At the CP Sustainable Supply Chain Forum 2026, Dr. Teerapon Tanomsakyut, Chief of Sustainability and Strategic Development at C.P. Group, emphasized that corporate sustainability can no longer be achieved by a single company in isolation. Under the theme “Go Together, Strong Together,” he highlighted that the risks and impacts within a value chain are shared among all partners.
Dr. Teerapon identified several external factors pressuring modern businesses. Geopolitical conflicts are permanently altering supply routes and the availability of raw materials like fertilizer and plastic resins. Climate change is another critical threat; even a 1-2 degree temperature rise significantly impacts agricultural yields, water management, and food security. Furthermore, new regulations—both domestic, such as the Clean Air Bill, and international, like EU standards—have made ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance a requirement rather than an option.
CP Group has prioritized three core areas for its sustainability strategy:
1) Responsible Supply Chain Management: Elevating standards across the entire chain.
2) Decarbonization and Circular Economy: While 98% of the plastic used by the group is recyclable, the focus is now on improving collection and recycling processes.
3) Human Rights: Ensuring fair labor practices throughout the supply chain in alignment with the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs).
To support its 27,000 suppliers, CP Group is providing tools and platforms to manage these transitions. This includes a Supplier Engagement Program for risk assessment and digital platforms for calculating carbon emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3). Dr. Teerapon clarified that these measures are intended as “positive reinforcement”—offering training, capability building, and financial insights rather than focusing on punitive audits.
The forum serves as a starting point for a long-term journey. By sharing knowledge and technology, such as AI for traceability and satellite data for agricultural productivity, the group aims to build a resilient, transparent, and future-ready supply chain. Dr. Teerapon concluded by reaffirming CP Group’s commitment to walking alongside its partners to achieve global sustainability goals by 2030 and 2050.
Another highlight of the event was the special forum “CP x TNN Earth Special Session: Changing World, Changing Supply Chain,” which reflected critical shifts in the business world. These dimensions include Climate Change, economic and geopolitical volatility, and the transition to the AI and Digital Transformation era, all of which directly impact global business operations and supply chain management.
Representatives from leading global organizations—including Huawei Technologies (Thailand), CP Axtra, and ERM-Siam—agreed that “sustainability” is becoming the new standard for business competition. They emphasized that technology, data, and innovation are essential tools for creating efficient, transparent, and accountable supply chains capable of handling future uncertainties.
The forum further highlighted that modern partners are no longer just background manufacturers but are becoming co-creators of value and innovation, providing a competitive advantage for the entire business ecosystem. This aligns with the “Growing Together in a Changing World” concept. The event featured knowledge sharing on ESG topics, international sustainability standards, Green Finance, greenhouse gas management, ESG Audit preparation, and human rights management. Additionally, executives from various CP business groups, such as CP Axtra and CP Land, shared how sustainability has become a core part of their business strategy and a key factor in future economic opportunities.
