Water Stewardship
Goal and Performance
Charoen Pokphand Group aims to promote water stewardship practices across our operations to achieve sustainable water management and conservation. The Group is focusing on reducing water consumption, implementing water recycling and reuse initiatives, and engaging in community-based projects to ensure responsible water usage and protection of water resources.
reduction of water withdrawal per unit of revenue compared to base year 2020
Supporting the SDGs
Charoen Pokphand Group's commitment to promoting sustainable consumption of water throughout the value chain supports the achievement of two Sustainable Development Goals:
More Details on Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022

Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Charoen Pokphand Group performs stakeholder assessment and prioritization process on an annual basis to evaluate impacts we have on them and how can they influence our strategies and actions over time. In 2022, the evaluation results showed that our commitment to protecting water resources creates impacts on seven stakeholder groups.
More Details on Stakeholder Engagement Report 2022
Our Impact by the Numbers
Water Stewardship Management Approach
Charoen Pokphand Group’s water stewardship management approach is deeply rooted in the company's core values and corporate culture. We prioritize responsible water management across their diverse business operations and supply chain. The approach begins with a thorough assessment of water-related risks and opportunities, setting clear objectives in line with global sustainability goals, and adhering to strict environmental standards to protect water quality. Water efficiency and conservation are top priorities for C.P. Group, as we invest in innovative technologies to minimize water consumption while maintaining high productivity levels. Collaboration with stakeholders, including local communities, governments, NGOs, and experts, is central to our approach. We actively engage in dialogue and partnerships to address water challenges collectively and co-create sustainable solutions.

Circular Water Management
Charoen Pokphand Group’s water stewardship is based on the principles of the CEO Water Mandate, which is an initiative of the UN Global Compact. In managing our internal water supply, the Group has adopted the Circular Water Management concept in accordance with the 5Rs principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Restore, and Recover) established by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). This is aimed at improving water-use efficiency through various measures and enabling water reuse or recycling. We also highlight an effective wastewater treatment process to ensure that the treated water quality meets, or is above, the required standard of each country prior to discharging into natural water resources.
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Water Stewardship Policy
Data on Water Management in 2022
Water Withdrawal
million cubic meters
Freshwater
Other Water
Water Consumption
million cubic meters
Freshwater
Other Water
Water Discharge
million cubic meters
Freshwater
Other Water
Freshwater TDS ≤ 1,000 mg/L
Other Water TDS > 1,000 mg/L
Water Withdrawal by Source
million cubic meters
Proportion of Water in Water Stressed Areas
* Units located in high and extremely high baseline water stress areas based on Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas
Water Discharge by Source
million cubic meters
Proportion of Water in Water Stressed Areas
* Units located in high and extremely high baseline water stress areas based on Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas
Total Water Withdrawal
Water Withdrawal from Water Stressed Areas
Water Recycled/Reused
Total Water Discharge
Total Water Withdrawal Reduction
To meet the water stewardship 2030 goal, 20% reduction of water withdrawal per unit of revenue, C.P. Group has an internal target to reduce absolute water withdrawal by at least 3% cumulatively every year compared to the baseline year 2020.
In 2022, the absolute total water withdrawal was reduced 15% compared to the baseline year 2020.
Water Discharge Quality
BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand)
Mg/LTotal Nitrogen
Mg/L*The BOD and total nitrogen are calculated from the average values in every business unit.
Integrated Water Risk Assessment
Charoen Pokphand Group has developed a water risk assessment framework for implementation in all business groups. The assessment considers various risk factors, including the water withdrawal volume of each business unit and baseline water stress using the widely recognized Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas tool established by the World Resources Institute (WRI). The assessment results are subsequently ranked according to the three levels of water risk in order to develop appropriate management plans.
Water Risk Assessment Framework
Baseline Water Stress | Water Withdrawal | Water Risk |
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Low - Medium |
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Low – Medium Volume
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Low Risk |
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High Volume
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Medium Risk |
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High - Extremely High |
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Low Volume
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Low Risk |
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Medium Volume
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Medium Risk |
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High Volume
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High Risk |
Water Management Plan
Low Risk
- Regularly monitor water withdrawals through reporting systems
Medium Risk
- Improve water use efficiency using the "5Rs" principle
- Regularly monitor water withdrawals through reporting systems
High Risk
- Improve water use efficiency using the "5Rs" principle
- Regularly monitor water withdrawals through reporting systems
- Assess local-level risks using the "Local Water Tool"
- Assess water risks for key suppliers
In 2022, a review of water risk assessment was conducted on all of Charoen Pokphand Group’s production units. This has enabled the identification of units with high water risk levels, which account for 1% of all units. The Group has emphasized promoting the implementation of an intensive water management plan and continuous follow-ups on the performance of water consumption reduction.
Water Management for Suppliers
Charoen Pokphand Group is committed to using water resources sustainably and places importance on the effective management of water across the entire supply chain. In view of this, the Group has developed a water management guideline for suppliers, who are the key stakeholders in our business, to promote their water-use efficiency, reduce water shortage risks, and jointly campaign for the conservation of water resources.
Water Risk Assessment
Conduct water risk assessment for suppliers to classify them by water stress level using internationally trusted tools
Water Management System
Collaborate with suppliers in water management planning to optimize water-use efficiency
Supplier Water Management Audit
Join the evaluation and audit of suppliers’ water management system, wastewater treatment, and wastewater quality that meets the standard
Promotion of Water Resources Conservation Activities
Collaborate with suppliers in promoting water-saving activities as well as provide knowledge and understanding about the importance of water resources conservation
Water Management Action for Suppliers
Water Management for Communities
Water is an essential resource for community well-being and a fundamental human right, according to Charoen Pokphand Group. We are committed to enhancing water security and resilience in the places where we operate through our Water Management for Communities initiative. We strive to address water-related concerns, promote equitable access to clean water and sanitation, and contribute to the sustainable development of communities all over the world through collaborating with regional communities, governments, and stakeholders.
Water Management for Watershed
Charoen Pokphand Group performs water risk assessments based on an operational framework on all our production sites. This allows the Group to identify watersheds that are located in high water risk areas. According to the assessment, by using Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, it results that 14 major watersheds in 6 countries where the Group operates are situated in high water risk areas. Therefore, the Group gives priority to cooperating with all sectors to protect and rehabilitate watersheds which are the source of water resources needed in our daily lives and ensure that everyone will have a right to access clean and sufficient water.

Case Study
Good Deeds for thr World CP 100th Anniversary: Planting for Sustainability

Planted
Under this project, Charoen Pokphand Group has joined forces with partners from the government, civil society, private sector and communities in four watersheds, namely Ping, Wang, Yom, and Nan, which are Thailand's major watersheds in the Chao Phraya River Basin, an area categorized as a high water risk area. The project targets to increase green areas in order to restore watershed forests and aims to enable communities to live in harmony with nature. During the past five years, the project has planted more than 758,755 trees, In 2022, the project planted 212,096 more trees, resulted in a total of 970,851 trees planted in the four watersheds, Pink, Wang, Yom and Nan.