Categories: Sustainability

4 February 2026 – IRPC Public Company Limited, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., and PTT Public Company Limited have announced the successful development of an innovative recycled plastic compound combining rPET and rHDPE, reinforcing the Thai industrial sector’s commitment to advancing the Circular Economy. The announcement ceremony was attended by Mr. Terdkiet Prommool, President and Chief Executive Officer of IRPC Public Company Limited; Mr. Piti Bhirombhakdi, First Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Production Officer, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Prasong Intaranongpai, Chief Operating Officer, Downstream Petroleum Business Group, PTT Public Company Limited. This innovative rPET and rHDPE recycled plastic compound enhances the value of post-consumer materials by transforming them into high-performance products. It offers superior strength compared to conventional recycled plastics, improved impact resistance, and suitability for repeated use. The material is industrially viable, environmentally friendly, and is currently pending patent registration. This collaboration underscores the power of integrating expertise, technology, and capabilities across the entire value chain to meet growing market and consumer demand for sustainable solutions. Together, the three organizations are contributing concretely to Thailand’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.

22 January 2026 – IRPC participated in the “The 2026 Aroon Sorathesn Commemoration” under the theme “Beyond Boundaries: Scope 3 & the Future of Low-Carbon Business.” The forum served as a knowledge-sharing platform on greenhouse gas (GHG) management, with a strong focus on Scope 3 emissions. The event was organized by the Aroon Sorathesn Foundation, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, and the Carbon Institute for Sustainability (CBiS). Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaiyaporn Puprasert, Chairman of IRPC, delivered a keynote on “Sustainability of IRPC,” highlighting the proactive role of industry in driving sustainability through concrete, environmentally responsible operational transformations toward a low-carbon business model. A special lecture titled “Thailand’s Climate Change Act and the New Era of Net-Zero Governance” was delivered by Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Director General Department of Climate Change and Environment. The session outlined Thailand’s Climate Change Act and a new governance framework designed to strengthen the competitiveness and adaptability of Thai businesses under global climate rules. In addition, Mr. Jakkawal Permyanwatthana, Specialist—Sustainable Strategic Plan, IRPC, joined the panel discussion “Towards a Low-Carbon Business: Best Practices for Scope 3 Management,” sharing leading practices for managing Scope 3 emissions across the supply chain to enhance Thailand’s business…

8 January 2026 – IRPC, in collaboration with SCGC and GC, aims to upgrade innovative development and flood prevention IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) led by Terdkiat Prommool, President and Chief Executive Officer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Plastics Institute of Thailand to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand’s plastics industry. The signing took place at the “DIPROM Rama IV Open House”, organised by the Department of Industrial Promotion under the Ministry of Industry. The signing ceremony was presided over and witnessed by Dr Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana,Minister of Industry, along with senior executives from both the public and private sectors. This collaboration is one of three MoUs between the Plastics Institute of Thailand and key industry partners, namely IRPC, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC) and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC). Under the partnership, IRPC will support the transfer of knowledge, technology and innovation in high value-added plastic materials, as well as the further development of IRPC’s innovative products. These include the “Water Barrier Wall”, manufactured from durable, lightweight plastic materials and designed for household-level flood prevention. The “DIPROM Rama IV Open House” was held on Jan 8 and 9, 2026, under the theme “Leveraging Innovation and…

(September 15, 2025) IRPC Public Co., Ltd. has been recognised with the “Climate Action Excellence Awards 2025” for its outstanding performance in greenhouse gas management. The honour was received on behalf of the company by Mr Pongsak Wattanakarunwong, Senior Vice President of Sustainable Strategic Plan, and presented by Mr Kittipong Limsuwanroj, Executive Director and Chairman of the Climate Change Pillar of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), during the Climate Change Forum 2025: Driving towards Net Zero, held at M Tower, Bangkok. Organised by the Climate Change Institute (CCI) under the FTI, the forum provided a platform for sharing knowledge on climate change and accelerating Thai industry’s journey towards the Net Zero goal. IRPC stated that the award highlights its success in climate change management through the integration of ESG principles across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, reaffirming its commitment to reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Company recognised for ESG leadership and innovation in sustainability IRPC Public Company Limited, led by Pranarch Kosayanont, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy Planning and Business Development, has been honoured with ‘The Best of ESG’ award at the Future Trends Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition underscores IRPC’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, integrating sustainability into its business operations while driving technological and innovative advancements for economic and social development. The award highlights IRPC’s excellence in sustainability-driven innovation, its proactive approach to adapting to future trends, and its role in promoting global sustainability initiatives. The company’s achievements reflect a strong dedication to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable business practices. The Future Trends Awards 2025 celebrates organisations and individuals demonstrating outstanding innovation and forward-thinking strategies under the theme “Knowing the Future, Being the Winners of Tomorrow”. The accolades honour those who leverage emerging trends and transformative innovations to drive progress across multiple sectors, including quality of life, society, economy, technology, and the environment.

