Corporate partnerships advance green agenda

AIS teamed up with several companies to improve lives, produce solar power and recycle electronic waste, writes Komsam Tortermvasana

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Advanced Info Service (AIS) is forging digital green operations across its entire operations, while joining with other businesses and organisations to create a green partner network.

AIS chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong said the company plans to address climate change through efficient management of its business operations and supply chain.

Mr Somchai said the potential of digital technology and collaboration from several sectors are the keys to driving the country towards a sustainable future.

He said AIS's digital green initiative includes greener products and services, a greener supply chain and customers, a greener corporation and greener business growth.

GREEN NETWORK

The company upgraded equipment at its cellular network base stations nationwide and integrated them with clean energy, alongside conventional energy supplies.

For example, AIS recently installed solar energy systems at more than 13,000 cellular network base stations and buildings.

Mr Somchai said the move was crucial in remote areas, where 100% alternative energy is required to support communication services.

One of AIS's green initiatives is called "Green Energy, Green Network for Thais", delivering solar power-generated electricity to communities and installing solar-powered cellular base stations to create digital networks for communities.

AIS, Gulf Development, and the Highland Research and Development Institute (HRDI) teamed up for the project last year, seeking to improve the quality of life for Thais in highland areas.

Two pilot projects are running in the Ban Dok Mai Sod community and Moko Poke community in Tak province's Tha Song Yang district.

Mr Somchai said the goal is to reduce inequality, improve quality of life and foster sustainable economic growth within these communities.

The trio continued their partnership with the commencement of a second year of the project in June 2025.