Humans must strive to develop while leaving as little impact on the earth as possible. Humans depend on natural resources for survival and development. Unfortunately, those resources are limited and running out. Furthermore, almost all human activity releases carbon emissions which trap heat in our atmosphere and speed up the rate of global warming and climate change. Together, these issues pose a major threat to the economy and society. Gulf strives to grow the business while leaving behind the smallest possible carbon footprint. We aim to be leaders of the industry both in terms of performance and responsibility. Our efforts have resulted in current energy consumption levels of 20,108,363 MWh in 2018. We also have conducted internal and external environmental audits to determine our carbon footprint at every facility currently open for commercial operation. All our projects which have begun commercial operation have received a Carbon Footprint for Organizations certificate from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) or are in the process of registering for certification. Our carbon footprint assessments show that carbon emissions from Gulf power plants are well below the national average level of emissions from the energy industry. To advance our commitment to environmental sustainability, we have set a target to reduce our carbon dioxide equivalent intensity by 4% by 2025.

We are also one of the first companies to participate in the Water Footprint for Products (WFP) assessment program, certified by the Federation of Thai Industries. Assessing our water footprint helps us track how natural resources are being used and where wastage occurs so that we can continue to increase our efficiency and reduce loss at various stages of the power generation process. Our current water consumption levels in 2018 stand at 20.06 million m3. Although our power plants are not located in water-stressed areas, we are challenging ourselves to reduce our water consumption intensity by 7% by 2025. Continual monitoring of our emissions and water usage helps assure the communities around our power plants that we recognize and are committed to reducing potential impacts to their local environment.