With awareness of environmental issues and importance placed upon energy conservation, in particular efficient energy use, the Bank has persistently organized environmental conservation and safety programs.
- Occupational Health and Safety
The Bank takes due care to ensure that our buildings are safe, hygienically clean and have pleasant environments
for efficient work, as well as being convenient for customers and persons doing business with the Bank.
The Head Office building and other high-rise buildings of the Bank are designed and equipped with standard fire protection systems meeting US NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards, which are well-accepted worldwide. Important systems within the buildings include an automatic fire alarm system, fire extinguishing system, smoke ventilation system, compressed air systems for each floor, fire exits and an automated building control system. Moreover, the Bank has built a helicopter-landing pad on the rooftop of the car parking garage building for emergency evacuation.
The sanitation systems installed in the buildings are there for the health and safety of personnel working in these buildings, and include such systems as a two-stage air filtration system plus air conditioning for clean air, free from outside air pollution; lighting systems with standardized lighting values for comfort to eyesight; and ozone-treatment drinking water purification systems, etc. In addition, highquality electrical appliances are used within the buildings for energy savings.
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The environment in society and in communities is always a point of concern for the Bank. The Head Office Compound is a pleasant space with landscaped gardens, shade-giving trees, fountains, sculpture and a recreational ground etc. Emergency electricity generators are installed with exhaust systems that filter out smoke and smells, and have noise abatement devices to prevent disturbing nearby communities. The highly efficient waste water system provides treated water to the gardens and for use within the cooling system. Therefore, apart from helping to preserve the environment, the system also helps the Bank to significantly reduce water utility costs. |
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- "Green Building" status of the Chaeng Watthana Building for environmental sustainability
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The Chaeng Watthana Building is the third building of the Bank’s Main Offices to be categorized as a “green building”, which has been designed and constructed in a manner consistent with environmental standards established by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LEED was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an environmental organization that supports and provides knowledge under the concept of sustainable design in the United States. The building’s construction and improvements also adopted standards of the Thailand Energy & Environmental Assessment Method (TEEAM), which are design guidelines and assessment of energy-saving and environmentally-friendly buildings. |
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Architecture under the “green building” concept involves characteristics that are simple, yet creative, outstanding, elegant, energy-saving, and sustainable. Exterior glass is insulated and laminated, a new technology preventing heat from entering the building. The glass is self-cleaning, in order to combat dust and filth; and it is anti-reflecting, so surrounding areas will not be affected by glare. The building’s interior has been designed with the concept of openness in order to make use of natural light for internal areas, to reduce electric light use and increase ventilation to assist the standard air conditioning system. Thus, the entire building is comfortably cool and consumes less energy. To save even more energy, all of the building’s electric lights are energy-saving LEDs. |