CP ALL Plc. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) focus on packaging material selection and packaging management continuously, which led to an effective plastic waste management as well as create added value. The Company stipulated Sustainable Packaging Policy and builds engagement with stakeholders to adopt packaging management guideline which covers stages throughout the supply chain such as, eco-friendly packaging design and selection for Private Brand, reduce single-use plastics, packaging reuse or recycling, etc. The policy serves as a guideline for appropriate packaging selection and management in 7-Eleven store with the goal to prevent negative impacts on the environment based on Circular Economy concept with consideration to product life cycle.

The spread of the COVID-19 influenced the consumers to increasingly choose to order deliveries, resulting in an exponential increase of plastic packaging and waste. Therefore, the Company operates with great determination in packaging management through reducing waste at the source as well as effective monitoring and management in order to minimize its impact on the environment.

The Company is determined to minimize the amount plastic waste and packaging sent to the landfill through promotion of waste management based on the concept of Circular Economy. To achieve the goal in sustainable packaging management, plastic packaging utilized under the Company’s Private Brand must be reusable, recyclable, or compostable with consideration to specific area and its waste management capacity. The 3 principal measures were established with the concept “Reduce and Stop” as follow.

Reduce plastic usage
at-source
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Stipulating policies and strategy to selection of eco-packaging

Reduce and replace plastic usage at Consumption stage
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Initiate strategic process in reducing single – use plastic use and commence campaigns to foster customers’ engagement

Reduction of Plastic and Non-Plastic Packaging Waste after Consumption
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Initiate strategy of recycling post-consumption plastics per the principle of circular economy in joint-efforts with suppliers, NGOs, communities, the public sector, local entities, global organizations, as prototype of recycling post-consumption plastic waste anew

In 2021, the Company carried out a variety of eco-friendly packaging management projects in accordance with the plastic usage reduction measures. The notable projects are as follow:

Reduce Plastic usage at-source

“Reduce and Replace” Packaging Material Development

Reduce Plastic Usage in Steamed Rice Packaging

CP ALL Plc. together with its suppliers changed the production process of steamed rice packaging from using plastic injection to Thermoform as well as shifting from using label stickers on top lid to printed label on the side.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

262.57 tonnes

Reduced amount of waste generated through sticker usage by

52.6 million pieces

Reduced GHG emission by

485.62 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

11,294 trees

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Ongoing Project: Label Printed Top Seal Film for Chilled Thai Food

CPRAM Co., Ltd. developed laminated film for chilled Thai food packaging, increasing its transparency, making the product more visible. Labels can be printed on the film, reducing sticker usage and becoming more environmentally friendly. Furthermore, the design improves overall looks of the packaging. The laminated film can withstand heat as well as keeping unique aroma of each menu within the package. This project operates with consideration to the 3Rs principle (Reduce Reuse and Recycle), aiming to reduce plastic usage along the entire production chain. In 2021, the Company expanded to 4 new menus, namely Chicken Basil Rice with Fried Egg, Red Curry with Omelet, Crab Fried Rice, and Stir-Fried Noodles with Pork.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

11 tonnes

Reduced amount of waste generated through sticker usage by

36.9 million pieces

Reduced GHG emission by

20.34 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

473 trees

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Crab Fried Rice Packaging Development – Single Compartment Tray

Reduced plastic usage by using label printed top seal films instead of putting label stickers on thick plastic covers.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

88.81 tonnes

Reduced amount of waste from sticker
usage by

13.7 million pieces

Reduced GHG emission by

164.26 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

3,820 trees

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Golden Banana Packaging Development Project Size (width, length and thickness) of the Golden Banana Packaging

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

30.31 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

56.06 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

1,304 trees

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Double Compartment Tray Development

Developed new packaging which reduced plastic usage by using label printed top sealing films instead of stickers on thick plastic covers.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

14.82 tonnes

Reduced amount of waste from sticker usage by

2.5 million pieces

Reduced GHG emission by

27.41 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

637 trees

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Reduced the thickness of paper cups for Non-All Café beverages namely for Gulp, Slurpee, and Jet Spray

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced paper usage by

98.73 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

355.21 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

8,261 trees

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Developed sip lid to replace plastic straw usage in 8,492 All Café branches nationwide

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

77.43 tonnes

Reduced waste from straw and paper wrapped straws usage and by

216.87 million pieces

Reduced GHG emission by

275.84 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

6,415 trees

Environmentally Friendly Packaging Material Selection

Packaging Material from Sustainable Sources Selection

• “Hot Sandwich Paper Box” from papers certified by the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Scheme (PEFC)
• Replaced straw plastic packaging with paper material certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
• Receipt paper used in 7-Eleven stores are made from raw materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced GHG emission by

1,085.50 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

25,244 trees

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Compostable Packaging Material Selection

• “Save Earth Cup” made of polybutylene succinate (PBS) coated paper for hot and cold beverages in 870 7-Eleven stores operating on islands, in the area of educational institutes, and offices
• Replace plastic swizzle sticks with biodegradable
• Compostable meatball skewers

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced GHG emission by

276.96 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

6,441 trees

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Recycled Content Material Selection

