Reinforcing commitment to sustainable water management
Recently, Gulf Group (GULF) was awarded four ‘Water Footprint of Products’ certificates at the Eco Innovation Forum 2021 hosted virtually by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and the Water and Environment Institute for Sustainability (WEIS) via Zoom. The awards reinforce the company’s capabilities in managing water resources efficiently and sustainably in accordance with international standards while remaining socially and environmentally responsible in the areas where the company operates – as reflected by the efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions both directly and indirectly in a move towards a low-carbon society.
GULF conducts water footprint assessments on all of its power plants that have been in operation for at least one full year. Efficient use of water at various stages of the electricity production cycle results in saving production costs as well as increasing power plants’ competitive edge. GULF also continues to place great importance on resource management and positive environmental impact, which contributes to sustainable development.
GULF awarded 4 ‘Water Footprint of Products’ certificates from Eco Innovation Forum 2021
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This year, four power plants under Gulf Group, consisting of GBP and GBL in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, GNC in Prachinburi and GNLL 2 in Rayong, received Water Footprint of Products (WFP) certificates. Since 2018, 23 power plants owned or managed by Gulf Group have received WFP certification.
Eco Innovation Forum 2021 was presided over by Mr. Chulapong Taweesri, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry. Mr. Veerit Amrapal, Governor of IEAT; Mr. Suphan Mongkolsuthee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the FTI; Mr. Tada Soontonphan, Deputy Governor (Special Affairs), IEAT and Mr. Somchai Wangwattanapanich, Chairman of the Water and Environment Institute for Sustainability also joined the ceremony to give out awards and certificates to recognize industrial estates, industrial ports and a wide range of eco-industrial plants as well as companies that have demonstrated outstanding water resource management in line with international standards.
Carabao Tawandang is the beverage production arm of the Carabao Group with all of its facilities covering a total area of 180 rai in Bang Pakong District.
Carabao Tawandang Co., Ltd., has won two labour management excellence awards for 2021 from Chachoengsao Province. The accolades bestowed to the manufacturer of Carabao Dang energy drink are the Thai Labour Standard Award (TLS 8001-263) and the Good Labour Practices Award (GLP).
Mr Kamoldist Smuthkochorn, Chief Operations Officer at Carabao Group PLC, said the awards underscore the norms of labour practices that show social responsibility by focusing on creating a management system capable of dealing with changes that occur both from internal and external factors affecting the operations.
The management system is clearly defined and prioritises human rights, employment conditions, welfare and safety and occupational health in the working environment – all conducive to raising the quality of working life sustainably.
The ceremony for Chachoengsao Labour Management Excellence Awards 2021 was held on 21 September 2021 and was presided over by Chachoengsao Governor Maitree Tritilanan. In attendance was Prasit Patangkaro of the Office of Labour Protection and Welfare, Chachoengsao Province, along with relevant government agencies, companies and educational institutions.
The annual awards are organised by the Office of Labour Protection and Welfare, Chachoengsao Province, to honour business establishments located in the province for their good management.
Mr Kamoldist said that in addition to the labour standards that the company has been vigorously implementing, Carabao Tawandang has also attached importance to helping communities around Bang Pakong District where its manufacturing facilities are located.
Carabao Tawandang honoured for Chachoengsao Labour Management Excellence Award 2021
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The company has conducted several social activities such as providing scholarships to schools in its neighbourhood, promoting education, music and sports. Its support of sports activities includes football coaching and the provision of sports equipment. These activities form part of the company’s endeavour to improve the quality of life for society and communities around Bang Pakong District.
Carabao Tawandang is the beverage production arm of the Carabao Group with all of its facilities covering a total area of 180 rai in Bang Pakong District. The facilities consist of a glass bottle production factory known as APG, an energy drink bottling plant (CBD), an aluminium can production plant (ACM) and a packaging production plant producing boxes, labels and transparent film (APM). These plants form Carabao’s integrated production process of beverages which are shipped across Thailand and exported to more than 40 countries around the world.
Thailand’s first official WealthTech startup, Jitta Wealth Asset Management (Jitta Wealth), is now offering the “Thematic Optimize” fund, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manage investment portfolios.
Thailand’s first official WealthTech startup, Jitta Wealth Asset Management (Jitta Wealth), is now offering the “Thematic Optimize” fund, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manage investment portfolios.
Trawut Luangsomboon, Jitta Wealth’s chief executive officer, said thematic investment was popular among investors worldwide.
