Bangkok, July 25, 2024 -- Thai Union Group PCL, the world's seafood leader, represented by Mr. Suwan Pusrichan, Deputy General Manager Planning and Business Development, has received the “PMUC Country 1st Awards” for the Company’s Zero Wastewater Discharge Project at its fish plant in Thailand. The plant has set a new global benchmark for a seafood factory by achieving 100 percent wastewater treatment. The award was presented by Ms. Suchada Thaensap, Secretary to the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Research Innovation (MHESI). The award ceremony, organized by the Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC), part of MHESI, recognized projects that successfully transform research into commercial applications. The event took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongchai Suwonsichon, Director of PMUC, along with Mr. Chanwit Pholboobpha, Engineering Manager, and Mr. Pornchai Duangwiangkhum, Engineering Manager.
At a glance
- Company
- Thai Union Group PCL
- Announcement
- Award
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Initial PMUC investment
- THB 3.6 million
- Thai Union investment
- THB 8.4 million
- Plant area
- approximately 155,000 square meters
- Daily water consumption before system
- 7 million liters
- Daily water consumption after system
- 4 million liters
- Annual water-cost savings
- approximately THB 27.8 million per year
People
- Suwan PusrichanDeputy General Manager Planning and Business Development
- Suchada ThaensapSecretary to the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Research Innovation
- Thongchai SuwonsichonDirector of PMUC
- Chanwit PholboobphaEngineering Manager
- Pornchai DuangwiangkhumEngineering Manager
Products and programs
The Zero Wastewater Discharge Project underscores Thai Union’s commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning with its ambitious SeaChange® 2030 strategy. Supported by an initial investment of THB 3.6 million from PMUC and an additional THB 8.4 million from Thai Union, the project is located at Thai Union’s Samut Sakorn plant, covering approximately 155,000 square meters. The new wastewater system has reduced daily water consumption from 7 million to 4 million liters, saving approximately THB 27.8 million per year in water costs. Thai Union aims to achieve zero water discharge, zero waste to landfill, and zero food loss at its five key global facilities by 2030.
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Questions around this news
Where is Thai Union’s wastewater project, and what did it achieve?
The project is based at Thai Union’s Samut Sakorn plant in Thailand, which spans about 155,000 square meters. According to the release, the facility’s new system treats all of its wastewater. The project received a PMUC Country 1st Award, presented at a ceremony recognizing work that moves research into commercial use.
How was the Zero Wastewater Discharge Project funded?
The release says the Program Management Unit for Competitiveness contributed an initial THB 3.6 million, while Thai Union provided a further THB 8.4 million. It describes the funding as support for the wastewater project at the company’s Samut Sakorn plant. The announcement does not provide further details about the funding terms.
How did the wastewater system affect water use and costs?
Thai Union reported that daily water consumption at the plant fell from 7 million liters to 4 million liters after the new system was introduced. The company also said the change saves about THB 27.8 million annually in water expenses. These figures are reported in the release; it does not detail how the savings were calculated.
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- Thai Union Recruits Young Talents for Management Associate Program 2024
- Thai Union Wins Thailand Labor Management Excellence Award 2023
