(1) support for GC’s strategies, such as the advancement of requirements, regulations, and standards, and the undertaking of joint projects to support national policies and bring benefits to GC’s activities; (2) support for GC’s usual business operations, such as permits, benefits, and concessions according to applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as established procedures, processes and practices. All contacts and communication with the public sector, including local authori t ies and state enterprises, must be transparent, with full disclosure of accurate information as per governmental requirements. To this end, GC has adopted the Online Permits & Privilege Licenses System in the planning and monitoring of operation progress to ensure compl iance with governmental rules, regulations, and conditions. Other activities carried out by GC are as follows: Establishing an emergency communication center, which is connected to Rayong’s local communication centers, and publicly disclosing the name of the officers assigned to communicate with government agencies so as to make known informat ion communicated to relevant government agencies and local communities as well as create an accurate understanding of situations. Organizing activities to foster relations with relevant government agencies, such as anti-corruption activities that fostered understanding and reaffirmed mutual commitment to transparency and anticorruption efforts. Providing venues for meetings held to share knowledge on new laws and other activities. Collaborating with the public sector to improve work processes, such as by increasing the use of online systems and reducing redundant steps. Keeping track of measures introduced in Rayong and Thailand to ensure that relevant communications and preparations are made and that they are implemented correctly. Employees GC ensures that its employee care is in line with good corporate governance principles and business ethics by fostering positive experience for employees at every part of the employee life cycle, focusing on employee development through various forms of learning in order to promote practical application, which include a 24/7 digital learning platform where employees could learn anywhere and anytime. GC also ensures the well-being of its employees and a safe work environment and conducts employee surveys on various topics to understand their issues and true needs and make improvements accordingly. Additional ly, GC has instituted working from anywhere (WFA) as another normal mode of work for its office employees to enhance the flexibility, agility, and adaptability of its processes in response to the new normal of work, while also making improvements to its Smart Office to accommodate employees who are required to come and work at the office, thus ensuring a modern work environment suitable for the current modes of work. In addition, as a policy, GC determines employee remuneration based on their performance, provides competitive welfare for its employees and their families compared to other leading companies in similar businesses, and takes care of its retiring employees to ensure a happy retirement. In addition, it is GC’s policy to employ and promote career advancement for people with disabilities, in line with the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act, B.E. 2550 (2007). Details of GC’s employee treatment with respect to human rights appear under “Employees.” Society, Communities, and the Environment Under the Sustainability Management Policy of GC Group, GC strives to lead the charge in operating its business in line with sustainable development guidelines, foster conf idence and respond to stakeholder expectations through operational excellence and transparency, and take into account the preservation of an economic, social, and environmental balance. The policy is supported and complied to by Executives and employees at all levels. GC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategic plans are formulated in accordance with its strategies. GC has also initiated the reforestation project “the More You Plant, the Better” to increase green spaces. The project has been carried out in terrestrial forests in underserved areas in Bangkok, in mangrove forests 141 PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Form 56-1 One Report 2023
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