Thematic investors normally invest based on global megatrends, like fintech, cloud computing, AI and robotics, games and sports or clean energy. They also invest via exchange-traded funds (ETF) to spread their money across stocks related to each trend in the market.
In response to the popularity of thematic investing, Jitta Wealth launched a thematic private fund in 2020, which allowed investors to design their portfolio and theme of investment on their own.
Jitta Wealth launches new fund to optimize earnings on thematic investments
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In 2021, Jitta Wealth launched the Thematic Optimize private fund, which uses AI to analyze the growth of each megatrend in the market, covering more than 2,500 stocks.
Thematic Optimize can analyze returns and risks for each investment. Plus, the AI service can choose the four most interesting themes of the time and adjust investors’ portfolios automatically.
With the Thematic Optimize portfolio management technology, investors in Thailand will not miss out on global opportunities that will grow in the future and produce high returns.
“The fee for this service is only 0.5 per cent per year,” Trawut said, adding that “Jitta Wealth is committed to developing investment technology”.
Samitivej Hospital has partnered with Japan’s Sano Hospital, which is recognised for its expertise in the removal of large polyps in the colon at an early stage using gastrointestinal endoscopy techniques.
Diseases are affecting humans more than expected, and one of them is cancer, especially colon cancer which was ranked the third most common disease found among Thais. This disease poses a high risk of death because most patients acknowledge it when it’s too late.
The good news is that the death rate has declined thanks to modern technologies that help doctors detect and treat patients effectively.
What causes colon cancer?
Colon cancer is caused by a polyp generated from an abnormality in the colon and rectum. This polyp may not affect patients initially but may turn cancerous if left untreated and spread to other parts of the body.
Factors that cause colon cancer
• Age 45 years or above
• Excessive drinking, smoking, not drinking enough water, preferring to consume meat instead of fruits and vegetables, not exercising enough
Symptoms
• Chronic stomachache, especially in the lower abdomen
• Alternating between constipation and diarrhea
• Chronic diarrhea
• Black or blackish-red stools
• Reduction in stool size
• Feeling of incomplete defecation or pain in the anus
• Fatigue due to anaemia and iron deficiency
• Unexpected weight loss
Paying attention to your body and symptoms can help keep cancer at bay
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The risk of developing colon cancer can be reduced by screening for the polyp before it turns into a cancer cell. Apart from reducing the risk of death, it also enables doctors to treat patients effectively. The severity of disease can be classified as follows:
High-risk group
• Aged 45 and above
• Have inflammatory bowel disease
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• A family history of inflammatory bowel disease or diagnosed with polyp (considered a risk due to genetic disorder)
Moderate-risk group
• Aged 45 and above
• No symptoms
• Inappropriate behaviour such as excessive drinking, smoking, drinking less water, preferring meat over fruits and vegetables, skipping exercise
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Screening for colon cancer
Those in the high-risk group can go for the endoscopy method as it can detect and remove small polyps immediately. A study found that 90 per cent of colon cancer start as a polyp and can take five to 10 years before turning into a cancer cell.
Those in the moderate-risk group can opt for different screening methods, such as faecal immunochemical test, barium enema, CT scan or colonoscopy.
High-tech screening methods
Samitivej Hospital has partnered with Japan’s Sano Hospital, which is recognised for its expertise in the removal of large polyps in the colon at an early stage using gastrointestinal endoscopy techniques.
The medical team of Samitivej Hospital travelled to Japan to learn about the technique and hone their laparoscopic and surgical skills. Since 2015, doctors from Japan have been coming to Samitivej every year to share their knowledge and conduct case studies.
The Narrow Band Image (NBI) technique directs radiation to the intestinal wall where substances are absorbed, to see the image of the blood vessels on the surface of the gastrointestinal mucosa clearly. With this technique, the appearance of the epithelium is changed. The NBI technique also allows the detection of flat polyps that resemble the surface of the intestines.
Samitivej Hospital has applied the NBI technique together with AI-assisted colonoscopy technology, which helps improve the quality of lesions detection in gastrointestinal endoscopy. This technique, called ENDOBRAIN, makes the polyp 1.5 times more visible than conventional techniques.
The ENDOBRAIN technique is a real-time endoscopic capture, which enhances the visibility of small polyps or polyps that are difficult to spot. Once the polyps are spotted, doctors can cut them off immediately, which helps patients avoid pain and unnecessary surgery.
Colon cancer treatment
• Surgery can be performed at any stage of the disease. The doctor may consider surgery along with radiation and chemotherapy.
