Sustainability Management in The Environmental Aspect
Environmental Policy and Practice
The Company operates its business taking the environment into consideration in every process of the business value chain. This is to ensure that the Company contributes to the mitigation of environmental impacts, and is able to strike a balance between business operation and the environment. The Company has set its environmental goals in line with the country's goals by aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 as well as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero by 2065.
The Company has established an environmental policy and guidelines through its Grow Green project in which the Company has resolved that
Environmental Performance
Energy management within the Group’ construction projects:
Electric System
Electrical power is needed during construction. The Company installed temporary power meters to monitor and provide sufficient electricity to be used during the construction period and ensured that the surrounding communities were not affected.
Environmental Impact Preventive And Corrective Measures
- Promote efficient energy consumption through PR campaigns within the projects
- Ensure electrical system surveillance by safety staffs during operation
Measures To Evaluate Environmental Impact
- Maintain electrical wires and appliances in good working condition and repair immediately throughout the construction period
Energy management in completed construction projects:
1. Electrical System Installment
Electrical system installment is needed to allocate power to each residential unit and common areas. The system includes Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs to reduce electrical consumption within the project and staff to monitor the electrical system and immediately alert the Electrical Authority in case any repairment is necessary.
2. Energy Preservation
The project has determined to energy-saving measures is divided into 2 parts as follows
- The design of construction projects must comply with the Ministerial Regulation on the Type or Size of Building and Standard, Criteria and Procedure in Designing Building for Energy Conservation B.E. 2552 and energy-saving considerations.
- Publish and distribute energy-saving handbooks for each residential unit and/or install signage to promote energy preservation for its residents.
Furthermore, energy-efficiency certification, maintenance of electrical systems, air ventilation in common areas, and machines are regularly arranged.
3. Solar Rooftop Installation To Promote The Use Of Clean Energy
The Group puts emphasis on the use of clean and renewable energy and began its solar rooftop installation in the following projects:
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Mingle Mall Kave TU – 724 square meters of solar rooftop was installed in December 2021.
Generating Approximately
150 kilowatts of solar energy -
Kave TU – 864 square meters of solar rooftop was installed in April 2022.
Generating Approximately
178 kilowatts of solar energy -
Kave Town Shift – 969 square meters of solar rooftop was installed in June 2022.
Generating Approximately
150 kilowatts of solar energy
4. Promote the use of electric cars and the use of clean energy
Under collaboration with Haupcar – a ride sharing platform provider and electric rental car provider, the Company offers its space in Kave Town Space and Mingle Mall projects as 24hrs service points for HAUP app users to access electric rental cars and promote the use of clean energy.
Energy management at the headquarters
Energy-saving campaigns at the headquarter include internal communications to promote eco-conscience for its employees, control of lighting and air-conditioning based on timing and necessity in certain areas, LED bulbs replacement throughout the offices, installation and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure its maximum energy-saving efficiency.
In addition, 153.9 square meters of solar rooftop systems were installed, generating approximately 32 kilowatts of solar energy to be used at the headquarters instead of the usual energy consumption.
Water management in the Group’ construction projects:
Water Quality
The Company must treat wastewater from construction projects according to the BOD standard before releasing it outside of the project area and puts preventive measures in place should a hazard occur
Measures To Prevent Or Mitigate Environmental Impact
- Wastewater treatment system designed to be able to treat sufficient amounts of wastewater generated during the project is in place. The system treats wastewater according to BOD standards before releasing it outside of the project area.
- Staffs assigned to maintain the wastewater treatment system in its best condition.
Measures To Evaluate Environmental Impact
- Samples from each wastewater treatment system, taken both before and after the construction project, are regularly tested
- Samples from the final stage of wastewater treatment system are tested before its release outside of the project areas
- Structure of wastewater pipes of the wastewater treatment system is examined.
Water Consumption
Water is used during the construction project in 2 ways: 1) water consumed by construction workers and 2) water used for construction work. The Company must put measures in place to prevent any water impact to its surrounding communities
Measures to prevent or mitigate environmental impact
- Promote efficient water usage amongst workers
- Once the project is completed, the unused water in the tank will be used in watering plants, washing debris off the streets, etc.
Measures to evaluate environmental impact
- Test pipes and valves for leakage for immediate maintenance
- Test water tanks for signs of breakage and erosion for immediate maintenance
- Arrange water tank maintenance and cleaning throughout the project period
Wastewater
Wastewater from workers during the construction projects are treated according to the BOD standards before being released outside of the project areas. The company must put measures to prevent any environmental impact
Measures to prevent or mitigate environmental impact
- Restrooms are regularly cleaned and maintained throughout the project period
- Restrooms are tested for leakage
- Once the project is completed, the installed wastewater treatment system must be removed by pumping out debris and cleaning the tanks multiple times.
