Waste (Metric Tonnes)

2022

A. Total waste generated

73,789

101,923

84,258

75,897

B. Total waste recycled/ reused/ recovery

33,056

20,441

28,497

25,910

C. Total waste disposed

39,780

79,176

55,761

49,987

i. Waste Landfilled

38,902

74,322

53,748

42,058

342

2,139

826

957

536

120

47

140

0

2,595

1,140

6,832

0

0

0

0

87.58

89.98

91.37

91.42

Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste

Non-Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste

Non-Hazadous waste

A.Recycled

B.Incinerated

C.Landfill

• In 2023, Paper-based waste generated from production processes continued to be collectedand recycled at Berli Jucker Cellox (CPC) . These are processes into recycled paper fiber pulps for newproduct production, enabling the circulation of resources, while minimizing wastegeneration. In 2023, CPC collected and recycled over 2,500 tons of paper-based waste, which were used as raw material in production process.
   

• In 2023, RIL initiated a project to reduce waste from Sugus wrapping, achieved by collaborating with relevant departments to conduct machine maintenance and increase efficiency. The project resulted in a total of 7.928 tons (0.22%), equivalent to a total of 168.40 kg CO2e GHG emissions reduction and investment costs project amounting to 262,233 Bath, compared to 2022, saving a total of 465,201 baht from waste.

• In 2023,TSS has participated in the Zero Waste to Landfill project organized by the Department of Industrial Works. The project aims to promote systematic utilization of industrial waste generated by factory operations, reducing treatment and disposal costs, increasing waste value, and encouraging comprehensive waste utilization. In 2023, 21 industrial factories joined the project and successfully met the selection criteria. Statistics show significant achievements, including a reduction of 10,361.87 tons per year in waste volume from participating factories, a decrease of 3,715.75 tons per year in landfill disposal, and a reduction of 3,798.04 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year. This effort has also contributed to saving treatment and disposal costs amounting to 28,030,386.85 Baht per year.

• Waste audit continues to be an essential step in managing business waste effectively. It allows to gain valuable insights into waste generation, identify areas for improvement, and implement waste reduction strategies.
• Thai Beverage Can (TBC) has to identify the amount and type of waste being generated in the operations. To effectively manage risks associated with hazardous waste, TBC worked in collaboration with Insee Ecocycle to improve efficiency in managing hazardous wastes generated throughout TBC’s production processes i.e. light bulbs, oil, paint, conta-minated materials, silica gels and resin.

• The collaboration resulted in the co-processing of hazardous wastes as inputs into cement kilns as a supplement fuel in cement production, which utilizes high temperature of over 1,800 degrees, a temperature high enough for complete destruction of organic matters. Ash from incinerated are also incorporated into the finished product, thus leave no residual waste for further processing or landfill.

Food loss & Waste (Metric Tonnes)

2020

2021

Target for 2023

Total weight of all food loss & waste

13,268

21,226 

6,707

6,689

6,700 

Total weight of food loss & waste volume

used for alternative purpose

2,020 

2,102

2,780

2,623

2,600

Total discarded 

11,248 

19,124 

3,927

4,066

4,100

Food loss & waste intensity: Food revenue

0.14

0.25

0.05

0.04

0.04

87.58

89.98

91.37

91.42

Butchery

3.55

Seafood

Produce

Delicatessen

Bakery

Perishable

2.00

Food waste  inventory assessment

• Through the increase prioritization of food loss and waste in recent years, BJC is committed to implement programs to measure food loss and waste, in line with the BJC Food Loss and Food Waste Management Policy, developed by the centralized Sustainability and Risk Management Department, applicable to all relevant employees. At present, food loss and waste, are measured through Big C’s monthly inventory assessment of shrinkage and loss.

Production level

Mapping Food Waste Flows at BJF

• At present food loss and waste from snack production assessed at Berli Jucker Foods Limited (BJF), through waste flow analysis tool, which allows BJF to measure and identify food waste hotspots. Assessment results enabled BJF to developed appropriate initiatives to reduce food waste from the processing stage.

Food Waste Measurement at Big C Distribution Center

• Big C Distribution Center has a measure for managing food waste from the beginning, food waste is weighed before leaving the distribution center, cause to know the weight of food waste and to plan for further management of food waste.