• Chemotherapy can be administered orally or via intravenous or intramuscular injections, so the drug can be absorbed into the bloodstream and inhibit the proliferation or destruction of cancer cells. It can be used before or after surgery in combination with radiation. Chemotherapy can have side effects on normal cells and the functioning of other organs in the body, resulting in nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and hair loss.
• Radiation with high energy waves can destroy or inhibit the growth of cancer cells and reduce the recurrence of the disease. This can be done in conjunction with chemotherapy to make the treatment more effective.
• Targeted therapy can be used for targeted treatment that kills cancer cells without damaging neighbouring cells, so there are few side effects. Most often it is used in conjunction with chemotherapy. It was found that this therapy can prolong the patient’s life span.
• Immunotherapy drugs stimulate the patient’s immune system to detect and kill cancer cells better, which increase the chance to live longer. It is most often used in groups with diffuse cancer and requires a thorough biopsy for effective results.
Care after treatment
Though colon cancer can be cured, there is a chance that it can return. Therefore, periodic monitoring of the disease is necessary. During the first two years, the doctor may schedule follow-up visits every two months, with colonoscopy every six months and abdominal X-rays every three to six months. If the cancer is not detected the doctor may switch to an annual cancer screening appointment within three years.
Which in addition to attending the screening, patients should also reduce risk factors, such as limiting the intake of red meat and high-fat foods and boosting the consumption of vegetables, fruits and fibre-rich foods to normalise excretion. Regular exercise and getting enough sleep are also required, including an annual health check-up.
The leading destination for vegetarian food, with a variety of vegetarian food in one place from 5 to 14 October 2021. The campaign is expected to increase customer traffic by 15-20% as we have increased confidence through our master plan of ‘Central Hygiene & Safe Plus+’
Central Pattana plc, operator of centralwOrld, CentralPlaza, CentralFestival, Central Phuket and Central Village, is joining hands with its business partners including Thaitheparos plc, and Dairy Plus Co., Ltd., manufacturer and distributor of Dna Soy milk, along with Central Pattana affiliate CENTRAL FOODPARK to hold the ‘Thailand J Food Festival 2021’ highlighting its success as the leading vegetarian food destinations. Its concept of ‘J Integrated Lifestyle’ has tapped into consumer insights by combining traditional vegetarianism with the lifestyles of the new-generation consumers all in one place. With its strengths of operating shopping centers nationwide, Central Pattana can easily reach all target groups. More than 5,000 vegetarian dishes including traditional, international from world-famous restaurants, fusion, legendary street-food restaurants, bakeries and cafes are available at the shopping centers. To catch up with the trend of ‘Hyper Localism’, plant-based foods from local ingredients are also available for those who are health conscious. Herbal vegetarian dishes at budget prices starting from only 19 baht are available at Central Food Park. You can worship to the Guan Yin (goddess of mercy) and the Tao Bo (goddess of the stars) to ask for blessings and good health. Many special promotions await to create new experiences for everyone at the ‘Thailand J Food Festival: gain merit, be happy and healthy’, from 5 to 14 October 2021 at 33 Central shopping centers nationwide.
Unveiling the ultimate ‘Thailand J Food Festival’ at Central shopping centers
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Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Central Pattana, said: “The vegetarian festival at Central shopping centers each year, not only do we select the finest vegetarian dishes from legendary and popular restaurants, we also look thoroughly into today’s consumers lifestyle. We tap into the insights of their eating habits and interests (including various trends) in order to adjust our strategy accordingly and be able to curate a range of restaurants and shops that truly meet the needs of all groups of consumers. This year, we are presenting the vegetarian festival under the concept of ‘J Integrated Lifestyle’, combining traditional vegetarianism with latest trends, expanding the target range to a new group such as ‘Zillennials’ or Gen Z (aged 18-24 years) who tend to be health conscious, and who have reduced meat consumption and switched to plant-based foods, and following the current trend of ‘Hyper Localism’ by selecting healthy local ingredients that also help to strengthen immunity. The vegetarian festival at Central shopping centers, therefore, is responding to this trend with a new choice of food and lifestyles to add more options and variety to the vegetarian festival.
Unveiling the ultimate ‘Thailand J Food Festival’ at Central shopping centers
We’re collaborating with world-famous restaurants to launch international vegetarian menus including Italian-style vegetarian food from Italian Osteria, Korean-style vegetarian food from Over Seoul, and Singaporean-style vegetarian dishes from Chuan Kitchen in addition to world-class restaurants such as Din Tai Fung, Hai Di Lao and TP Tea, which will also launch their first vegan bubble tea only at centralwOrld. We are also collaborating with partner restaurants and shops to create an exclusive menu that is a signature for each branch that cannot be found elsewhere.”
