Biodiversity Preventive Measures
[GRI 304-3 (2016)]
To ensure that ecosystems and biodiversity surrounding EGCO Group’s power plant are conserved and appropriately managed, EGCO Group has set up a committee of experts to inspect the progress of each project and engagement with stakeholders on biodiversity on a regular basis. Such inspections are part of the monitoring and mitigation plan to assess annual performance. The following projects are also implemented to monitor in case there are any incidents that may affect ecosystems and biodiversity, as follows:
In addition, EGCO Group has collaborated to work with external partners to fulfill our commitment towards biodiversity, as follows:
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Thailand Business Council For Sustainable Development (TBCSD)
Qualifications of External Partners
A network of partners focused on promoting and strengthening the role of the private sector in nature conservation in Thailand, raising awareness, and building capacity through networking, all under the theme of sustainable development.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Continued membership as an organization in the TBCSD to support the mission of promoting private sector collaboration in driving environmental sustainability, addressing climate change, and protecting and restoring biodiversity at both the community and national levels, in alignment with international best practices. This is achieved through knowledge exchange and dissemination among member organizations and the public, participation in seminars and related activities, as well as serving as speakers to share knowledge and experiences from the organization’s operations on relevant topics on an ongoing basis.
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Chulalongkorn University, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Qualifications of External Partners
The institution is expertise and well-knowledge in natural resource conservation and biodiversity.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Khanom Power Plant conducted biodiversity survey in collaboration with the research faculty from the Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Chulalongkorn University to establish a record of species found, along with the analysis and classification of important species, focal species, and flagship species.
Khanom Power Plant is in the process of planning activities to promote the conservation of natural resources continuously. In order to build on the results of the biodiversity species survey.
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Department of Environment and Natural Resource, Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR - BMB), Philippines
Qualifications of External Partners
A government organization is responsible for sustainable conservation and biodiversity management.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Quezon power plant has collaborated on a wildlife and sea turtle conservation program since 2007. The program helps reduce the risk of extinction of wildlife and sea turtles by monitoring wildlife and birds found near the power plant and making comparisons to IUCN Redlist Species. For sea turtle conservation, the power plant collaborated with related partners on organizing activities to promote knowledge and training for local communities. Specifically, fishermen groups are responsible for taking pictures, measuring the size of sea turtles, identifying species, attaching tags in accordance with the standards of relevant agencies, as well as recording the information prior to releasing the sea turtle back to sea.
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University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc.(UPLBFI)
Qualifications of External Partners
An organization with expertise in conducting research and development projects in science and technology, providing technical support to private sector entities at both local and international levels.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Quezon Power Plant and SBPL Power Plant have collaborated with the University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation from 2023 to 2025—a total of three years—under a project to rehabilitate a 10-hectare degraded area within the Laguna Quezon Land Grant (LQLG) using native tree species. In 2024, the project entered the monitoring phase after planting 25,000 native trees. Monitoring results showed a survival rate of 91.80% for the planted trees.
This collaboration has enabled both power plants to take part in the conservation of local biodiversity, while also aligning with the core mission of the LQLG, which is committed to reforestation and biodiversity conservation.
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Office of Environment and Heritage (New South Wales)
Qualifications of External Partners
The office is responsible for caring and protecting the environment and heritage, which includes the natural environment in aboriginal countries, culture and heritage, and heritage built in New South Wales.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Boco Rock Wind Farm (Australia) implemented the biodiversity bio-banking program in 2 areas, Lochla of 443.86 Hectares and Weerona of 656 Hectares. The program ensures that activities related to grazing for conservation and weed control are carried out accordingly to the bio-banking area treatment agreement.
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Royal Thai Forest Department
Qualifications of External Partners
An agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, responsible for controlling, supervising, preventing forest encroachment, and supporting forest restoration.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation (TCOF) or Thai Rak Pa Foundation, established and supported by EGCO Group, have entered into a 5-year memorandum of cooperation for "Conservation and Restoration of Natural Resources in Watershed and Community Forests." This partnership comprises six missions:
- Conservation and restoration of forest resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity;
- Supporting a collaborative forest plantation;
- Supporting and promoting the establishment of nature study trails and interpretive signage systems in recreational forests;
- Supporting ranger's operations;
- Building community and youth networks for their involvement in forest resource conservation;
- Supporting exploration, research, and personnel training for the conservation of natural resources.
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Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
Qualifications of External Partners
An agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, responsible for conservation, restoration, and management on marine and costal resources, especially coastal area, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and marine animals.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
Khanom Power Plant (KEGCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to join the Thailand Mangrove Alliance. This partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in the sustainable conservation and use of marine and coastal resources. The agreement reflects Khanom Power Plant’s long-standing commitment to preserving and protecting mangrove ecosystems, as the plant recognizes the vital role mangroves play in maintaining environmental balance and biodiversity.
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Royal Thai Forest Department
Qualifications of External Partners
An organization with a vision to provide academic services and a mission to conduct research and offer academic services in engineering and environmental fields, applying technology and innovation for disaster management and delivering academic services tailored to the local context.
Scope of Collaborated Works (Biodiversity assessment/ management)
In collaboration with Walailak University, a project was initiated to survey biodiversity in beach ecosystems and economically important marine species. In 2024, a Kick-off meeting was held to introduce the project, and two preliminary surveys were conducted as follows:
- Project: “Survey of Benthic Fauna to Assess Biodiversity in Beach Ecosystems around Khanom Power Plant and Nearby Areas, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province”
- Project: “Survey of Marine Fisheries Resources along the Coastal Area of Khanom Bay, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province”
Additionally, EGCO Group took part in the seminar " Biodiversity: The Natural Technology, The Solution " at the International Day for Biodiversity 2024, organized by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning. As a representative of the private sector, EGCO Group reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity with three key goals:
- No Net Loss of biodiversity value
- Achieving a Net Positive Impact on biodiversity
- Avoiding projects near IUCN protected areas or UNESCO World Heritage sites.
EGCO Group also hosted an exhibition showcasing the biodiversity management efforts at its power plants and the conservation initiatives of the Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation (TCOF) since 2002.


