Delta Electronics (Thailand) Hosts 'Delta ESG Forum 2025' to Chart the Course for a More Sustainable and Inclusive Thailand

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Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, today held its Delta ESG Forum 2025 under the theme “Collaborating for a Sustainable Thailand”. The event, which brought together high-level policymakers, industry leaders, and ESG experts, offered a broad range of solutions to accelerate climate action, and forge cross-sector partnerships to advance Thailand’s carbon neutrality and inclusive growth goals. A key highlight of the event was the emphasis on cross-industry collaboration and public–private partnerships, featuring three breakout sessions where experts shared insights on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities in Thailand. Delta also presented its global Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) program of US$300 per ton of CO₂e, along with the sustainability and energy conservation projects supporting its roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

“Such cross-industry engagement is key to building a resilient, competitive, and climate-ready Thailand,” said Mr. Sumet Tangprasert, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), during his Opening Address titled ‘Cross-Sector Collaboration in Achieving ESG Goals’. “We must act decisively to meet our national targets for carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero emissions by 2065. Delta continues to be an exemplary private-sector partner in driving ESG excellence across our industrial landscape.”

During his welcoming address titled ‘Shaping Thailand’s Future Through ESG’, Mr. Victor Cheng, CEO of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL, underscored, “We are committed to supporting Thailand’s goals toward carbon neutrality by sharing Delta’s expertise and experience in implementing ESG strategies and practices, enabling cross-industry collaboration, and providing smart green solutions that deliver substantial ESG outcomes. From internal carbon pricing to green innovation, to the hosting of our Delta ESG Forum, we are creating real impact by empowering our stakeholders to adapt, comply, and grow responsibly in a changing world.”

Mr. Cheng also highlighted how Delta’s high-efficiency products and solutions have saved over 52 billion kWh of electricity for customers around the world between 2010 and 2024, equivalent to almost 3 months of Thailand’s electricity consumption, a milestone that would not have been possible without the Company’s steadfast commitment to sustainable development. Furthermore, he emphasized that, as Thailand’s largest electronics manufacturer with international accolades for ESG, Delta Thailand has the capabilities to help local businesses achieve global ESG goals and standards through strategic support and innovation in next-generation technologies.

Ms. Mona Yang, Manager, Corporate Sustainability Division, Delta Electronics, Inc., presented the Company’s latest ESG achievements, namely an 84% renewable electricity utilization rate in 2024, surpassing its RE80 target a year ahead of schedule, as well as a 53.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions between 2024 and 2021. She also discussed Delta’s Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) of US$300 per ton of CO₂e to fund internal energy conservation and sustainable development projects that are contributing significantly to the Company’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-aligned net-zero emissions roadmap.

Mr. Karthik Arunachalam, Principal Consultant at Delta’s ESG Consulting Office, introduced Delta’s 4-step Sustainability Transformation Framework, namely Strategize, Engage, Enable and Decarbonize, as a practical roadmap for Thai businesses aiming to align with net-zero emissions goals and global ESG standards. He also showcased Delta’s ESG AI Service Portal and DelZero Digital Platform. The ESG AI Service Portal supports automated generation of sustainability insights, reports, and materiality assessments. The DelZero platform offers smart data collection capabilities, robust database of emission factors, advanced analytics capabilities including product-level emissions tracking and traceability. He concluded by painting the vision for a long-term net-zero pathway that Delta can support Thai businesses in.

Following the morning program participants joined a series of breakout sessions designed to explore Thailand’s most pressing ESG priorities. The breakout sessions addressed the three core ESG pillars:

Environmental: Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Adoption in Thailand featuring insights from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, this session explored decarbonization strategies and the advancement of renewable energy initiatives.

Social: Improving Workplace Diversity and Community Impact with contributions from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the session examined inclusive development, workforce equity, and the role of business in driving social change.

Governance: What Thai Companies Need to Know About ESG Disclosure, Risk Oversight, and Legal Accountability joined by PwC Thailand Partner, Sustainability and Climate Change, this session focused on corporate governance, regulatory readiness, and transparency in ESG reporting.

To conclude the forum, a panel discussion titled “Overcoming ESG Challenges to Achieve Sustainability in Thai Industry” brought together experts from government, industry, and academia to explore how technology, policy, and collaboration can drive sustainable economic growth. Panelists including Ms. Aonthip Aorthong, Sustainable Development Manager of Delta Thailand; Dr. Wiboon Rugsancharoenphol, Deputy Secretary-General of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI); Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Executive Director of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT); and Lt. Col. Dr. Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong, Chairman of the Transportation and Logistics Working Group of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO), shared insights on aligning innovation with national ESG goals and expanding impact through cross-sector partnerships.

The Delta ESG Forum 2025 reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to advancing ESG excellence through cross-sector collaboration, sparking new partnerships and strategies for a low carbon, sustainable Thailand.