# Thailand Food Processing Sector: Carbon Footprint Reduction Guide

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Published 2026-04-03.

Thailand is the world largest exporter of canned tuna and a significant processed food supplier to Europe, Japan, and the US. TGO Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO) certification is increasingly requested by international buyers. Use the latest official Thailand grid emission factor for Scope 2. For food processing, key emission sources include refrigeration, cooking and sterilization, packaging, and wastewater treatment. Reduction strategies: (1) Replace R-22 refrigerants with low-GWP alternatives, (2) Install heat recovery from cooking processes, (3) Biogas from wastewater treatment, (4) Solar rooftop for daytime processing. Refrigerant replacement and rooftop solar are often the quickest measurable reductions for seafood processors.

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