ESG Cooperation

The Securities and Exchange Commission

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stipulated that a "Form 56-1: Annual Registration Statement Form" must be prepared and provided to companies issuing securities and listed companies. This is to ensure accurate and comprehensive disclosure of information relevant to the organization for investors' decision-making purposes, including disclosure of sustainability or ESG-related operational information.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) promotes ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations among listed companies, aiming to elevate risk management in business operations and enhance long-term competitiveness. This fosters potential business growth and yields favorable returns for investors.

1. SET ESG Ratings
   The Company consistently participates in the SET's sustainability performance evaluations, or ESG assessments, to fulfill corporate sustainability objectives and meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This aligns with the sustainability performance initiatives of the SET and S&P Global, serving as a resource for investors to compare ESG performance across companies undergoing ESG evaluations, including those listed in the ESG index, thereby offering valuable decision-making insights for investors.
2. ESG DNA project for corporate employees
   

   In 2023, the Company participated in the SET's ESG DNA project, focusing on corporate employees. This initiative aimed to bolster listed companies' adoption of sustainability practices, encompassing environmental, social, and governance aspects. It aimed to enhance organizational sustainability by fostering employee understanding of ESG principles. Integrating sustainability values into the organization's workforce could optimize departmental operations and contribute to assessments for the Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) list. Training was facilitated through the SET E-Learning system.

   The Company has designated a target group consisting of 50 employees from the head office to undergo training in basic ESG principles through two courses: ESG 101 and P 01. The training is conducted via the SET E-Learning system. Employees who achieve a score of 70% or higher in each course examination will receive certification from the SET. All 50 employees in the target group are required to participate in both ESG 101 and P 01 courses and pass the assessment to fulfill 100% of the target group's participation.

   Furthermore, in 2024, the Company delivered other sustainability knowledge courses provided by the SET to internal departments for further skill development among relevant employees.

3. Support for participation in S&P Global's international sustainability assessments S&P Global
   

   In 2023, the Company received an invitation to participate in the S&P Global's CSA 2023 sustainability assessment for the third consecutive year. It received support in knowledge and techniques for answering the CSA questionnaire from the SET and ERM consultants for the first time, resulting in improved scores. Participation in the ESG knowledge coaching program provided by S&P Global guided the Company in providing relevant and comprehensive CSA responses as expected by S&P Global. Additionally, gap analysis was conducted to identify areas for improvement in CSA responses. Subsequently, efforts were made to close the identified gaps, leading to the development and enhancement of work processes for increased efficiency.

4. Promote ESG knowledge skills
   The SET supports and promotes ESG knowledge and skills to listed companies interested in receiving sustainable business development training. Currently, it provides training through the SET E-Learning platform to facilitate access for interested parties. In the past, the Company has consistently participated in ESG training courses in both online and offline formats.

Thaipat Institute

The Thaipat Institute leads in developing sustainability data for businesses and offers insights into listed companies with exceptional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance through its ESG100 rankings. These rankings, also referred to as the ESG100 securities group, serve as a benchmark index for investment returns and can be utilized as a reference index for investments (Investable Index) across various financial products that prioritize high-quality securities meeting ESG criteria.

1. Sustainability Disclosure Community
   Thaipat Institute has established the Sustainability Disclosure Community (SDC) to assist organizations in enhancing sustainability disclosure practices and advancing long-term sustainability goals, including aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 12.6 since 2019. Additionally, they have conducted assessments of member organizations' disclosure status and awarded organizations for their sustainability disclosure efforts annually. There are three categories of awards:
   • Sustainability Disclosure Award
   • Sustainability Disclosure Recognition
   • Sustainability Disclosure Acknowledgment

   The Company has consistently participated in the organization's disclosure assessments and has received the Sustainability Disclosure Award for five consecutive years.

2. Hosting an annual CSR direction press conference
   Thaipat Institute organizes an annual CSR direction press conference to assess business directions and present positive operational models for society. The Company participates in Thaipat Institute's CSR direction press conference every year to learn about the current ESG situation and the impact of ESG operations that benefit both the organization and stakeholders equally.
3. Promote skills in writing sustainability reports
   Thaipat Institute facilitates the development of skills and knowledge in composing corporate sustainability reports by conducting a course on sustainability report writing aligned with the GRI international standards (Global Reporting Initiative). This initiative is aimed at enabling listed companies and organizations to acquire and enhance their abilities to draft sustainability reports in accordance with GRI international standards accurately and comprehensively. The Company has ensured the participation of relevant personnel in advancing their expertise in sustainability report writing, serving as a framework for consistently disclosing corporate sustainability information in report formats.
4. The development of effective management and resilience capabilities in the business sector after a crisis is essential for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs)
   The Company, in collaboration with Thaipat Institute, conducted research to develop effective management and resilience capabilities in the business sector after a crisis, in line with sustainable development goals (SDGs). This research project was conducted under the support of research funding from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), aiming to assist businesses in implementing best practices in health culture, comprising 16 points across 4 dimensions: strategy, innovation and welfare; workforce and employers; and community. These were used as import factors in conducting materiality analysis to identify key issues in health culture that organizations should address.

S&P Global

As a provider of financial data and global credibility rankings, companies that meet the criteria are announced in "The Sustainability Yearbook". Thai companies have consistently ranked high in the S&P Global Sustainability Awards, often among the top in the world.

The Company has participated in the continuous global sustainability assessment by S&P Global for three consecutive years, consistently improving its scores. In 2023, the Company joined the ESG knowledge coaching program from the SET and ERM consultants for the first time, aiming to enhance its CSA responses to meet S&P Global's expectations comprehensively. Additionally, it engaged in gap analysis of CSA assessment responses to further enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.