Community and Social Development
Commitment to community and social development, enhancing the quality of life, including preserving the environment so that the industry can coexist with society and communities in mutual assistance is the goal that the Company, as a Thai power producer, places great importance on environmentally friendly power generation along with efficient waste disposal which is regarded as directly solving social problems as well as helping to support the careers of people in the community which leads to sustainable development for both the Company and Thai society.
Management guidelines
Throughout the past operations, the Company has always taken into account the impact that may occur on society and communities, covering all sources of operations of the Company (100%) due to the investment in each project of the Company is a large-scale project which may have risks at any stage with the potential to create both social and environmental impacts. The Company places importance on the impact assessment process based on the ability to respond to the needs or expectations of affected communities.
Methods or processes for evaluating the impacts on communities due to the organization's operations
The Company has operated in accordance with relevant regulations by providing information and details of numerous projects that have been carried out transparently in order to obtain opinions and suggestions of the communities to be taken into account before and after the operation of the projects, as well as establishing a committee representing the sectors of the communities to participate in the operation of the Company in monitoring and proposing complaints or suggestions in order to communicate and resolve arising problems.
In addition, the Company has set up funds for the community which are additional voluntary funds that are not stipulated in the law, managed by community representatives.
The Company has also organized open house activities for community representatives, educational institutes, government agencies, or related private sectors to visit the management process and factories in order to give an opportunity to see the actual conditions and have the opportunity to communicate directly.
Learn more details at “Organization of CSR activities for communities in the area where the plants are located to listen to problems and solve the impacts on a regular basis” according to the diagram shown.
Establishment of a power plant fund to promote and support social responsibility activities
The Company has provided financial support by establishing funds with the objective of promoting the care of communities in the areas surrounding the Company's power plant operations for educational institutions, research institutes, academics, and community representatives, and the Company has participated in the implementation of the projects for the following purposes:
- Health insurance fund for communities surrounding the power plant
For the benefit of being collateral for the treatment of illnesses of people in a radius of 5 kilometers around the projects in the event that the illness is caused by the operation of the projects, 1,000,000 baht will be deposited into the fund account in the first year and 500,000 baht in subsequent years every year. From the year 2019 to the end of 2023, the fund has accumulated a total amount of 3,020,173.04 baht.
- Fund for research projects for community career development and resource conservation and restoration of nature and environment
To support community affairs and to create understanding among the communities, to support budgets for research and development projects related to the conservation and restoration of natural resources and the environment, to promote the development of livelihood capabilities, and to develop occupation of the project communities. 1,000,000 baht will be deposited into the fund account in the first year and 200,000 baht in subsequent years every year. From the year 2019 to the end of 2023, the fund has accumulated a total amount of 1,866,800 baht.
- Quality of medical equipment and personnel and public health research support budget
To support public health activities in the areas to promote and monitor health at the sub-district, district, and provincial levels, such as supporting the training of village health volunteers, supporting research budgets, monitoring health impacts, purchasing medical equipment, and supporting public health personnel, etc., with a fund of 300,000 baht each year. From the year 2019 to the end of 2023, the fund has accumulated a total amount of 7,970,443.80 baht.
- Occupational health and safety support budget
To support the increase of the hospital's potential, promote sub-district health and public health personnel, maintain the health of people in the areas by supporting medical supplies and equipment, annual training and practice from personnel in occupational health or hygiene or occupational science, with a fund of 300,000 baht each year. From the year 2019 to the end of 2023, the fund has accumulated a total amount of 356,273 baht.
- Biological resources support budget
A budget of at least 300,000 baht per year to support forest rehabilitation activities for communities and related agencies for reforestation. From the year 2019 to the end of 2023, the fund has accumulated a total amount of 786,000 baht.
Performance
In 2023, the Company has no complaints from communities and society.
Social Activities
The corporate social responsibility operations are divided into two main areas: Community Relations and Corporate CSR. In 2023, the Company and TPI Polene Group supported the budget for construction materials and healthcare products in TPI Polene Group, amounting to Baht 43,343,196.86 for the surrounding communities and society. The work was carried out concurrently, and can be summarized as follows:
1) Community Relations
The Company has solid waste fuel production plants located in various communities. The Company has a proactive policy for every production unit to support hygiene and reduce the impact of epidemics, without waiting for the community to request assistance. The Company provides important supports to surrounding communities and society as follows:
(1) Strengthening communities to promote health, providing mobile medical unit services under the 'Annual Healthcare Project', offering public health examinations, chest X-ray examinations, complete blood counts, and eye examinations to people of Kaeng Khoi District, Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province.
(2) Promoting and enhancing the quality of life for Thai people, the Company has partnered with the 2nd National Blood Service Sector (Lopburi Province) and the Red Cross Society of Saraburi Province to organize blood donation activities. TPI Polene Group's executives, employees, and contractors joined in donating more than 83,700 cc of blood to assist patients in Saraburi and nearby provinces.
