🌍 Recap: Sustainability for Business Forum 2024

We are thrilled to share our experience at the Sustainability for Business Forum 2024 (SBF), which took place at the beautiful Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok. This year marked the 7th edition of the SBF, and it was an incredible opportunity to gather industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from across sectors to discuss the future of sustainability in business.

The forum was organized by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (Swecham), and SwissThai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), bringing together a wide range of businesses dedicated to building a more sustainable future.

A Day of Inspiration and Collaboration

We are incredibly grateful to all of the sponsors for their support in making this event a reality, including BNP Paribas, Accor, Hitachi Energy, L'Oréal, Lufthansa Group, Veolia, AFRY, Constant Energy, Compassion in World Farming, GA Ecopak, GreenYellow, GMS Solar, MAN Energy Solutions, Signify, Sentinels Solution Thailand, and TERAO. Your contributions empowered, connected, and inspired innovative sustainability projects that are shaping a greener future.

We also want to express our deepest thanks to the supporting chambers and attendees for their involvement. The event was a huge success, and we were honored to participate in such a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Sharing Insights on Startups in Thailand

As part of this incredible forum, we had the opportunity to speak at a session about the role of startups in Thailand and how they are driving sustainability forward. It was a privilege to share Happy Ground’s journey with fellow entrepreneurs, corporates, and investors, discussing the opportunities and challenges faced by startups in the climate and sustainability sectors.

In our session, we highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration in the startup ecosystem and how small businesses can play a pivotal role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We discussed how Happy Ground is leveraging technology to support regenerative agriculture, biochar-based carbon removal, and the development of green supply chains—proving that startups can be at the forefront of climate action in Thailand and beyond.

Key Discussions and Highlights

This year’s SBF featured five insightful sessions on critical topics, including:

• Sustainable Tourism

• CEO Panel Discussions

• Inspirational Talks

• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

• Green Supply Chains

• Trends in Energy Solutions

The speakers were a true source of inspiration, sharing their expertise and insights on how businesses can integrate sustainability into their strategies, operations, and culture. The thought-provoking discussions provided valuable perspectives on the latest energy solutions, green technologies, and how we can all contribute to building a sustainable economy.

Moving Forward with Sustainability

The event underscored the power of collaboration in achieving sustainability goals, with a strong focus on how the business community can lead the way in climate action. It was inspiring to see so many people, from corporates to startups, committed to creating positive environmental and social impact.

At Happy Ground, we’re excited to continue working alongside our fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to drive the green transition forward in Thailand and beyond. We believe that through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we can build a brighter, greener future for all.