• Consumables used in 7-Eleven stores made from recycled materials such as trash bags, plastic bags, beverage pallet, etc.
• Trash bags used in CP ALL Plc. Offices and distribution centers
• Corrugated box made from recycled paper by CPRAM Co., Ltd.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic usage by

873.63 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

6,262.85 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

145,648 trees

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Reusable Packaging Selection

Durable Bag was designed to withstand multiple usage

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic waste by

5,217.87 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

75,585 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

1,757,791 trees

Reduce and Replace Plastic usage at Consumption Stage

“Thais United Against Plastic Bags” Project

CP ALL Plc. recognizes the importance of solving environmental caused by plastic waste. The Company in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment led the campaign against plastic bags, declared an intention to refrain from plastic bag usage from 1 January 2021 onwards. Additionally, the Company initiated the campaign encouraging customers to bring their own shopping bags to 7-Eleven. In 2021, 7-Eleven stores around the country helped reduced plastic bag usage by 4,140 million pieces. Besides from successfully encouraging customers to cooperate in refusing plastic bags, the Company continues to emphasize and raise awareness on the importance of reducing plastic use by implementing Single use Plastic reduction project (namely spoons, straws, and cups). In 2021, Single use Plastic usage was reduced by 1,519 million pieces. This reflects on the Company’s determination in leading the sustainable packaging management movement to prevent negative impacts on the environment while establishing environmental sustainability for the community, society, the nation, as well as the next generations.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic waste by

26,405.15 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

265,268.48 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

6,169,034 trees

Reduction of Plastic and Non-Plastic Packaging Waste
after Consumption

“Waste Sorting Bin” Project

CP ALL Plc. organized “Waste Sorting Bin” project to encourage plastic waste separation before sustainably moving forward in accordance with the Circular Economy concept. In 2021, the Company installed sorting bins in front of 12,247 7-Eleven stores around the country. The Company in collaboration with 7 universities and 3 Wheels Uncle pushed forward innovative projects from new generation’s ideas which encourages correct waste separation. “Circular Bin” project on Green2Get platform turns regular sorting bins in front of 7-Eleven stores into smart circular bins at over 40 locations in 7 universities around Bangkok and surrounding areas. When a user scans barcode from any products in front of the bins, waste sorting instructions will be displayed on the application,
efficiently guiding plastic waste into the Circular Economy system.

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“7-Eleven Plastic Bags” Recycled from Distribution Center Pallet Stretch Wrap

CP ALL Plc. in collaboration with Siam Kraft Industry Co., Ltd., Suez Services (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Naraipak Co., Ltd. recycled pallet stretch wrap waste from 4 Distribution Centers (DC) in Bang Bua Thong, Suvarnabhumi, Mahachai, and Chonburi into reusable 37 Micron durable plastic bags for 7-Eleven stores.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic waste to landfill by

234.09 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

344.90 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

8,021 trees

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Uniform from Plastic Bottles Project

CP ALL Plc. recycled plastic bottles into 7-Eleven’s Employee’s uniform. The production of 1 top for employees at the Distribution Center costs 4 1.5 L bottles while 1 Polo shirt costs 8 bottles. As of now, 140,000 bottles were recycled into more than 20,000 uniform top.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic waste to landfill by

42.97 tonnes

Reduced GHG emission by

59.13 tCO2e

Equivalent to the plantation of

1,375 trees

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Magic Box Recycling for Sharing Project:

CP ALL Plc. acted as an intermediary in the collection of UHT milk cartons, juice or beverage cartons to be recycled into student table and chair sets for schools in need. In 2021, a total of 100,000 cartons was collected and recycled into 40 sets of student table and delivered to Ban Mae To School and Ban Mae Yang Ha School, Bo Kaeo , Samoeng District in Chiang Mai Province.

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Zero Waste to Landfill

CPRAM Co., Ltd. (Ladkrabang) presented 2 approaches to manage plastic waste as follow: Less contaminated plastic waste will be cleaned and dried before being melted into new plastic pellets. 2. Highly contaminated plastic waste will be developed into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) to generate clean electrical energy. The 2 approaches presented alternative management of plastic waste to replace landfill disposal.

Impacts and Benefits

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Reduced plastic waste to landfill by

258 tonnes

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Plastic Bottles to PPE Suits for Healthcare Workers

Siam Makro PCL together with Indorama Ventures Plc. opened donation points to collect PET bottles from employees pioneered at 5 Siam Makro Distribution Center in Nakhon Pathom, Salaya, Phetkasem, Bang Bon, and Charansanitsong. 100% of collected bottles were recycled into polyester sheet by Indorama Ventures Plc. which were later used in the production of PPE suits for healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes 18 (600 ml) PET bottles to produce polyester yarn for 1 PPE suit, equivalent to 54 hours of electrical energy of lighting saved.

Impacts and Benefits

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Amount of PPE suit produced
from recycling PET bottles

1,000 PPE suits

Reduced the amount of plastic bottles waste sent to landfill by

96,500 bottles 1,930.70 kg

Reduced GHG emission by

2.97 tCO2e