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Double A to Exhibit at the 2015 Paper Middle East in Cairo, Egypt on 22 – 24 October 2015

CAIRO, Egypt, 14 October 2015 – Double A is set to exhibit its range of premium quality paper at the Paper Middle East, the 7th International Exhibition for Paper, Board, Tissue, Printing and Packaging Industry. The event is taking place between 22-24 October 2015 at the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Center (CICC).

“Paper Middle East is a crucial platform to further improve our presence in North Africa, meet face to face with existing and potential customers and understand their needs.  It is also the perfect platform to deliver our enduring commitment for growth in the region. Our team in Egypt is working hand in hand with our local partners and customers to further establish and develop our leading position in the Egyptian market.  I am inviting everybody to visit our booth at the Paper Middle East and experience the superior quality of our paper”, said Mr. Thirawit LeetavornDouble A Senior Executive Vice President.

 

Double A’s superior quality is derived from its sustainable Paper Trees that are grown by over 1.5 million Thai farmers along the empty ridges that border the rice paddies. Double A Paper Trees produce unique high fiber content which gives Double A paper its high bulk, opacity and smoothness for no jam copying. Today, Double A’s quality is recognized in more than 130 countries.

 

New Converting Plant to Open in Egypt

 

The future of paper industry in the Middle East and Africa is very promising. It is expected that by 2020, the region will require 28 million tons of paper to fulfil its market needs. In response, Double A is seeking to cement its presence in the region through a paper converting plant in Egypt. This will help enhance its capacity to supply the market with premium quality paper. The converting plant located in Alexandria is set to open in early 2016.

 

Special Promotion for Booth Visitors

 

Double A is inviting its customers and trade visitors to its stand (Booth No. A1-Hall 1) and avail the special promotion which is only available during the 3-day event, get a chance to discuss the latest trends in the paper industry, future projects in the region and possible business opportunities with Double A. To schedule an appointment with the 
Double A Egypt Team, please contact Ms. Omayma Rashwan atomayma_r@doublea1991.com

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Double A Obtains PEFC Certification

Double A (1991) PLC. is a Thai pulp and paper producer, certified by PEFC (The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) for its Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC CoC). Double A proudly announces its recent achievement of PEFC CoC certification, solidifying its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. This certification reflects Double A's dedication to maintaining high standards in the production of paper products while promoting forest conservation and biodiversity. Double A continues to lead the way in providing eco-friendly and quality paper solutions to assure its customers around the world (145 countries) that Double A paper and other Double A branded products come from sustainably sourced, tree-based materials. These products are made with responsibly managed production processes, creating sustainable environmental, economic, and social value, while adhering to rigorous quality and premium standards. Operating with good governance principles, Double A has identified the importance of the environment, and has committed to sustainable practices to support it. As a result, Double A also carries the following global certifications, ensuring that their facilities and production processes adhere to standards of quality, sustainability, health and safety: ISO9001 - Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Additionally, in a step towards a greener future, Double A has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This ambitious target underlines the company's unwavering pledge to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

Double A Targets Net Zero by 2050, Moving the Roadmap to Fight Climate Change Forward

Double A is committed to achieving net zero emission across the value chain by 2050. The roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions includes an increased usage of EV trucks for transportation of materials, as well as increased solar and renewable energy sources. By promoting the sustainability and ESG considerations– environment, social, and governance – Double A’s mission is to enable a greener and better world for all stakeholders by continuously adapting, innovating, and finding new ways in our value chain to utilize sustainable wood-base fiber resources. Mr.Yothin Dumnernchanvanit, Chairman of Executive Board of Double A (1991) Public Company Limited revealed that “Double A sees climate change and global warming as important matters in which every stakeholder must take action. To show our responsibility to the world, Double A has developed a clear greenhouse gas reduction target across the entire organization. Double A commits to reducing carbon emissions by up to 25% by 2030. We further commit to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and net zero emission by 2050. Double A pledges to reach net zero emission while maintaining the local and international standards for its business, and its premium quality products supplied to customer in more than 130 countries across the globe.” Double A operates its business by taking into consideration sustainable development across every aspect, applying the ESG framework into its business practice and employing the 3S strategy to carry out these 3 principles of sustainable development, for the betterment of the company and the world. Sustainable Sourcing. The unique idea of planting paper trees on vacant strips of land between the rice fields and providing a sustainable source of raw materials for paper production, while fully utilizing agricultural land is the beginning of the Double A sustainability story. Only certified wood, or the fast -growing paper-tree that was developed specially for making Double A paper is used in the production process. These paper trees planted by farmers greatly help in absorbing carbon dioxide. Further, no natural forests are disturbed to produce Double A paper, contributing even more to environmental protection and conservation. Social Harmony. The farmers earn extra income by planting the paper trees. The additional income earned by the farmers goes back into the community, creating a positive impact on the grassroots economy of Thailand. Self-Sufficient. The leftovers from production process are turned into clean renewable energy. We utilize the “By product” generated from our production process; for example, Black liquor, which is the leftover after pulp production, is turned into Biomass energy. We also have plan to increase solar power utilization for production and electric vehicles for transportation so as to reduce greenhouse gas emission in another way. We also follow the 4R principles – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Renew, to build a self-sufficient factory, achieving net zero carbon emissions. As a result of our environment and sustainability focus, Double A has been certified by two global standards, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), assuring its customers that Double A paper is responsibly produced with sustainable raw materials, without harming mother earth. Lastly, Double A is proud to announce that it has joined the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN) to partner with other companies whose goals are Carbon Neutrality that encourage Thailand to achieve its committed carbon target. “Despite the challenging net zero target, we strongly believe that our determination and cooperation with all sectors will get us there. Together, we can drive the country to achieve its goal of net zero faster” said Mr. Yothin