• SCG targets increased water reuse beyond 13.10% baseline and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
• Partnership with Ecolab to improve operational efficiency, lower costs, and integrate renewable energy.
• Collaboration extends to SCG Packaging (SCGP) and SCG Chemicals (SCGC), with potential expansion across other businesses.

Ecolab and Siam Cement Group (SCG) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening SCG’s competitiveness while driving progress toward its Net Zero goals. The agreement, running from June 2025 to May 2030, builds on a 30-year partnership between the two companies and will focus on measurable outcomes in water reuse, emissions reduction, and efficiency improvements.

The collaboration will initially involve SCG Packaging (SCGP) and SCG Chemicals (SCGC). The companies will work to optimize water use, cut CO₂ emissions, and improve energy efficiency through innovative process improvements and integration of renewable energy sources. The goal is to deliver sustainability gains alongside cost savings and enhanced productivity.

Christophe Beck, Chairman and CEO of Ecolab, said, “For more than 30 years, Ecolab has been proud to support SCG and their sustainability journey. Our long-standing collaboration has been grounded in a shared belief that responsible business practices can both protect our planet and create long-term value for companies and communities. Through our water solutions and process expertise, we’ve become a trusted partner that helps SCG deliver measurable outcomes. As we look ahead, we’re confident that our continued collaboration—powered by innovation and a focus on sustainable growth—will help accelerate SCG’s environmental ambitions and inspire progress across the broader industry. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together.”

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Thammasak Sethaudom, President and CEO of SCG, emphasized the dual focus of the partnership: “At SCG, we believe competitiveness and sustainability go hand in hand. This MOU with Ecolab is a strategic move that enables us to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen our resilience by increasing our water reuse ratio beyond 13.10% in 2024 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while advancing our ESG priorities as the foundation towards Net Zero 2050. Partnering with a global leader like Ecolab demonstrates how collaboration can create shared value through knowledge exchange and innovation at a world-class level. To begin, this collaboration will involve SCGP and SCGC, with the potential for other businesses to join as opportunities arise.”

Executives from SCG’s subsidiaries underscored the operational value of the agreement. Danaidej Ketsuwan, CFO of SCGP, noted, “For SCGP, this partnership supports our commitment to deliver sustainable packaging solutions. By integrating circular design principles and resource efficiency with Ecolab’s expertise, we will create packaging that minimizes environmental impact and adds value for our customers and communities.”

Dr. Suracha Udomsak, Chief Operations and Innovation Officer at SCGC, added, “For SCGC, the collaboration is an opportunity to further advance water and energy efficiency across our operations. This collaboration aligns with SCGC’s sustainability commitment of ‘Low Waste, Low Carbon’, while strengthening our competitiveness.”

The MOU highlights how cross-industry partnerships can translate ESG commitments into concrete business outcomes, setting a path for both resilience and long-term growth.

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