Central Group reinforces its leadership in ESG by advancing Green Transportation, applying innovation and technology to drive progress toward the Net Zero 2050 goal.
Transportation and logistics are a critical pillar of the economic system and serve as the “bloodline” of the retail and service sectors. At the same time, these activities account for high levels of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Central Group and its affiliated companies therefore position Green Transportation as a core strategic focus, strengthening logistics operations through innovation, clean energy, smart technology, and data-driven management to support sustainable growth, enable the transition to a low-carbon economy, and achieve the Net Zero target by 2050.
Affiliated Companies Supporting the Transition to Green Transportation
CENTRAL RETAIL LOGISTICS (CRL)
Continuously transitioned its transportation system toward the use of electric vehicles (EVs) since 2022, beginning in Bangkok and the surrounding metropolitan areas. The initiative includes plans to expand EV adoption across motorcycles and 4-wheel, 6-wheel, and 14-wheel trucks to enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions over the long term.
TOPS
The company launched electric delivery trucks (EV Trucks), both temperature-controlled and normal-temperature, to distribute products to Tops stores in upcountry provinces under the “12 Missions to Sustainable Retail” initiative. with a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 13,335 tCO2e with in five years.
THAIWATSADU
The company advances business operations alongside environmental responsibility by using clean-energy trucks to deliver goods nationwide. In 2025, 10 additional EV trucks were added, increasing the fleet to 22 vehicles and expanding routes from 21 to 60 branches. The initiative reduces fuel use by over 588,000 liters and cuts carbon dioxide by more than 1,600 tCO2e, with plans to expand charging stations to the upper North and South by 2026.
GO WHOLESALE
Operating the business with a strong focus on social and environmental responsibility, the company uses electric vehicles for last-mile delivery across all branches nationwide. The current fleet includes 86 electric motorcycles and one electric three-wheeled vehicle, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize impacts on local communities.
ROBINSON LIFESTYLE
Promotes sustainable mobility by using electric motorcycles for security and traffic support and electric passenger vehicles for customer service in parking areas. Currently, there are five electric motorcycles in five branches and two electric passenger vehicles in two branches.
CENTRAL PATTANA
Hosted the Green Expo “The Better Futures Project 2025 RE-lifestyle Roadshow,” launching an electric pickup truck that travels nationwide to share environmental knowledge. The roadshow covers more than 2,000 kilometers, with charging at over 40 Central shopping malls, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 355 kg per trip.
CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS
Electric buggies are used for on-site transport to reduce emissions with more than 60 vehicles in operation at locations such as Phuket, Si Racha, Trat, Pattaya, as well as Vietnam and the Maldives. At Centara Life Bangkok Phra Nakhon, electric tuk-tuks serve the Khao San Road area, with bicycles and designated spaces for e-bikes and electric scooters also provided at properties.
Central Group’s Green Transportation initiative reflects a structural transformation of transportation and logistics across all dimensions. This progress is driven by collaboration among group companies and partners throughout the value chain to raise standards for transparent and responsible transportation, aligned with ESG principles and supporting the transition of Thailand’s business sector toward a low-carbon economy.
