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Sustainability Strategy and Management

Sustainability Strategy and Management

Policies and Sustainability Management Goals

With the vision of becoming a “Global leader of LPG Cylinder Manufacturers with Emphasis on Environmental Considerations Sustainable Growth,” the company’s management has established the direction for our business operations to enhance value, growth, and sustainable success.

In order to achieve this goal, the company recognizes the importance of considering economic, environmental, social, human rights, and stakeholder factors in its business operations. These considerations are guided by principles of ethics and good corporate governance.

Embracing the Sustainable Development philosophy, which was initiated by His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and adopted by Thai people since 1974, which was living with moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity, with the condition of ‘Knowledge with Morality’. SMPC integrates this concept into our Business Code of Conduct and company’s policies through our activities with maximum effectiveness and efficiency in mind.

Furthermore, the company has identified key sustainability issues and incorporated them into our strategic direction through a sustainability plan that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our ‘5 Megatrends Towards Future Sustainability for SMPC’ strategy emphasizes the economic, social, and environmental dimensions, focusing on the following:

Sustainability Strategy and Supporting

the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Human development is the starting point and the goal of the company’s strategy. The company places great emphasis on employee well-being and fosters the growth of their skills, both broadly and deeply, expanding their capabilities and potential, and cultivating excellent leaders who are not only proficient in business acumen but also possess strong sense of ethics and corporate governance, benefiting both the organization and society as a whole.

SMPC actively invests in both internal and external training programs to develop our personnel and has created a corporate culture that promotes learning and positive working environment. Collaboration through open discussions and joint projects, cultivating a sense of teamwork. Such exchanges enable employees in each department to share experiences, resulting in the advancement of work processes, production, and the development of new products and services. Additionally, these interactions strengthen the bond between employees and the company, fostering mutual growth.

Moreover, the company endeavors to instill a sense of social responsibility, community engagement, and environmental awareness among its employees through various activities. In terms of human resource management, the company prioritizes the well-being of its employees, providing them with fair compensation and welfare benefits. Occupational health and safety are paramount in the workplace. Furthermore, the company upholds human rights as a fundamental principle, ensuring the protection of rights, liberties, and equality.

In response to the evolving work and life landscape, the company has embarked on a digitization process to support the transition to a new normal. This has become even more crucial in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The company has adjusted work tasks to enable employees to work from home and has implemented online conferences to facilitate virtual meetings and maintain social distancing measures among employees. Sales staff, unable to travel to meet customers, have adapted to virtual meetings and presentations, ensuring continuous customer engagement and coordination.

The company has implemented digital systems in its supply chain management to enhance work efficiency and improve responsiveness to customer needs. The adoption of e-document and e-workflow systems has streamlined work processes and accelerated decision-making.

Recognizing the significance of information system security, SMPC has established a robust infrastructure to safeguard data on the network. The company places great emphasis on handling personal information with utmost care and has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act. By prioritizing data security, the company aims to protect the rights and liberties of all employees and stakeholders.

SMPC has continuously conducted business with a strong focus on environmental concerns. The company has adopted the ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system standard within the organization. Policies are in place concerning the environment, and activities and projects are organized to raise employee awareness and emphasize the importance of environment. Additionally, digital systems have been implemented to minimize natural resource usage.

SMPC is actively developing production processes to reduce waste generation and pollution. This includes the utilization of a wet scrubber system in the production process to prevent the emission of fumes and dust into the air, thus minimizing environmental impact. The company also employs silencers and has installed sound suppressors and soundproof walls to mitigate noise generated by factory operations. Moreover, the planting of trees around the fence serves a dual purpose by creating a green area and acting as soundproofing. The company treats and reuses 100% of the water utilized in its production processes.

In response to the global challenge of climate change, SMPC is committed to conducting its business responsibly with regard to the environment. To this end, a dedicated team has been established to manage the organization’s carbon footprint, setting goals and guidelines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has successfully reduced its electricity consumption and embraced renewable energy through the implementation of a solar rooftop power generation system. These measures have resulted in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to sustainable environmental protection.

SMPC has remained at the forefront of technological advancements and continually developed its production processes. The company has successfully integrated robotic arms and automated production line systems into the welding process. This implementation has resulted in improved consistency and quality of welding work, reduced labor requirements in production, and decreased solid waste generation. Furthermore, SMPC has plans to further expand the automation system to other areas, such as the production plant and office environments.

In order to ensure sustainability, SMPC recognizes the importance of innovation in developing new products, services, and production processes to meet customer needs. The company actively seeks customer feedback and addresses their concerns to drive innovation in its offerings. For instance, the implementation of RFID technology in LPG cylinders allows customers to record and utilize the information in various ways, including the circulating the cylinder, inventory management, traceability, etc.

Additionally, SMPC focuses on innovation within its production processes. Extensive research and development efforts are dedicated to improving production efficiency, leveraging technology to stabilize operations, and maximizing resource utilization in a safe and effective manner.

Materiality Assessments

SMPC recognizes the importance of conducting materiality assessments to identify and prioritize key sustainability issues that impact its business operations. These assessments are aligned with the principles outlined in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and encompass environmental, social, and corporate governance aspects. The process involves the following three steps:

1. Identifying Key Sustainability Issues

SMPC analyzes both internal and external factors to identify important sustainability issues relevant to its business operations. This analysis takes into account the sustainability context and considers the needs and expectations of stakeholders throughout the value chain, both within and outside the organization. The scope of sustainability development is determined in alignment with the company’s business strategy.

2. Prioritization

The identified important issues from step 1 are prioritized based on the opportunities they present and the severity of their impacts on economic, social, and environmental values.

3. Verification of Issues

The prioritized issues are proposed to management for review as key corporate sustainability issues. The company ensures the accuracy and completeness of these issues, covering all aspects of the economy, society, and the environment.

Materiality Matrix

The company conducted a thorough review of its assessments on key sustainability issues and prioritized them by considering inputs from stakeholders and considering the influence of internal and external factors on both stakeholders and the company. Each identified issue holds significance for sustainability, encompassing dimensions of the economy, environment, and society. In 2022, the company identified several key business issues that were subsequently approved by the Board of Directors. These issues are outlined below:

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