The yellow label

• Big C is responsible for the management of surplus food products that are approaching to their expiration dates but can still be consumed safely and nutritiously. These products include ready-to-eat meals and bakery goods. Products with yellow labels have been marked down in price in an attempt to draw the attention of consumers and to raise the possibility of selling any remaining surplus food products.

Value-added dishes                                                         

• Fresh foods such as meat, vegetables, and fruits are brought to Big C's kitchens for the purpose of processing and/or cooking food for sale in the store. This process not only adds value to the product but also extends the shelf life of food and reduces the number of food surplus. 

Animal feed                                                                      

• Food waste is the most significant type of waste within the consumer supply chain, generated from manufacturing processes, damaged products and unsold product. To remediate this waste, while ensuring the health and safety of consumers,Berli Jucker Food (BJF) and Thai Glass Industries (TGI) sell food loss and waste from their respective manufacturing processes and canteens to suppliers for use in animal feed production.

Fertilizer from food waste

• BJC's headquarters is working on a project to convert food waste from employees' food courts and other office areas into fertilizer, which will be used for planting in the headquarters and community.
• TBC and BJF also implemented a project to process API Sludge from water treatment into high quality organic fertilizers utilized in on-side gardens.

Biodiesel from waste cooking oil

• In 2023, Berli Jucker Food (BJF) collects used cooking oil from their potato chip frying process to sell to suppliers for use as source to produce biodiesel.

BJC Big C X Thai SOS (Scholars of Sustenance Foundation)     

• Following the success of the collaboration with the Thai Scholar of Sustenance Thailand (Thai SOS) from previous years, in 2023, BJC continued to collaborate with Thai SOS to donate unsold food and food related products for needed communities and schools nationwide. Today, 21 Big C branch actively participated in the initiative, enabling the collection and donation of over 29,447 kg of unsold food, resulted in the reduction of 74,502 kg co2e GHG emissions in 2023. Customers can also participate in the collaboration through sharing food-related idea, such as recipes to utilize unsold food products to create delicious menu for communities.

Food Waste Management Collaboration                        

• To support the Circular Economy, BJC has prioritized initiating projects that promote the responsible consumption and production of food, food-related products, and food-related services in order to reduce food loss and waste across the value chain. In 2023, BJC collaborated with external experts to launch a Food Waste Management Project, aiming to reduce the amount of food-related waste going to landfills, with the intention of applying it to all Big C stores across the nation. In preparation for the initiative, BJC has revisited and revised Big C stores' existing food waste management processes. The revision included further classification to separate food waste into fresh-cut and cooked foods, enabling for an accurate daily weight measurement of food waste.

► The Project comprises of the two phases outlined below.

Phase 1: Collaboration

• BJC cooperated with partners with experience in food waste management, such as academic institutions and social enterprises, in the first phase of the project. There have been discussions on the management and utilization of supermarket food waste at Big C stores.
• Conducted workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions on food waste management and identified new business models. 
• Participating departments and business units are anticipated, with the objective of identifying the most effective and efficient food waste management solutions to implement.

Phase 2: Utilization

• Separated food waste is stored in an acceptable manner until collection and transport.
• Partners such as academic institutions and their respective network of farmers collect food waste from certain Big C stores in order to transform it into nutrient-rich animal feed and soil conditioners.
• The quantity of food waste diverted from landfills, where it generates damaging GHG emissions, is a measure of the environmental implications of food waste sent to landfills.

Packaging Material

90.73

40,298 

89

88

90.73 

1,034

86

50

90.73 

330 

100

100

Total weight of all plastic packaging

Percentage of recyclable plastic packaging 

Percentage of compostable plastic packaging 

Percentage of recycled content within plastic packaging 

Percentage of recycled content within plastic packaging
 

Hygiene Refill Station Store

• In 2021, Big C collaborated with IP One Trading Ltd. to initiate Big C’s very first ‘Hygiene Refill Station Store’ on the 1st October 2021, at Big C Hypermarket (Mega Bangna). the initiative aims to change consumer behavior and consumption of single use plastics, emphasizing on fabric softener bottles.

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Refill Box by Cellox 

• The ‘Refill Box’ by CPC was first initiated in 2021, a 170 grams (140 sheets) refillable tissue box, designed to be a sustainable alternative to the traditional tissue box, where customers dispose the whole box after used. Instead, the refill box is refillable through the removable sides, allowing customers to refill tissues without the need to dispose the paper box, increasing the use of reusable packaging and therefore minimizing paper waste and costs for customers.