Measures to evaluate environmental impact
- Conform to the measures to test water quality to evaluate environmental impact.
Water management in completed construction projects
The Company seeks to ensure its wastewater treatment complies to the BOD legal standards before releasing it outside of the project areas. Each project has a wastewater treatment system setup that is sufficient for the amount of wastewater occurring during the project period. Expert staff are assigned to maintain the system to its full efficiency, with regular repairment schedules and wastewater system testing.
Moreover the Company prepares preventive measures against the spread of diseases by using ozone to sterilize wastewater and reusing the treated water to water the plants in its construction projects.
Water management at the headquarters:
The Company manages water usage at its headquarters by monitoring water consumption, using water-saving sanitary wares, and continuously testing plumbing systems. Internally, the Company organized water-saving campaigns to encourage eco-friendly mindset for its employees.
Waste and pollution management from construction projects of the Group:
Waste Management
The 2 Types Of Waste From Construction Sites Are
- Waste from construction such as concrete, metal, bricks, tiles, etc.
- Waste from construction workers such as paper, plastic bags, etc.
Measures To Prevent Or Mitigate Environmental Impact
1.Waste From Construction Materials:
- Provide waste containers for construction materials
- Maintain cleanliness of waste containers and its surrounding areas
- Coordinate with waste management company during construction period to handle waste
2.Waste From Construction Workers:
- Provide waste containers with lids and appropriate areas for each type of waste such as general waste, composable waste, recyclable waste, and toxic waste.
- Communicate and encourage workers to put waste in containers according to waste type
- Maintain cleanliness of waste container area
Measures To Evaluate Environmental Impact
- Maintain waste areas across construction period
- Maintain waste containers’ conditions to prevent habitation and feeding of insects and animals. If waste containers are not in good working conditions, they are to be replaced immediately during the construction period
Pollution Management
Dust
Construction projects typically cause air dust. The Company has issued measures to prevent and evaluate environmental impact caused by dust from construction projects
Measures to prevent and mitigate environmental impact
- Avoid construction activities with soil such as soil stripping and ground leveling, during seasons with high levels of dust (December-February). If necessary, spray the soil with water throughout the activities and wash vehicle wheels before leaving the construction areas to minimize dust pollution
- Locate machines and activities involving dust as further away from residential areas and buildings as possible
- Install water spray machines in the activity’s areas
- Provide a cleaning in construction areas and the roads near.
- Provide a closed space for activities involving dust to limit the spread of dust
- Examine diesel machines’ exhaust pipes, repair, change oil, and maintain good working conditions to reduce the production of dust
- Install fences around the construction areas to prevent dust pollution spreading to surrounding buildings
- Wash wheels and the bottom of vehicles used to transport soil with pressurized hose before entering and leaving the project areas to prevent the spread of dust
Measures to evaluate environmental impact:
- Monitor dust pollution level in the construction areas and its surroundings regularly
- Report and comply with environmental prevention measures
- Operate according to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) policies
Noise
Noise caused by construction activities such as piling, must be met with preventive environmental measures
Measures to prevent and mitigate environmental impact
- Schedule appropriate times for activities involving noise such as piling, construction, foundation and structural work
- Install soundproof materials according to standards and construction phases
- Utilize appropriate tools and methods to minimize noise pollution
- Power off or turn down machines and tools while not in use
- Control noise pollution caused by the construction project to avoid disturbing surrounding communities
Measures to evaluate environmental impact:
- Test average and maximum noise levels throughout the construction period, including noises that are not from construction activities and the surrounding areas
- Report and comply to environmental prevention measures
- Operate according to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) policies
Waste management in completed construction projects:
For completed construction projects, the Company allocated waste rooms for all residential floors. The waste is separated into general waste, composable waste, recyclable waste, and toxic waste bins for the residents. Each bin is color-coded according to the type of waste and residents are encouraged to sort their waste and recycle plastic or paper bags when possible to reduce waste within the property. The property management then labels each bag according to the type of waste before handing them to the service authority.
Furthermore, the property management regularly maintains the waste bins in good working condition, immediately replaces them when needed, sorts the waste left outside of the bins, and keeps the waste rooms clean. The property management or juristic office shall strictly follow the waste management measures.
Waste management at the headquarters
1. Zero Landfill Station
Another innovative waste management done by the Company is to sort large waste such as recyclable waste, non-recyclable waste, and food waste. Each type requires an appropriate waste process to recycle, turn into energy, feed animals, or make fertilizers so that no waste is left to bury in landfills. The Company implements this using the “sort-drain-flip” concept.
