Exotic Food first Thai firm to earn ISO 14068-1:2023 certification
Exotic Food Public Company Limited, owner of Flying Goose Sriracha and other Thai sauces, has become the first company in Thailand’s food industry to receive the ISO 14068-1:2023 certification. The certification, awarded by MASCI, marks a formal recognition of the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and align with longer-term targets for carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions.
What changed
Exotic Food obtained ISO 14068-1:2023, an international standard focused on carbon-related topics and climate management for organizations. This makes the company the first in Thailand’s food sector to achieve this specific certification, signaling formal compliance with defined carbon accounting and management practices.
Key facts you should know
- Company: Exotic Food Public Company Limited, owner of Flying Goose Sriracha and other Thai sauces.
- Certification: ISO 14068-1:2023, issued by MASCI (Management System Certification Institute).
- Industry impact: Applies to the food exports and production operations in Thailand, a sector increasingly targeted by buyers to meet environmental expectations.
- Long-term targets: Carbon Neutrality by 2040 and Net Zero Emissions by 2050.
- Purpose: Certification supports transparency and credibility in environmental performance for global markets.
Who is affected
Directly affected: Exotic Food Public Company Limited and its employees, suppliers, and operations in Thailand as they implement the carbon-management measures required by ISO 14068-1:2023. Indirectly affected: customers and international buyers who prefer or require suppliers with verified environmental standards, along with the broader Thai food export sector that may adopt similar certifications.
Practical next steps
- Review supply chain for carbon data: companies often need to document energy use, emissions, and mitigation actions to maintain certification.
- Communicate progress: quarterly or annual updates on emissions and carbon-reduction activities help maintain credibility with buyers.
- Monitor market expectations: buyers increasingly use environmental certifications as a criterion in sourcing decisions.
- Consider certification maintenance: periodic audits and renewals are typically required to keep ISO 14068-1:2023 status active.
Limits and questions
ISO 14068-1:2023 is part of a broad field of carbon accounting standards. Certification confirms alignment with particular principles but does not by itself guarantee full climate impact avoidance or supply-chain resilience. Questions you might ask: What specific carbon-management practices does Exotic Food implement? How will progress toward 2040 and 2050 targets be measured and reported? Are there independent audits or third-party verifications beyond MASCI’s certification?
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