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GC also plans to conduct an assessment of the social impact/value of these projects and activities to analyze their cost-effectiveness and enhance efficiency. Governance: Raise level of governance and monitor sustainability performance by expanding the scope of responsibility of sub-committees and extending sustainability practices to subsidiaries. Additionally, GC plans to conduct ESG value assessment to streamline efficiency of operations and promote a sustainability culture within the organization through tangible actions. GC has never ceased to improve our sustainability management operations. As a result, GC has been internationally and nationally rated by credible ranking institutions. At the global level, GC has been ranked No. 1 in the Chemicals Industry of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the third consecutive year. GC has also earned the highest ranking among Thai companies in Climate Change Management and has scored an “A” (Leadership Level), which is the highest ranking, in Water Security based on the assessment framework of the globally trusted assessment institute, the CDP. In terms of our accomplishments at the national level, GC has been listed on the Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) for the seventh consecutive year and has earned the Excellence Score in the Low Carbon and Sustainable Business Index (LCSi) for the third consecutive year. These awards and recognitions are a reflection of our sustainable growth that is based on the balance of all three dimensions, namely economic growth, value creation for the society and excellent environmental management, which are carried out under the principles of Good Governance. IMPACT MANAGEMENT FOR STAKEHOLDERS The opinions of our stakeholders are vital to the improvement of our performance and efficiency. Therefore, GC reviews our stakeholder engagement activities and channels on an annual basis in order to ensure that our stakeholders can fully engage in our business and express their opinions transparently and appropriately. GC categorizes our key stakeholders into four groups: 1) Shareholder Expectation Action and Response Enhancement of competitiveness Short-term and long-term enterprise risk management Governance and transparent information disclosure Regularly review and improve business performance to confront dynamic situation Analyze, examine and monitor current and future (3-5 years) enterprise risks Set up the risk countermeasure Transparently disclose information in accordance with international standards Provide channels for shareholders to directly submit complaints and suggestions 89 BUSINESS OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPENDIX

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