NEO Corporate Public Company Limited (NEO) is partnering with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). This collaboration aims to translate advanced research into tangible solutions for both industry and local communities. By leveraging scientific and technological innovation, the partnership will also establish a comprehensive waste management network designed to reduce environmental impact, create new jobs and career opportunities, and improve the community’s quality of life. These efforts align with NEO’s strategic goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.
Ms. Nissara Thakolsri, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Operations at NEO Corporate Public Company Limited, said, “This collaboration with TISTR marks a significant first step in bridging public sector research with industrial application. We will leverage research findings to co-develop innovations that align with NEO’s business, with a focus on training, knowledge transfer, and building community networks. For over 35 years, NEO has been dedicated to enhancing consumers’ lives with our FMCG products, growing our reputation as a ‘Segment Creator’ that uses innovation to meet the diverse needs of consumers. We are also firmly committed to our ESG principles by increasing our use of clean energy, utilizing recycled plastics, and developing environmentally friendly product formulas. Therefore, this partnership not only propels our sustainability objectives but also presents a genuine opportunity to uplift the quality of life for our communities and society at large.”
Dr. Pattra Maneesin, Deputy Governor of R&D for Sustainable Development, TISTR under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, stated, “Through this integrated partnership, we will combine our strengths to transfer knowledge from our research, share expertise in sorting and upcycling community waste and plastic remains, and build stronger environmental management networks. We will focus on training programs that disseminate scientific and technological knowledge for managing and adding value to community waste and wastewater. This creates opportunities to solve environmental challenges, generate jobs and career paths, and enhance the public’s quality of life, aligning perfectly with the government’s national strategies and key policies.
One of TISTR’s core missions is to use technology and innovation to foster sustainable growth in the private sector. Currently, the transition to a circular economy is a challenge that the public and private sectors must overcome together to strengthen our nation. This effort includes boosting export competitiveness, minimizing waste through reuse, and developing high-quality secondary raw materials to add value and lower production costs. It also involves decarbonizing production processes, which brings clear benefits to our facilities, the environment, and our local communities.”
This collaboration between NEO and TISTR will drive the development of innovative solutions that respond to societal changes on both a national and international scale. The partnership directly supports NEO’s vision to be a leading innovator in the Asian FMCG market and embodies the company’s commitment to its ESG mission, paving the way for NEO to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.