Water Resources Management
Importance and Mission
Water resources are crucial for operations in all industries, including the Company’s activities as a provider of basic utilities. Efficient water management is essential to prevent the impacts of water shortages, ensure reliable service to customers, and avoid operational disruptions. Effective management also helps prevent issues related to water access and competition for water resources in the area in case of poor and ineffective management.
Goals and Performance
Goals
- The Proportion of water treatment and reuse in the Area 20%
- Reduced water purchase for business operations 10%
- Water scarcity and competition for water resources 0 Case
Impact and Performance Highlights
The proportion of treated and reused water in the area is 2,264,907 cubic meters, accounting for 34.86%.
Equivalent to a 13.36% reduction in water purchases for business operations.
No complaints related to water usage or competition for water resources from the community.
Supporting the SDGs
Clean Water and Sanitation
Responsible Consumption and Production
Life on Land
Partnerships for the Goals
Management Approach
The Company has developed an integrated water management plan, which includes continuous monitoring of climate change data and sourcing water from various sources. These sources include surface water, groundwater, and purchasing water from providers in certain areas. The plan aims to ensure a reliable water supply for operational activities and continuous service.
Water usage across various operations within the Saha Group Industrial Estate
| Operating Areas | Water Consumption (Cubic Meters) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Bangkok Headquarters | Rental Areas | |
| Saha Group Industrial Park Sriracha | 1,857,854.90 | 2,643,855.40 |
| Saha Group Industrial Park Kabinbur | 2,585,877.00 | 2,959,896.72 |
| Saha Group Industrial Park Lamphun | 1,984,891.00 | 2,086,699.00 |
| Saha Group Industrial Park Mae Sot | 40,356.36 | 33,970.00 |
| J Park Nihon Mura, Chonburi | 15,203.00 | 13,832.00 |
| Kabinburi Sport Club Golf Course, Prachinburi | 9,151.00 | 12,295.00 |
| Hariphunchai Sport Club Golf Course, Lamphun | 4,369.00 | 3,366.00 |
| Total | 6,497,702.26 | 7,753,914.12 |
In addition to integrated water management planning, the Company has conducted a water stress analysis across its eight operational areas. This analysis aims to assess the current and future risks of water scarcity, using data from the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. The assessment follows the “Business As Usual” (BAU-SSP3 RCP7.0) scenario, which predicts a temperature increase of 2.8 o C to 4.6 o C by 2100. The results of this analysis will inform the Company’s water resource management risk mitigation strategies
Water Resource Risk Management Measures
To mitigate the risks of water scarcity and competition for water resources, the Company has implemented the following measures:
- Establish sufficient water storage systems within the area to ensure an adequate water supply that can store water to meet the demand within the Saha Group Industrial Park, with a storage capacity 120,000 to 1,000,000 cubic meters
- Install advanced water treatment systems to reuse treated water within the Saha Group Industrial Park.
- Maximize water recycling within the area, such as using treated water for operational activities or green spaces within the Saha Group Industrial Park and golf course.
- Secure long-term contracts for raw water supply with service providers.
- Develop technologies or projects to reduce water usage or enhance water resource efficiency.
Water Recycling in Saha Group Industrial Park
The Company follows the Eco-Industrial Town quidelines and indicators while recognizing the importance of responsible water resource utlization. The Company has a goal of managing by reusing all treated wastewater under the Zero Discharge principle, to reduce raw water consumption and minimize water extraction from public sources in line with the target. Therefore, the Company has continuous water management and quality control, to reuse treated wastewater from the industrial estate in various areas under the Company's supervion.
Water Recycling in Saha Group Industrial Park
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Employee/ Executive
Comply with guidelines for water conservation and efficient water usage.
Customers
Receive high-quality and environmentally friendly utility services.
Community and Society
Benefit positively from the company’s water management practices.
Government Sectors
Monitor, regulate, and inspect standards related to water and wastewater quality.
Suppliers
Cooperate in the sustainable use of water resources.