TMG &TMG Reusable Packaging

• In 2023, implemented a project to reuse plastic trays by trimming the edges for packaging, reducing the need to order new plastic, 4,676 trays were able to be reused.
• Reduced the use of plastic ropes in product packaging operations. Reused old ropes by splicing them together into longer lengths and then reusing them.

Vendor Collaboration for Reusable Paper Box Packaging 

• RIL initiated a project in collaboration with vendors to reuse paper boxes for transporting cream and cosmetic bottles.

Changed from bag wrapping to stretch film wrapping for customer 

• In 2023, Changed from shrink film packaging  to stretch film packaging, reducing plastic use by 30.83 tons and saving 2,644.64 baht as stretch film is lighter weight and reusable.

Anti-fungal coating development project of parrot brand to be 100% recyclable packaging

• In 2023, Rubia Industries Ltd. (RIL) changed the shrink film used for the Parrot bathing cream's packaging from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) to POF (Polyolefin) to make it more environmentally friendly. POF is different from other types of plastics like PVC, free from toxic chemicals, and entirely recyclable. This allows it to be reused or repurposed, reducing the amount of waste that needs to be buried in landfills. Moreover, RIL also used alternative materials in the packaging of their Parrot bathing cream, DMP liquid soap, and Parrot cold powder by incorporating substances that can replace plastic. This change enables the bottles to be recycled, As a result, RIL reducing PVC plastic usage by approximately 5 tons per year and overall plastic usage by around 40 tons per year.

Phasing Out Non-recyclable Plastic Packaging  for Shower Cream Bottles 

• In 2023, Rubia Industries Ltd. (RIL) is committed to phasing out the use of non-recyclable plastic packaging for shower cream bottles by 2027. Currently, Rubia Industries Ltd. (RIL) can use replacement plastic as shrink film for bundle packs which is recyclable.

Goodbye Plastic Bag

• Following Big C’s announcement to stop giving out single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2020, the ‘Goodbye Plastic Bag’ project is utilized with the aim to transition the Thai consumers behavior away from single-used plastics and instead encourage consumer to bring their own reusable bags from home, fostering a more sustainable economy. Consumers without a reusable bag can,

1. Redeem 2,000 Big card points for a reusable bag for free in-store
2. Big card customers who refuse to accept single-use bags will be awarded with 200 points
3. Big C has designated a ‘Green Lane’ for customers refusing single-use plastic bags, increasing shopping efficiency at checkouts.

Resize - Packaging Design Project

• Berli Jucker Foods (BJF) initiated the Packaging Resizing Project, aimed at reducing the width of the packaging pouches for their snacks. This reduction helps to minimize the usage of Metalized Foil and Single-use plastic packaging, which are materials that are difficult to biodegrade. As a result, BJF has successfully reduced the amount of hard-to-biodegrade materials by 8.5%, equivalent to 86 tons per year. This initiative showcases BJF's commitment to sustainability and minimizing their environmental footprint.

Redesign - Packaging with Carry Handle 

• In 2023, BJC Cellox (CPC) initiated "Handle bag project" to reduce the usage of single-use plastic handle bag. The project involved attaching paper handles to the sides of the tissue paper packaging, allowing customers to carry the products home without the need for single-use plastic (handle bag). As a result, eliminates the necessity of using plastic bags for the handle bag, contributing to a significant reduction in single-use plastic (handle bag) waste.

Project to Stop Using Plastic Sheets/Films 

• In 2023, stopped using plastic sheets for internal groups and 3rd parties, reducing plastic use by 4.65 tons and saving 250,989 baht.

Bag for Life

• Continuing the close collaboration between Big C and the King Corporation Group Co., Ltd. the ‘Bag for Life’ aims to increase the use of recycles materials as a packaging solution. This is achieved as the Bag of Life plastic bags are made from 80% recycle plastic pellets, with a thickness of 80 microns, making the bags stronger to be reused and recycles.

Plastic bag from recycled plastic 

• Berli Jucker Foods (BJF) has a concept to transform its packaging materials to utilize recycled materials in order to reduce waste in the industrial sector and maximize resource efficiency. They have made a switch from using virgin plastic, specifically PP (Polypropylene) bags, to recycled PP bags. In 2023, using PP bags containing 5% recycled plastic resin, 250,372.20kgs of recycled PP bags were used (equivalent to 12,518.61kgs of recycled plastic resin).

