“Suriya” donated to the Department of Industrial Works (Ministry of Industry) Expedite the promotion of industrial factories for sustainable social and community responsibility (CSR-DIW) to reduce environmental impact.
Mr. Suriya Chuengroongruangkit Minister of Industry Revealed that at this time, the Department of Industrial Works (GPF) is in the process of accepting entrepreneurs to join the project to promote industrial factories to be responsible for society and community sustainably in accordance with the standards of corporate social responsibility (Corporate Social Responsibility, Department of Industrial Work: CSR-DIW) with the goal of reducing environmental impact. Promote safety And have social responsibility Enabling the industrial sector to coexist with the community and society in a sustainable way
“Project to promote industrial factories to be responsible for society and communities To promote the industrial sector in a sustainable coexistence with society This project has been ongoing until this year for the 13th year and will continue. At the same time, it is consistent with the government’s circular economy policy, ”Suriya said.
Mr. Prakob Vivithachinda, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works (GPF) Said the Provincial Government accelerated the implementation of the said project in accordance with the orders of the Minister of Industry By accepting applications for factories in 20 eco-industrial cities, 23 provinces, including potential non-industrial factories It aims that in 2021, there must be at least 65 factories participating in the project in order to apply the corporate social responsibility standard (CSR-DIW) to the implementation of corporate social responsibility. For sustainable coexistence between industry and communities
“Factories participating in CSR-DIW will contribute to social responsibility, both in the business process (CSR in process) and social responsibility with surrounding communities (CSR after process). In accordance with the CSR-DIW standard, the factory must develop a plan or activity that relies on the factory’s potential in terms of knowledge, personnel, resources and sharing benefits to the community. Such plans or activities go through a process of discussion between the factory and the community, ”said Mr. Prakob.
In this regard, the ISOC gives importance to activities that support operations in accordance with the circular economy, such as bringing raw materials or waste from the production process to add value to the products of the community. By creating a balance of economic, social and environmental For industrial operators to be recognized and trusted by the community and society Able to operate industrial businesses continuously and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
However, the project has been running continuously since 2008 until now, 1,066 factories have participated in the project and this year is open for applications Interested entrepreneurs can apply until February 20, 2021 and can ask for more information at the Ecological Industry Development Division. Department of Industrial Works Tel 0-2202-4025 or visit http://ecocenter.diw.go.th/csr/
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