SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption                                                              and production patterns
Collaboration on Food Waste Reduction
https://www.nstda.or.th/home/news_post/centralworld-sdg12-20260331/
https://www.dcce.go.th/24191/
This collaboration supports UN Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3, which aims to halve per capita global food waste by 2030, and seeks to make sustainable food consumption a lasting norm in Thailand. Under a memorandum of understanding, the Sustainable University Network of Thailand (SUN Thailand) and the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, committed to advancing SDG 12 through the campaign “Stop Food Waste, Sustain the Future.” On 30 March 2026, Professor Dr. Chanita Rukspollmuang, Vice President of Siam University, and Ms. Busaba Saenprasert represented SUN Thailand at the launch of the “Reduce Leftovers, Reduce Waste: Stop Food Waste SDG 12.3” initiative at CentralWorld. ONEP organised the initiative with the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA, whose LookieWaste application links policy with practice to reduce food waste systematically. More than 300 restaurants at CentralWorld joined and displayed the initiative’s sticker as a commitment to responsible food waste management and mindful consumption. On 27 May 2026, the university also took part in “Stop Food Waste: Eat Well, Love the Planet, Win More.” The Ministry organised this campaign with The Mall Group and other private-sector partners to build an end-to-end food waste reduction system with shopping-centre restaurants.The university and ONEP have also discussed on-campus food waste separation and consistent data-collection systems to establish a baseline for scaling up. ONEP has asked SUN Thailand to compile food waste data and related activities from its member universities.
“Green Coffee” at Siam University
Siam University, in partnership with Zuspresso (Thailand) Co., Ltd., opened a new ZUS Coffee outlet on campus on 30 June 2026. It is ZUS Coffee’s 19th branch in Thailand. The outlet aims to enhance the learning and lifestyle environment for students, staff, and visitors, and it is consistent with the university’s “Reinventing for Sustainable Future” and “Green Office” campus policies. The partnership also reflects ZUS Coffee’s approach to sustainability, which builds environmental and social responsibility into its business model. The company aligns its operations with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). It has taken part in programmes that convert used coffee grounds into biofuel and upcycle daily coffee waste to reduce its carbon footprint. Across its store network, it also works to minimise waste, reduce energy consumption, and adopt environmentally friendly practices.