“Moreover, there are activities to enhance your fortune following the tradition of the vegetarian festival; tips to enhance your luck; tips on how to prepare yourself before commencing a vegetarian diet during this period and on how to pay homage to the Guan Yin Goddess, which is brought directly from China to CentralPlaza Bangna etc. It is expected that the vegetarian festival at Central shopping centers nationwide will help stimulate spending at the end of the year and customer traffic will increase by 15-20%,” Dr. Nattakit added.
Discovering special promotions at the vegetarian festival e.g. CentralPlaza Bangna offers: 1) get a free cash dining voucher worth 200 baht when spending 1,000 baht and up on dining in the shopping centers (limited to 100 vouchers/day); 2) Get a free exclusive vegetarian dish from participating shops at the festival booths when spending 300 baht and up on vegetarian food at the event (limited to 1,000 customers throughout the program) etc.
Unveiling the ultimate ‘Thailand J Food Festival’ at Central shopping centers
Highlights at ‘Thailand J Food Festival 2021’ that you should not miss:
• Central World, the ultimate destination for international vegetarian food, is gathering over 500 vegetarian dishes at the ‘wOrld of vegetarian’ where you can enjoy new dishes from famous restaurants such as Italian Osteria, Over Seoul, Chuan Kitchen, Din Tai Fung, Hai Di Lao, and TP Tea. Discovering original vegetarian foods from well-known and legendary street food restaurants such as Talalask, See Fah, Zheng Dou, Lee Café and healthy vegetarian dishes with plant-based food from the ‘Healthiful zone’ of Central Food Hall, which is bringing together various healthy ingredients plus convenient vegetarian food items such as vegetarian croissants from Captain Squid and other items from Easy Buddy, KumPoon and Ampersand.
Don’t miss the ‘Only @ centralwOrld’ dishes – TP Tea will introduce its first vegetarian menu with: Signature Black Tea Soy Latte, Premium Green Tea Soy Latte, TieGuanYin Tea Soy Latte. Italian Osteria will introduce Italian-style vegetarian ‘Casual & Home Eateries’ with three special dishes: Beetroot Linguini on Pecorino Cheese Fondue, Broccoli Pie on Plunking Puree and Fermented Garlic with Jerusalem Artichokes. Ampersand is presenting its Thai Herb Sorbet, which combines a fusion of turmeric, ginger, fingerroot and lemon, the four finest Thai herbs of this era, in the form of sorbet.
• CentralPlaza Bangna brings more than 500 sweet and savory vegetarian dishes from 30 well-known restaurants from all over the country, rotating the menu every day. For example, vegetarian fish maw from Xie Chinatown, Chinese chives from Talat Phlu, Ngow Kuay Krathong Phueak (five fried Chinese nuts in a taro basket) from Hong Min restaurant, and Lao Kong herbal drinks from Yaowarat. Enjoy the exclusive auspicious food zone, which presents the most auspicious dishes from seven master ingredients – highly recommended during the vegetarian festival. Be blessed at the worshipping session of the goddess of mercy (originally from China) and enjoy good health with a choice of vegetarian food, clean food, food for those on a Keto or no-carb diet with no concern of gaining weight.
• CentralPlaza Rama 3 gathers together over 300 vegetarian street food menu items from 50 well-known restaurants across the city into one place. Don’t miss out on seven legendary street food restaurants with exclusive menus only at CentralPlaza Rama 3! Special dishes include Bok Kia, (sweet shaved ice with various toppings) from Je Niaw shop, Bang Rak; Ew Kuay (stuffed crispy cake) from Je Kiao Yaowarat; à la carte noodles that you can select from 9 types of noodles, 9 types of soups and 27 topping ingredients; KanKee Namtao Thong‘s herbal drinks, Teochew Dim Sum from Lim Uang Sui at Yaowarat Market, Fish Maw Soup by Je Aeng, a popular restaurant from Talat Phlu and flavored radish from Mae Yark Thum, a homemade specialty delivered directly from Bon Marché Market Park.
• Central Phuket – feel blessed in the new normal style by asking for blessings and luck from nine respected shrines through QR codes such as Peng An Peng An (wishing you happiness) at Central Phuket Floresta and enjoy delicious vegetarian food from popular vegetarian restaurants at Central Phuket with ‘Triple Value’ promotions from the ‘More Deliciousness at Central Phuket’ campaign.
