Circular Economy Management
while maximizing the reuse and recycling of plastic packaging materials. Additionally, the Group continues to promote the adoption of environmentally friendly packaging such as bioplastics, high-quality recycled plastics, and naturally compostable materials. At the same time, we are developing business models that enable efficient resource recirculation, such as converting food waste into renewable energy or organic fertilizer for agricultural use.
Goals and Progress
Zero waste to landfill
100% of plastic packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Zero waste to landfill
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.00% |
| 2023 | 15.76% |
100% of plastic packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.61% |
| 2023 | 94.10% |
Supporting the SDGs
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Key Performance 2024
Waste Management
Charoen Pokphand Group is committed to systematic waste management by adopting a comprehensive approach to waste reduction at the source, midstream, and end-of-life stages. This is coupled with promoting reuse, recycling, and value addition to waste, in order to maximize the efficiency and benefits of resource use across the entire business value chain. The Group applies the principles of a circular economy, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Zero Waste to Landfill organization.
C.P. Group is committed to advancing comprehensive waste and hazardous material management to protect the environment, public health, and surrounding communities. The Group focuses on on-site waste collection and segregation, while investing in recycling infrastructure such as material collection points, transportation systems, and waste processing facilities to enable efficient reuse and upcycling. At the same time, the Group manages chemicals and hazardous substances through strict safety measures, thorough risk assessments, and clear communication of potential hazards. To reduce reliance on harmful substances, the Group prioritizes safer alternatives, continuous research and development, and employee training to ensure that storage, transportation, and disposal are carried out responsibly and safely at every stage.
In addition, the Group actively collaborates with external partners and networks to enhance waste management practices in line with circular economy principles, driving the transition towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly economy in the long term.
Waste Management
Waste audits to identify opportunities for improving waste performance
The Group conducts waste audits and monitoring to identify the volume and types of waste generated, pinpoint areas with significant waste production, and determine opportunities to enhance waste management efficiency across the value chain.
Action plans to reduce waste generation
The Group has implemented an action plan to reduce waste generation, focusing on key areas and processes. Targets are set based on waste inspection and monitoring to minimize waste as much as possible. The measures cover waste reduction at the source, improving resource efficiency across all production processes, and reusing, recycling, repurposing, or adding value to by-products. These efforts aim to enhance sustainable waste management efficiency.
Setting Clear Targets
The Group has set a target to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030, ensuring that operations align with this goal while maximizing the circular use of natural resources.
By 2030, the targets are:
Zero waste to landfill
100% of plastic packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Innovation and Research
The Group invests in advanced technologies for efficient waste management, with a focus on segregation, processing, and resource recovery. These efforts help reduce waste sent to landfill and promote the sustainable circulation of resources.
Integrates recycling programs in a systematic way to reduce waste sent to landfill and enhance the efficient circulation of resources
The Group is committed to driving the “Zero Waste to Landfill” policy by integrating recycling programs and circular resource use to reduce waste sent to landfill. Key measures include minimizing waste at the source, promoting reuse, recycling, and upcycling to ensure efficient and sustainable resource utilization. The Group also encourages collaboration with communities, business partners, and stakeholders across sectors to achieve this goal together.
Circular Economy Management Approach
Charoen Pokphand Group is firmly committed to sustainability and innovation as a means to building a better future. Recognizing the limitations of traditional linear production and consumption systems, the Group has adopted circular economy principles as a core strategy.
This approach aims to minimize waste, optimize resource efficiency, and generate long-term positive impacts for both the environment and society. Under this framework, the Group promotes product and process design that prioritizes responsible resource use across the entire value chain—from upstream to downstream. Investments have been directed toward clean technology and innovation to enhance the use of renewable resources, maximize material circulation, and reduce long-term dependency on finite natural inputs.
To ensure comprehensive integration, Charoen Pokphand Group has developed circular economy policies and guidelines applicable to all business lines. These frameworks support systematic planning for production, procurement, and waste management, while also incorporating risk mitigation and fostering collaboration with partners, suppliers, and customers across the value chain. Through disciplined and consistent implementation, the Group aspires to embed circular economy practices into its organizational culture and position them as a driving force for a more balanced, equitable, and sustainable economic future.
Circular Economy Framework
Charoen Pokphand Group’s Pathway to Zero Operational Waste to Landfill 2030
| Key Measures | Volumn | |
|---|---|---|
| 31,214 | 54% | |
| 13,295 | 23% | |
| 8,670 | 15% | |
| 4,046 | 7% | |
| 578 | 1% | |
| - | - | |
| Total Volume of Operation Waste Reduction | 57,803 | 100% |
Total Waste Generated and Amount of Waste Disposed by Landfill
Amount of waste to landfill per unit of revenue
Operational Waste By Disposal Method
Non-hazardous Waste
(%)
Hazardous Waste
(%)
Breakdown of Total Solid Waste Recycled/Reused and Disposal Methods (2021–2024)
| Waste Category | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Target year 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total waste recycled/ reused | tones | 507,991.13 | 524,334.19 | 558,536.37 | 425,733.66 | |
| Total waste disposed | tones | 934,303.49 | 1,023,815.85 | 1,069,606.28 | 1,069,625.37 | 1,021,439.79 |
| Waste landfilled | tones | 111,570.25 | 105,681.76 | 115,611.33 | 117,439.40 | |
| Waste incinerated with energy recovery | tones | 50,239.00 | 69,570.96 | 72,948.46 | 56,494.05 | |
| Waste incinerated without energy recovery | tones | 4,660.94 | 6,024.56 | 14,522.55 | 15,446.19 | |
| Other disposal (Composting, Feed Material, Construction Material, Co- digestion, Bio-based materials) | tones | 767,833.30 | 842,538.57 | 866,523.94 | 880,245.73 |
Promoting Sustainable Waste Management
Charoen Pokphand Group places great importance on driving waste management across the value chain through initiatives and collaborations in multiple dimensions. This includes strengthening synergies among the Group’s businesses and expanding partnerships with academic institutions, universities, government agencies, and specialized business partners. Key measures include identifying and implementing approaches to reduce waste at the source, enhancing resource efficiency throughout production processes, reusing, recycling, repurposing, and upcycling by-products and waste into higher-value applications, as well as advancing research and development to create new value from by-products and waste. These efforts aim to maximize the efficiency of waste management and reinforce the Group’s commitment to sustainable business practices.
Wastes Management Training
Charoen Pokphand Group and the Circular Economy: To achieve the goals of zero food waste, zero food loss, and promoting recyclable plastic packaging, we are committed to employing advanced strategies throughout the supply chain. These strategies aim to reduce food loss and waste, ensuring that valuable resources are used efficiently and sustainably. All employees within the Group are provided with the following knowledge:
The Group's environmental policies, especially those related to the circular economy and sustainable packaging. Waste management guidelines, along with relevant waste-related laws and regulations. Sustainable packaging management practices, and relevant waste-related laws and regulations. The application of technology and innovation to reduce waste in accordance with the 9R principles. Collaboration with external entities in research and development within the circular economy framework. Case studies of successful initiatives both within and outside the Group.
