Sustainability

Human Capital, Community, and Social Development

Sustainability

Human Capital, Community, and Social Development

PTT is committed to conduct its business in a sustainable manner for society and the environment by regularly reviewing and improving its operational guidelines as appropriate. This aligns with PTT's vision of being strong alongside Thai society and growing sustainably at a global level ("Together for Sustainable Thailand and Sustainable World"). The company has established operational directions considering internal and external factors based on specific circumstances at the time, including strategies for creating shared value and improving the quality of life in communities and society, driving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting the 20-Year National Strategy (2018-2038), addressing issues of natural resource degradation, economic and social disparities, and energy accessibility, as well as conducting surveys to understand community needs. Furthermore, PTT emphasizes the application of sufficiency economy principles and promoting stakeholder participation as key aspects of its operations, supporting communities on various issues based on their priorities. PTT believes in the potential of communities and aims to engage in social enterprises to enhance sustainability for the country moving forward.

PTT has established a "PTT's Sustainability Management Master Plan for Social and Environmental Responsibility for 2021 – 2025" including short, medium, and long-term goals and strategies to drive towards success. PTT's sustainability performance is ranked within the 1st Quartile of significant international indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Additional information: www.pttplc.com


Human Resources, Communities, and Society Development in Creating Quality Educational Opportunities and Promoting Lifelong Learning

As human resource development is a key factor for sustainable national development, PTT supports enabling youth to access quality education and promotes the potential for lifelong learning at all stages of life. This encompasses infrastructure development, creating educational opportunities, and fostering skills and creativity. PTT has collaborated with various organizations, including local agencies, the government, the private sector, and other networks, through significant projects such as: participating in Long-term Support for Developing Educational Potential in Science and Technology through KVIS and VISTEC. In the city of innovation, Smart City Wangchan Valley, Rayong Province.

1. Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS)

The PTT Group has supported for developing long-term educational potential in science and technology through Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) since its establishment in 2015, continuing to the present. The aim is to create a foundation for advancing the country's future through research development and building a global workforce skilled in science and technology. This will drive the country forward by cultivating researchers, inventors, and innovators.

  • The number of high school students graduating from Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) in 2023 is accounted for 69 students (cumulatively, a total of 422 students across 6 graduating classes). Among the graduates of the 6th class in 2023, 30% are studying abroad, and 70% are continuing their education in Thailand, with 35% pursuing studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • In 2023, 7 students from Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) were honored to be selected to represent Thailand in the International Science Olympiads.
  • Regarding the International Science Olympiads, from 2015 to 2022, the students from KVIS has won a total of 125 awards, including 43 gold medals, 59 silver medals, and 23 bronze medals in total.

For more information visit the school official website at www.kvis.ac.th

2. Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)

This leading higher education institution in Thailand is also funded by PTT Group. The name ‘VISTEC’ Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology signifies an "Institute of Excellent Knowledge in Science." It is a graduate-level educational institution offering master's and doctoral degrees, with a strong focus on intensive research in science and technology. The institute emphasizes education in the fields of science, engineering, and technology, supported by leading science and technology research centers. These centers strengthen research capabilities and provide research funding to the institute, driving its efforts in education, research, and innovation. VISTEC also fosters research collaborations with academic institutions, businesses, industries, and scientific research organizations. The institute aims to be ranked among the top 50 leading research universities in the world by the year 2035.


Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)
In the city of innovation, Smart City Wangchan Valley, Rayong Province, covering an area of 3,454 rai.


  • Graduate Level (Master, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral): The institute has produced award-winning research and numerous publications in international academic journals. Over the past seven years, the institute has produced cutting-edge research published in leading journals. Additionally, it has been ranked No. 1 in the Nature Index Ranking as the top university in Thailand and the third in ASEAN for 'excellence' in research in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, and overall science. The commitment to producing leading research in Computer Sciences has also elevated the institute to 'No. 1' among universities in Thailand, according to the rankings on the CSrankings.org database.
  • In 2023, VISTEC graduated 2 master's students and 18 doctoral students, bringing the total number of graduates to 123.