On August 17, 2024. Ms. Arisara Suthasut, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, IRPC Public Company Limited and a board member of the United Nations Global Compact Network Thailand (UNGCNT), attended the event’s opening ceremony and visited the IRPC and PTT Group innovation booths. This year, UNGCNT and its partners displayed world-changing innovations aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to inspire students to appreciate the role of science and technology in advancing sustainability. These innovations were featured in the “THE GLOBE VENGERs” exhibition. The National Science and Technology Fair 2024, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), ran from August 16 to 25, 2024, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Under the theme “Future Science Community for All” the event aimed to foster public engagement in building a science-oriented society to develop the nation’s potential and prepare youth and the public for future global changes.  

เมื่อวันที่ 2 พฤษภาคม 2567 คุณไกรศรี ภัณฑ์กิจนิรันดร ผู้จัดการฝ่ายอาวุโส ฝ่ายแผนกลยุทธ์และความยั่งยืน ผู้แทน บริษัท ไออาร์พีซี จำกัด (มหาชน) ร่วมลงนามบันทึกความเข้าใจว่าด้วยความร่วมมือระหว่างกรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง และรวมกับภาคีเครือข่ายป่าชายเลนประเทศไทย (Thailand Mangrove Alliance) จากภาคเอกชน ชุมชน และท้องถิ่น รวม 37 บริษัท เพื่อขับเคลื่อนการดำเนินงานอนุรักษ์ป่าชายเลนผ่านเครือข่ายดังกล่าว โดยการดำเนินงานจะยึดหลักการ 3 ด้านหลักของความยั่งยืน ได้แก่ ด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม สังคม และ เศรษฐกิจ เพื่อมุ่งสู่เป้าหมายการอนุรักษ์ทรัพยากรป่าชายเลนอย่างยั่งยืน ณ กรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง

เมื่อวันที่ 29 มีนาคม 2567 ฝ่ายแผนกลยุทธ์และยั่งยืน ไออาร์พีซี ร่วมกับ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย จัดการอบรม SD Academy โดยได้รับเกียรติจาก ผศ.ดร.ชัยภร ภู่ประเสริฐ กรรมการกำกับดูแลกิจการที่ดีและยั่งยืน ไออาร์พีซี และ ศ.ดร.พิสุทธิ์ เพียรมนกุล ผู้อำนวยการสถาบันคาร์บอนเพื่อความยั่งยืน เป็นผู้บรรยายให้ความรู้ความเข้าใจในประเด็นที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน ตลอดจนพัฒนาทักษะของบุคลากรให้เพียงพอและเท่าทันต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงของสถานการณ์โลก สามารถนำมาบริหารจัดการองค์กร ในการบริหารจัดการความเสี่ยงที่อาจเกิดขึ้น มุ่งสู่การเป็นองค์กรยั่งยืน

On February 8, 2024, Mr. Somboon Satasin, Senior Vice President, Quality, Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental addressed “Leadership Vision Towards Net Zero Goals” and appointed Mr. Maithree Sakulkittimasak, Senior Officer, Environmental Management as representative of IRPC to joine in the opening ceremony of “Carbon Footprint for Organization Platform Testing on the Net Zero Pathway” with the objective to promote greenhouse management certified by Carbon Footprint for Organization: CFO in various sectors by using platform developed by Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) as an accurate, convenient and rapid assessment tool in line with international standards; in addition, it can also support verification by data verifiers whereby TGOs can review and communicate with reporting organizations and verification agencies seamlessly through the developed platform which allows business sector to efficiently move towards Net Zero goal.