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BEC Group understands that all business operations must take into account environmental and social responsibilities together with compliance with the principles of good corporate governance to drive business toward achieving sustainability.
The term “sustainability” is defined not only as period of time but also to have strong foundation while firmly moving forward alongside the Thai society. The Stock Exchange of Thailand encourages all listed companies to consider conducting business with sustainability by incorporating environmental, social, and governance aspects (ESG). Hence, Sustainable Development Committee has been set up to oversee and move forward sustainable development policy and practice of BEC Group in efficient and transparent manner. Sustainable Development Committee consists of the management of each division, totaling 11 members, and President of TV Business Unit as committee chairman. In addition, a working group has been selected and appointed by Sustainable Development Committee to represent each relevant division to ensure compliance with corporate social and environmental policy.
Sustainable Development Committee consists of management and unit heads from all functions, totaling 16 members, as follows:
- President of TV Business (Committee Chairman)
- President of BEC Studio
- EVP of Production
- EVP of Programming
- EVP of Finance & Accounting
- EVP of Digital Solutions & New Media
- EVP of Resource Management
- EVP of Marketing
- EVP of Internal Audit & Risk Management
- EVP of Corporate Affairs & Communications
- EVP of Commercial
- SVP of TV Technic
- VP of International Business
- VP of News
- Company Secretary
- Manager of Sustainability (Committee Secretary)
- Determining sustainable development policy, strategy, and goal of BEC World Public Company Limited in terms of social and environmental aspects.
- Overseeing, monitoring, and assessing corporate sustainable development performance.
- Issuing orders and announcements related with sustainable development.
- Support the making of 56-1 One Report
- Appointing Sustainable Development Working Group consisting of representatives from each relevant units to be responsible for business operations that create positive social and environmental impacts to ensure compliance with the established corporate goals.
Sustainable Development Policy of BEC Group consists of 4 areas, namely, (1) business operation process, with determination to operate the business as a content producer and mass media, being a good role model for society and respond to customers’ requirements. (2) human resource development and maintenance, by creating an opportunity for employees to learn and develop their various capacities for achievement of the Company’s goal under sustainability scope. (3) social risk management with awareness of social requirements and strategic response and (4) environmental risk management, with operation participating in the reduction of climate changes by giving knowledge through contents to motivate for building sustainable environment.
BEC Group has realized that the sustainable business operation is not the pursuit of profits or the success of business only, but adhering to good corporate governance, respecting human rights throughout the value chain, participating in maintenance of environment and natural resources, giving fair treatment to labor, responsible to customers as well as participating in development of community and society, in order to simultaneously drive BEC Group to sustainably and truly grow with Thai society.
BEC World Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries (the "Company") have established a sustainable development policy, considering growing business performance with corporate governance. This policy aims to meet the expectations of all stakeholders involved in the business through covering economic, social, and environmental dimensions. This ensures the Company's sustainable business operations. The four policy areas are as follows:
Driving Business
The Company is committed to operating its content production and mass media businesses as role models for society, effectively meeting customer needs, and achieving sustainable business growth. This includes:
- We operate transparently in accordance with corporate governance principles, adhering to the Company Code of Conduct, combating all forms of corruption, and implementing comprehensive risk management throughout the value chain.
- We prioritize audiences in delivering the best content, including dramas, news, and variety shows, to meet the diverse needs of current audiences across all platforms to enhance competitiveness, ultimately driving revenue and market share.
Human Resource Care and Development
The Company is committed to creating opportunities for employees to develop their skillsets in various areas, enabling them to drive the Company to achieve its goals within a sustainable framework.
- We treat our employees fairly and equally. We operate with no discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, social status, sexual orientation, sexual orientation, or disability, to ensure that all employees can perform their jobs to the best of their abilities.
- We continually develop our employees' knowledge and skills through training and on-the-job learning to advance their careers.
- We cultivate a sense of social and environmental responsibility in our employees.
- We manage and protect our employees' personal data in accordance with the law.
Social Risk Management
The Company is committed to contributing to society by considering social needs and responding strategically, including integrating with various sectors to achieve sustainable development and growth in the Thai community.
- We present news and follow up facts on current events to keep our audience informed about the social situation.
- We present news and entertaining content that promotes social responsibility, combats corruption, promotes human rights, and inspires job creation and careers for the public, reflecting positive ideas and role models for Thai society.
- We are a reliable source for society by supporting and cooperating with various projects aimed at alleviating the people affected by natural disasters or other hardships.
Environmental Risk Management
The Company is committed to participating in mitigating the impact of climate change by providing knowledge and understanding through content that can inspire society to preserve the environment jointly.
- We conduct business with consideration for mitigating environmental risks.
- We present programs that emphasize the importance of environmental care, waste management, and efficient use of energy & natural resources.
- We support various projects that promote environmental conservation.
The Company also demonstrates its commitment to sustainable operations in the Economic, Social, and Environmental aspects through various policies that are important for sustainable development, as follows:
- Corporate Governance Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Human Rights Policy
- Social and Environmental Policy
- Anti-Corruption Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Personal Data Protection Policy
The above policies and practices are part of the Company's commitment to achieving its sustainability goals. All directors, executives, and employees are responsible for complying with all relevant sustainable development policies and encouraging business partners and allies to adopt these policies in their operations related to the Company, to move forward together in a sustainable way.
Policy Review: The Sustainable Development Policy is scheduled to be reviewed every two years or when there are significant changes, such as changes in law, technology, or the business context. This is to ensure that the policy remains current, effective, and relevant.
This will take effect from November 10, 2025.
Mr. Somchai Boonnamsiri
Chairman
BEC World Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Company") have announced a Social and Environmental Policy ("Policy") to serve as a communication and guideline for executives, employees, and all relevant parties, ensuring a consistent direction throughout the organization. This announcement is to ensure that it is relevant to the international context, aligns with regulatory guidelines, and more effectively covers social and environmental stewardship. This aims to enable the Company to contribute to social development and to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Policy outlines the following:
The Social and Environmental Policy of BEC Group are as follows:
- Address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect operations. This is the responsibility of executives, employees, and those who support the Company.
- Integrate environmental management and climate change mitigation approaches in accordance with laws, regulations, requirements, and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
- Communicate and organize internal activities to raise awareness and increase participation in climate change mitigation, to executives, employees, and those supporting the Company.
- Share positive stories through various content on all of the company's platforms, by providing direct and integrated knowledge to raise awareness of social development and climate change management.
- Drive business performance while managing social and environmental risks that may arise from business operations.
- Operate the business with responsibility for labor practices within the framework of Thai law.
- Encourage employees to participate in volunteer work to contribute to community development and environmental management.
- Build good relationships with Thai society to become a reliable source of social support and promote the quality of life of Thai people and their basic rights.
This announcement is made on November 10, 2025.
Mr. Viboon Leerattanakajohn
Acting President of Television Business