Bangkok, August 18, 2025 – TCP Group recently hosted its fourth annual “TCP Sustainability Forum 2025” under the theme “Sustainable Growth: The Future of Growth,” which brought together leaders from the government, private, and civil sectors to exchange in-depth views on the concept of sustainable growth. The forum championed TCP Group’s forward-looking vision to move beyond fast business growth towards a “redefined thinking” to achieve a “better” and “truly sustainable” growth in an increasingly uncertain world. The forward-looking discussion highlighted the need for a balance between business performance, ecosystem stability, and social equality, underpinned by good corporate governance. This approach, the forum concluded, will lead to sustainable long-term value for business, society, and the environment.

(Mr. Saravoot Yoovidhya, Chief Executive Officer, TCP Group)

Mr. Saravoot Yoovidhya, Chief Executive Officer, TCP Group, stated, “Today’s world is telling us that traditional models of growth are no longer the answer, because rapid numerical expansion without responsibility for society and the environment can leave future generations with heavy burdens. This is therefore a time for rebalancing and reinvention. TCP Group believes that ‘sustainable growth’ is not simply a goal, but a necessity to overcome crises and lay a foundation for a secure and sustainable future. Over the years, we have integrated sustainability principles into every dimension of our operations—from supply chains and products to resource management and community engagement. The TCP Sustainability Forum was established from the belief that change cannot be achieved alone. We must harness the collective strength of the private, government, and civil sectors to forge a path of growth that leaves no one behind while delivering a better world for the next generation.”

The Ever-Changing World: New Challenges to Growth

The global economy continues to grow at a slower pace, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting 3% growth in 2025, up from its April forecast of 2.8%. Meanwhile, Thailand’s economy is expected to grow by 2%. Uncertainty remains elevated amid post-recession recovery and shifting global economic landscapes—from lower-than-expected economic growth. This is compounded by lower-than-expected economic growth, the unresolved climate crisis, widening social inequality, and global concerns over workforce displacement by artificial intelligence (AI). These factors are prompting businesses of all sizes to ask “How can we navigate and overcome these challenges?” This has become the catalyst for a shift away from conventional growth models towards growth that creates genuine value and sustainability.

Navigating Global Challenges towards a Hopeful Future with TCP Group’s Sustainable Growth Approaches

In response to the multi-faceted challenges, TCP Group has assessed and reviewed its operations, reprioritized tasks, and identified opportunities to drive new innovations aligned with the current landscape. TCP Group has established “Sustainable Growth: The Future of Growth,” as this year’s theme, with the advancement of the “Sustainable Growth” concept through three key pillars:

1. Growth Diversification—Conducting ongoing market trend analysis and consumer behavior studies.
2. Operational Efficiency & Competitive Excellence—Leveraging advanced technologies to enhance business operations and sustainability initiatives.
3. Future-Ready Foundation—Strengthening employee capabilities and embedding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into strategic decision-making to make sustainability a core foundation of long-term growth.

Business Leaders Across Industries Join Forces to Propel Sustainable Growth

The “TCP Sustainability Forum 2025”, under the theme “Sustainable Growth: The Future of Growth”, was designed to capture perspectives from multiple levels—national, corporate, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and covers policy visions, corporate strategies, and actionable practices to strengthen the resilience of Thai businesses for the future, with four key sessions:

1. Keynote speech on “Sustainable Shared Future: China & Thailand Driving a Sustainable Business,” delivered by Mr. Jiang Wei, Minister Counselor for Economic and Commercial Affairs of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Thailand.
2. Sustainable Growth: Thailand, The Future of Growth, and The Green Transition as an Economic Engine: New Opportunities for Business Growth featuring Mr. Banyong Pongpanich, Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank Public Company Limited, and Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Director, Senior Executive Vice President, and Corporate Secretary, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited. This session provided national and global economic perspectives and guidance on transitioning to a green economy, and the role of “Sustainable Growth” in shaping the future of Thailand’s economy.
3. Beyond Business as Usual: New Strategies for Sustainable Growth featuring Mr. Saravoot Yoovidhya, Chief Executive Officer, TCP Group, and Mr. Dhanawat Suthumpun, Managing Director of Microsoft Thailand, this session brought together leaders from different industries to share sustainability perspectives and strategies for “transcending traditional business models” to enhance resilience and competitiveness in a new era.
4. Implementing Sustainable Growth – Sectoral Shifts and Opportunities featuring insights by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experts from multiple sectors, including Pennin Penny Patisseries Company Limited, Thai Nam Poly Pack Company Limited, Common Food Solution Company Limited, and The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This session showcased successful practical approaches and case studies on transitioning to sustainable business models, and demonstrated how even non large-scale enterprises can effectively integrate sustainability into their operations

The “TCP Sustainability Forum” is recognized as a key platform for translating sustainability concepts into actionable practices across the business supply chain, while promoting collaboration among partners in the food and beverage industry to collectively address the multifaceted challenges of a rapidly changing world. This year also marked the first presentation of the TCP Outstanding Sustainability Supplier Award, with six awards given to partners who demonstrated outstanding performance and significant contributions to driving sustainability. The forum reinforces TCP Group’s positioning to advancing business, society, and the environment in harmony, under its purpose of “Energizing a Better World for All”.