Emissions Reduction Target and Performance

GC prioritizes on reducing the impact of air emissions, especially the reduction of diffusion and leakage of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from the production process. Consequently, GC has developed and improved the efficiency of production process, as well as set up monitoring plan and constantly perform a maintenance on machines and related equipment. In addition, GC has also selected advanced and high-performance equipment and technologies, in order to minimize the impact on the environment and the health of our operators and surrounding communities, and collaborated with five industrial estates and one port in Map Ta Phut area to push the pilot project for the management of 1,3-Butadiene emissions by using the Code of Practice (CoP). GC has also prepared VOCs Inventory for using as a database for management of VOCs reduction projects.

GC has been well aware of the impact of air quality that may has on the environment, thus GC has conducted air quality management projects within its factories and surrounding areas, which may be affected by its activities in both operating and maintenance periods, in order to control air quality within the standard. The company has also applied advanced environmental-friendly innovation and technology to continuously improve GC’s air quality control system.

By committing to minimize the impact of climate change, GC plans to terminate the use of ozone depleting substances by replacing R-22 with Non-CFC refrigerants by 2030.

GC has communicated the performance and listened to complaints and suggestions from all stakeholders through communication channels. GC’s efforts in controlling and seeking an approach to improve its air quality control system has resulted in a continuous decrease in air pollutions per Tons Production and achieve target in 2022.

More information on other air management projects is available in GC Integrated Sustainability Report 2022, such as

• Implementation of Code of Practice (CoP) to Reduce Emissions of Benzene and 1,3-Butadiene to enhance the efficiency of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) management from the production process.
• Modify Vent Gas from TK-1201 to Flare System to control and ensure the amount of cumene in the atmosphere around the factory remains within the legal limit.