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Reach and Develop” concept in its operations. Some
of the activities are assistance provided to those
affected by natural disaster, scholarships granted
to schools and educational institutions in the areas
the Company operates, and various quality of life
and environment development activities in the
communities surrounding its plants. These include the
Company’s own initiative projects and those created
by community, local administration, government
agencies and other organizations.
- “Love the Forest and the Community
Program”
project continues to be a major social and
environmental responsibility projects. In 2013, the
Company continued the project, in cooperation with
the Department of Forestry, for the sixth consecutive
years and the first year of the Phase 2 project (2013-
2017). The Community Forest Contest was held,
where the winners won a trophy from HRH Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. In addition, the community
forest leaders meeting was held to promote sharing
of knowledge and learning among people in the
network and exemplify the achievement of successful
communities. The KlayimYouthCampwas continued
to instill commitment to forest and natural resource
conservation among the young generations. These
projects also address the Company’s commitment
to reduce carbon dioxide emission which helps slow
down the Global Warming situation.
- “CareerTrainingProject”:
TheCompany,
in cooperation with Lao PDR’s Ministry of Education
and Sports, continued the skill enhancement for
career development project in Lao PDR. Establish
since 2011, the project helped increase skills of
local people, especially for electrician, welder and
plant mechanical engineering. In 2013, the Company
presented 11 scholarships to students and vocational
teachers.
In 2013, the Company continued its
activities under the Social and Environmental
Policy and had no conflict cases related to the
Company’s business impact on community, society
and environment. (Information about social and
environment project is detailed in the Sustainability
Report and theCompany’swebsite:
.)
• Network and Computer Use :
The
Company has introduced the “Network and
Computer System Policy” since 2010. The policy
draws guidelines for employees and network
managers’ operation to ensure smooth, efficient and
most effective use of the computer network, as well
as strict compliance with the Computer Crime Act.
The Company also improved the efficiency, security
and prevention to network harm.
• Others stakeholders :
Although the
Company has not yet announced specific policies
on stakeholders other than stated above, such as
customers, partners, shareholders, investors, creditors,
competitors, independent auditor and government
agencies, the Company is aware of their importance
and possible impact of the Company’s operations on
them. As a result, the Company has ensured that all
the stakeholders are treatedwell under the guidelines
for themanagement and employees’ practice which
are specified as part of the Business Ethics. (Details
are published online under the Company’s Business
Ethics topic at
.)
3.2 Risk Management
TheCompanyconsiders that riskmanagement
shall be handled thoroughly and provides for
appropriate measures to prevent and restore
possible impact on different stakeholders. The
Board of Directors, therefore, announced the “Risk
Management Policy” and has appointed the “Risk
Management Committee” since 2003 in recognition
of the importance of risk management. (Details are
as in the Management Structure and Risk Factors.)
3.3 Anti-corruption
Ethics and good corporate governance
principle are considered toppriorities at theCompany.
Code of Ethics has been prepared in writing and used
as a practice guideline for the Board of Directors,
executives and all employees. Such guidelines are,
for example, not asking for, not receiving or not
making unlawful payment to trade partners and/
or the Company’s creditors. The Company has
indicated “Integrity” as one of the core competency.
Employees whose responsibility involves the
