Thai Carbon Footprint and Labelling Initiative, Thailand
Rationale
As a consequence of global warming, effective GHG emission reduction methods have been promoted and practiced globally. This has involved different actors, namely the industrial and agricultural sector as the producers, the service sector as the providers and the general public as the consumers. The consumer sector can contribute to the emission reduction effort through its selection of products and services with lower GHG emissions. Therefore, it is necessary for the consumers to be informed about carbon footprints to support their purchasing decisions.
Initiative
Thailand GHG Management Organisation (Public Organisation: TGO), in collaboration with the National Metal and Materials Technology Centre (MTEC) and several Organisations in Thailand, has promoted the development of the CFP and the Carbon Footprint of Organisations (CFO). These aim to provide an alternative for consumers, manufacturers and organisations to reduce GHG emissions, as well as to promote and enhance the competitiveness of the Thai industrial sector in the global market. One of the aims is to prepare manufacturers for the upcoming ISO 14067 and ISO 14069 standards as well as other environmental standards.
Current status
The CFP labelling scheme was launched in 2009. The first 23 products from 16 pilot companies were awarded with the CFP label on 25 December 2009. The CFO pilot project was launched in 2010. The 12 pilot organisations were awarded with CFO certificates on 22 July 2011.
The CFP labelling scheme has been very well received by the industry with enthusiastic participation. By February 2012, 458 products from 100 companies have received the CFP label.
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