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CEO’S MESSAGE

The Company commits to conduct its business ethically, transparently, and responsibly, and harness appropriate digital infrastructures and innovations to encompass ‘good corporate governance’ within the Company. The stakeholders’ interests, expectations and concerns are very important to the Company as it influences the Company’s directions, strategy and influences its decision-making process.

Mr. Akarin Prathuangsit
Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Operating Officer
WHA Utilities and Power Plc

SUSTAINABILITY @ WHAUP

In 2021, WHAUP has adopted WHA Group’s sustainability strategy and corporate long-term targets that contribute and provide support in driving WHA Group to achieve its business ambition to stay ahead and becoming “The Ultimate Solution for Sustainable Growth”.

The sustainability strategy is built on the foundation of good corporate governance, human capital as strategic enabler and key driving forces including digitization and natural resources.

The strategy supports the UN SDGs, and takes into consideration the risks and opportunities analyzed from global existing and emerging trends.

Key Sustainable Development Performance

NATURAL RESOURCES

Double the Reclaimed Industrial Water for Industrial Use to

CU.M./Day by 2025

DIGITIZATION

In terms of data leaks, thefts or losses of both inbound and outbound data are achieved in 2025

% Data Breach Prevention

HUMAN CAPITAL

Maintain Human Capital Return on Investment by 2025 at

%

GOVERNANCE

Acknowledgement and Communication of Code of Conduct by 2025 at

% Employees

ESG Sustainability

WHAUP conducts materiality assessment annually to consider issues that have impact or influence on stakeholders and its operation. Considering internal and external factors, material topics were identified in three aspects: governance/ economics, social, and environment. The materiality assessment process is based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standard framework. This allows WHAUP to address the corporate risk management and global trends as well as manage the stakeholders’ expectations in a balanced and effective manner.

Sustainability Vision

Be a leading force in shaping Thailand’s sustainable future, creating immediate impact and long-term value for all stakeholders through the integration of environmental stewardship, social empowerment, and responsible governance across all aspects of operations.

Strategic Directions

1

Environmental Stewardship

Commit to reduce our environmental footprint and accelerate Thailand’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

2

Social Empowerment

Uplift communities and ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for employees, partners, and customers

3

Responsible Governance and Innovation

Uphold ethical business conduct and transparency while ensuring long-term resilience and stakeholder trust.

4

Leadership for Green Economy

Create new green and future-proof business models that generate long-term value for people, planet, and performance.

5

Enablers for Sustainable Thailand

Play a catalytic role in Thailand’s transition to a New Economy with digitalization, decarbonization, decentralization, and circularity.

ESG Showcases

Disclosure on Legal and Regulatory Status on ESG-Related Issues

Tax Operations

WHAUP gives important on our tax operations, ensuring adherence to principles of accuracy, transparency, verifiability, and compliance with applicable tax laws. This commitment aims to maximize benefits and foster trust among all stakeholders.

Water Reclamation

WHAUP develops water reclamation initiative as an alternative and sustainable source of water for industrials, especially in the EEC area.

United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals :

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Air Emission Initiative

WHAUP conducted various air emission reduction initiatives, which include studying the development of innovative technologies to apply with solar power business, such as a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) energy trading for application among WHA IE's industrial customers and a Smart Microgrid.

United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals :

Demineralized Reclaimed Water : The Real Sustainable Resource for Future Development

WHAUP invested in Demineralized Water Project, a large-scale project, consisting of 2 operations, each have maximum capacity of 4.38 mm3/year, covering 3% of total industrial water capacity.

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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Technology at Wastewater Treatment Plant

WHAUP is currently conducting studies to optimize SCADA technology at its wastewater treatment plant located within the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) in Wangchan district, Rayong province.

United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals :

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WHA E-Job Market

WHA Group and WHAUP organized the "WHA E-Job Market" Project in collaboration with public companies and industrial operators on the Group's premises in Rayong and Chonburi.

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COVID-19

WHAUP implemented the Bubble and Seal measure in accordance with the government’s goal of protecting industrial plant workers and surrounding communities from COVID-19 infections.

Safety Culture

WHAUP participates in training programs to educate relevant stakeholders about workplace safety, with the goal of integrating OHS practices for all stakeholders.

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