Dr Pang Chong Hau has been appointed chief sustainability officer at Giti Tire as the company looks to bolster its sustainable business practices.
Operating from Giti’s global headquarters in Singapore, Dr Pang brings a wealth of experience, having led the development of sustainable procurement frameworks and initiated key green projects in his previous roles.
Dr Pang received the “Best Green Initiative” at the Informa FinTech Future Banking Tech Awards in 2022 and the “SG Mark Platinum 2022” and served as Secretariat of the Singapore National Sustainable Procurement Roundtable in 2022/2023, where he facilitated discussions on practical sustainability practices across various industries.
“I am thrilled to lead Giti Tire’s sustainability journey,” Dr Pang said. “My aim is to inspire every employee to leverage their expertise in the tire industry by integrating sustainability practices into their roles and providing them with the necessary knowledge to effectively accomplish our sustainability goals within specified timeframes.
“This includes targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 and attaining net zero emissions by 2050 through operational optimization, technology adoption, and nature-based solutions.”
Dr Pang emphasized the importance of collaboration with suppliers to enhance sustainability throughout Giti’s supply chain: “Engaging with our suppliers on initiatives such as E-liability and Supplier Traceability is essential for creating sustainable processes and practices.
“Our group has bolstered governance measures and established medium to long-term goals, such as maximizing the use of reusable and recycled materials, reducing waste and enhancing recycling across all our global facilities.”
Under Dr Pang’s leadership, Giti says it is set to accelerate its sustainability efforts, with a focus on operational optimization, technology adoption and nature-based solutions.
“It is my honour and privilege to spearhead sustainable practices in the tire industry. I look forward to working closely with all organizational levels at Giti Tire to make a significant positive impact on our environment, society and economy through Giti Tire’s sustainability initiatives,” Dr Pang said.
