The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced a five-year sustainability mission aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 20,000 TonCO₂e by 2030.
The 2030 target follows a period of rapid growth in local green initiatives. In the 2025 fiscal year, the Thai business events industry avoided 2,446 TonCO₂e across 232 events – a 313 per cent increase compared to the 780 tons recorded in 2024.
“Thailand is advancing sustainability from aspiration to achievement, turning long-term commitments into measurable impacts,” said Supawan Teerarat, president of TCEB.
“Integrating sustainability into every aspect of the MICE industry is both a responsibility and a strategic direction that strengthens Thailand’s competitiveness and reaffirms its position as a premier MICE destination, meeting the needs of businesses that prioritise sustainability.”
To reach the new targets, TCEB has updated its procurement policies, now requiring organisers to submit plans for carbon-neutral events. Organisers are required to calculate their event’s footprint and implement mitigation measures. TCEB also encourages offsetting any remaining emissions by sourcing carbon credits from domestic greenhouse gas reduction projects.
To assist event planners, TCEB is providing several tools and support systems. These include a carbon footprint avoidance calculator for event planners, the Zero Carbon application developed by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) for tracking emission reductions; a comprehensive network of auditing and verifying bodies; and access to domestic carbon credit projects to facilitate effective offsetting.
By empowering organisers with these innovative tools and support systems, TCEB is not only making sustainable event management more accessible but also encouraging a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the industry.
