Ascending to the “Honorable Mention” is not an easy feat. Winning the Best Sustainability Award (Best Award) for three consecutive years is essential. And SCG has not only passed, but has also maintained its honorable mention for eight consecutive years. This means that SCG has held the Best Award for 10 consecutive years, becoming the longest-serving sustainability award holder in the stock exchange among large companies with a market value of over 100 billion baht. This year, three companies received the honorable mention:

• The Siam Cement Public Company Limited – for the 8th consecutive year

• PTT Public Company Limited – for the 5th consecutive year

• Kasikornbank Public Company Limited – for the 2nd consecutive year

In addition, several companies received the Best Sustainability Award, High Commended, and Commended, reflecting that sustainability is no longer just a trend for Thai businesses, but is becoming a new standard that investors in the capital market are increasingly placing importance on. This award also helps Thai companies gain more visibility in the eyes of investors worldwide.

How is this award determined?

Behind the honorary awards is a detailed and rigorous evaluation, consisting of written assessments and interviews. The judges will consider the real situations that the companies have faced, ranging from economic crises, natural disasters, technological changes, and increased competition. to environmental and social risks. The assessment questions delve into both

• concepts

• strategies

• and real, demonstrable results.

Compared to world-class award rankings, this award is not just a matter of ticking boxes to complete the criteria. But it is a testament to real business operations that shows how an organization can endure and manage sustainability in real challenging situations.

Why has SCG been able to maintain the honor for the longest time?

During the first 3 years of winning the Best Award, SCG has integrated sustainability concepts into every aspect of the business, from economics, society to the environment, under clear and transparent corporate governance principles. This shows that the organization does not do it because it is a trend, but a way of thinking that is part of the actual work. After receiving the honorary award, the challenge is to continuously maintain standards, which SCG does through…

• Promoting and upgrading partners, communities and those involved in the supply chain

• Sharing knowledge to strengthen and grow other businesses together

• Managing risks in both short and long terms, whether before, during and after a crisis

• Taking action on the environment continuously, not just following the trend

• Preparing people, work systems and organizational structure for the future

All of these are the reasons why SCG has been able to endure for a long time and create positive results that extend far beyond its own business.

“Best of the Best” on the path to sustainability

8 consecutive years of success does not simply reflect the award, but is also proof that sincere, systematic work, and consistent consideration of social and environmental impacts can truly create sustainable results.

And all of this is why SCG remains the company with the longest award-winning reputation — truly worthy of the name “Best of the Best.”