To Advance Cooperation on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP)
The appointment of advisory representatives in Thailand under the cooperation framework of Sustainism is established for the purpose of strengthening collaboration in sustainable economic development, enhancing organizational capabilities, and accelerating the transition toward transparent, traceable, and responsibly growing economic systems. The initiative is intended to support the expansion of partnership networks, the development of knowledge and capacity-building initiatives, and the implementation of projects related to Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), including the promotion of Sustainable Procurement, Responsible Sourcing, ESG, and Sustainable Supply Chains that can be meaningfully connected with the business sector, financial sector, investment community, and stakeholders within sustainable economic systems at both national and Asia-Pacific regional levels.
Such appointment is intended to establish a robust cooperation mechanism for advancing sustainable economic development, supporting organizational readiness during sustainability transition periods, promoting standardized ESG and SCP disclosures, and facilitating effective linkages among buyers, suppliers, investors, and business networks committed to the development of sustainable and traceable supply chain ecosystems.
Category of Representatives
SSA-B Advisory Representatives
Thailand
- Fast Track Business Development Co., Ltd. (O2OESG)
- Trick of the Trade Co., Ltd. (The Sustainist)
Scope and Operational Framework
The appointed representatives may undertake activities related to the promotion of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and sustainable supply chain cooperation under the governance framework and guidance of Sustainism on a strict compliance basis. Such activities may include business advisory services, financial and investment advisory, sustainability strategy development, sustainability reporting, support for Sustainable Procurement initiatives, and the implementation of activities reflecting SCP, ESG, and Responsible Sourcing dimensions in alignment with principles of good governance and internationally recognized standards.
All representatives shall conduct their activities under principles of transparency, accountability, and voluntary cooperation. Such status shall not be interpreted, represented, or communicated in any manner that may imply formal certification, endorsement, appointment, or official approval by the United Nations, governmental authorities, or regulatory bodies, unless expressly authorized in writing through specific documentary authorization.
Comprehensive Disclaimer, Limitation of Authority, and Limitation of Liability
The SSA-B initiative is a voluntary cooperation mechanism relating to Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), established solely for the purpose of supporting sustainability-related development approaches, disclosure practices, cooperation mechanisms, and the enhancement of business sector capabilities. The initiative does not constitute, and shall not be interpreted as constituting, a statutory regulatory authority, certification body, ESG rating agency, professional licensing authority, investment accreditation body, audit authority, governmental entity, or United Nations entity, unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing.
Participation in, appointment under, publication of names within, participation in activities relating to, use of representative status under, receipt of documents from, or any other action associated with the SSA-B initiative shall not constitute automatic certification, guarantee, standards accreditation, ESG rating endorsement, legal approval, financial endorsement, investment accreditation, tax approval, or business benefit assurance of any kind. Furthermore, such participation or status shall not be used for solicitation, advertising, fundraising, offering, promotion, or any communication that may create the impression that Sustainism or the SSA-B initiative has been officially endorsed, sponsored, hosted, operated, recognized, or formally affiliated with the United Nations, United Nations agencies, governments, regulatory authorities, capital markets, investors, or international organizations.
All companies, representatives, coordinators, advisors, applicants, participants, service recipients, and any persons or entities associated with the SSA-B initiative expressly acknowledge and agree that representatives act solely in the capacity of “advisors” and “coordinators.” They shall not be deemed legal representatives, authorized agents, partners, joint venture partners, brokers, investment representatives, certification representatives, or official representatives of Sustainism, whether expressly or impliedly. Representatives shall have no authority to execute agreements, certify outcomes, issue standards accreditations, provide ESG ratings, issue certificates, provide guarantees, assure benefits, or undertake any act on behalf of Sustainism unless specifically authorized in writing.
Representatives shall refrain from using any wording, insignia, marks, institutional names, photographs, documents, or communications that may create misunderstanding among the public, investors, consumers, regulators, or third parties that the company or the initiative has received official endorsement, certification, guarantee, or formal affiliation with the United Nations or any international organization. This includes, without limitation, the use of false or misleading information, exaggerated communications, unauthorized use of symbols or insignia, or the collection of fees or benefits without prior written authorization from Sustainism.
Representatives shall submit all publicity materials, documents, and communications relating to the SSA-B initiative to Sustainism for prior review before publication. In the event that any conduct, communication, or activity is deemed misleading, inconsistent with good faith principles, legally risky, reputationally harmful, lacking transparency, damaging to credibility, or otherwise detrimental to the legal integrity of the initiative, Sustainism reserves the absolute right to temporarily suspend status, revoke recognition, remove names from platforms, suspend publication, issue public clarifications, disclaim association, or undertake any other measures deemed appropriate without prior notice.
Sustainism, including its founders, executives, representatives, coordinators, advisors, partners, supporters, and affiliated entities, shall not be liable, whether directly or indirectly, contractually, commercially, tortiously, or otherwise, for any damages, losses, investments, loss of profits, loss of opportunities, business disputes, contractual disputes, reputational damages, business decisions, interpretations of information, use of information, reliance upon status, operational conduct of representatives, or any impacts arising from or relating to participation in, operation of, use of services under, publication of information relating to, communications regarding, or utilization of the SSA-B initiative, whether arising from actions, omissions, misunderstandings, third-party interpretations, data inaccuracies, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Sustainism.
All participants expressly agree that they shall remain solely responsible for their own operations, decisions, use of information, and any resulting consequences arising from their activities, in accordance with applicable laws and principles of good faith business conduct. The submission of documents, provision of information, payment of fees, electronic acceptance, participation in activities, use of project names, utilization of services, or engagement in any activities relating to the SSA-B initiative shall constitute full acknowledgment, acceptance, and binding agreement to all terms, disclaimers, conditions, and limitations of liability contained herein in their entirety.
