FAST-TRACKING A GREEN FUTURE

Pasaya founder Schle Wood-Thanan is investing 150 million baht to transform its Ratchaburi factory into a zero-emission facility by 2030

- STORY: SUWITCHA CHAIYONG

in Ratchaburi.

Pasaya is a sustainable fabric brand and its factory in Ratchaburi is equipped with a wastewater treatment pond, a proper landfill-based waste management method and a proper working environment with ventilation and growing trees.

Due to environmental concerns, Schle Wood-Thanan, managing director of Satin Textiles and founder of Pasaya, announced that Pasaya is set to spend over 150 million baht on transforming its Ratchaburi factory into a zero-emission facility by 2030.

Pasaya and Satin Textile officially initiated the campaign "Mission for the World" in 2022, with its original pledge of transitioning into a zero-emission factory or 100%-clean energy mode by 2035. However, it has accelerated its transition plan by five years to 2030.

To achieve its goal of becoming a zero-emission factory, Pasaya recently installed a 3.3MW solar rooftop system integrated with a 10MWh Energy Storage System (ESS). This ensures energy stability and optimises power management, especially during peak demand periods.

Additionally, in 2022, Pasaya replaced its coal-powered boiler system with a "once-through boiler" using LPG. This system has increased thermal efficiency and lowered energy costs in the long run.

In addition to using solar cells and LPG, Pasaya utilises 100 rai of factory land for reforestation for carbon absorption. This helps offset remaining greenhouse gas emissions, enabling the company to achieve its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target.

Over 150 million baht is a huge budget, but Schle revealed that the investment is not a sacrifice, but it is cost-effective.