CP Group’s chairman urges private sector to help revive economy through sustainable means

However, he said, collaborations between Thailand and the other 60 GCNT members will help realise Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as member companies in each country work alongside their governments, civil society organisations and the private sector.
By linking up the world’s largest sustainability network, first-hand experience and knowledge can be shared, especially in relation to responsible and sustainable operation of the private sector’s supply chain.
Suphachai said once the Covid-19 crisis is over, the private sector will play a key role in mitigating the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives and the nation’s economy.
Cooperation will be necessary to develop sustainability and improve the livelihoods of millions of people.
At this time, new graduates are finding it difficult to secure jobs. Hence, the private sector needs to participate in reviving the economy in the fallout of Covid-19 by continuing to invest and expand their businesses with a view to creating new jobs.
Suphachai added that the approach toward creating awareness among the next generation of sustainability leaders should be via action-based learning. As part of the Leadership for Sustainable Education Development (Connext Ed) learning model, 100 schools are teaching students economic discipline; creating social understanding; and understanding the environment, public health, how to plant trees and reduce toxic pollution in water systems.
Lessons on analysing problems and offering solutions will help create a next generation of responsible and sustainable adults.