Positive and Negative Impacts 

Biodiversity is a cornerstone in ecological systems, essential for maintaining equilibrium and ensuring the sustenance of various life forms, including humans. Leveraging biodiversity data has become pivotal for economic advancement and bolstering a nation's competitive edge. However, the trends of urbanization and industrial expansion have cast shadows on biodiversity in multifaceted ways. These include alterations in land usage, environmental degradation, and climate fluctuations, which may inexorably lead to the gradual extinction of vulnerable species unable to adapt naturally. Such outcomes perpetuate adverse impacts on life and property.

Recognizing the profound implications of its business operations, activities, and entire value chain on the environment, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, PTT remains acutely cognizant of its responsibilities. The construction of facilities, installation of natural gas pipelines, and product transportation by road and sea are just a few examples of operations that could potentially disrupt biodiversity and ecosystem services, thereby impacting community and societal well-being. Consequently, PTT employs a comprehensive approach to proactive management, which includes implementing measures to mitigate impacts and undertaking a variety of community projects and initiatives. This concerted effort yields positive environmental outcomes, enhancing both local communities and societal well-being in a sustainable manner. To ensure alignment across its operations, PTT has developed guidelines for assessing biodiversity and ecosystem services loss, guided by principles of impact mitigation at every stage of project implementation as follows:

• Avoidance: Implementing measures or guidelines aimed at avoiding the impacts of projects on biodiversity.
• Reduce: Developing strategies to reduce the impact on biodiversity and environmental service systems, including minimizing duration, intensity, and defining the scope of unavoidable impacts.
• Restore: Implementing measures for the restoration of degraded environmental systems or ecosystems that have been adversely affected and cannot be avoided.
• Offset: Establishing measures to offset the impacts on environmental systems in cases where avoidance is not feasible.

Objectives/Goals

PTT is dedicated to effectively managing and mitigating biodiversity impacts, aiming for alignment and coherence across the entire PTT Group. The shared goals include:

• Developing Biodiversity Action Plans (BAP) in areas identified as having high biodiversity risk, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Conducting No-Net-Loss Assessments for new projects in high-risk areas, striving for 100% completion by 2024 for oil & gas companies and by 2025 for Flagship companies. This supports the overarching objective of the Group to prevent any net loss of biodiversity.

Goals	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Biodiversity operations in high-risk areas	Developing a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for areas where the biodiversity risk assessment yields a high-risk level for all oil & gas companies within the group.				To provide a Biodiversity Action Plan:  BAP for areas where the biodiversity risk assessment yields a high-risk level for all oil & gas companies within the group.
To enhance assessment of biodiversity losses associated with new projects in high-risk areas.	N/A	N/A	Assessing the biodiversity loss (No-Net-Loss Assessment) of new projects located in high-risk areas for all oil & gas companies within the group.

Management Approach

PTT Biodiversity Policy 

PTT's Biodiversity Policy underscores the paramount importance of biodiversity across the entire business spectrum, as clearly articulated in the PTT Group QSHE Policy. Additionally, to reaffirm its dedication to conducting business with due regard for biodiversity impacts, PTT has issued the "PTT Biodiversity Statement." This statement pledges to abstain from exploration, exploitation, and business operations in areas designated as global heritage and conservation sites by the IUCN. Moreover, PTT is steadfast in its commitment to preventing any net deforestation and implementing reforestation or tree planting initiatives as compensation in areas affected by future business endeavors. This commitment extends to key stakeholders, including Tier-1 suppliers and Non-tier 1 suppliers, with implementation goals set for PTT's new projects by 2024.

PTT Biodiversity Statement

Management of Biodiversity Impact

PTT has established comprehensive management guidelines aimed at showcasing its dedication to environmental protection, conservation, and mitigation of environmental impacts, with a strong focus on biodiversity and ecosystem preservation. These guidelines ensure that considerations for biodiversity impacts are integrated into decision-making processes and business operations across the entire value chain. Key aspects of these guidelines include:

• Incorporating biodiversity risk management into the PTT Group's QSHE Policy.
• Implementing biodiversity management practices in environmentally vulnerable areas or neighboring regions in alignment with international laws and standards, following the prescribed procedures outlined in the Group's biodiversity management and ecosystem service provision protocols.
• Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to achieving No-Net-Loss of biodiversity within manageable boundaries.
• Enhancing biodiversity value not only within operational areas or adjacent regions but also through investment activities aimed at social welfare or partnerships with external entities, such as the Mangrove Forest Ecosystem Learning Center and Wang Chan Forest Learning Center.

Guidelines for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Management

Within the framework of its commitment to biodiversity management, PTT has established guidelines for managing biodiversity and ecosystem services. These guidelines are developed with reference to international standards such as the International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 6 (IFC6) - Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012), and the Business and Biodiversity Offset Program (BBOP). They encompass the following operational procedures:

• Risk assessment for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Assessment of biodiversity loss for new projects.
• Formulation of action plans for biodiversity in operational areas deemed high-risk and potentially impactful on biodiversity.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating performance.
• Conducting annual reviews and assessments against the established biodiversity management and ecosystem service guidelines and objectives.