(3) Project to Separate Soldi Waste in Exchange for Electricity for Community Development aims to provide knowledge on household solid waste separation, reducing solid waste volume within the community. This includes educating individuals on designing and creating products from recycled solid waste. By transforming solid waste into usable products, the community can generate income through product sales and by selling household solid waste to the Company for electricity generation. This initiative not only reduces environmental impact but also improves overall health and hygiene. Community members will convene to drive ongoing activities and create supplementary income opportunities for residents.
(4) Supporting water filters and maintenance for basic community healthcare, ensuring access to clean drinking water for the people and promoting the local economy. This initiative targets 14 villages in the Kaeng Khoi and Muak Lek Districts of Saraburi Province, surrounding the factory.
(5) Participating in organizing TPIPP reforestation activities aimed at reducing heat and contributing to global conservation efforts at the mine Site C1, located in Thap Kwang Sub-district, Saraburi Province. This initiative involves reforesting an area of 100 rai in collaboration with the Mayor, Chief Executive of the SAO, and members of the SAO Municipality, as well as village leader, village headman, teachers, and villagers from Thap Kwang Sub-district and Tha Klo Sub-district in Kaeng Khoi District, and Mitraphap Sub-district and Muak Lek Sub-district in Muak Lek District. This activity aims to increase greenery space, replace degraded forests, reduce global warming, and preserve nature and the environment. Additionally, the Board of Directors, executives, and employees of TPI Polene Public Company Limited, TPI Polene Power Public Company Limited, and affiliated companies, together with the Environment for Better Life Foundation, are organizing a project to plant trees and increase greenery space by 2,000 plants in 2023 at the TPI Polene’s Cement Factory in Saraburi Province.
(2) Corporate CSR
Additionally, the Company also participates in improving the quality of life and promoting community involvement. In 2023, it engaged in various activities with the community, including the following significant activities:
Society and Community Assistance Activities
Community involvement and development
- Supporting the budget to promote and develop a good quality of life for Thai people, such as:
TPI Polene Public Company Limited, TPI Polene Power Public Company Limited, executives, employees, and relatives jointly donated Baht 21,285,062 to the Mahidol Day Fund in 2023 to assist underprivileged patients at Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University.
TPI Polene Public Company Limited, TPI Polene Power Public Company Limited, and the Environment for Better Life Foundation donated 300 sweaters through the Embassy of Turkey in Bangkok, which will be distributed to aid victims affected by the earthquake in Turkey.
The Company donated 37 beds for bedridden patients to the Division of Public Health and Environment of Thap Kwang Municipality. These beds will be given to bedridden patients who are confined to their homes in Thap Kwang Sub-district, Muak Lek Sub-district, and Mittraphap Sub-district, Saraburi Province.
The Company supports the "Prosthetics Project" for poor disabled persons who are unable to help themselves and for young children who are of school age. This support is extended to the Association of Persons with Physical Disability, Uthai Thani Province, with a contribution of Baht 240,000. Additionally, the Company extends support and supervision for teaching activities aimed at disabled children of the Special Education Center, Educational Zone 8, Chiang Mai Province, with a contribution of Baht 20,000.
The Company supports the 23rd PSU Hat Yai Nature Run 2023 of Prince of Songkla University for Baht 300,000.
The Company supports the event "106th Anniversary Homecoming, Listening to Fun Songs, Walking at Chula" on the occasion of the 106th anniversary of the founding of Chulalongkorn University, organized by the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association, amounting to Baht 400,000.
The Company improved the meeting room of Ban Nong Talum Puk School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, for the amount of Baht 50,000.
- Co-hosting the Kathin Samakkhi Ceremony at Sri Don Mun Temple in Chiang Mai Province, Ban Hin Lap Temple in Saraburi Province, Tham Sarika Temple in Nakhon Nayok Province, and the Pha Pa Samakkhi ceremony at Nong Talum Puk Temple in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, as well as the Kathin Samakkhi at Khao Sukim Temple in Chanthaburi Province. The Company also supported the budget for purchasing TPI construction material products, fiber cement products, Nano Super Armor TPI paint, and other products for various temples. This support includes participating in the construction of temples and Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, such as Komes Rattanaram Temple in Pathum Thani Province, building toilets for Wat Pa Khantiyanusorn in Udon Thani Province, establishing a meditation practice area and a fire ceremony area in front of the new chapel at Kaew Fa Temple in Nonthaburi Province, expanding roads, constructing a central kitchen and toilets within Wat Pa Luang Pho Wiriyang in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and more.
In addition, the Company also participates in promoting and maintaining Buddhism in various areas, which includes supporting projects such as the Novice - Primary Root of Religious Successor Project at Rama IX Kanchanaphisek Temple, contributing to the dissemination of Dhamma through the Dharma Inspiration Channel at Weruwan Temple in Kanchanaburi Province, and supporting the spread of Buddhism on the World Buddhist Television Station of Thailand at Wat Yannawa (WBTV), among others.
The aforementioned activities represent a part of the company's commitment to improve the living standards of people and society. The company recognizes its responsibility in corporate social responsibility by endorsing initiatives related to society, education, youth, religion, and the environment to foster a supportive community, a healthier environment, and a sustainably developing Thai economy.