- Coronavirus 2019 pandemic.
- Changing trends in energy transition.
- Restructuring of the energy sector.
- Technology disruption.
- Change in behavior of electricity consumers.
- Shifting demands and expectations of stakeholders.
- Severe shortage of natural gas.
- Lack of skilled labor for construction and equipment installation.
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.4M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 31.1M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 294.07 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 315.00 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
31.4M tCO2e/year
2021
Water Usage
30.6M megaliters/year
2021
Waste
877 tons/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 31.1M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 294.07 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 315.00 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31.4M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced 851,670 metric tons of CO2 emissions in the concrete industry by using lignite fly ash instead of cement.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 6.78 MtCO2eq exceeding the target of 4.0 MtCO2eq.
- Certified 57,933 tCO2eq greenhouse gas emissions reduction at the Naresuan Hydropower plant.
- Registered Pha Chuk Hydropower plant with an estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 47,406 tCO2eq.
- 150,000 RAC NAMA products sold, accounting for 56,000 tCO2eq/year of greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Completed construction of 45 MW Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project at Sirindhorn Dam.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Mae Hong Son Smart Grid Pilot Project by end of 2022.
- Complete Transmission System Improvement/Rectification with Energy Storage System Installation in Chaiyaphum and Lopburi Provinces by March 2022.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 5,325 MW renewable energy target by 2037.
- Introduce hydrogen technology.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy securityClimate changeRenewable energyEV ecosystemCircular economyCommunity developmentHuman resourcesOccupational health and safety