• CentralPlaza WestGate invites you to taste the best vegetarian dishes and original recipes from restaurants such as vegetarian steamed buns from Lim Uang Sui restaurant, Golden Taro from Shangri-La Restaurant, Jui Guay (Chinese steamed dumplings) from Li Chim Hia Restaurant, Pad Paed Sian (stir-fry with eight main ingredients), fresh tofu soft sheet from Hua Seng Hong restaurant and Jiaogulan herbal tea from Muen Li tea shop.
• CentralPlaza Pinklao brings deliciousness to please health-conscious customers such as avocado salad, quinoa, vegetarian grilled mushrooms and spaghetti bolognese with vegetarian sauce from Salad Mood, and nourish the body with the great ‘Triphala’ (three great Thai herbs) dishes from Bua Loy Klom Kleaw restaurant and vegetarian fish maw soup from Je Aeng restaurant at Talat Phlu.
• CentralFestival Chiangmai presents its vegetarian food festival for the Year of the Ox to please amulet lovers with a highlighted menu called ‘J Good Luck’ – vegetarian dishes that enhance luck and auspiciousness for each element of all 12 zodiac signs, followed by a procession of vegetarian fusion dishes such as fried shiitake with Korean sauce, vegetarian dumplings, and vegetarian ‘Gimbap’, in addition to more than 300 healthy vegetarian dishes from popular restaurants in Chiang Mai such as Mae Salong Villa, Asian Fusion, old recipe Bokkia dessert, Je Im Thip, Grandma’s Homemade Tofu, Pansuk Salad. Bread lovers should not miss out on brioche bread, a unique and original French bread served at The Vegano Britro and made by a 5-star hotel bakery and confectionery chef.
• CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport – feel blessed and healthy with vegetarian menus from well-known restaurants such as vegetarian steak from Ban Rai Steak, vegetarian dim sum from Chala No.6, vegetarian Kanom Jeen (rice noodles) from Zong Yaowarat, and vegetarian dishes from Le Meridien Shangri-La and Siripanna etc.
The Thailand Office of Innovation and Value Creation of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Ministry of Commerce presents the Design Excellence Award 2021 (DEmark 2021) in honor of the 98 business operators and designers who prove their excellence in various categories of design.
The award presentation promotes the outstanding and unique designs that increase the value of Thai products. They have been introduced to worldwide markets through a live event on the “DEmark’ Thailand” Facebook page.
Nantapong Chiralerspong, Deputy Director-General of the DITP, said, “The DEmark Award project helps increase the value of Thai products and services. It develops the marketing potential of business operators including SMEs and micro SMEs. It also opens up trade opportunities, helps boost the national economy, proactively promotes international trade and enables Thai business operators to compete in global markets.
The DITP expects the DEmark logo to be the certificate of quality Thai products when it is recognized locally and internationally. This will support business operators in increasing the value of their products. Consumers will have confidence in their reliable products and services while the value addition of the products and services is upgraded and their standards are raised.”
The DEmark 2021 contest was organized on the theme of “Regenerative Design for the Next” and was intended to be a catalyst for the reform of designs to serve the changing lifestyles of people worldwide who must adapt to their New Normal. Designers and business operators were invited to the DEmark Award contest in June. An online exhibition, DEmark Show Online 2021, was held at the website of the project to present 590 entries in July and August. The entries were judged online on July 20-23.
Of the entries, 98 won awards in various categories.
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Industrial Process/Industrial Craft 20 items
Gift & Decorative Items/Household Items 16 Items
Creative & Innovative Fashion/Apparel/Jewelry/Textile etc. 13 items
Home Appliances/Smart Product-Service Solutions/User-Oriented IOTs/Wearables, Automated Services, Medical & Health Design, Sustainable Innovation etc. 14 items
Packaging Design 13 items
Font/Graphic on Surface/Digital Media/Identity Design 17 items
Ministry of Commerce presents “Design Excellence Award 2021” (DEmark)Ministry of Commerce presents “Design Excellence Award 2021” (DEmark)
The DEmark Award project has been successfully promoting excellent Thai designs to the eyes of international consumers. Since 2008, 991 designs have received the DEmark Award and 485 have won the G Mark Award. This year, 21 entries garnered the G Mark 2021 Award.
Interested parties can see the Thai products that have won the awards at demarkaward.net which is another marketing channel for both producers and buyers.
“In response to the five-year Thai trade strategic plan as instructed by His Excellency Jurin Laksanawisit, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Commerce, the Department is ready to cooperate with all concerned governmental and private organizations to throw support and share information for the sake of trade development.
