SCG is committed to being an organization that actively contributes to sustainable social and community development. We operate our business while enhancing the quality of life for people in every area where we operate, as we believe that strong communities are the foundation of economic growth and a better quality of life.

We adhere to the principles of creating shared value with communities and responsibly managing social impacts by engaging in listening to the opinions, expectations, and needs of communities to develop projects that genuinely address their requirements.

SCG’s Commitments

• Responsible Business Practices

We integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) into all aspects of our business operations, ensuring a balanced approach to economic growth while considering social and environmental impacts.

• Community Engagement

We emphasize building strong relationships with communities by providing opportunities for their participation in decision-making and project development that directly impacts them.

• Empowering Communities for Self-Sufficiency

We support community capacity-building initiatives to enable self-reliance and sustainable development.

• Innovative Solutions to Social Challenges

We leverage our expertise and resources to develop innovative solutions and projects that address long-term social issues.

Social and Community Development Management             

SCG has a clear governance structure to ensure effective implementation of our social and community development initiatives:

• CSR Committee for Sustainable Development: Oversees and sets policies and guidelines on CSR activities for sustainable development.
• SCG Foundation: Focuses on human resource development with an emphasis on cultivating “talented and moral individuals.”
• Community Relations Department: implements activities to enhance the potential of communities around SCG’s establishments, improving their quality of life and fostering self-reliance.

Social and Community Development Strategies

SCG employs diverse approaches to drive impactful, long-term social and community development initiatives:

1. Leveraging Expertise for Community Development: Utilizing knowledge and resources from both internal and external sources to enhance community capacity and promote self-sufficiency.
2. Fostering Stakeholder Engagement: Encouraging participation from employees and stakeholders to create sustainable social value.
3. Developing Innovative Solutions for Social Issues Creating new solutions to address community needs and resolve societal challenges.
4. Developing Social Development Models and Expanding Results: Piloting community development projects and scaling up successful initiatives to broader communities.

Target

Reduce In social inequality for 50,000 individuals by 2030

SCG’s Four Key Areas of Community Growth

Restore Water, Reforest the Land

SCG supports community adaptation to environmental changes and resource shortages by learning from successful models such as the Huai Hong Khrai Royal Development Study Center in Chiang Mai and implementing careful forest restoration efforts.  

One of the important projects is “Rak Phuk Pha Maha Natee”, which helps communities manage water sustainably through the construction of over 120,000 check dams to ensure sufficient water for consumption, use, and agriculture, along with restoring the ecosystem and biodiversity.

Target for 2050

• Reforestation, restoration, and conservation of 3 million rai of forest  

• CO₂ absorption of over 5 million tons per year

▶ Watch “The Rain Keepers” documentary, featuring three Thai communities collaborating to address flooding and drought:  Watch the Documentary

Develop Stable Livelihoods

SCG is dedicated to improving income levels and reducing occupational inequality. One key initiative is Q-Chang, an online platform that provides technicians with work opportunities and stable income, focusing on developing technicians’ skills to meet standards and creating pride in the profession.

Results as of the end of 2024
👷 Accumulated technicians on the platform : 3,680 persons
💼 Technicians with continuous work 1,832 persons
📈 Average income increase: 11,000 baht/person

Exclusive Interview: Stories from Q-Chang Professionals

Come listen to stories from professional technicians on the Q-Chang platform, with work experiences that help improve quality of life, increase career opportunities, and create new standards for the Thai technician industry.

▶  Click to watch the video

Promote Well-being

The disparity in healthcare services, especially in remote areas, makes access to medical treatment difficult. SCG has developed the “Digital Doctors, Remote Patient Care” project using DoCare innovation to help people access healthcare services more conveniently.

Results:

• Helped reduce travel time and expenses for more than 6,400 patients
• Helped reduce patient congestion in hospitals and enabled doctors to care for patients more efficiently.
• Currently, there are 23 hospitals participating in the network, with 10 receiving funding support from the Board of Investment (BOI).

“Digital Remote Doctors” – Healthcare innovation for accessible treatment

Example from Tha Wung Hospital, Lopburi Province, which uses this technology to develop the community’s public health system.

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Support a Low-Carbon Society

SCG integrates Circular Economy principles to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and minimize carbon emissions, focusing on transitioning to alternative energy sources from agricultural waste instead of fossil fuels.

Zero Burn Project

Since 2019, SCG has initiated this project to reduce the burning of agricultural waste and convert it into alternative energy. For example, rice straw, bagasse, and corn cobs are processed into Energy Pellets for use in SCG’s cement plants in Saraburi, Lampang, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

• Reduced coal dependency in industrial operations
• Creates income for farmers instead of burning waste
• Helped mitigate air pollution and PM 2.5 dust issues

▶ “ Collect, Reduce Burning, Turn Burning into Income”  Watch the video

Energy Crop Planting Project in “Saraburi Sandbox”

SCG promotes the cultivation of bamboo and Napier grass as sustainable biomass energy sources, collaborating with the National Land Policy Committee (NLPC) to maximize land utilization.

Results from Kaeng Khoi, Saraburi:

• Planting area: 100 rai
• Biomass energy production: 2,100 tons/year
• Income generation for farmers: 2.5 million baht/year
• Greenhouse gas emission reduction: 2,500 tons CO₂e