BANGKOK — Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. has begun operating all six of its Thai manufacturing facilities on green electricity from renewable sources as part of an ambitious sustainability drive aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
The food and beverage giant partnered with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) under the Utility Green Tariff 1 (UGT1) program, which supplies renewable power from hydroelectric and solar sources. The transition, which took effect in July 2025, makes Nestlé among the first fast-moving consumer goods companies in Thailand to adopt the government’s green energy initiative.
The six facilities now running on clean energy include Nestlé’s ice cream factory in Bang Chan, coffee creamer plant in Bang Pu, bottled water facilities in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and Surat Thani provinces, and two pet food manufacturing sites in Rayong province.
Corporate Sustainability Goals
Philippe Glauser, Technical Director of Nestlé (Thai) Ltd., emphasized that the renewable energy transition represents a crucial milestone in the company’s Net Zero 2050 roadmap. “Transitioning to renewable electricity is not an option; it is a necessity for sustainably protecting our planet,” Glauser said.
The initiative supports Nestlé’s goal of powering all Thai operations with 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2025, while maintaining the company’s commitment to producing affordable, nutritious products under ESG principles.
Government Support for Industrial Green Energy
Amphol Sanguanwong, Director of MEA’s Power Economics Department, highlighted the program’s role in meeting growing industrial demand for clean energy. “This initiative reflects our strong commitment to promoting the use of clean energy and supporting the rapidly growing demand for green electricity in the industrial sector,” he said.
The collaboration also aims to enhance Thailand’s long-term industrial competitiveness while meeting future energy demands sustainably, according to Suchada Kongdham, Director of PEA’s Power Economics Policy Department.
“This demonstrates a joint effort of the private and public sectors in supporting the transition to a sustainable energy system that will positively impact the economy, environment, and quality of life for Thai people over the long term,” Kongdham added.
The UGT1 program represents a significant step forward in Thailand’s renewable energy transition, providing businesses with access to clean electricity while supporting national sustainability objectives and industrial modernization efforts.
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