Bangkok Industrial Gas (BIG) and BG Container Glass (BGC) have collaboratively signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at scrutinizing methods of preventing carbon dioxide emissions from glass and plastic packaging production processes.
At the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were present by Khun Piyabut Charuphen, Managing Director of BIG, and Khun Silparat Watthanakasetr, Chief Executive Officer of BGC. This collaborative effort is poised to fortify their joint commitment to driving innovation through climate technology, focusing on the reduction of carbon emissions in the production of glass and plastic packaging at BGC.
The partnership signifies a pivotal step toward establishing guidelines for sustainable energy management, aligning with BGC’s target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The MoU underscores the shared commitment of both companies to conduct business in accordance with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, highlighting its significance in fostering value-driven operational excellence and propelling innovation.
Beyond carbon accounting, BIG and BGC are jointly exploring the implementation of an unprecedented project, using cutting-edge technology to enable hydrogen to be used as an alternative fuel source in glass furnaces. This endeavour seeks to leverage cleaner and more efficient energy, extending to the use of hydrogen fuel in forklift trucks, enabling them to be powered by hydrogen energy.
This venture is currently undergoing testing within the company’s factories. The ultimate goal is a collective commitment to driving energy transition, ultimately contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by both companies. The collaboration also serves as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise, fostering innovation to meet sustainability imperatives within the industrial sector.