2. Hazardous Waste For Donuts
The Company organized a “Hazardous waste for donuts” campaign to encourage employees to bring in hazardous waste such as spray bottles, expired medicine, light bulbs, or battery, in exchange for donuts. The campaign helped raise awareness about the danger of hazardous waste not being appropriately sorted.
3. Refill Station
The activity aims to encourage employees to use fewer plastic containers and encourage them to bring in used containers to refill everyday detergents such as dishwashing detergent, fabric softener, laundry detergent, or hand soap.
Greenhouse gas management in construction projects of the Group
The Group is aware of the need to limit greenhouse gas emission in its operation – most of which come from employees’ use of personal vehicles, headquarters’ air conditioning systems, and construction projects. It aims to operate strictly according to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) policies in every project and corporate activity.
Air Pollution
Air pollution caused during construction typically comes from exhaust pipes of trucks that deliver soil or construction materials and of construction machines. The emitted gas causes air pollution to the surrounding areas. The gas emitted by construction machines are
- Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Hydrocarbon (HC)
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
The amount of emitted gas must not exceed the limit by law and the project must put up measures to prevent and evaluate environmental impact from its construction activities
Measures To Prevent Or Mitigate Environmental Impact
- Turn off engines while not in use
- Maintain vehicles that deliver soil or construction materials and other machines in good working condition
Measures To Evaluate Environmental Impact
- Monitor and measure air pollution caused by Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbon (HC), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in the construction areas
- Ensure that construction site controllers manage contractors to operate according to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) policies
Greenhouse gas management in headquarters:
The majority of gas emission comes from traffic within the construction areas such as parking and internal roads. The gasses emitted are Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbon (HC), and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). The Company must put in place measures to prevent and evaluate environmental impact such as encouraging residents to turn off their vehicle engines while not in use in the parking areas and planting trees to help absorb Carbon Monoxide (CO).
Greenhouse Gas Management In Headquarters
The Company has joined the voluntary Carbon Neutral organization and has been certified by the resolution of the Board of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) or TGO’ meeting No. 3 on 25 March 2022 for the Company’s willingness to be evaluated and neutralize its greenhouse gas emission with carbon credit.
carbon footprint
The scopes used in evaluating greenhouse gas emission are as follows:
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Scope 1:
Direct greenhouse gas emission, in which the sources belong to or are managed by the organization
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Scope 2:
Indirect greenhouse gas emission relating to electricity generation
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Scope 3:
Other indirect greenhouse gas emission
The Volume of Greenhouse Gases
Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions
1,110
Tons Of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
In 2022, the company’s total greenhouse gas emissions were 1,110 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. which is a direct greenhouse gas emission (scope 1) of 204 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent Indirect GHG Emission (Scope 2) 248 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and other indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3) 658 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
The Company sets up policies to encourage less greenhouse gas emission by training employees on global warming topics, sources of greenhouse gas emission, global warming advocacy, and other campaigns such as water-saving campaigns, efficient use of resources, 25C air-conditioning campaigns, 1-hour lights-off during lunch break, turning off lights when not in use, and utilizing solar power in the headquarters’ common areas. Additionally, the buildings were designed to utilize exterior gardening and facades to prevent heat from entering the building and help save energy used by air conditioners.
Expanding green spaces
1. Plant For The Planet Project
The project aims to raise awareness to reduce CO2 emission in the future, both in business and personal activities, by inviting participants to plant 433 trees/person* to offset the CO2 an individual emits during everyday activities and prevent the global temperature from rising more than 1.5C degrees. *An average Thai person emits greenhouse gasses 3,900 kilograms/year, a 10-year-old tree absorbs 9 kilograms of CO2/year
2. Innovative Trees-Planting Recording Method
The development of LINE Official account name “ASWGrowGreen” took place to create a new trees-planting experience. The recording of each tree planted includes the tree’s name, its place, date of planting, and location.
3. Planting Center
the Company partners with Ramindra Sports Park, Office of Public Parks under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to plant in preparation for the 2023 forestation. The Royal Forestry Department provided more than 20 species of plant seed including Dalbergia Cochinchinensis, Leguminosae, Sindora Siamensis, Pterocarpus Macrocarpus, Wrightia Arborea, etc. 5,000 trees were planted by employees and public volunteers at Ramindra Sports Park.
4. Care The Wild Project
The Company with the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Through the “Care the Wild – Plant & Protect” project, the Company sponsored planting and forest restoring activities at Baan Lang Kao local community forest, Moo 6, Nong Grang, Bor Ploy, Kanchanaburi. With “AssetWise Growgreen” principles, the Company aims to develop residential projects while protecting the environment and passing on the principles.The targets are to build quality livelihood sustainably, build a balanced ecosystem, relieve global warming effects, and expand the forest as the long-term food source for the community.
