**Reflex Packaging Thailand Joins CSR-DIW Project, Donates Shoe Racks to Ban Wang Kho School** Reflex Packaging Thailand is proud to announce its participation in the CSR-DIW project organized by the Department of Industrial Works. As part of our commitment to sustainable practices and community involvement, we focused on utilizing production by-products to make a positive impact. In this initiative, leftover wood from our production processes was repurposed into shoe racks. These shoe racks were then donated to **Ban Wang Kho School** to enhance the school environment and support students in organizing their personal belongings. On **October 2nd, 2024**, our team visited the school to deliver the donation and engage in meaningful activities with the students. The event fostered interaction between the company and the local community, highlighting the importance of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. This project reflects Reflex Packaging Thailand's ongoing efforts to contribute to environmental sustainability through resource optimization, while simultaneously giving back to society. We look forward to continuing such initiatives and building stronger community connections in the future. Together, small actions can make a big difference.

On September 21, 2024, Reflex Packaging Thailand will launch a new initiative in Chonburi Province, Thailand to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen team spirit. The event will feature tree planting, coastal waste collection, and team-building activities, with participation from 120 employees and 30 family members. By engaging the next generation and involving families, we aim to foster long-term responsibility for environmental care. This event also strengthens the bonds between colleagues and their families, uniting personal and professional lives under the shared goal of protecting the planet.

⚠ Updated on August 15, 2024, humans have 4 years and 341 days to reach 1.5 degrees Celsius in the global average temperature. The Climate Clock, launched in September 2020, is 4 stories high above New York's Union Square in midtown Manhattan. The numbers on the clock show how much time the world has left before global temperatures reach 1.5 degrees Celsius, the point at which the worst effects of climate change become 'irreversible'. The data on the Climate Clock, according to the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC), does not count down the days until the global average temperature rises above 1.5 degrees Celsius, but rather estimates how much time there is left before humans emit enough carbon dioxide to cause global temperatures to rise by at least 1.5 degrees Celsius, which is currently estimated to be in late July 2029. 🔥 The world is currently about 1.1 degrees Celsius warmer than before the pre-industrial revolution, due to the release of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, which is what drives heat waves, wildfires, storms, and sea levels. And that’s why world leaders need to agree to the Paris Agreement to prevent the planet from getting any warmer. And by 2024, with less than five years to go, we need to take immediate action on climate change. Future climate crises will require global citizens to come together and demand bold change to secure a sustainable future.

On July 11, our Philippines team successfully participated in the inaugural "Green Day" workshop. This significant event provided valuable insights into global warming and emphasized the urgent need for immediate action to safeguard our planet. One of the highlights of the workshop was the Climate Fresk collaborative activity. Participants worked together to create climate-themed art, which not only fostered teamwork but also deepened their understanding of global warming and its potential future impacts. Through these creative efforts, the team gained a clearer perspective on the importance of taking immediate and effective measures to combat climate change.

On June 7, ReflexThailand hosted its first Climate Fresk workshop to educate and raise awareness about climate change in an engaging manner. The event allowed participants to express diverse opinions, explore the causes and effects of climate change, and reflect on their personal actions. Emphasizing individual responsibility, the workshop encouraged employees to consider what more they can do to make the world and our society a better place to live. This initiative highlights the importance of environmental awareness and proactive steps towards sustainability.

Very hot temperatures in Thailand🥵? -Take care of you and people around. ❤️‍🩹 - Observe what can be done ✅ -Join a แฮชแท็ก#ClimateFresk workshop to understand why if the Paris agreement on climate change is not enforced effectively, Southeast Asia could be hit harder by heat waves than other regions and Thailand could face extremely hot weather for up to 220 days a year in about 20 years. Professor Seree Suparathit, director of the Centre for Climate Change and Disasters at Rangsit University, speaks about the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) held in Paris in December 2015. Seree said he bases his prediction on IPCC. In the worst-case scenario – if the global temperature rises 4.5°C, heat waves could be experienced for 180-220 days in the North, middle and upper Northeast and 220-240 days in the Central, East and lower Northeast. He said all countries must act now to implement the COP21 resolution.

Thailand ranks 25th in the current CCPI, up 17 spots and among the countries with a medium level of performance. The country’s performance is mixed, with low ratings in the Climate Policy and Renewable Energy categories, but a high in GHG Emissions and Energy Use. In August 2023, Thailand set up the Department of Climate Change and Environment to tackle climate change’s harmful impacts and fulfil the country’s climate pledges. The country’s nationally determined contribution (NDC), updated in 2022, includes an unconditional target of reducing GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, and a conditional target of 40% below ‘business-as-usual’ levels, which is subject to support from other countries and the UNFCCC. Thailand is targeting 2065 for net zero. The CCPI country experts feel this target requires more ambition.

Earth Hour is more than just turning off the lights. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, our communities and the natural world! Here are some ideas for fun activities to enjoy during this special hour.

Whales are at the top of the food chain and have an important role in the overall health of the marine environment. Whales play a significant role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere; each great whale sequesters an estimated 33 tons of CO2 on average, thus playing their part in the fight against climate change. How Do Whales Contribute to Carbon Storage and Nutrient Cycling? Like trees in a rainforest or marine algae in a kelp forest, whales are efficient at capturing and storing atmospheric carbon directly in their large bodies throughout their long lives. When whales die, their carbon-rich carcasses often sink to the seafloor; that carbon is trapped and prevented from returning to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Whales also indirectly contribute to carbon capture by providing nutrient-rich waste to phytoplankton, which absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide.

I take great pride in being a member of Climate Fresk in Thailand, where the group extended a warm welcome and provided invaluable assistance.