Water Management
Supporting the SDGs Goals
SDGs
Goal 6:
Goal 12:
Goal 15:
Goals and Performance Highlights
Performance Highlights 2025
Challenges and Opportunities
Commitment and Goals
The company gives the importance to efficient water consumption, from water supply, ground water and recycles water in the company’s operation for realizing to the importance of water and energy conservation as well as maximizing the value.
Management Approach and Value Creation
Management Approach
Effective water management is essential to sustainable business operations. The Company primarily uses water within store buildings and employee canteens for cleaning purposes and is committed to reducing overall water consumption. Therefore, water usage data is continuously collected and assessed across the Company’s business operations to support efficient long-term planning and maximize operational benefits.
The Company has established water management measures by requiring the technical department to conduct monthly inspections of plumbing systems, sanitary equipment, and water meters. In addition, water-saving devices, including automatic faucets and water-efficient sanitary systems, are installed in new and renovated stores. Cleaning and maintenance processes are also improved to reduce water use, and employees are encouraged to recognize the importance of water conservation and responsible water use.
In addition to reducing water consumption, the Company places importance on the quality of wastewater treatment before discharge into the environment. All wastewater must undergo proper treatment processes and quality inspections to ensure compliance with the standards prescribed by the Pollution Control Department (PCD) prior to being discharged outside the organization.
Water Consumption Statistic
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Withdrawal1 | 401,585 | 427,680 | 440,421 | 522,112 |
|
343,113 | 329,504 | 323,092 | 410,714 |
|
58,472 | 98,175 | 117,329 | 111,398 |
| Water Discharge2 (m3) | 321,268 | 342,144 | 352,337 | 417,690 |
|
274,490 | 263,604 | 258,474 | 328,517 |
|
46,778 | 78,540 | 93,863 | 89,118 |
| Water Consumption3 (m3) | 80,317 | 85,536 | 88,084 | 104,422 |
|
68,623 | 65,900 | 64,618 | 82,142 |
|
11,694 | 19,635 | 23,466 | 22,279 |
| Water Reused (m3/year) | 250,560 | 170,778 | 198,683 | 306,691 |
| Accumulated Green Area (m²) | 15,200 | 27,600 | 36,000 | 47,200 |
| Total number of stores | 77 | 83 | 90 | 96 |
| Water Consumption per stores (m3) | 1,043 | 1,031 | 979 | 1,088 |
| Water Consumption per Person (m3) | 7.926 | 7.787 | 7.637 | 8.46 |
Notes:
- The Company’s total water withdrawal is sourced entirely from freshwater, comprising third-party water and groundwater.
- Water discharge is calculated at 80% of total water withdrawal, with reference to the Community Wastewater Treatment System Manual (B.E. 2560) issued by the Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
- Water consumption = Water withdrawal – Water discharge.
Water Stress Area Management
The Company recognizes the importance of prudent and efficient water resource management to mitigate risks and impacts arising from water scarcity from both third-party water and groundwater sources, while supporting ecosystem sustainability. The Company has conducted a Water Stress Assessment in areas where store are located to evaluate water source conditions, potential impacts on ecosystems, and implications for business operations.
The Water Stress Assessment results are incorporated into water management planning. In water-stressed areas, the Company adopts modern technologies to enhance water use efficiency, prevent adverse impacts, and reduce potential risks associated with future water shortages.
Based on the Water Stress Assessment analyzing the proportion of Water Withdrawal and Water Consumption in water-stressed areas, the Company found that 48% of its total water withdrawal occurs in areas classified as extremely high water stress risk, covering 55 branches out of a total of 96 branches.
| Water Withdrawal and Consumption in Extremely High-Water Stress Areas | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Water Withdrawal¹ (m3/year) | 248,620 |
|
197,317 |
|
51,303 |
| Water Discharge² (m3/year) | 199,256 |
|
157,854 |
|
41,402 |
| Water Consumption³ (m3/year) | 49,364 |
|
39,463 |
|
9,901 |
Notes:
- The Company’s total water withdrawal is sourced entirely from freshwater, comprising third-party water and groundwater.
- Water discharge is calculated at 80% of total water withdrawal, with reference to the Community Wastewater Treatment System Manual (B.E. 2560) issued by the Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
- Water consumption = Water withdrawal – Water discharge.