“The DEmark project has received cooperation and support from many local and international organizations. The Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) which organizes the G Mark contest in Japan, the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI), the organizer of the Golden Pin Design Award, and the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), the host of the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards contest, sent their representatives to be the judges of the DEmark Award this year. Besides, Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. has consistently sponsored the DEmark project and provided space for its public relations. The cooperation with more international organizers of design awards should ensure benefits from the DEmark project and excellent designs will be widely recognized and lead to trade achievements in the future,” Mr. Nantapong added.
The DEmark Award promotes excellent Thai designs internationally. Award winners received the DEmark logo as the certificate of their design excellence. Business operators can use it as a marketing tool to make their products eye-catching. The DEmark Award increases the value of excellently designed Thai products and guarantees their international recognition. It also stimulates the development of Thai products for the better life of local and international consumers.
For more information, please contact the Thailand Office of Innovation and Value Creation of the Department of International Trade Promotion at tel. 061 032 6594, 082 954 5965 and 0 2507 8278 or at the email address: demark@demarkaward.net.
The award, presented at the Labour Ministry’s Department of Employment in Bangkok recently, recognised the company’s care and treatment of workers as well as its adherence to international principles of ethics.
Surasak Songvarakulpan (second right), director of PTG Energy president’s office, and Ake Apirakthanakorn (second left), director of PTG’s station operations division, receive the 2021 Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award on behalf of their company.
The award, presented at the Labour Ministry’s Department of Employment in Bangkok recently, recognised the company’s care and treatment of workers as well as its adherence to international principles of ethics.
Marriott Internationals portfolio of hotels has been working to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its existing 2025 sustainability goals and this latest commitment to climate action is the next step in the companys sustainability journey.
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) (“Marriott”) today announced it has submitted its letter to the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to:
· Set science-based emissions reduction targets across all scopes, in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios; and
· Set a long-term science-based target to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by no later than 2050, in line with the criteria and recommendations of the Science Based Targets initiative.
As part of its commitment to net-zero emissions, with support from a number of organizations including Global Citizen, Marriott is proud to announce its official sign-on to the Race to Zero via the most ambitious standard, Business Ambition for 1.5, and looks forward to celebrating this milestone on September 25 at Global Citizen Live. Race to Zero is a global campaign rallying companies, cities, regions, and financial and educational institutions, to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050. Participants are committed to the same overarching goal: reducing emissions across all scopes swiftly and fairly in line with the Paris Agreement, with transparent action plans and robust near-term targets.
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“We are driven to make a positive and sustainable impact wherever we do business, and this rigorous climate commitment to reach net-zero emissions is a needed step for us to do our part to help the communities and environments where we live, work and visit remain resilient and vibrant,” said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. “Even as we navigate one of the industry’s most difficult periods, we know this ambition will be a challenge. We are proud to join companies and institutions around the world striving to tackle climate change and build a healthier, more sustainable world.”
Marriott International’s portfolio of hotels has been working to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its existing 2025 sustainability goals and this latest commitment to climate action is the next step in the company’s sustainability journey. Achieving these new targets will require partnering with Marriott’s dedicated associates across disciplines along with the company’s valued hotel owners and franchisees. Over time, initiatives may include increased use of renewable energy, building electrification to maximize renewable electricity, continued modifications to design standards so buildings are more efficient, and the installation of automation systems and energy efficiency upgrades (for example, smart thermostats). In addition to the company’s goal to provide further visibility to the carbon footprint and environmental impact of their travel with Marriott, guests and customers will see enhanced focus on existing sustainability efforts such as solid waste and food waste reduction and natural capital restoration, with the opportunity to participate in activities such as reforestation as well as coral and mangrove plantings.
In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this announcement aligns with the company’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, which guides Marriott’s commitment to help take on the world’s most pressing social, environmental, and economic issues, delivering value for associates, customers, owners, the environment, and communities around the world. It also builds on Marriott’s long-standing history of embedding sustainability throughout its business strategy, operations and value chain. Starting with the company’s core value to Serve Our World, and its first-generation environmental impact reduction goals, to its latest series of waste reduction initiatives, Marriott is promoting the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates, as well as the resiliency and longevity of the business.
Marriott’s sustainability strategy is driven by a wide range of initiatives to reduce environmental impacts through the construction and operation of sustainable hotels and responsible sourcing while protecting and restoring the ecosystems on which life depends. Recent initiatives include:
· The reduction of single-use plastics including replacing tiny, single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger pump-topped bottles. When fully implemented across the globe in 2022, the company’s expanded toiletry program is expected to prevent about 500 million tiny bottles annually from going to landfills.
