Thai Wacoal receives the first Circular Economy Management System Certification in Thailand
Thai Wacoal Public Company Limited received the first Circular Economy Management System (CEMS) Certification in Thailand from Bureau Veritas Certification (Thailand) Ltd. under the scope of Wacoal brassier.
The certification represents the company's commitment to driving sustainable business growth in alignment with the principles of the circular economy. This commitment involves optimizing resource utilization for maximum benefit, including the reuse of raw materials to minimize the use of new resources, as well as the reduction of waste to achieve zero waste through repurposing or recycling materials that have already been used. It helps create circulation in using limited resources and stepping towards a circular economy system through the implementation of key company projects, such as
“PET Bottles for a Better Tomorrow” Project : Plastic bottles are recycled and transformed into yarn to design environmentally friendly products, such as lingerie.
“Traval Bra” Project : Using natural rubber to replace a wire frame.
“Wacoal Braday” Project : Donations of old bras that are no longer used or deteriorated to be systematically managed and disposed of properly, along with converting them into fuel energy, helps reduce community waste, reduce the use of natural resources, and reduce the impact of global warming.
“Wacoal Love Earth” Campaign : with the concept “NOT A COLLECTION. IT’S OUR MISSION.” to save the world sustainably.
As such, CEMS certification implements the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 12 (responsible consumption and production) and Goal 13 (climate action).