Thai firms make efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

The Carbon Markets Club and the Thai Renewable Energy Association (RE 100) on September 11 signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Thai firms make efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions ảnh 1Delegates at the signing ceremony (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Bangkok (VNA) – The Carbon Markets Club andthe Thai Renewable Energy Association (RE 100) on September 11signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at reducing greenhousegas emissions.

The collaboration aims tojointly promote the goal of reducing Thailand’s greenhouse gas emissionstowards achieving “Carbon Net Zero” target. Additionally, it aims to promotethe use of renewable energy among the public and business, industrial sectors,facilitating carbon credit trading and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

Moreover, it fosterscollaboration in information and knowledge sharing with the public andorganisations through activities such as academic seminars, practical training,site visits, and capacity, development activities, as well as joint eventpromotions, and the sharing of learning and knowledge sources.

Gloyta Nathalang, executive vice president of the Carbon Markets Club, stressed that thecollaboration will help expand the two sides’ network and enhance theirefforts in disseminating knowledge and understanding of global warming, carbonoffsetting, carbon credit trading, and other relevant issues.

According to Gloyta, the collaboration is poised to benefit over 600 members of bothnetworks and underscores the Carbon Markets Club's mission to drive energytransition and contribute to Thailand’s and the global community’s pursuit of‘net zero emissions’, in line with the country’s overarching goals./.

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