Power of Sustainable Future Based on case study entitled : “Power of Sustainable Future” Authored by : Srisurang Massirikul and Pichapong Pokapun, both from PTT Public Company Limited for Asia Regional Forum on Biodiversity, Cha-am, Thailand, November 2011 Founded in 1978 under the Petroleum Authority of Thailand Act of 1978, the state enterprise PTT Public Company Limited has played an important role as a National Energy Company with the goal of ensuring long-term energy security by providing sufficient high-quality energy supply at a fair price. An equally important objective of the company is the implementation of corporate social responsibility initiatives that promote environmental protection among its stakeholders. PTT’s Perspective on Biodiversity Since 1994, PTT has been promoting biodiversity conservation as a key step toward sustainable development. Its efforts to 48 THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY conserve the environment covers five aspects: forest rehabilitation, wildlife conservation, soil conservation, water conservation and biodiversity conservation. Apart from supporting massive reforestation activities, PTT is also committed to reducing carbon emission sources by ensuring efficiency in its operations. It continues to invest in research and development to develop environment-friendly technologies. Benchmarking with peers that implement best environmental practices in their operations is another key priority for PTT. The company believes that the success of its conservation programme lies in engaging communities where it does business. Figure 1. The Sirinath Rajini Mangrove Ecosystem Learning Centre, established by PTT in Pranburi District, Prachuap kirikhan Province, Thailand.
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