BJC's Sustainability Strategy Secures Supply Chains and Saves Long-Term Costs
Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) is repositioning its long-established corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability programmes as a key part of its strategy to maintain business momentum as climate change drives tighter regulations and requirements that could weigh on corporate profits by 2035. as a key part of its strategy to maintain business momentum as climate change...
BJC (Berli Jucker Public Company Limited) is implementing a sustainability strategy to strengthen its supply chains and reduce long-term costs. The company's CEO and President, Thapanee Techajareonvikul, highlighted the need for businesses to adapt to stricter regulations and climate change's impact on corporate profits by 2035.
BJC aims to maintain its business momentum by focusing on three key pillars: Better Living, Joint Success, and Caring for Community. Under Better Living, BJC is addressing challenges related to its glass-bottle business in Thailand, such as the high cost of transporting heavy glass bottles from islands. The company has initiated a recycling and upcycling program, collecting approximately 200 tonnes of glass bottles in one month, which reduces waste and pollution while generating income for local residents.
BJC's broader goal is to become "Your Trusted Partner for a Sustainable Better Living." The Solar Roof project has saved BJC Big C approximately THB860 million in energy costs, contributing to the company's bottom line. Under Joint Success, BJC has introduced point of sale (POS) systems for traditional grocery shops to support over 400,000 retailers nationwide.
Meanwhile, Caring for Community focuses on creating positive social impact in BJC's operating communities through partnerships with organizations like UNICEF and initiatives like Healthy Checkout Lanes. Ms. Thapanee stressed that businesses worldwide risk losing up to 20% of their profits if they neglect green initiatives, particularly in sectors such as telecommunications, tourism, and infrastructure.
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