Mitihoon – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of Makro and Lotus’s, continues to advance its sustainability driven business operations under the flagship initiative “AXTRA Zero Waste”, the program highlights CP AXTRA ’s leadership in systematic food surplus and waste management across the entire value chain from upstream to downstream aiming to reduce environmental impact in a tangible and measurable way.
Most recently, CP AXTRA renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to continue the surplus food donation program from Makro and Lotus’s branches nationwide. The initiative provides nutritious surplus food to over 20,000 wild animals under the DNP’s care, including breeding stock, injured animals under rehabilitation, and confiscated wildlife rescued from illegal trade. Some of these animals cannot be released back into the wild due to their inability to survive independently or because their natural habitats are no longer suitable for their species.
This renewed collaboration aims to enhance animal welfare and food security for wildlife nationwide, while helping reduce the DNP’s operational costs and contributing to the long-term preservation of Thailand’s natural ecosystems.
Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, stated: “The collaboration between the Department of National Parks and CP AXTRA serves as a model of translating national policy into practical implementation at the local level. By donating surplus edible food to wildlife breeding stations and rescue centers, this initiative transforms what would otherwise be waste into valuable resources addressing both food waste and wildlife care simultaneously.
This partnership reflects the Department’s strong commitment to tackling waste management not only from a cleanliness perspective, but also through its connection to greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable natural resource conservation. It is a clear example of action aligned with the government’s policy to drive ‘Thailand toward a Low-Carbon Society’ and achieve the nation’s Net Zero Emissions goal.”
Mrs. Siriporn Dechsingha, Chief Corporate Sustainability and Communication Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, said: “Over the past four years, CP AXTRA has delivered more than 2 million kilograms of high-quality surplus food from Makro and Lotus’s equivalent to over 15 million meals to 27 wildlife breeding and conservation centers under the Department of National Parks nationwide. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our efforts to reduce food waste while supporting wildlife care in Thailand.”
“This collaboration not only enhances food security for wildlife but also helps minimize food waste, reduce environmental impact, and lessen the budgetary burden on the department so that resources can be allocated more efficiently. The new MOU, covering 2026–2027, will see CP AXTRA continuing to donate surplus food to 27 wildlife facilities nationwide including 22 wildlife breeding stations, 4 wildlife rescue centers, and the Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Development Center (Bueng Chawak Zoo). Wildlife Management Development Center. Looking ahead, we plan to expand this initiative to include zoos, elephant sanctuaries, and animal shelters to improve the quality of life for animals throughout Thailand.”
Mr. Veera Khunchairak, Deputy Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), stated: “Our collaboration with CP AXTRA has proven to be a highly effective and practical model for enhancing wildlife food security. The department is responsible for caring for more than 20,000 animals, including breeding species, confiscated wildlife, and injured animals under rehabilitation — all of which require adequate and consistent food supplies each day. This partnership helps reduce animal-feed costs while optimizing the use of resources and strengthening our mission to protect, conserve, and rehabilitate Thailand’s wildlife for future generations.”
The partnership between CP AXTRA and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation represents a successful public-private collaboration that turns food surplus into sustainable value. Beyond supporting wildlife food security, the project embodies responsible resource management by reducing food waste and environmental impact in line with CP AXTRA ’s goal to achieve zero food waste to landfill by 2030.
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