MFEC Invited to Speak on “Sustainability: The Landscape of Sustainable Development and ESG, and Future Opportunities in the Engineering Profession”
MFEC, led by Chaidit Sittisunthornwat (Park), Digital Sustainability Specialist, was invited to speak at Chulalongkorn University on the topic “Sustainability: The Landscape of Sustainable Development and ESG, and Future Opportunities in the Engineering Profession.” The goal was to impart perspectives and understanding of sustainability and ESG to engineering students. In this session, Park discussed the fundamental principles of “Sustainability” and “ESG,” two essential concepts that foster organizational sustainability and promote sustainable growth for society. He highlighted the contrasting views of Inside-Out and Outside-In approaches. Sustainability involves a company considering its impact from the inside out (Inside-Out), meaning it undertakes activities to achieve business goals while also considering the impact on the environment and society beyond the organization, such as reducing energy usage or minimizing waste from production processes. On the other hand, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reflects the Outside-In perspective, where investors and stakeholders evaluate the organization based on
