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Double A Promotes CSR Initiative at the 11th Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility

Bangkok, Oct 23, 2012 – (ACN Newswire) – Double A, the maker of sustainable premium copy paper brand, partners with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) at the 11th Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR).

AFCSR is Asia’s premiere conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. This year, 55 speakers from 20 countries will gather in Bangkok, Thailand to share their knowledge and expertise on various topics under the theme: “Innovative Approaches to Create Value for Business and Society”.

His Excellency Anand Panyarachun, former Thailand Prime Minister, will be the special guest speaker during AFCSR opening ceremonies on 25 October 2012.

Double A senior executive vice president Thirawit Leetavorn is a confirmed speaker in the session “Addressing Environmental Concerns” scheduled for Thursday, 25 October from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. In this session, Mr. Leetavorn will be talking about how Double A has utilised naturally available resources in creating value not only for its business but also for the community and the environment.

“Double A is honored to be part of the 11th AFCRS. We believe this is an excellent forum to exchange ideas and practical experience on corporate social responsibility. Double A has led the way by implementing environmentally and socially sustainable Paper from KHAN-NA project, which was recognized at the 10th AFCSR as an outstanding community and poverty alleviation model. This year Double A hopes to inspire more companies to participate in Corporate Social Responsible Projects,” said Mr, Leetavorn.

Also part of the 11th AFCSR is the Asian CSR Expo which serves as the platform for organizations to exhibit their CSR projects to hundreds of delegates. Double A’s Paper from KHAN-NA inspired booth is located at the lobby level of Shangri-La Hotel in booth numbers 16-17, and will be open during the entire conference. Part of the booth is a donation box for Double A’s school funding project wherein 500 seedlings will be donated to each of the 80 beneficiary schools. For every donation made to the project, Double A will double the amount thereby increasing the impact of your contribution.

About Double A Holdings Limited

Double A is a global leader in premium copy paper and is one of the most advanced fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturers in the world. Double A produces high performance, super smooth Double A paper which is available in more than 120 countries worldwide. Double A copy paper is produced from Farmed Trees grown by over 1.5 million contract farmers in Thailand. Double A’s pulp and paper production practices set an industry benchmark in environmental responsibility. Double A’s unique Farmed Trees initiative save precious old growth forests from logging. Trees are planted in open areas between and around rice fields and other crops, thereby maintaining the natural biodiversity. For more information about Double A, please visitwww.DoubleApaper.com.

Contact:

Ms. Aschara Korsatianwong
Aschara_k@doublea1991.com
International Corporate PR Section Manager
Double A (1991) PLC

Mr. Erickson Camba
Erick_c@doublea1991.com
International Corporate PR Executive
Double A (1991) PLC


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