· The roll-out of an internal food waste prevention and reduction educational campaign, designed to support Marriott’s goal to reduce food waste by 50%.
· The launch of a publicly available responsible sourcing guide, to help Marriott’s supplier community join its sustainability journey on the path to responsibly sourcing 95% of the company’s top ten priority categories.
· The development of a certifications database to help properties operate more responsibly and work towards the goal of 100% of the portfolio receiving a third-party sustainability certification.
· Planting more than 415,000 trees over the last several years, including through the company’s work as a founding member of the Evergreen Alliance, a select group of Arbor Day Foundation partners and collaborators committed to advancing trees and forests as natural solutions for corporate sustainability and citizenship goals.
· Innovative ecosystem restoration and carbon sequestration projects, such as working with The Ocean Foundation to remove and repurpose sargassum seaweed, which has had devastating impacts on the environment.
More details about Marriott International’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and Serve 360 can be found at Marriott.com/Serve360.
Huawei remains committed to introducing digital technologies to create a strong, connected healthcare ecosystem that can make the experience better for patients, customers and medical staff, while improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co. Ltd. today signed the 5G Empowered Healthcare Towards a Digital Thailand Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Medical Services (DMS) under the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), to establish a smart platform that will facilitate advanced medical treatment using state-of-the-art digital technology. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the DMS Office, presided by H.E. Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health and Mr Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Thailand.
In cooperation with the National Cancer Institute and Rajavithi Hospital, both under the DMS, this initiative aims to increase the efficiency of medical services and operations to improve the quality of healthcare services. During the event, a live demonstration was held to present 5G smart ambulance, 5G Telemedicine and Home Isolation solutions for remote diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Huawei and Department of Medical Services Sign MoU to Develop 5G Empowered Healthcare in the Digital Era
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During his honorable speech, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul stressed on the Ministry’s mission to enhance Thailand’s healthcare system. Through the implementation of ICT technologies, many new services, including Telemedicine, patient queue management, patient information collection using Big Data, were made possible. He commented “We believe that, with advanced ICT equipment, our expertise, and the adoption of 5G technology, we can create equal access to quality and timely healthcare. During the ongoing pandemic where social distancing measures are adopted, the Department of Medical Services and Huawei will jointly explore the benefits of 5G in the healthcare field under this MoU. The joint projects will ensure better health services for Thai people. On this special occasion, I would like to thank Huawei for their support in providing the state-of-the-art equipment and their extensive industry knowledge. My gratitude also goes to the Department of Medical Services for their contribution that led to knowledge transfer in healthcare.”
Huawei and Department of Medical Services Sign MoU to Develop 5G Empowered Healthcare in the Digital Era
“This MoU is a milestone that will bring rapid advances to medical care in the country,” declared Dr. Somsak Akksilp, Director General of Department of Medical Services. “It is an honor for the DMS and our carefully selected hospitals to partner with Huawei for a cutting-edge initiative that will raise the level and standards of our hospital services and improve operational efficiency.”
Mr. Abel Deng emphasized that “Huawei is proud to team up with the DMS, the National Cancer Institute and Rajavithi Hospital for this pioneer program that will help empower Thailand’s healthcare system. This MoU will contribute to the MoPH’s vision to transform more smart hospitals in the near future.” He further added that “During this era of digitalization in the medical field, it is an honor to accompany Thailand as its healthcare sector connects the value of medical care with the patients’ needs. Introducing smart innovations and infrastructure will improve the work of healthcare and medical professionals and the quality of life of the people in urban and rural areas. Huawei continues to push forward digital transformation in Thailand, and bring digital technology to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent Thailand.”
This MoU comes in response to the DMS’ mission to continuously improve its services and, with the support of Huawei, to introduce enhanced smart services that will apply integrated digital technologies using 5G infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), big data and cloud edge computing.
Huawei and Department of Medical Services Sign MoU to Develop 5G Empowered Healthcare in the Digital Era
Under this two-year agreement, Huawei will provide 5G technology to the two partner hospitals, enabling the immediate upgrade of their existing infrastructure. It will also provide digital knowledge transfer, training and project supervision to hospital staff to enable them to operate efficiently and sustainably, for the benefit of both medical staff and patients. These technologies will initially be used for telemedicine solutions such as remote monitoring and diagnosis that will help reduce the risk of transmitting infections between doctors and patients significantly. In addition, they will be used for emergency care services such as ambulance transportation, where useful information, such as real-time location, patients’ vital signs and video images are transmitted instantly, enabling rescue doctors to receive guidance for the best emergency care and the hospital team to prepare for treatment or surgery upon arrival.
