Doing business with suppliers who demonstrate social and environmental responsibility not only reduces business disruption risks but also enhances the company’s operational efficiency. Therefore, the company prioritizes transparent, fair, and non-discriminatory procurement practices by establishing supplier selection guidelines based on various criteria, including:
- Potential for sustainable business operations and good corporate governance
- Ability to deliver quality products that meet standards, on time, environmentally friendly or with low carbon emissions
- Compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as labor laws and human rights principles
Furthermore, the company has announced a Sustainable Supply Chain Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct as guidelines for suppliers to follow, communicating the company’s expectations regarding its commitment to creating sustainable value for stakeholders while emphasizing environmental and community concerns.
ESG-Based Supplier Screening and Selection
The company has integrated ESG criteria as part of the screening, selection, and management of suppliers. We have improved the supplier assessment form to include various dimensional criteria such as occupational health, safety and environment, service quality, facility readiness, technical qualifications, management, etc. This form is used as a unified standard across all countries where the company operates. This standard covers the procurement process from 1) supplier registration to 2) contract signing and 3) ongoing business collaboration.
The ESG criteria incorporated into the preliminary supplier qualification assessment include:
- Social criteria, such as health and safety, community impact, etc.
- Environmental criteria, such as waste management, etc.
- Governance criteria, such as business ethics, etc.
The above assessment form is designed as a questionnaire that contractors can use as a tool to self-evaluate their ESG performance, referencing their past performance. The company will send this assessment form to suppliers to initially evaluate ESG efficiency, and scoring will be based on answers supported by evidence.
Simultaneously, the company has developed ESG supplier assessment standards to evaluate significant negative impacts that occur or may occur during operations. This serves as a foundation for improving operations related to the company’s suppliers and for monitoring and addressing impacts throughout the supply chain.
These processes ensure that the company’s supplier selection not only meets production requirements for goods or services but also aligns with its commitment to creating a sustainable supply chain. These standards apply to both current suppliers and new partners wishing to work with the company.
The company’s procurement follows environmentally conscious guidelines. For example, in 2025, the company selected Grandy Intertrade Co, Ltd. as the manufacturer of employee polo uniforms, which are made from 15 recycled PET plastic bottles per piece, reflecting the company’s commitment to sourcing environmentally friendly goods/services in order to promote sustainable development.
Sustainable Collaboration and Business Operations with Suppliers
The company promotes the involvement of suppliers, contractors, and business partners to develop energy products and innovations that meet customer needs and enhance the capabilities of partners throughout the supply chain for sustainable growth. This is achieved through diverse operations that encompass economic, community, social, and environmental dimensions.
In 2025, the company has encouraged the participation of suppliers / contractors / business partners through various activities, such as:
- Banpu NEXT’s collaboration with partners in the energy technology business and stakeholders across the clean energy ecosystem to strengthen its capacity to deliver comprehensive Net Zero Solutions. This encompasses the integration of energy solutions, energy management, access to renewable energy certificates and carbon credits, as well as the application of AI, smart technologies, and digital platforms to support efficient energy analysis and management. These efforts reinforce energy technology capabilities, enhance business operational capacity, and foster the sustainable growth of the Business Ecosystem — enabling the delivery of tailored solutions that address the specific needs of customers across various industry sectors.
- A partnership with Amata VN and SolarBK to develop a 227-megawatt rooftop solar power generation project across two Amata Industrial Estates in Vietnam. This project is set to enhance the competitive advantage of the Amata Industrial Estates and deliver benefits to tenants through comprehensive infrastructure that supports both business operations and sustainability goals, while contributing to Vietnam’s energy security and its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets.
- A collaboration with DHL Supply Chain Thailand to offer commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions and comprehensive clean energy services to business and industrial customers. In the initial phase, the partnership will explore and develop a range of services, including the installation of charging stations at DHL facilities, AI-powered route optimization, and leasing and fleet management systems, with a view to enhancing the operational efficiency of DHL’s EV and vehicle fleets in subsequent phases. The partnership also aims to identify opportunities to deploy additional clean energy solutions — such as solar power generation integrated with energy storage systems and energy management platforms — to meet the operational requirements of DHL and its customers, reduce carbon emissions, and support both companies in achieving their respective Net Zero targets.