Assessment of Biodiversity Risk for Development/Construction Projects

Analysis and assessment of risks to biodiversity, according to PTT's biodiversity and ecosystem services management guidelines, are integral to every stage of project development, integrated into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). These assessments evaluate project risks to biodiversity and ecosystem services comprehensively, considering factors such as site location and size, proximity to protected areas, highly biodiverse locations outside protected areas, and distance from areas of high biodiversity. Additionally, data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species are utilized to assess the risk of species extinction resulting from project activities. Systematic risk assessments enable PTT to develop preventive, corrective, and mitigative measures to compensate for potential biodiversity losses appropriately. These measures are tailored to the specific characteristics of the project and its development area. For example, measures may include minimizing disturbance by limiting the footprint area, restoring degraded areas to their original state, selecting transportation routes with minimal environmental disruption, and collaborating with wildlife experts to facilitate the relocation of wildlife if necessary. 

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Key Projects/ Initiatives 

Biodiversity Data Survey 

PTT has embarked on comprehensive biodiversity surveys to evaluate the richness and distribution of flora and fauna surrounding its operational sites across Thailand. The primary aim is to gather and analyze baseline biodiversity data for each operational area and formulate environmental management plans aimed at rejuvenating, enhancing biodiversity, and safeguarding environmental quality. The surveyed organisms encompass a wide array, including avifauna, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish, plants, and crustaceans. Following systematic assessments, specific areas were prioritized for scrutiny based on risk evaluations and community inputs. These included the natural gas separation plant in Khanom and the operational sites of OR, such as the Phuket Airport fueling station, petroleum depots in Songkhla, Nakhon Sawan, Saraburi, and Phitsanulok. The projects were conducted in collaboration with the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand (BCST), alongside participation from universities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

During surveys around the Khanom natural gas separation plant, a remarkable plant species, Microchirita involucrate (Craib) Yin Z. Wang var.gigantiflora C. Puglisi, endemic to the Khanom district in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, was discovered. Additionally, a novel moth species was found near the Saraburi petroleum depot, a species exclusive to Thailand, and scientifically named as Gatesclarkeana thailandica.

Moreover, PTT partnered with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, and the National Science Museum to conduct biodiversity surveys in the areas of the natural gas pipeline transmission system in Kanchanaburi province. This initiative aimed to survey, analyze, and compile biodiversity data comprehensively. Subsequent to these surveys, environmental restoration measures were implemented, and continuous monitoring of progress ensued. The outcomes of these studies serve as invaluable tools for raising awareness among communities and stakeholders, facilitating future conservation efforts and biodiversity preservation endeavors.

Mitigation of Impacts during an Oil Spill Incident

For oil spill incidents, PTT and its subsidiaries have developed comprehensive management guidelines in collaboration with government agencies. These guidelines encompass strategies for mitigating impacts, closely monitoring potential effects on communities and the environment, and implementing both short-term and long-term restoration plans.

Regarding the natural gas and oil leakage incident from the Montara source, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTT) actively participated in crafting mitigation guidelines and provided support for scientific research aimed at monitoring long-term environmental impacts. These efforts were carried out by independent research units under the supervision of the Australian government. Furthermore, in 2022, specific guidelines were implemented to mitigate impacts and provide relief to those affected by the aforementioned oil spill incident.

Establishing a Network for Governmental Policy Formulation and Biodiversity Knowledge Dissemination

PTT is joining hands with the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) to craft enduring strategies for conservation and sustainable protection of biodiversity. This collaborative effort extends to raising public awareness and engaging in advocacy campaigns to underscore the significance and value of biodiversity. Furthermore, it aims to establish a knowledge-sharing network on biodiversity, facilitating data exchange and management among various stakeholders including communities, governmental bodies, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Additionally, PTT is partnering with the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to bolster academic collaboration and serve as a platform for exchanging research findings and academic insights in environmental and biodiversity domains. This collaboration transcends borders with participation in the International Conference on Biodiversity 2023 (IBD2023), fostering engagement with both domestic and international organizations.

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In its pursuit of biodiversity conservation, PTT collaborates extensively with various external stakeholders, including the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, as well as academic institutions such as Kasetsart University, Prince of Songkla University, Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, the National Science Museum (NSM), and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). Notably, PTT also engages with conservation organizations like the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand (BCST), Siamensis, and Save Wildlife Thailand, along with active participation from local communities. Over the years, PTT has undertaken comprehensive biodiversity surveys to examine and document the diverse flora and fauna surrounding its operational sites across different seasons. Additionally, the Company has facilitated seminars and discussions to solicit input from community representatives and local agencies, fostering a collaborative approach to conservation efforts. Furthermore, PTT has conducted in-depth studies on ecosystem services and evaluated the mangrove ecosystem's value at the Sirinath Rajini Mangrove Ecosystem Learning Center. This includes supporting the establishment of reforestation areas, such as FPT 29 and FPT 29/3, within the Khlong Khao-Khlong Koi Wildlife Sanctuary in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. These reforested areas, once abandoned shrimp ponds, have undergone significant restoration and afforestation efforts since 1997. When evaluating the integrity of mangrove forests, the focus will be on examining the regeneration of both planted and natural forests, as well as the biodiversity within the ecosystem. This encompasses studying the ecosystem's provision of services, such as its role as a source of medicinal resources, its regulatory functions including air and climate control, waste treatment, and nutrient cycling. As a habitat, it serves as a nursery area. Culturally, it serves as a recreational space, both directly and in terms of its monetary value, which is integral to the promotion and preservation of biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems.

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