BANGKOK – 5 May 2022 – Dow Thailand Group, a leading global
materials science company, supports manufacturers in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by introducing the use of polystyrene as a substitute for ABS
(Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) in electrical appliances and children's toys.
This initiative saves energy consumption, reduces costs, and delivers a lower
environmental impact, while also meeting the needs of modern consumers. With
this initiative, companies are ready to lead the Thai manufacturing industry
towards carbon neutrality.
Dow aims to be the most innovative and sustainable company in the world. The company is
committed to reducing its carbon emissions by five million tons per year by
2030—a 15% reduction from the 2020 baseline and intends to be carbon neutral by
2025. Dow puts its efforts into using and developing technology that enables
its products to use fewer resources and also helps Dow’s customers reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions.
For these reasons, Dow's
polystyrene business has driven the application of High Impact Polystyrene
(HIPS) which is impact-resistant, lightweight, low-moisture absorption as well
as lower in operating temperature; thus, saving energy, reducing production
costs, reducing products’ carbon footprints, and supporting recycling. In the
manufacturing of refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, radios,
furniture, and toys, HIPS is an environmentally friendlier solution, compared
to traditional ABS materials.
From 2019 to 2022, Dow has assisted Thai manufacturers to
reduce carbon emissions up to 22,978 tons annually, equivalent to planting
trees across 68,779 rai each year.
Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai, Dow Thailand President, said, “Our
society, economy, and the environment cannot be sustainable without the drive
of eco-friendly consumption and business. To achieve our sustainability goals, innovation
is the key. Dow is celebrating our 125th anniversary this year, we
are an innovative organization committed to developing solutions that meet our
customers’ needs and at the same time address environmental concerns. Dow is
ready to support Thai industry on your carbon neutrality journey to enable long-term
business growth, competitiveness on the world stage, and environmental sustainability.
Dow is one of the largest producers of
high-quality polystyrene resins in Thailand. Our polystyrene manufacturing
process produces less carbon emissions compared to conventional ones. In
addition, our HIPS products are recognized for their quality and a range of
outstanding properties compared to similar products in the market--for
instance, outstanding gloss finishing and excellent chemical resistance. It can
replace other materials in many industrial applications to create a lower
carbon footprint.”
Anurak RassameeAmornwiwat, Technical Service and Development & Climate Change, Dow Thailand
Group said, “Manufacturers
should consider utilizing lower-carbon-footprint materials for production to
promote sustainability. Being more sustainable is not only about achieving Net
Zero emissions goals faster, but it also creates new selling points and business
opportunities at the international level.”
You can find more details about Dow Thailand Group's innovative
polystyrene resins at https://th.dow.com/en-us/products-solutions/polystyrene.html.
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About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines
global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials
science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and
governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable
future. The company's ambition is to become the most innovative,
customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company in the
world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings, and
silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based
products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such
as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Dow operates
104 manufacturing sites in thirty-one countries and employs approximately
35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021.
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