VISTEC output for publications by Subject Areas as of July 2024


For more information visit the Institute official website at www.vistec.ac.th/

3. PTT Group Model School (STEM)

PTT Group places significant emphasis on developing the potential and essential skills of young people, focusing on lifelong learning and enhancing the country's competitiveness. The PTT Group Model School has been implemented across 109 network schools nationwide, aiming to develop youth skills through the promotion of STEM education. This approach helps young people develop analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.


PTT Art Awards

Enriching society through Art

PTT doesn't just deliver energy; it also enhances positive energy to society through art. Since its inception, PTT Art Awards competition in 1986, PTT has emphasized the importance of human resource development. This initiative aims to foster the potential and creativity of Thai youth through art, in collaboration with Silpakorn University. From these beginnings, the PTT Art Awards have been ongoing for more than three decades, now in their 39th year. It is one of Thailand's longest-running art competitions, nurturing artists, professionals in the art industry, and art education across the nation. The competition has contributed to the creation of over 27,000 artists, with more than 35,000 artworks to date.

Today, the PTT Art Awards is a contemporary art competition that is inclusive and creates opportunities for everyone in society. It has expanded to include contemporary art and digital art categories, which can benefit society and communities, while also continuously fostering the creativity of youth in regional competitions.

Artworks from the 39th PTT Art Competition

PTT Arts Gallery at Ban Chao Phraya

PTT has opened an art exhibition space and created opportunities for everyone to access art. They also organize activities for the general public interested in art to continuously participate. Moreover, it serves as a connecting point for artists in Thailand, including those who have received PTT Art Awards, through art activities that can benefit society and communities. Throughout the year 2023, over 12,000 visitors attended the Art Exhibition activities.

PTT Arts Gallery at Ban Chao Phraya is located on Phra Athit Road, Bangkok.
It is open every day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except on Tuesdays and public holidays.



Supporting youth sports skill and development

PTT collaborates with domestic sports associations and clubs, supporting sports projects to promote opportunities for youth and underprivileged individuals in various regions across the nation. This enables them to train and develop their sports skills and participate in standardized competitions, which is a crucial foundation for developing the potential of Thai athletes for national and international competitions. In 2023, significant activities were conducted as follows:
  • Support for operational budgets to develop sports activities for various sports associations in Thailand that promote and drive the ongoing development of sports skills among Thai youth. Notable projects include the "Swimming for Life" project (2019 - present), which trains fundamental swimming skills correctly to provide survival skills and reduce drowning incidents. Throughout the project, approximately 10,000 participants have engaged. Another initiative is the PTT Junior Tennis Championships (2005 - present), which has been running for over 19 years, with more than 10,000 tennis players participating across categories, from children under 8 to those under 18 years old, among others.

Enhancing Quality of Life in Communities (Positive Contribution to Enhance Livelihood)
Community Empowerment for Sustainability

PTT Group Innovation for Community Project

The "PTT Group Innovation for Community Project" by PTT Group, starting from 2021 to 2023, with an aims to sustainably improve community economies and well-being using PTT Group's expertise. This project has been ongoing since 2021, during the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 crisis, leading to unemployment and hardships for farmers due to low market prices, thus reducing income while expenses remain high. To alleviate these issues, a project was initiated to enhance the economy and livelihoods sustainably using knowledge, potential, and expertise from PTT Group, promoting self-reliance through renewable energy, innovation, and technology to reduce agricultural costs, improve production efficiency, and add value to generate income through three areas: Smart Farming, Smart Marketing, and Community-Based Tourism. This initiative has increased community income by 10% from the original baseline, creating smiles for communities in 45 areas that can manage themselves based on local contexts. The results from the past three years of project implementation can be summarized as follows:
  • Innovations from the PTT Group have increased agricultural efficiency for communities in 45 areas across 29 provinces, with communities experiencing a net income increase of at least 10% compared to pre-project incomes.
  • Development of potential community products, totaling 45 items, through deep collaborative processes from production to branding and packaging.
  • Development of six community tourism sites, each generating a 10% increase in community income compared to pre-project levels.
  • Creation of knowledge sets for operations in 45 areas for future dissemination and utilization, along with the publication of a "Creating Smiles" innovation book and area-specific innovation knowledge sets. There are also plans to develop high-potential areas as innovation learning centers in 12 locations, divided into 8 model areas and 4 sufficiency living innovation learning centers.
Furthermore, the success of the project can be leveraged for further development in four dimensions: 1. Development of community products, 2. Development of community capabilities, 3. Transition of products to the "Smile Community Project," and 4. Expansion of markets for community products. This focuses on developing from potential community areas in six target locations as follows:
  • San Sai, Chiang Mai
  • Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai
  • Thum Tong, Nan
  • Wang Nam Lat, Nakhon Sawan
  • Wang Takoh, Chumphon
  • Phu Khae, Saraburi

