March 2025
The VIVE Sustainable Supply Programme is pleased to announce that three of Mitr Phol’s flagship sugar mills in Thailand have officially joined the VIVE Programme. This partnership represents a pivotal step towards advancing sustainability within the global sugar industry.
Renowned for its comprehensive and market-driven sustainability standards, the VIVE Programme is dedicated to fostering sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Mitr Phol’s participation underscores the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic sustainability.
“We are delighted to welcome Mitr Phol to the VIVE Programme,” said Ben French, Associate Director of the VIVE Programme. “Their dedication to sustainable sugar production reflects our shared commitment to driving meaningful change in the industry. We look forward to enhancing their efficiency and positive impact on communities and the environment.”
French added, “Together, we are building resilient and transparent supply chains to meet global demands while prioritising sustainability at every stage.”
As a leading sustainability programme for global food and beverage, as well as fibre companies, VIVE leverages its unique combination of commercial and sustainability expertise and a deep understanding of the global sugar market. Together with Mitr Phol, the programme will focus on building viable, end-to-end supply chains that deliver both commercial value and responsible practices.
Comment from Mr.Verajet Vongkusolkit. CEO -Thai Sugar, Energy and New Business at Mitr Phol Group ]
“Sustainability is not just an environmental goal; it’s an imperative economic and social responsibility for everyone at Mitr Phol. Through this partnership with VIVE, we are ensuring that our farming communities thrive while meeting global demand from our valued customers for responsibly sourced products.”
Through their involvement in the VIVE Programme, Mitr Phol’s mills will undergo thorough sustainability assessments to meet the programme’s high standards. This collaboration is poised to improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and create lasting benefits for local communities.
About Mitr Phol (Drafted by Corporate Communication team )
Mitr Phol Group is the world’s fourth largest sugar producer and ASEAN’s leading green energy producer. Their operations include Thailand, the People’s Republic of China, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Australia, Indonesia and Republic of China (Taiwan).
Throughout over 68 years of their journey, the company applied innovation and technology with the concept “From Waste to Value Creation” to develop its core business from sugar to downstream business such as renewable energy, wood substitute materials, fertilizer and bio-based products.
At Mitr Phol, sustainability places at top priority as their sustainability goals aligns with The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aim to prosper stakeholders with sustainable development through Bio-economy Circular Green (BCG) model and Net Zero GHG goals in 2050.
Today, Mitr Phol Group is ranked by S&P Global as a top leader in sustainability within the Food Products Industry.
About the VIVE Programme
The VIVE Sustainable Supply Programme is dedicated to promoting sustainability across global supply chains. By delivering transparent and verifiable data, VIVE enables companies to meet sustainability goals while adding value through responsible practices.
Operating along the entire supply chain—from producer to industrial end-user—VIVE champions good agricultural practices, renewable energy innovation, and ingredient traceability. The programme is a joint initiative by Czarnikow (Cz), a global supply chain solutions provider, and Intellync, a specialist agri-food technology company.
About Czarnikow (Cz)
Czarnikow is a global supply chain solutions provider serving the agri, food, and energy sectors. Established in 1861, Cz offers expertise in logistics, risk management, and market intelligence, with a steadfast commitment to driving sustainability and efficiency in the supply chain.
About Intellync
As part of AB Agri Ltd, Intellync bridges the gap between people, data, and technology within the agri-food sector. The company provides actionable data and technology solutions to enhance sustainability and efficiency across supply chains. Within the VIVE Programme, Intellync plays a vital role in conducting sustainability assessments, coordinating third-party audits, and delivering data-driven insights to improve participants’ performance.
For more information about the VIVE Programme and Mitr Phol’s participation, please contact:
VIVE Team email: hello@czarnikow.com
Mitr Phol Team email: Corpcomm@Mitrphol.com