Use HDPE to Soap packaging

• In 2023, Rubia Industries Ltd. (RIL) incorporated Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic as a component in the packaging bottles of their Parrot Hyaluronic bathing cream. This initiative allowed to reduce the amount of virgin HDPE plastic usage by approximately 1.6 tons per year. Additionally, RIL utilized packaging boxes made from 100% recycled paper, enabling them to increase the usage of recycled paper material by up to 1,000 tons per year.

TGI X TBR  Increase Plastic Recycled Material as Packaging Solutions

• Glass Thailand (GTH) implemented use of plastic pallets for packaging and transporting goods. These plastic pallets are of two types: 100% recycled PP (Polypropylene) and recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE), utilizing these recycled plastic pallets, demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact in the packaging and logistics processes.

• In 2023, TGI reduced packaging weight for exports by changing from wood to 100% recycled plastic pallets for TBR's customer, reducing packaging use by 71.52 tons and saving 689,0978 tons.

Project for Using PCR-HDPE Recycled Plastic in Parrot Vitamin Serum Shower Cream Bottles

• Rubia Industries Ltd. (RIL) uses recycled PCR-HDPE plastic as an ingredient in Parrot Vitamin Serum shower cream bottles, starting in 2023 and rolling out across all colors, using approx. 2.764 tons of recycled plastic in 2023, reducing CO2e emissions by 2.71 tons and saving 0.6 million baht in production costs.

Setting Specifications for Accepting Bottles with Recycled Plastic (PCR-HDPE) Content

• Rubia Industries Ltd. (RIL) increased the use of packaging containing recycled material by setting a specification for 5% recycled content in the plastic packaging they procure in 2023.

P’ Mee Biggie Chuan Recycle (Brother Bear Biggie invites Recycling)

• More than 190 large-scale Big C branches nationwide are open as drop points for depositing recycled materials, plastic bottles and aluminum cans, which to be passed into the right processing process. For 2022, In collaboration with Resources management for Sustainability (3R) Foundation and Prostheses Foundation of HRH the Princess Mother;
• 2,046 kilograms of plastic bottles collected, accounted for 2,119.1 kilograms of carbon dioxide.
• 117.3 kilograms of aluminum collected, accounted for 1,070.6 kilograms of carbon dioxide.

Green Roof with Tetra Pak                                                                 

• In 2022, Big C provided additional beverage cartons collection points, spanning across 146 branches nationwide, enabling the collection of over 37,610 kg cartons, recycled into 1,880 sheets of corrugated roofing sheets (green roof sheets). This is the collaboration project between BigC, Friends in Need, and Tetra Pak since 2010, the Green Roof project is a critical project to shelter communities affected by natural disasters, through the collection, reuse and recycle of beverage cartons, processed into corrugated roofing sheets, which are donated to the “Phuen Pung Dai” Princess Pa Foundation (part of the Thai Red Cross Society) to build shelters and homes for victims of natural disasters, throughout Thailand. 
   
• In 2023, BJC continues to collected a total of 50,690 kg of cartons across all operations, which are recycled into roofing sheets. These roofing sheets are highly flexible and durable for Thailand weather conditions, where it does not retain heat or moisture from the sun and rain, keeping occupants cool and dry in all weather conditions.

Big C Circular Packaging

• Big C has collaborated with SCG Chemicals, one of the largest integrated petrochemical companies in Asia to collect plastic packaging such as plastic film and plastic cable during Big C's distribution process. The collected packaging has been sent to their recycling facilities to ensure that recyclable packaging is properly processed in the sorting and recycling chain. 
  In 2023, BJC collected a total of 198,570 kg of plastic film across 1,548 Mini Big C branches and entered it into the recycling process.

LIMESTONE-BASED PACKAGING (BIG C’s shopping basket)

• In 2023, Limestone-based material “LIMEX” which contains 50% or more inorganic material such as calcium carbonate, reduces plastic and greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-based plastics was adopted for shopping baskets used at BIG C. These new shopping baskets will retain the same functionality and durability as their plastic counterparts, ensuring customers enjoy a seamless shopping experience.