Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Throughout the years, GC has committed in creating values to society through driving business under the foundation of GC sustainability framework. In order to state our through our performances to contribute the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, GC has assessed the linkage between our strategy in actions and the SDGs on an annual basis as follows:
Major Focus
GC has been conducting the business with considerations of risks caused by climate change. Thus, GC has strived to adopt adaptive measures in upstream production processes and downstream products to alleviate climate-related hazard, including setting internal carbon pricing, investing towards clean energy and optimizing process efficiency along supply chain to reduce GHG emissions.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 13
GC has been well aware of the limitation of natural resources, hence, we incorporate Circular Economy model into our business strategy and sustainability targets. Our circular economy projects support public, private and partnerships to engage in resource efficiency and sustainable consumption in actions.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 12
GC attempts to drive sustainable industrialization through boosting our competitiveness in technological advancement and innovation research and development. Our engagement in research & development, innovative products and processes contribute to functional environmentally-friendly solutions that enhance quality of life for all.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 9
- Upcycling products
- Bioplastic production process
- Innovative products
- Innovative production process
- Plastic Composite Rebar
Minor Focus
By ensuring accessibility of clean water for local consumption and production, GC has committed to driving business with a responsible water consumption actions through our intensive water management programs, integrated water efficiency and promoted water conservation, etc.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 6
- Reforestation and Water Conservation at Huai Ma Hat Project
- Our Khung Bangkachao Project
- InnoPlus Water Tank Project
- 3Rs Project
GC has been actively participating in international sustainability associations among leading organizations to leverage knowledge and potential practices that fit GC's business operations, as well as express our ambitious sustainability visions and directions in the global arena.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 17
Other SDGs
GC has been contributing to eradicate poverty in all forms through conducting Social Enterprise (SE) and Creating Shared Value (CSV) projects, and providing fair compensations and economic resources to enterprise's workers
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 1
GC has been collaborating with the world leading organizations to identify alternative solutions to transform global food and agricultural production towards sustainability, and end hunger at. GC has also conveyed projects that dedicated to educating domestic partnerships and small-scale food producers to align with better utilization of natural resources.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 2
GC has been ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being and safety for society. While facing unprecedented pandemic, GC ensures equitable accessibility in health services through donation programs and joint efforts to deliver medical innovations, including deliverables
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 3
By ensuring equitable quality education for all, GC has been offering several scholarships in the areas of quality science and STEM to vocational school and tertiary students all over the country. GC has been working closely with the government and public sectors to promote education priorities and enforce zero-tolerance learning opportunities in local communities.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 4
- Connext ED Project
- Wat Khao Sarp School Model
- Donations to Support Educational Institutions
- Donations to Support UNICEF
- Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) / Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)
GC highly values gender equality through the adoption of gender equality policies and inclusive governing bodies and robust human rights training programs throughout its business operation and supply chain.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 5
- Human Rights and Equality
- Business Code of Conduct and Good Corporate Governance Policies
- Whistleblower Policy
Although, GC's business is not related to energy services, GC has been striving to invest in renewable energy technology and integrate green initiatives into its business operations by aiming to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 7
GC has been promoting sustainable economic growth and inclusive business for society and other enterprises through the development-oriented policies, job creation projects, career development projects, upskill and reskill projects and knowledge enhancement
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 8
- Luffala Project
- Community Chef Project
- SMEs Entrepreneur Project
- Born to Be a Young Star Project
GC has respected to human rights of all person and strictly adhered with GC's intensive human resource process, to ensure inclusive opportunity and equal remuneration or benefits for our employees and contractors along the supply chain.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 10
- Human Rights and Equality
- Donations to Support UNICEF
Besides having CSR projects that promote sustainable tourisms and enhance cultural heritage in the area where we operate, GC states commitment to ensure that our business plan does not negatively affect local heritage assets.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 10
- Upcycling the Oceans, Thailand
- Rayong Destination of Happiness Project
- Chiang Rai Waste Management Project
GC has been pursuing achievement on the protection of marine resources by strictly complying with regulatory requirements and obligations related to water withdrawal and discharge.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 14
- Upcycling the Oceans, Thailand
- Rayong Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Project
- Reforestation and Water Conservation at Huai Ma Hat Project
- Our Khung BangKachao Project
- Marine Animal Release Project
- Crab Bank Project
Even though, GC doesn’t have operation in world heritage area, but GC has been working to reduce degradation and promote biodiversity in the area where we operate through reforestation project.
Sustainability Projects or Products Related to SDGs 15
GC has policies and guidelines in place to ensure inclusiveness and avoid conflicts in society.
Sustainability Policies Related to SDGs 16
- Business Code of Conduct and Good Corporate Governance Policies
- Whistleblower Policy
- Anti-corruption Policy