Environmental
The Company places importance on environmental management across its operations by continuously planning, monitoring, and collecting environmental data to reduce environmental impacts resulting from business activities (Reducing Environmental Footprint).
SVT has established environmental policies and operational guidelines aimed at minimizing potential environmental impacts from its operations, including:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Minimizing waste generation and improving waste management
- Promoting efficient resource utilization
The Company also encourages employees to actively participate in environmental initiatives within the organization and supports the development of Environmental Business Resilience to strengthen the Company’s ability to adapt to environmental changes and emerging sustainability challenges.
In addition, SVT integrates environmental practices throughout its
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Product distribution through vending machines
- Collaboration with stakeholders across the entire value chain
This integrated approach supports responsible business operations and long-term sustainability.
Today, the demand for natural resources continues to increase due to population growth, resulting in unavoidable impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems.
Sun Vending Technology Public Company Limited (“SVT”) recognizes the importance of biodiversity and is committed to conducting business alongside the conservation and restoration of natural resources. The Company aims to minimize environmental impacts arising from its operations while promoting responsible resource use to create a balance between business growth, communities, and the environment in a sustainable manner.
Biodiversity is considered an issue that may affect the Company both directly and indirectly. Although the Company’s core business focuses on product distribution, its business operations and supply chain may still have impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.
Therefore, the Company has established a biodiversity management approach that focuses on reducing negative impacts of business activities on nature while creating positive environmental outcomes through environmental initiatives.
One example is the “CSR Project: Supporting Low-Carbon Rice Farming”, which promotes alternate wetting and drying (AWD) rice cultivation practices. This project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector while encouraging efficient water use and supporting sustainable environmental management.
In addition, the Company remains committed to continuously enhancing its biodiversity management practices to ensure responsible business operations and maintain ecological balance. SVT also places importance on ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation to preserve ecological integrity in alignment with internationally recognized principles.
- Support the protection and conservation of protected areas and ecosystems.
- Regulate, supervise, and establish policies and regulations related to ecosystems and biodiversity conservation.
- Measure and calculate greenhouse gas emissions from all operations under the Company’s operational control.
- Improve operational efficiency to optimize resource use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Recognizing the environmental impact of greenhouse gases, the Company began upgrading vending machines from refrigerants R12 and R22, which have Global Warming Potential (GWP) values of approximately 10,900 and 1,810, respectively, to R134a, which has a lower GWP of approximately 1,430. This marked an important first step in reducing environmental impacts from business operations.
The Company has also introduced new vending machine models that use more environmentally friendly alternative refrigerants, including R600a, R1234yf, and R290, with significantly lower GWP values—approximately 3 and less than 1. These improvements help reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the equipment lifecycle and align with international environmental standards.
SVT aims to continuously increase the proportion of vending machines using low-GWP refrigerants, while enhancing energy-efficient technologies, maintaining refrigeration systems properly, and controlling refrigerant leakage to support sustainable business operations and contribute to long-term climate action.
Beyond refrigerant management, energy management remains another important mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Key initiatives include:
- Improving energy efficiency across operations
- Reducing energy consumption in vending machines
- Lowering energy use in transportation activities
- Reducing energy consumption in vending machine assembly facilities
In addition, the Company permanently discontinued the use and procurement of R22 refrigerant in 2024 due to its environmental impact.
The Company also conducted greenhouse gas emissions verification for the 2025 reporting cycle and is currently developing future reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
SVT recognizes the importance of reducing energy consumption, maximizing energy efficiency, and raising awareness among stakeholders about energy conservation. The Company has implemented various measures to support sustainable energy management.
- Reduce fuel consumption per vehicle by 5% within 3 years (2025–2027).
- Transition to the use of at least 5 electric vehicles (EVs) for corporate transportation within 3 years (2025–2027).
- Reduce electricity consumption at factories, offices, and branches by 10% within 3 years (2025–2027).
- Reduce vehicle maintenance costs by 5% within 3 years (2025–2027).
- Implement a Paperless initiative within the organization over 3 years (2026–2028).
- Promote energy conservation awareness and practices among employees.
- Utilize electricity generated from Solar Rooftop systems to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Explore and adopt more energy-efficient technologies to improve business operations.
In 2025, the Company’s total electricity consumption was 3,275,965.71 kWh, representing a 6.14% decrease compared with 2024. This reflects improved efficiency in energy management and electricity utilization.
In addition, total fuel consumption in 2025 was 1,194,419.53 units, compared with 1,205,840.02 units in 2024, reflecting a 0.95% reduction. This demonstrates the Company’s effective energy management practices and commitment to efficient and sustainable resource utilization.
Improving Energy Efficiency and Reducing Energy Consumption in Vending Machines
The Company is committed to becoming a leader in increasing the proportion of energy-efficient vending machines in operation. Currently, the Company serves as a distributor of vending machines under the TCN brand, a leading vending machine manufacturer in China recognized for expertise in design, development, and production of durable and energy-saving vending solutions.
The Company also continuously sources new vending machine models and premium international brands. These machines feature advanced energy-saving technologies, particularly high-efficiency cooling systems and low-energy compressors specifically developed for vending applications, enabling lower energy consumption compared with conventional refrigeration systems.
Reducing Energy Consumption in Transportation
The Company recognizes that transportation activities are a significant source of energy consumption, including product distribution and vending machine delivery, installation, and maintenance.
To address this, the Company has developed smart vending systems capable of transmitting sales and inventory data in real time to improve warehouse and logistics management efficiency.
