The global community is currently confronting critical challenges regarding energy, the environment, and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Khon Kaen University possesses a vast wealth of knowledge, advanced research, and high-potential personnel capable of tangibly enhancing the competitiveness of Thai businesses alongside sustainable growth and environmental responsibility. To address these needs, the Faculty of Engineering at Khon Kaen University has collaborated with EN ESG Plus Co., Ltd., a collaborative network of experts in engineering, energy, the environment, and sustainability, to host the official launch of the company under the theme “Building a Sustainable Future Together” on 17 June 2026. The event presented the company’s vision and business direction aimed at fostering cooperation between academia and the industrial sector.
The ceremony was presided over by Assoc. Prof. Ratchaphon Suntivarakorn, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Khon Kaen University. The event featured a special keynote address by Mr. Kobchai Sangsittisawat, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Chief Advisor of EN ESG Plus, alongside an corporate vision presentation by Mr. Torchai Supattanawanich, Chief Executive Officer of EN ESG Plus Co., Ltd. The launch was highly attended by executives from the government, private, and industrial sectors, as well as faculty members, researchers, alumni, and distinguished guests at the Main Conference Room, 4th Floor, 50th Anniversary Engineering Building (Wisawo Ruam Jai), Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University.
Assoc. Prof. Suntivarakorn noted that while the university possesses considerable expertise and research capabilities, the critical factor is having an effective mechanism to transfer this knowledge to industry. The Faculty of Engineering has therefore supported the establishment of EN ESG Plus to serve as a platform for this collaboration. Operating within the ENKKU Holding Company, it aims to become a centre for energy and environmental sustainability that generates long-term value and develops quality personnel for society.
In his keynote address, Mr. Kobchai Sangsittisawat emphasised that adopting the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework is no longer optional or merely a public relations exercise — it is a requirement for survival in the global trade arena. He noted that moving towards carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions requires advanced engineering technology and practical innovation. EN ESG Plus would bridge these academic advances with industrial applications, improving the competitiveness of Thai businesses.
Mr. Torchai Supattanawanich explained that EN ESG Plus operates as a university-linked enterprise able to draw on a pool of experts, faculty members, and researchers to deliver solutions across three core areas: energy, environment, and ESG-compliant business operations. Rather than acting as a conventional consultancy, the company serves as a platform transforming laboratory research from the Faculty of Engineering into commercial applications. This enables business operators to adapt their operations to meet net-zero targets and grow in line with the enterprise’s core philosophy.
The launch of EN ESG Plus Co., Ltd. represents a step forward for the Faculty of Engineering in establishing a practical mechanism for green innovation. The collaboration extends beyond commercialising laboratory research ; it also involves faculty members and students with real-world industrial challenges. This experiential learning develops capable personnel for the future, equipping them to contribute to Thailand’s carbon neutrality goals and sustainable economic and environmental development.
