Samut Sakhon, Thailand, August 1, 2024 -- 
Thai Union Group PCL, the world's seafood leader, hosted a visit from the Thai Ministry of Labor at its manufacturing facility, providing an opportunity to demonstrate the Company’s operations, its commitment to sustainable growth through its SeaChange® 2030 strategy, and its vision to lead positive change in marine health and nutrition. The delegation also toured the Company’s zero wastewater discharge pilot plant.
The visit was attended by several high-ranking officials, including; the Secretary to the Minister of Labor Aree Krainara, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare Watcharee Makwan, Governor of Samut Sakhon Paithoon Mahachunchai. Representatives from various government agencies in Samut Sakhon, including the Social Security Office, the Employment Department, and the Department of Skill Development, were also present. The group was welcomed by Thai Union Group Managing Director (Fish Plant) Suthidej Amornkasemwong, Deputy General Manager Planning and Business Development Suwan Pusrichan, along with the Company’s labor, safety, and sustainability teams.
At a glance
- Company
- Thai Union Group PCL
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Samut Sakhon, Thailand
Key figures
- Management positions targeted to be held by women
- 50 percent
- Sourcing vessels targeted to prevent IUU fishing and modern slavery
- 100 percent
- Sourced farms targeted to use best labor practices
- 100 percent
- Wastewater discharge eliminated at the fish plant, according to the company
- 100 percent
- Global facilities covered by the stated zero-wastewater, zero-landfill and zero-food-loss goal
- five
People
- Aree KrainaraSecretary to the Minister of Labor
- Watcharee MakwanDeputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare
- Paithoon MahachunchaiGovernor of Samut Sakhon
- Suthidej AmornkasemwongManaging Director (Fish Plant), Thai Union Group
- Suwan PusrichanDeputy General Manager Planning and Business Development
Products and programs
Suthidej Amornkasemwong, Managing Director (Fish Plant) Thai Union Group PCL, said, “We deeply appreciate the Ministry of Labor’s continued support. At Thai Union, we view SeaChange® as our license to operate, underscoring the importance of responsibly managing the resources we depend on. This commitment enables us to nourish people and create jobs in communities worldwide for generations to come. One of our SeaChange® 2030 commitments is to Safe, Decent, And Equitable Work, focusing on ensuring a safe, decent, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all employees. We aim for 50 percent of management positions to be held by women, 100 percent of our sourcing vessels to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and modern slavery, and 100 percent of the farms we source from to use best labor practices. The transformative changes we pursue through this strategy are vital – not only for Thai Union but for the good of all.”
Highlights of the visit included:
- Thai Union’s Vision: Attendees learned about Thai Union’s ambition to become the world's leading marine health and nutrition company through SeaChange® 2030, with a focus on people and planet.
- Zero Wastewater Discharge Project: The visit showcased Thai Union’s innovative zero water discharge initiative, which has successfully eliminated 100 percent of wastewater discharge by utilizing recycled water within its fish plant in Thailand. This project is a key component of the SeaChange® 2030 goal to achieve zero wastewater discharge, zero waste to landfill, and zero food loss at its five key global facilities.
- Knowledge Sharing: Discussions covered labor, social, and environmental issues, highlighting Thai Union’s sustainable development practices.
This visit marks a significant step in strengthening the collaboration between Thai Union and public sectors, fostering sustainable growth in Thailand’s seafood industry.
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In brief
Thai Union Group hosted Thai Ministry of Labour officials at its manufacturing facility in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, where the delegation toured a pilot plant designed for zero wastewater discharge. The company presented its SeaChange® 2030 sustainability strategy and discussed labor, social and environmental issues with government representatives. Thai Union says the pilot uses recycled water and has eliminated all wastewater discharge at its fish plant. The company described goals that include increasing women’s representation in management, preventing illegal fishing and modern slavery on sourcing vessels, and applying strong labor practices at sourced farms. The visit also included an overview of the company’s vision for marine health and nutrition and its sustainability work. Thai Union said the gathering supported collaboration with public-sector organizations.
Key takeaways
- Thai Union hosted Ministry of Labour officials at its Samut Sakhon manufacturing facility.
- The delegation toured a fish-plant pilot that the company says eliminates wastewater discharge through water recycling.
- SeaChange® 2030 includes labor and sustainability targets for management, sourcing vessels and farms.
- Discussions covered labor, social and environmental topics.
Earlier from Thai Union Group PCL
- Thai Union Receives PMUC Country 1st Awards for Zero Wastewater Discharge Project
- Thai Union receives its second recertification from the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption (CAC)
- Thai Union opens its first Thai Union Global Shop at the Phenix Food Wholesale Hub in Bangkok
- Thai Union Collaborates with Thai Government to Achieve Zero Wastewater Discharge and Establish an Industry Learning Center
- Thai Union Recruits Young Talents for Management Associate Program 2024