Additionally, the Company promotes the reuse and circulation of maintenance parts at branch locations to reduce the need to transport machines back to factories, helping lower transportation-related energy use.
Efficient Energy Use in Office Buildings
The Company has adopted energy-saving technologies throughout its operations, including:
- Installing high-efficiency air-conditioning systems with automatic controls
- Using solar-powered lighting systems within office facilities
- Promoting energy conservation campaigns, including scheduled electricity shutdowns during lunch breaks
- Installing Solar Rooftop systems at headquarters to generate renewable electricity
These initiatives support clean energy usage, reduce dependence on external electricity sources, and align with environmentally responsible business practices.
Increasing the Use of Renewable Energy
The Company has introduced 2 electric vehicles (EVs) into its operations to replace fuel-powered vehicles, helping reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation activities.
The Company also promotes resource conservation initiatives such as reducing paper use, displaying awareness signage, and encouraging employees to switch off electrical equipment when not in use. These actions support the Company’s environmental and sustainability policies and encourage responsible resource management.
- Play a role in energy use within the organization, including office equipment, lighting, and air-conditioning usage
- Participate in energy-saving initiatives and behavior change programs
- Focus on energy cost management, which impacts profitability and long-term business sustainability
- Consider energy management performance within the ESG framework
The Company recognizes the importance of effective water resource management. Water consumption is limited to domestic and operational use within office buildings, factories, and warehouses only. The Company does not use water in its production processes.
However, the Company acknowledges that water is a fundamental resource supporting business operations across all locations. Therefore, it continuously promotes and encourages efficient and responsible water use to ensure appropriate resource utilization, reduce unnecessary losses, and contribute to long-term natural resource conservation.
- Promote awareness among management and employees to use water efficiently and avoid unnecessary consumption.
- Conduct regular inspection and monitoring of internal water supply systems and pipelines.
In 2025, the Company’s total water consumption was 15,977.08 cubic meters, compared with 18,748.90 cubic meters in 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 14.79%.
This result reflects the Company’s effective water resource management and the successful implementation of water conservation measures across the organization.
The Company places strong emphasis on continuous waste and industrial waste management by applying the principle of Resource Efficiency to maximize the value of resources used. The Company adopts the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) by promoting the reuse and circulation of materials and residual resources throughout the supply chain.
SVT continuously improves its waste management system with a focus on clear waste segregation across all branches and factories to facilitate recycling and support responsible resource management.
- Implement a Paperless initiative across the organization within three years (2026–2028).
- Establish a clear waste segregation system by waste category.
Reducing Waste from Vending Machines
As the Company’s business involves a significant amount of electronic equipment and components, waste may be generated from vending machine production and maintenance processes. The Company therefore focuses on maximizing the use of electronic components by reusing functional parts as replacement components and extending equipment life cycles.
With expertise in refurbishment and machine assembly, the Company improves equipment performance and prolongs operational lifespan. In addition, branch teams are trained to troubleshoot and repair machines independently, reducing the need to return equipment to factories.
Industrial Waste Management
For industrial waste generated from production processes that cannot be reused, the Company strictly complies with environmental regulations and disposal requirements in accordance with laws and guidelines issued by the Department of Industrial Works.
Currently, the Company partners with Better World Green Public Company Limited to provide integrated industrial waste management services. Waste such as paint-contaminated thinner, fiberglass, light bulbs, plastics, and other industrial waste is collected and disposed of in accordance with environmental standards.
Air Pollution Management
The Company strictly controls air pollution in compliance with legal requirements to support occupational health and safety and reduce environmental impacts.
Potential emissions from production activities—particularly chemicals generated during powder coating and painting processes for vending machines—are monitored regularly. Annual air quality monitoring is conducted in accordance with the Occupational Exposure Limits for Hazardous Chemicals under the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare regulations (B.E. 2560 / 2017).
In 2025, the Company conducted annual air quality assessments in two categories:
1. Workplace Air Monitoring (6 parameters):
- Lead
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Styrene
- Copper
- Total dust and fine particulate matter
2. Stack Emission Monitoring (4 parameters):
- Total particulate matter
- Xylene
- Butyl acetate
- Propylene glycol
Testing and evaluation were conducted by an accredited external specialist, and all results remained within controlled limits and met applicable standards. No complaints related to air pollution were reported.
Proper Waste Segregation
The Company recognizes that waste poses significant environmental and climate-related challenges, contributing to global warming and increasing climate variability. Proper waste management is therefore considered essential to conserving natural resources and supporting environmental sustainability.
Waste segregation is promoted as a key starting point for:
- Reducing landfill waste
- Increasing material reuse and recycling
- Lowering greenhouse gas emissions from waste decomposition
- Creating additional value from recyclable materials
The Company manages waste systematically and in compliance with applicable laws, standards, and best practices.
Waste segregation is implemented at the source and categorized into:
- General waste
- Recyclable waste
- Hazardous waste
- Organic waste
This approach enables proper treatment and disposal, reduces environmental impact, and increases resource recovery efficiency.
The Company also encourages employee participation in waste reduction and segregation while establishing clear procedures for waste collection, transportation, and disposal through licensed and qualified service providers. This ensures waste management is conducted safely, transparently, and can be effectively monitored.
SVT aims to make responsible waste management an integral part of sustainable business operations.
- Play a key role in reducing and separating waste.
- Build environmental awareness and responsible waste management practices.
- Benefit from effective waste management initiatives.
- Gain improved quality of life and environmental conditions.