The Sustainist recognizes the following foundational policy commitments as the evidence baseline for participation in SSAB (Sustainability Supply Alliance for Responsible Buyers), organized across four pillars: Environmental, Social, Governance, and Sustainable Consumption and Production.
Assessments of impacts on locations, ecosystems and species; identification of nature-related risks and dependencies; prevention, mitigation or restoration plans; assigned responsibilities; targets; and performance data.
Scope 1, Scope 2 and, where appropriate, Scope 3 GHG emissions; organisational and operational boundaries; calculation methodologies; base year; climate-related risk assessments; reduction targets; transition and adaptation plans; assigned responsibilities; and performance results.
Data on raw materials, energy, waste, emissions to air, water and soil, and hazardous substances; pollution prevention and control measures; resource-efficiency initiatives; reduction targets; and monitoring results.
Environmental requirements for suppliers and business partners; supplier risk assessments; due diligence or audit records; corrective action plans; closure of identified findings; follow-up activities; and supplier improvement results.
Data on water withdrawal, consumption and discharge; water sources; water-stressed locations; water and effluent quality; water-risk assessments; reduction targets; and water management measures.
Product and service quality and safety systems; product information; customer data protection; responsible marketing controls; complaint-handling procedures; product recall records; corrective actions; and follow-up results.
Occupational health and safety risk assessments; accident, injury and illness statistics; employee training; personal protective equipment; emergency response plans; incident investigations; preventive actions; and monitoring results.
Human rights due diligence; assessments of impacts on communities and affected stakeholders; meaningful stakeholder engagement; grievance mechanisms; remediation measures; assigned responsibilities; and follow-up results.
Employment, wage and working-hours data; non-discrimination measures; prohibition of child and forced labour; freedom of association; collective bargaining arrangements; worker grievance mechanisms; corrective actions; and follow-up results.
Labour and human rights requirements for suppliers; supply-chain risk assessments; supplier due diligence or audit records; corrective action plans; remediation; closure of identified findings; follow-up monitoring; and supplier improvement results.
Corruption and bribery risk assessments; third-party and intermediary due diligence; rules governing gifts, hospitality and conflicts of interest; employee training; whistleblowing channels; investigation procedures; disciplinary measures; and corrective actions.
Board and management structures; division of responsibilities and delegated authorities; board independence; sustainability oversight; meeting and decision records; internal controls; internal audit processes; and conflict-of-interest management.
Enterprise risk management framework; risk register; designated risk owners; control and mitigation measures; key risk indicators; monitoring, reporting and escalation procedures; and business continuity plans.
Tax governance principles; assigned responsibilities; approval procedures for significant transactions; material tax information; tax-risk assessments and controls; and measures to prevent aggressive or irresponsible tax practices.
Evidence that ESG and SCP are integrated into corporate strategy, product and service design, production, resource use and procurement; implementation plans; assigned responsibilities; targets; performance metrics; and measurable SCP outcomes.
Code of business conduct; fair competition controls; responsible marketing practices; political contributions and donations; public policy engagement; conflict-of-interest controls; employee training; investigation procedures; and corrective actions.
Information on raw material sources, production locations, suppliers, delivered volumes and movement routes; identification systems; chain-of-custody records; transaction records; and traceability verification evidence.
Supplier selection criteria; ESG and SCP procurement requirements; supplier assessments; development and capacity-building plans; monitoring results; procurement records; responsible pricing, delivery and payment practices; and evidence of buyer-supplier collaboration.
Identification of affected groups; stakeholder engagement and social dialogue; workforce transition and skills-development plans; local employment data; community support; benefit-sharing mechanisms; grievance channels; assigned responsibilities; and outcome monitoring.
Product and service information; scope and boundaries of sustainability claims; calculation methodologies; data sources; claims substantiation; supporting evidence; internal approval controls; disclosure of limitations; complaint-handling procedures; and correction of inaccurate or misleading claims.
We hereby affirm our commitment to advancing Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) as a fundamental principle of responsible business operations, sustainable supply chain development, Climate Action, ESG implementation, and long-term economic resilience, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and regional frameworks for sustainable economic cooperation.
We recognize that meaningful sustainability transition is not the responsibility of any single organization alone, but a shared responsibility toward our nation, our society, the world's resources, and future generations. Through our participation under CSCAP – Climate & Sustainability Capital Forum, and in cooperation with Sustainism Initiatives (STNSM.org), serving as an SDGs Custodian Support Mechanism and Secretariat of CSCAP at the United Nations Conference Centre (UN ESCAP), Bangkok, we pledge to contribute toward strengthening Thailand's position as a trusted global contributor to sustainable supply chains and responsible economic development across the Asia-Pacific region.
We believe that the future competitiveness of our nation will be shaped not only by economic growth, but by transparency, accountability, ethical business conduct, and the ability of Thai organizations to earn long-term trust in the eyes of the world. Through this declaration, we express our intention to help position Thailand as a meaningful force in the sustainable economy of the future and as an important part of the world's sustainable supply chain ecosystem.
We further express our support for transparency, sustainable economic cooperation, and responsible market participation by authorizing the public recording of our organization's name and sustainability commitment under the CSCAP SCP Registry through stnsm.org, as part of a broader regional and international sustainability cooperation platform intended to strengthen confidence in Thailand's readiness to help lead the sustainable economy of the future.
This preamble is declared voluntarily as an expression of the organization's commitment to advancing Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), strengthening sustainable supply chains, and contributing to a more responsible and sustainable future for Thailand and the global community.
This preamble does not constitute legal certification, governmental accreditation, regulatory approval, or endorsement by the United Nations.
Note: per CSCAP guidance, have this declaration countersigned by the organization's most senior executive before publishing.