BIG and BG Container Glass Forge Alliance to Combat Carbon Emissions Through Climate Technology Inking Partnership with Carbon Accounting Platform

Pathum Thani – January 23, 2024

BIG and BG Container Glass have collaboratively signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at scrutinizing methods of preventing carbon dioxide emissions from glass and plastic packaging production processes. This initiative will leverage BIG’s innovative Carbon Accounting Platform, designed to monitor and mitigate carbon footprints, elevate energy management practices in the packaging industry and jointly explore the integration of climate technology to enhance sustainability in production processes.

The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was a momentous occasion, graced by Khun Piyabut Charuphen, Managing Director of BIG, and Khun Silparat Watthanakasetr, Chief Executive Officer of BG Container Glass Public Company Limited (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 ambitious 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.

Khun Piyabut Charuphen, Managing Director of BIG, asserted, “As a pioneering force in Climate Technology and a leader in energy transition for the Thai industrial sector, BIG, a subsidiary of Air Products from the United States, is unwavering in its dedication to global sustainability. Recognizing the imperative for judicious energy consumption, the development of the Carbon Accounting Platform has been pivotal. This platform not only monitors but actively reduces carbon emissions in the production process, addressing the sustainability needs of industries emphasizing environmental stewardship. Our expertise will be instrumental in aiding our business partners, and this collaboration marks a significant stride in extending the utilization of the Carbon Accounting Platform to the integrated packaging manufacturing sector, solidifying our united pursuit of Net Zero goals.”

Adding to this sentiment, Khun Silparat Watthanakasetr, Chief Executive Officer of BG Container Glass Public Company Limited (BGC), stated, “BGC, as a producer and distributor of integrated packaging, is deeply committed to delivering innovative, quality, and environmentally friendly packaging products to consumers. Our collaboration with BIG introduces pioneering solutions, including a platform for planning and tracking, exemplified by the Carbon Accounting Platform from BIG. This initiative, tested for efficiency in our factories, aims to manage energy sustainably and efficiently reduce carbon emissions from the production process. It aligns seamlessly with BGC’s overarching vision of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.”

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 endeavor 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, a cause passionately shared by BIG and BGC, 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.

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 About BIG

BIG is a Climate Tech Company. It is a leader in industrial gas and greenhouse gas reduction technology. The company operates as a subsidiary of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed company and a US Fortune 500 company that has consistently ranked in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) as a global sustainability leader for 13 consecutive years. BIG’s unwavering dedication extends to providing top-tier industrial gas products, cutting-edge innovations, and gas utilization technologies to diverse industries. Moreover, BIG leads as the largest investor in large-scale Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects, including carbon storage technology, propelling the energy transition towards a Net Zero goal by 2050. For more information, visit www.bigth.com or www.airproducts.com

About BG Container Glass Public Company Limited or BGC

BGC or BG Container Glass Co. Ltd., is a subsidiary of Bangkok Glass Public Company Limited, and operates in the business of glass packaging. The plant was established in 1974 and started its production in 1980 in Pathum Thani, with a production capacity of 150 tons per day. Currently, BGC has 5 glass packaging plants, with the largest production capacity in Thailand.

BGC is committed to bringing good value to its employees, customers, partners, society, and the world by developing innovation, new products of good quality, and being environmentally friendly to become the leader in integrated packaging in Thailand. For more information, visit www.bgc.co.th.