Huawei remains committed to introducing digital technologies to create a strong, connected healthcare ecosystem that can make the experience better for patients, customers and medical staff, while improving efficiency and reducing costs.
The move will ready the Group for entry into the emerging competitive arena and propel the firm as a regional financial technology conglomerate by 2025, with the goal of building a 200 million strong customer-base with a mission of connecting to the ecosystem both at home and abroad. SCBX will remain under the supervision of the Bank of Thailand.
The SCB Group has announced its corporate vision for tackling the rapidly evolving global context by establishing SCBX as a mothership company to accelerate proactive expansion into financial business to the fullest extent. The move will ready the Group for entry into the emerging competitive arena and propel the firm as a regional financial technology conglomerate by 2025, with the goal of building a 200 million strong customer-base with a mission of connecting to the ecosystem both at home and abroad. SCBX will remain under the supervision of the Bank of Thailand.
In announcing the latest move, Siam Commercial Bank CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee Arthid Nanthawithaya said, “In 2025, the arrival of decentralized finance technology, the expansion and penetration of global platforms into financial business, post-Covid 19 consumer behavior, and dramatic changes to regulations will reshape business models, forcing banks into playing roles as intermediaries and making traditional banking fees less and less important. Such conventional roles will no longer satisfy the emerging needs and expectations of consumers. Consumer reliance on banks will wane, which will unavoidably have a negative impact on the future value proposition for traditional banking investors.”
SCB Group to set up SCBX as “Mothership” to increase flexibility and competitiveness as it aims to become a regional financial technology group
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“This disruption trend began six years ago and will become very apparent over the next three years, so SCB has rekindled its ambition and will continue to work hard to maximize its potential. Now is the most important time to ask the difficult questions of the future, to discover how SCB will transform itself in three years to create new value for its shareholders and consumers and grow further in the new world. SCB must no longer limit itself to traditional banking business, but rather take advantage of its financial strength to accelerate its aggressive expansion into other types of financial businesses that the market demands, build technological capabilities, and manage a large technology platform to keep pace with global players. It is crucial to quickly enter this new arena of competition in order to survive in the next 3-5 years,” added Arthid.
The strategy to strengthen the bank along with creating new business for the future will focus on embracing technology in conjunction with simplifying processes to meet the changing needs of customers as much as possible through every channel. The Bank’s focus is on creating maximum customer satisfaction.
SCB Group to set up SCBX as “Mothership” to increase flexibility and competitiveness as it aims to become a regional financial technology group
SCB will therefore no longer be a bank in the original sense of the word, instead transforming into a financial technology group with a stronger banking business as part of the group. The group will expand into high-growth personal finance businesses where the Bank has yet to fill the gap. For each business, SCB will also partner with leading local and regional players in businesses that will be launched in the near future.
Apart from expanding into the personal finance business, SCB will need to leverage the group’s capabilities in building and managing large technology platforms, following its pilot Robinhood food delivery platform. The move aims to create competitiveness on par with global platforms and to upskill technology personnel, starting with the establishment of “SCB Tech X” and “Data X” with global partners to create in-house technology-based capabilities and platform scalability within a short time span.
In addition, SCB will expand into the digital asset business on a global scale via SCB 10X and SCB Securities (SCBS) to tackle the challenges of the financial world of the future by entering into venture capital arrangements and partnerships with global funds and developing digital asset businesses using new business models to create added value for the group in the long run.
“By 2025, SCB hopes to be able to create significant corporate value from new businesses beyond the fundamental profit and stability of its core banking business. This includes building a customer base reaching 200 million, expanding new businesses in foreign countries, and owning a large technology platform with a large number of users. After these three years, SCB will no longer be a bank. Instead, it will be a conglomerate with various financial businesses and technology platforms capable of meeting new consumer demands and able to compete with global competitors to create new value for shareholders, replacing banking businesses that may be impacted by change in a timely manner,” concluded Arthid.
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Huawei and Department of Medical Services Sign MoU to Develop 5G Empowered Healthcare in the Digital Era
SCB Group to set up SCBX as “Mothership” to increase flexibility and competitiveness as it aims to become a regional financial technology group
SCB Group to set up SCBX as “Mothership” to increase flexibility and competitiveness as it aims to become a regional financial technology group
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