BANGKOK, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. has taken a significant step towards its sustainability goals by transitioning all six of its manufacturing facilities in Thailand to renewable electricity under the Utility Green Tariff 1 (UGT1) program. This marks a collaborative effort with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to supply green energy from renewable sources, including hydroelectric and solar power.
Ms. Suchada Kongdham, (left), Director of Power Economics Policy Department, PEA; Mr Philippe Glauser, (2nd from left), Technical Director, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.; Mr Praveen Narayan (2nd from right), Corporate Engineering Manager, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.; and Mr Amphol Sanguanwong, (right), Director of Power Economics Department, MEA
This move supports Nestlé’s ambition to achieve 100% renewable electricity usage across its Thai factories by the end of 2025 and aligns with the company’s global Net Zero 2050 roadmap, aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.
Since July 2025, Nestlé has been sourcing renewable electricity for its six factories across Thailand. These include:
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The ice cream factory in Bang Chan
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The coffee creamer factory in Bang Pu
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Two Nestlé Waters factories in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and Surat Thani
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Two pet food factories in Rayong province
Mr Philippe Glauser, Technical Director at Nestlé (Thai) Ltd., emphasized the importance of the initiative:
“Our collaboration with MEA and PEA under the UGT1 program is a major milestone in Nestlé Thailand’s journey toward Net Zero. Transitioning to renewable electricity isn’t optional—it’s essential to ensuring the planet’s long-term health. Nestlé is among the first FMCG companies in Thailand to adopt the UGT1 program, making sure that the energy used to produce our products is sourced responsibly from clean, renewable sources. This initiative continues our mission to create products that are not only Good for You, but also Good for the Planet.”
Mr Amphol Sanguanwong, Director of MEA’s Power Economics Department, echoed the sentiment:
“MEA is proud to begin supplying green electricity to Nestlé under the UGT1 program, starting with the July 2025 billing cycle. This reflects our strong commitment to promoting clean energy in Thailand’s industrial sector, helping businesses meet future energy needs in a sustainable and competitive way.”
Ms Suchada Kongdham, Director of PEA’s Power Economics Policy Department, added:
“This partnership between Nestlé and PEA reinforces our shared goal of advancing Thailand’s transition to clean energy. It showcases a powerful collaboration between the public and private sectors that will benefit the economy, environment, and quality of life in Thailand over the long term.”
This initiative not only supports Nestlé’s operational sustainability goals but also reflects its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. By aligning its business practices with ESG standards, Nestlé continues to deliver tasty, nutritious, and affordable products while keeping environmental and societal well-being at the core of its operations. 
