Social Responsibility Policy
Banpu is committed to operating its business in alignment with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to ensure a balance between business growth and creating sustainable values for all stakeholders. The company has initiated a variety of social responsibility programs anchored in its business credo: “An industry will be strong only when it is developed in tandem with social and environmental responsibility”.
- Undertaken all operational activities by prioritizing “care and responsibility” for all groups of stakeholders. The Company has strived towards achieving international best practice standards by strictly complying with all applicable laws and regulations of the host countries, conducting business ethically and transparently and being a good corporate citizen in all areas where our business operates.
- Run community development initiatives that truly respond to each community’s real needs and focus on active participation of the community members. The aim is to enhance the quality of life in various areas ranging from public infrastructures and utilities to career, education, local customs and traditions.
- Implemented CSR programs at the corporate level, in addition to community development initiatives, by promoting “education and learning” among children and young people , who will be a major force for the sustainable development of the country and society in the future.
“Learning is the Power of Change and Development”
Based on our firm belief that education and learning opportunities lead to constructive changes and sustainable development of people and society, Banpu’s CSR activities, both at the corporate and local levels, focus on the promotion and development of continued learning opportunities among youths. As children are a major force that drives sustainable development of the country and society in the future, a number of initiatives both in and outside the classroom have been undertaken. These activities range from learning individually and as a team through daily real-life experiences and hands-on practices to enhance capabilities and skills to the provision of necessary financial and other support.