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Packaging
Commitment

Packaging
Guideline

Packaging
Materials
Packaging Management
COLLABORATION
with external parties to tackle packaging waste
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Apply the circular economy principle into our end-to-end packaging life cycle from packaging development to recovering used packaging materials to be returned into production stream
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate with our supplier to create more environmentally friendly products.
Encourage our consumers to take part in reducing packaging waste.

These factors are taken into consideration for the development of corporate packaging strategy


NATURAL RESOURCE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

OPERATIONAL COST
Packaging Circularity: Island Model
The Island Model demonstrates how ThaiBev integrates packaging circularity with local community development in environmentally sensitive areas. Implemented in collaboration with local authorities, waste collectors, and scrap shops, the program addresses the unique challenges of managing post-consumption packaging in remote island destinations where limited transportation access, high logistics costs, and mixed waste disposal often make recycling unviable.

When the program was first introduced, most post-consumption packaging was disposed of together with general waste, providing no income opportunities for local communities. Through engagement and tailored support, ThaiBev worked with partners to establish systematic waste separation and collection processes. As a result, waste composition and quality have gradually improved, making recycling more feasible and providing new livelihood opportunities for residents.

In 2025, the program expanded to nine islands across eastern and southern Thailand. Tailored collection and transport systems enabled the recovery of post-consumption packaging, diverting waste from unmanaged disposal and marine leakage. These efforts helped prevent marine litter, protect fragile ecosystems thereby benefiting marine species, safeguard coastal biodiversity from the impacts of plastic and microplastic pollution and reduce packaging-related greenhouse gas emissions through the recycling process.

Beyond the direct operational benefits, the Island Model embodies a dual value creation approach:
  • External impact:
    Reduces marine pollution risk, enhances coastal ecosystem protection, and strengthens community resilience through stable income opportunities.
  • Internal impact:
    Improves regulatory readiness in high-tourism areas, mitigates reputational risks related to plastic leakage, and contributes measurably to Scope 3 emissions reduction.

As it encompasses both internal and external outcomes, ThaiBev uses the Island Model as a strategic decision-making tool to guide future investments in circular packaging systems. The model is now being scaled to additional islands, positioning it as a replicable framework that aligns business resilience with long-term positive impact for society and the environment.
To adapt to varying local conditions, ThaiBev has developed specialized collection models tailored to the specific needs of each island, resulting in the following approaches:
Samui Model:
This model utilizes the backhaul logistics of Thai Beverage Logistics (TBL). On routes where trucks deliver products to the island they then bring the post-consumer packaging back on the return trip to increase transportation efficiency. This model is used for Samui Island, Tao Island, Phuket Island, and Phangan Island.
Sichang Model:
This model is suitable for islands that are not accessible by trucks, where the main mode of transportation is by boat. TBR directly collects post-consumption packaging at a pier on the mainland. This model is used in provinces where TBR buying points are available, such as Sichang Island, Lan Island, and Samet Island.
Chang Model:
This model is implemented when collectors on the island can transport their post-consumption packaging directly to a collectors within TBR’s network or to a TBL warehouse in the province, instead of delivering it to TBR. This model helps reduce transportation distance and costs. This model is used for Chang Island and Lanta Island.
By tailoring these systems to island-specific conditions, ThaiBev has developed a scalable blueprint that combines environmental protection with community development. In 2025 alone, the program achieved 3,717 tonnes of packaging recovered, 16.46 million Baht in community income generated, and 3,321 tCO2e of emissions avoided through recycling, demonstrating its dual contribution to ThaiBev’s Net-Zero pathway and shared value creation for both society and the environment.
IMPACT VALUATION
  • Health hazard from broken glass on beach
  • Saves Natural Resources
  • Reduce the energy required to produce new glass bottles
  • Reduce cost of the landfill waste management
  • Avoided damage to marine ecosystem.
    • Increased public awareness of enviromental issues
2,509 TONS in 2024
of post-consumption packaging retrieved (Glass bottles, Paper, PET bottles, Aluminum cans)
Incremental income from selling post-consumption packaging is estimated to
17.38 MILLION BAHT in 2024
10% extra cullet results in a 2.5 to 3% reduction of furnace energy consumption
Avoided GHG emissions of
6,749.44 tCO2e from reuse and recycling glass bottles in 2024
Due to the island's status as a hard-to-access area, a dedicated collection system is necessary.
4 retrieval models have been implemented:

(1)   Backhaul model via TBR and TBL

(2)   Boat transport with TBR pickup at the port where road access is limited

(3)   Drop-off at TBR or TBL warehouses

(4)   Returns through partner retail stores
Read More Information about
Packaging & Circular Economy
in Sustainability Report 2025

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