Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leader in health enrichment products under the BRAND’S trademark in Thailand and Indochina and part of Suntory Beverage & Food Health Enrichment, a regional business unit driving growth in the health enrichment and beverage categories across Asia, has reinforced its commitment in driving business growth while creating lasting value for society and the environment by receiving two major sustainability awards at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026. The company received the Health Promotion Award for “BRAND’S Young Blood” for the second time and the Green Leadership Award for “BRAND’S Bring Back,” reflecting its success in conducting business while creating sustainable positive social and environmental impact. Over the years, the company has continuously advanced social and environmental initiatives that have generated broad impact, including contributing more than 2 million units of blood to Thailand, promoting environmental learning among hundreds of thousands of young people, and advancing circular economy concepts through collaboration with government agencies, educational institutions, and partners across multiple sectors.
Mrs. Mathuvalee Stithyudhakarn, Vice President – Corporate Affairs, Thailand and Indochina, Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “We are truly honored and proud to receive two awards at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026. These recognitions reflect our commitment to our values of ‘Growing for Good’ and ‘Giving Back to Society,’ which continue to guide our efforts to drive business growth while creating positive social and environmental impact. At Suntory, we believe that creating value for society goes beyond delivering quality products. As a leader in health enrichment products, we place great importance on sustainability initiatives that encompass both social and environmental dimensions. These include water stewardship, sustainable packaging, health and well-being promotion, quality of life enhancement, and education development, all of which serve as important foundations for sustainable long-term growth.”
Mrs. Mathuvalee continued, “In promoting health and well-being, the company has implemented the ‘BRAND’S Young Blood’ project in collaboration with the National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society, to promote blood donation among young people and foster a spirit of giving. This commitment has led to the project receiving the Health Promotion Award for the second time. For more than 26 years, the project has contributed over 2 million units of blood to support Thailand’s blood supply. In 2025 alone, it helped collect more than 260,000 units of blood from youth donors nationwide. The success of the project is reflected not only in the number of blood units collected, but also in its ability to foster a culture of giving among young people, who will play a vital role in shaping the future of Thai society. In environmental conservation, the company initiated the ‘BRAND’S Bring Back’ project to promote the recycling of used packaging and support the circular economy through environmental awareness and behavioral change in schools. In 2025, the project reached more than 256,000 students in schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and contributed to tangible improvements in waste management systems in pilot schools, leading to its recognition with the Green Leadership Award for the first time.”
BRAND’S Young Blood
Recognizing the importance of addressing Thailand’s ongoing blood supply needs, the company has partnered with the National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society, to implement the “BRAND’S Young Blood” project since 1997. The project aims to encourage regular blood donation among Thai youth while fostering a spirit of giving and inspiring them to contribute to society. At the same time, it helps ensure a stable supply of safe, high-quality blood to support Thailand’s healthcare system. The project focuses on promoting blood donation among young people aged 17–22 through mobile blood donation units at universities nationwide and annual competitions. In 2025, the project organized the “Tech for Life Challenge” competition, inviting university students to develop digital platform solutions that promote blood donation, while equipping more than 220 young people from 21 universities across the country with blood donation knowledge and digital skills.
BRAND’S Bring Back
Committed to advancing sustainable waste management, the company has collaborated with the Pollution Control Department (PCD) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Environment Office of the BMA, and network partners to implement the “BRAND’S Bring Back” project. Guided by the principles of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), the project aims to promote proper waste segregation and foster environmentally responsible behaviors among youth through hands-on learning. In 2025, the project directly engaged nearly 5,700 students from 10 pilot schools in Bangkok through workshops, waste segregation learning materials, waste bank establishment activities, and waste management monitoring and evaluation in educational institutions. The project also expanded its reach to 437 schools under the BMA by providing interactive learning kits, helping build a foundation of knowledge, awareness, and sustainable waste management behaviors among students on a broader scale.
“Receiving these two awards at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026 reflects the success of both projects in creating tangible value for society and the environment, as well as the power of collaboration among all sectors. As part of Suntory Beverage & Food Health Enrichment, Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd. will continue to expand its social and environmental initiatives. We strongly believe that investing in young people, promoting health and well-being, and caring for the environment are fundamental to sustainable social development,” Mrs. Mathuvalee concluded.