PTT Group Innovation for Community Project book

Smile Community Project

during the community's difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, PTT developed the platform www.chumchon-yimda.com in collaboration with Thailand Post Company Limited to create a cost-free online sales channel, enabling community products to reach consumers more easily. An "Official Community Smile Store" was opened at PTT's headquarters to provide another sales avenue for community products.

Currently, throughout 2023, there are a total of 1,474 SKUs of community products available on the Community Smile Network's sales channels from 453 communities, including processed foods, souvenirs, herbal products, textiles, clothing, and beverages, generating over 2.4 million Baht in revenue from all sales channels.

Additionally, the Community Smile Project plans to expand sales channels and host promotional activities, such as pop-up store events in collaboration areas and educational institutions, while building partnerships with relevant agencies to create strategic alliances as mechanisms for ongoing community economic development.


Enhancing Quality of Life and Creating Sustainable Communities

The sustainable community development framework encompasses various dimensions, including energy, natural resource management, and community economics, by developing model communities based on PTT's existing community network. PTT utilizes its knowledge and innovations to promote community development according to the development and energy management plans of each area. Communities are empowered to manage innovations independently and promote sustainable agricultural knowledge while developing comprehensive marketing skills. This initiative creates opportunities for connections with PTT Group businesses and various network partners and fosters a new generation to carry on community work.

Clean Energy for Communities
Community Energy Management Program (PTT-CEMP)

that PTT has undertaken with networks across the country. The Community Energy Management Program (CEMP), now in its 10th edition through 2023, serves as a mediator for disseminating knowledge and managing community energy under the "Sufficiency Economy Philosophy." This program aims to enhance the general public's understanding of community energy management, focusing on designing, installing, and maintaining basic energy technologies while enabling trainees to develop technologies suitable for their areas. In addition, it serves as a channel for knowledge exchange and connecting PTT's community technicians.

The Community Energy Management Program focuses on promoting and enhancing the capabilities of community members from various sectors, including community leaders, social and environmental developers, media personnel, youth, public officials, and state enterprises. This fosters leadership in energy management transformation within communities, enabling accurate dissemination of energy knowledge and the integration of expertise leading to effective community energy management, thereby achieving sustainable energy security at the community level.



Biogas Systems from Pig Farms

To address odor issues from pig farms, this initiative converts waste from pig farms into biogas to replace liquefied petroleum gas and charcoal used in households. Additionally, it provides knowledge transfer regarding carbon credit trading through greenhouse gas reduction projects in compliance with Thailand's standards, creating additional income for communities.

An outstanding pilot project of the biogas system from pig farms is located in Thamanao Sub-district, Chai Badan District, Lopburi Province, emphasizing community participation in analyzing renewable energy potential, designing, and developing systems alongside forming a community working group to mitigate odor issues from pig farm wastewater. The Thamanao model has now expanded to other communities, establishing a model community where citizens engage in local energy management systems across various regions.


PTT Community Learning Centers and Network

PTT and its community networks across the country have collaborated on the "Love Forests, Create People in 84 Districts, Sufficiency Living" project. This initiative aims to share knowledge with the network, focusing on exchanges through network forums to expand results tangibly and enhance quality of life in alignment with community contexts, especially in areas like community energy management, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, and economics. Additionally, the project leverages knowledge from the Green Globe Award and vetiver grass for integrated benefits.

