Air Emission (Adaptive Traffic Control, Drone Technology)

Environment

Air Emission (Adaptive Traffic Control, Drone Technology)

In 2020, WHA Group conducted various traffic management initiatives in order to control the level of air emissions from internal and external stakeholders transporting within the industrial complex, such as dust and carbon monoxide that could potentially affect local communities and the environment.

ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL

In 2020, WHA Group has installed an Adaptive Traffic Control System that uses CCTV to monitor the traffics and calculate the number of vehicles in the industrial complex. This is done in order to appropriately control the traffic lights in response to the current traffic situation. In the event where traffic is light, the duration of the red lights will be lowered, thus, reducing the time in waiting for red light signals. Consequently, vehicle engines are still running during this waiting period, so by reducing the duration will contribute to reducing the use of energy fuel, reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emission. By using this system, approximately 573 Liter/week or 29,804 Liter/year of fuel oil can be saved.

DRONE TECHNOLOGY

Similarly, WHA Group is currently studying the use of drone technology in the road and traffic monitoring process during rush hours in 2020. The drones will help monitor any accidents occurring on the roads. It can also be used to detect any potential risks that can then be analyzed and used to identify and implement preventive actions to limit any future accidents. In the case of accidents, the drones will allow for a faster and more effective emergency response and action. Indirectly, by limiting numbers of accidents will also reduce the traffics on the roads. By detecting potential risks of accidents, less fuel will be used by ambulances with less accidents occurring. Altogether, this will help reduce air pollution.

WHA Group commits to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

WHA Group is committed to conducting business while creating sustainable growth with all stakeholders by giving importance to environment, social and good governance practices. One of the key issues that the Company determines to achieve is to accelerate sustainable climate change action to solve greenhouse gas and global warming issues by reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as building important infrastructures such as promoting the use of renewable energy and using relevant technologies and innovations throughout the Group's value chain. This ambitious actions will be in line with global trends in responding to climate change issues including Thailand's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Waste Management from Construction Processes

WHA Group (“the Company”) is committed to enhancing waste management processes across all four business hubs, in line with the Environmental Quality, Energy Conservation, and Biodiversity Policy. This commitment extends to processes associated with waste management as outlined in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Moreover, WHA Group has established a working committee to oversee and manage waste and demolition waste, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This committee will assess and categorize waste types generated from the operations of the Company as well as promote effective waste management policies.

Water Reclamation System: Pioneering Sustainable Water Management

WHA Group is leading the position in sustainable water management with its advanced water reclamation systems, designed to provide an alternative water source, particularly in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).