thailand's Future." Organized by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the expo highlights the pivotal role of industry in driving Thailand's sustainable future. As one of the key supporters of the event, Bangchak is showcasing an exhibition under the theme "BCG for Climate Action" to highlight the BCG Model as a practical approach to tackling climate change. The exhibition presents Bangchak's initiatives, including its role as Thailand's first and only producer of 100% neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from used cooking oil through a dedicated Hydroprocessing unit, certified by ISCC-EU, CORSIA, and PLUS international standards. Additionally, the company is promoting the Carbon Markets Club to raise awareness of the climate crisis and facilitate carbon credit trading.
On 12 February, Ms. Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, addressed "BCG for Climate Action: Scaling Solutions for a Sustainable Future." She emphasized the BCG Economy as a strategy to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, drawing on the European Green Deal as a model focusing on waste reduction, renewable energy promotion, and bio-based materials which contribute to reducing carbon emissions while driving economic growth. For Thailand, with its strong agricultural and clean energy sectors, industries, particularly SMEs, can leverage the BCG Economy for sustainable growth. Practical applications include converting agricultural waste into bio-packaging, adopting circular economy principles to minimize waste, and utilizing renewable energy to reduce costs and emissions.
Ms. Gloyta also invited all sectors to participate in low-carbon economic initiatives through BCG model, such as selling used cooking oil for SAF production through the "Fry to Fly" program and joining the Carbon Markets Club free of charge to assess carbon footprints at both organizational and individual levels.
The FTI Expo 2025 is being held from 12-15 February from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Halls 5-8, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.