Learning Farms: Large-Scale Agriculture in Thamanao Sub-district, Lopburi Province



Social enterprises via Sarn Palung Social Enterprise Company Ltd. (SPSE)

The PTT Group promotes social enterprises through Sarn Palung Social Enterprise Co., Ltd., by building on existing strengths and utilizing the knowledge within the PTT Group. The goal is to create jobs and income for disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities, the elderly, the unemployed, farmers, and communities. Key activities include:

1. Café Amazon for Chance
This initiative aims to create job opportunities for individuals requiring special assistance, such as those with hearing impairments or learning disabilities, ensuring they have stable jobs with guaranteed income while enhancing their potential in the coffee business. Currently, there are 7 Café Amazon for Chance locations providing 25 permanent jobs for disadvantaged individuals, resulting in a more than 60% increase in their income. The social impact achieved is approximately 520,000 Baht.
  • The project offers barista training for disadvantaged groups at the Amazon Inspiring Campus (AICA) of Café Amazon and provides internship opportunities at the Café Amazon for Chance stores.
  • It raises societal awareness about enhancing the potential of disadvantaged groups through communication at Café Amazon for Chance locations.
This project serves as a model for Café Amazon stores under PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited, which currently has over 300 locations nationwide.


2. Coffee Bean Sourcing from Communities
This initiative seeks to provide a reliable sales channel for coffee beans at fair prices to farmers while promoting sustainable coffee cultivation and production under natural resource conservation practices. It aims to strengthen skill development in coffee cultivation and production that meets quality standards while fostering strong community group cohesion. Currently, 14 community farmer groups in the Huay Chomphu Sub-district of Mueang District, Chiang Rai, and the Mae Salong Nai Sub-district of Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai, along with the "Little Houses in the Great Forest" project in Phayao Province, are involved, with a total of 255 farmers cultivating approximately 4,585 acres of coffee land. In 2023, the company purchased 800 tons of coffee beans from farmers.
  • he initiative included 297 households participating in the project, resulting in household incomes increasing by 7,000-12,000 Baht per year per household, totaling approximately 1.63 million Baht.
  • Training sessions on assessment and quality selection of coffee beans were organized for 14 groups of farmers, and 2,000 shade trees were planted in project areas (from the project’s commencement in 2018 to 2023).
Additional Information https://sarnpalung.pttgrp.com

3. PTT Day Care Center
The primary goal is to create stable jobs and income for housewives associated with the State Railway of Thailand and serve as a model for both the public and private sectors, addressing the challenges of an aging society in Thailand. The center has been operational since September 2019; as of December 2023, it has served 37 children, divided into 32 in nursery care and 5 in after-school programs.
  • The project has created permanent jobs for 3 disadvantaged women with limited education, with average monthly earnings of 11,000 Baht each, and hired 1 elderly nurse earning 30,000 Baht monthly.
Additional Information: https://pttdaycare.com/

PTT Group Disaster Relief

The PTT Group continuously monitors natural disaster situations throughout the year to ensure readiness for timely assistance and contributes to the recovery of communities around the PTT Group's business areas. Moreover, it supports the public in overcoming crises and quickly returning to normal life. In 2023, over 10,000 individuals benefited from the relief efforts.

To enhance preparedness for domestic and international disasters, the PTT Group SEALs operational team has been established, consisting of volunteer employees from various PTT Group companies, equipped to assist citizens facing emergencies during crises. This volunteer effort has been in place for over a decade, following the major flooding in 2011, and continues to provide support to communities in need based on ongoing circumstances.


Driving Social Progress Through Volunteer Activities

To promote and instill a sense of social responsibility, PTT has fostered participation among its executives and employees in volunteer activities that connect with community benefit projects within the PTT Group’s network. It also opens opportunities for individuals with a volunteer spirit to join and participate in community projects, creating a variety of volunteer activities aimed at addressing social issues and aligning with business strategies. Examples of these activities include health-related volunteer efforts for the elderly, such as making hand-holding elephants, creating artwork on fabric bags, and producing protective gloves for saline drips to donate to patients in hospitals. Additionally, happiness boxes are prepared for underprivileged youth and initiatives that promote employee engagement, particularly targeting younger employees through a DIY volunteer project, enabling them to propose social project ideas for budgeting alongside the "We Love PTT" club and support from the PTT Employee Club Association.