Kimberly-Clark Thailand

Sustainability

Protecting the Environment

Worldwide, Kimberly-Clark is committed in protecting and maintaining environmental sustainability to promote a better quality of life for all of our stakeholders, including employees, customers and the community. We always fully comply with environmental protection policies and implement ongoing environmental programs.

Our R3: Reduce – Recycle – Replant program is a good example:

Reduce – Products are designed in line with our comprehensive waste reduction program. This result is longer use and the highest efficiency for our products.
Recycle – For some of our products, we combine recycled pulp with premium pure pulp. This supports our commitment to consume the least amount of natural resources.
Replant – We have initiated a wide-ranging reforestation project to revive and protect natural resources while encouraging their responsible use.

We also have a policy of not using pulp from rainforests. Kimberly-Clark only purchases pulp from suppliers that comply with environmental regulations and have their forestry operations certified by a recognized forestry authority.

Our manufacturing processes do not use chemicals that can harm the environment or consumers. For example, we do not use chlorine in our tissue-making process or buy chlorinated pulp. Using chlorine for bleaching has been proven to generate dioxin, which can harm both people and marine life.

Each year, we have a solid goal in reducing energy use and are committed to developing high-quality wastewater plants. Our wastewater plants have been recognized as among the top plants in Thailand and are used as a model for other companies nationwide.

Supporting our Community

As we care for the communities where we operate our business, Kimberly-Clark strictly complies with all public regulations and supports environmental projects, including the use of sustainable natural resources and energy saving policies. We regularly participate in a wide range of social activities, including donations to foundations such as the Thai Red Cross and Care for Children in Slums. We also offer scholarships for students in Thailand and conduct educational activities on personal hygiene for students.

Reforestation under the Royal Patronage Kimberly-Clark joins with the 11th Infantry Regiment, Royal Thai Army to plant 4,000 rain trees (samonea saman) for the “Reforestation under the Royal Patronage” project that commemorates His Majesty The King’s 60th year on the throne and responds to His Majesty the King’s royal remarks to create an awareness and to instill a sense of responsibility towards working together to protect and preserve forest resources. Along with its reforestation efforts, Kimberly-Clark also provided much needed scholarships and educational supplies to the Baan Ang Hin School.
Kimberly-Clark and Thai Environment Institute initiative “Green Roadways” Kimberly-Clark and Thai Environment Institute led a team of over 500 volunteers comprised of Kimberly-Clark staff, Thai environment institute staff and members of a local organization in Pathumthani to plant a tree as part of the “Green Roadways” initiative, aimed at increasing the amount of green space on road islands located at 345 main road junction, 307 [Bang Koo Wat] Highway No. 9 Bang Bua Thong. The initiative has been organized in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’ birthday
Rehabitation of Mangrove and Blue Swimming Crab Project Kimberly-Clark Thailand Ltd., has joined with the Thailand Environment Institute to organize an activity “Prevent Global Warming, Restore the Environment”, by leading a team of over 130 staffs to plant mangrove trees to help create a balanced eco—system and expand the area where marine life can breed around the Sattahip Naval Base in Chonburi. They also release the blue swimming crabs and fishes to the ocean.
Environmental Conservation and Employee Volunteerism Management and employee volunteers partnered with Thailand Environment Institute arranged a mangrove forest rehabilitation program at the Siridhorn International Environmental Park in Phetchaburi.
Building Check Dam in Celebration of HM The King 80th Anniversary Kimberly-Clark Thailand Ltd. led by Mr. Ukrish Kanchanaketu (front-center), Director-Corporate Affairs of Kimberly-Clark Thailand Ltd. joined with Dhurakij Pundit University and villagers from Don Chai, to build check dams in Don Chai Village, Amphur Pua, Nan Province, in celebration His Majesty The King 80th Anniversary. The dams will help to prevent flooding in the area.
K-C plants forest for H.M. the King In the “K-C plants forest for H.M. the King” project, Kimberly-Clark employees planted young trees in a forest in Kanchanaburi province, one of Thailand’s prime water sources. This resource restoration program was part of royal initiatives for environmental conservation that celebrated the 60th anniversary of H.M. the King’s accession to the throne.
Phibai Magazine To support the Phibai Magazine – Environmental friendly magazine for students through schools. There are 100 selected schools on distribution lists where located in Pathumthani and Samutprakarn areas.
Huggies Huggies® donated 50,000 Baht for Thai Red Cross Children Home as an initiative to maximize child development and potential.
To support students of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts Kimberly-Clark presented 100,000 baht to the Apparel Showcase program that features designs by students of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University. The initiative is intended to encourage Thai students who are skillful in fashion design to showcase their talents while creating new designers in the Thai fashion community.