Together with our stakeholders, we have worked hard to continuously improve, grow and set new standards. Here’s a glimpse at some of the accomplishments Central Retail and its leadership are proud to have received over the years.
Bronze Award in the “Best Community Programme” category
Sustainability Excellence
Central Retail
Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (CRC) received the Bronze Award in the “Best Community Programme” category at the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year CRC has been honored, following achievements of the Jing Jai Farmers' Market Project in 2021 and the Samui Model Project in 2022 and 2023. The awards, organised by The Pinnacle Group International, recognise organisations for their social and environmental responsibility.
This year's winning project is the "Ban Thepphana Agricultural Product and Community Product Learning Center" in Thepsathit, Chaiyaphum province, one of seven communities growing the world-renowned Hass avocado in Thailand. Central Retail has transformed the community’s agricultural practices from monoculture to sustainable farming, improving environmental sustainability and increasing farmers' income by promoting high-value crops. The project emphasises smart agricultural careers and community collaboration.
The award ceremony took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, where Mr. Chalermchai Pornsiripiyakool, Head of CSR and International Corporate Affairs at Central Retail Vietnam, received the award on behalf of CRC.
Tops, food business under Central Retail, recently received an award in sustainability from an Asia-Pacific event. “Convenience Retail Sustainability Award” is an honorable recognition given to retailers that operate their business with a sustainability focus, creating a tangible impact on people, society and the environment. The award reaffirms Tops’ social responsibility as an organization that is committed to driving its business in a way that improves the quality of life, bridge the gap in the society, while also promoting sustainability in every dimension through four areas:
Community Contribution: Tops drives its business through supporting the grassroots economy in the country by directly purchasing farm produce, offering venues for farmers to sell their products at “Jing Jai Farmers’ Market”, and helping SMEs nationwide grow through Tops Tongtin platform to sell their products at Tops.
Circular economy and waste management: Tops recognizes the importance of waste and surplus food from end to end. There are projects such as “FOOD for GOOD DEED” to pass on surplus food products from Tops and FamilyMart to support the underprivileged nationwide. It also sorts waste at all its stores, and encourages the public to sort waste based on the 3R (Reduce Reuse Recycle) principle to reduce waste from end to end and to improve the environment alongside the economy and society.
Climate Strategy & Energy Management: Sustainable energy management: Tops has introduced a new store concept, “Tops Green”, which is the first green store in Thailand. It uses energy-efficient chillers with a cooling system that reduces carbon footprints and energy consumption while still maintaining product freshness. It supports the use of clean energy in transportation by providing EV charging points and installing solar panels to save energy.
Healthy & Safe Product: : Tops recognizes the importance of using eco-friendly packaging and has stopped the use of styrofoam and reduced the use of plastic. This award is a proud honor and reaffirms that Tops never stops improving its business to become a Food Discovery & Destination under the concept of Every Day DISCOVERY. At the same time, Tops is also a brand that operates its business alongside developing communities, improving the quality of life, and nurturing the environment sustainably, true to Central Retail's purpose as Thailand’s first Green & Sustainable Retailer.
The 2023 NACS Convenience Retail Award ASIA-PACIFIC is an event that brings together world-class retailers to meet, exchange views, and share knowledge in retail strategies, as well as topics that impact the industry today and in the future for business planning purposes.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety certification
Sustainability Excellence
Central Retail
Central Retail Corporation Company Limited (CRC), has achieved next-level sustainability with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety certification for its CRC Omnichannel Distribution Center (CRC Omni DC). It is the first such certification for any large distribution center in Thailand and showcases Central Retail’s fully comprehensive safety management systems.
Excellent Contribution to the City in the prevention and control of Covid-19 pandemic
Sustainability Excellence
Central Retail Vietnam
Central Retail in Vietnam was honored to receive the Certificate of Merit from the HCMC People's Committee to Central Retail’s retail channels including Big C / GO! and Tops Market for their "Excellent Contribution to the City in the prevention and control of Covid-19 pandemic” During the 4th wave, Central Retail’s retail channels have joined hands with the City government in maintaining price stability and sufficient supply of food and essentials to best meet the needs of the people
Great contribution to local communities through corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities
Sustainability Excellence
Central Retail Vietnam
Central Retail in Vietnam was honored to receive the 2021 CSR Certificate of Recognition from The Saigon Times for its great contribution to local communities through corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities
Central Retail received the Gold Award for Best Community Programme for Jing Jai Farmers’ Market Project at ‘The 13th Annual Global CSR Summit & Awards’, organized by The Pinnacle Group International, Singapore.
Jing Jai Farmers’ Market is a project that Central Retail has been working on since 2018 as part of the "Central Tham" initiative, with the goal of driving the organization towards sustainability and promoting social development and a thriving community economy. The project gives local farmers the opportunity to sell organic vegetables and well-known products of the community in the company's affiliated spaces, as well as develop their products based on direct consumer feedback, resulting in stable incomes and economic growth for the local communities. Furthermore, the project ensures various concepts from training for farmers in the areas of retail, freight management, product quality and safety standards, and avoid using plastic bags in the market.
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Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Recognition Award 2021 (Platinum level for 11 executive years)
Sustainability Excellence
Central Food Retail
Central Food Retail under Central Retail, which operates Tops, Central Food Hall, and FamilyMart, has received an AMCHAM Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Recognition Award 2021: Platinum Status for the 11th consecutive year from the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), presented by Chargé d’Affaires Michael Heath and AMCHAM President Greg Wong presided over the virtual awards ceremony. The award reaffirms the company's vision and commitment to conducting its business with social responsibility, creating value for our economy and society, and promoting sustainability in Thailand through offering job opportunities, generating income, and helping those impacted by the COVID-19 situation.
Organisation that Empowers Persons with Disabilities
Sustainability Excellence
Central Retail
Awarded by: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Thank you and recognition
Sustainability Excellence
Organizer: Red Cross organization of Hanoi
Brand: Central Retail
Best Employer Thailand 2020
Sustainability Excellence
Robinson
Awarded by: Kincentric Thailand
Robinson was recognised as the "Best Employer Thailand 2020" for the second consecutive year by Kincentric Thailand at the "Search for Best Employer" event, which has been hosted for 20 years. It is a global ranking, including Europe, America, Africa and Asia. The team that handles the ranking include specialists from human resources consulting firms, personnel from Sasin School of Management from Chulalongkorn University and board members from diverse industries. However, the most important votes are from employees in the company. With this award, it reflects how Robinson cares for its employees and creats happiness that is passed on to our customers, creating an excellent service experience.