Waste Management
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals
The company recognizes its responsibility toward the environment, communities, and society by prioritizing efficient waste management. This approach mitigates environmental, legal, and cost-related risks through the Circular Economy concept and the 3Rs principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Plan B also develops innovations to upcycle waste materials, such as recycling used vinyl billboards into bags, tote bags, and community decorative items — creating both environmental benefits and additional income for local communities.
Goals and Performance Highlights
Goals
Strive toward
“Zero Waste to Landfill”
Reuse expired or surplus vinyl for practical purposes
Provide employee training to strengthen understanding of the 3Rs principles
Performance Highlights
Recycled
23,688 sq.m. of vinyl
reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 137.27 tons CO2e and saving THB 118,340 per year in disposal costs
Managed a total of
14
tons of internal organizational waste
Amount of Waste Generated from Advertising Media Production
602,741 sq.m.
Commitment, Challenge and Opportunity
Commitment
The company is committed to managing waste under the principles of the Circular Economy and the 3Rs (Reduce–Reuse–Recycle) to minimize environmental impacts while creating value for communities and society.
Challenges
- Large volumes of advertising materials due to frequent changes, requiring a sustainable management system
- Ensuring consistent and high-quality recycling processes
- Building awareness and proper waste segregation practices within the organization and across partners
Opportunities
- Recycling surplus materials, such as vinyl billboards, into new products that generate income for communities
- Achieving long-term cost savings through efficient and circular resource use
Management Approach and Practices
- Reduce waste from operations and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Recycle surplus materials, such as transforming vinyl billboards into new products for community benefit
- Promote systematic waste segregation in offices and warehouses
- Support initiatives that convert waste into economic and social value
Future Waste Management Plan: Zero Waste to Landfill
The Company recognizes the importance of sustainable waste management, particularly the longterm impacts on the environment, local communities, and ecosystems. To address these concerns, the Company plans to implement a Zero Waste to Landfill initiative aimed at maximizing waste utilization and minimizing the volume of waste sent to landfills. As part of this initiative, the Company will establish a comprehensive waste management system, with predefined waste categories and corresponding disposal methods as follows:
Recyclable Waste
Used Paper
Organic Waste
Hazardous Waste
Implementation Support Plan and Project Goals
Amount of Waste Statistics
| Amount of waste | Performance | Target | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Long-Term | |
| Amount of waste (tons) | N/A | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Increase (decrease) (%) | - | - | - | - | - |
|
N/A | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
|
N/A | - | - | - | - |
Amount of Waste Generated from Advertising Media Production
| Waste Generated from Production | Performance | Target | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Long-Term | |
| Amount of waste (sq.m.) | 279,010 | 602,741 | 649,917 | ≤ 620,000 | ≤ 600,000 |
| Increase (decrease) (%) | - | 116.03 | 7.83 | - | - |
Relevant Stakeholders
Employees
Communities
