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Agricultural raw materials are the main components used in the production of alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages and food. ThaiBev places high importance on sustainable sourcing while maintaining both environmental and social responsibility. The company procures its agricultural raw materials in accordance with the ThaiBev Sustainable Agriculture Guideline, as well as nationally and internationally recognized standards.

KEY AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY

Sustainable Agriculture

ThaiBev has a Sustainable Agriculture Guideline in place which is applied to all of our agricultural raw materials suppliers. The guideline covers all essential environmental and social issues in regards to sustainable agriculture practices. ThaiBev requires agricultural raw materials suppliers to acknowledge and accept the guideline before being able to continue any transaction on our supplier portal called Supplier Life Cycle Management (SLCM).

ThaiBev has launched numerous farmer development campaigns, collaborating with both private and government sectors, in order to support and educate local farmers in practicing sustainable agriculture and in compliance with applicable renowned standards, e.g., BonSucro, RSPO, SAI Platform, SEDEX / SMETA, Rainforest Alliance, etc.

KEY RAW MATERIAL

COMMITMENT IN 2025

ThaiBev will procure agricultural raw materials which are the main raw materials in the production process from sources that follow high standards and are environmentally and socially responsible.

SUSTAINABLE

Sustainable Agricultural Program	Scope	ESG Benefits
Sustainable Agricultural Program	Scope	Reduce water consumption	Reduce environmental pollution	Protect soil health	Prevent the destruction of ecosystems	Reduce GHG emission	Manage waste	Develop farmer capability	Ensure human right compliance
Water Risks Management throughout Supply Chain	Tier 1 supplier
Clean Water for Communities, Thailand	Non-tier 1
Community Water Management Project in accordance with the Royal Initiative of Muang Mae Haad Community, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand	Own operation Non-tier 1 supplier
Solar Energy Irrigation for Local Farmers, Myanmar	Own operation Non-tier 1 supplier
Rice Husk Pellet Ash from Boiler for Road Paving & Biofertilizer, Myanmar	Own operation Non-tier 1 supplier
Distributing Soil Conditioner to Local Farmers, Thailand	Own operation Non-tier 1 supplier
Cardrona Distillery and the Karearea Project	Non-tier 1 supplier
Speyburn Fish Ladder	Non-tier 1 supplier
Supplier Classification and Engagement for Scope 3 GHG Emissions Reduction, Thailand	Tier 1 supplier
Train-the-Trainer Program, Thailand	Tier 1 supplier
Green Transportation: Reducing Transportation Distance
“Tod Mai Ting” and “Mai Tod Sum” Campaign, Used Cooking Oil Value Creation, Thailand	Own Operation
ThaiBev Business Partner Award, Thailand	Own Operation Tier 1 supplier
ThaiBev Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Sourcing, Thailand	Non-tier 1 supplier Tier 1 supplier

Scope Definition

Own operation refers to the application of agricultural commodities in ThaiBev’s own production process
Tier 1 supplier refers to the sourcing of agricultural commodities, used in own operation, from suppliers who directly supply goods and services to ThaiBev
Non-tier 1 supplier refers to the sourcing of agricultural commodities, used in own operation, from suppliers who provide their products and services to the supplier at the next level in the chain

PROGRAMS TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMTION

Water Risks Management throughout Supply Chain

ThaiBev also works with its suppliers located in water-stressed areas to minimize water consumption. All significant suppliers are assessed on water-related risks based on WRI’s Aqueduct and the Together for Sustainability (TfS) Initiative. The disruption of supplier's operation could pose a significant financial impact to ThaiBev. With water being one of the risk issues in agricultural sector, ThaiBev identifies 36 out of 75 locations for key agricultural commodity suppliers operating in extremely high and high-stress areas.

To quantify the risks, we identify the products of which these key agricultural commodities are the component and the potential revenue loss from the supply chain disruption caused by water-related risks.
To mitigate risks, ThaiBev collaborates with its suppliers to secure supply continuity and mandates them to track and report their water footprint and intensity to ThaiBev annually. Additionally, ThaiBev assesses its partners' water risks by monitoring potential risks in partner-related areas during the rainy season, such as flooding, through daily flood reporting via the CROSS SRM system.

Percentage of Tier 1 suppliers in water-stressed locations

36.30% of factories in water stressed locations based on Cost of goods purchased in FY2024

Water Risk in our Supply Chain

ThaiBev has also established a Sustainable Agriculture Guideline to ensure that suppliers can optimize water consumption during their agricultural processes. Our suppliers are encouraged to measure their water consumption, identify opportunities to reduce their water usage, conduct water risk assessments of their operating sites using internationally recognized tools, and implement mitigation plans in areas with significant water stress levels.

ThaiBev focuses on agricultural commodity category, which exposed to high water-related risk. Among the key agricultural commodities, sugar and broken rice are 100% sourced from suppliers located in high water-stresses areas. Therefore, ThaiBev focuses on working with suppliers of these two commodities in implementing stakeholder conflict management measures. ThaiBev encourages supplier collaboration with local communities, farmers, and third-party organizations to ensure sustainable water use. ThaiBev's Critical Suppliers of sugar and broken rice manage water-stress risks related to stakeholder conflict in line with BonSucro and FSA standards respectively.

Community Water Management Project in accordance with the Royal Initiative of Muang Mae Haad Community, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

ThaiBev, in collaboration with the Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII), launched the “Community Water Management Project in accordance with the Royal Initiative of Muang Mae Haad Community, Chiang Mai Province”. This initiative was designed to address the significant challenges of water scarcity, particularly during the dry season, by improving water access and supporting agricultural productivity.

The primary goals were to expand water storage through reservoir enlargement and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring a reliable water supply for consumption and agriculture. Additionally, the project aimed to rehabilitate irrigation systems, such as the Muang Mae Haad irrigation canal, which had deteriorated and required restoration to enhance water delivery to agricultural areas.

The project has significantly improved water management, resulting in an annual increase in reserved water volume of more than 270,000 cubic meters. The restored irrigation system provides consistent irrigation and enhance crop yields. Furthermore, the improved infrastructure strengthens the community’s resilience to droughts and other seasonal changes, ensuring long-term sustainability and support for local livelihoods. This project will serve as a model for public–private collaboration focused on enhancing long-term water security.

Solar Energy Irrigation for Local Farmers, Myanmar

Our subsidiary in Myanmar, GRG, is dedicated to supporting local farmers engaged in spring paddy cultivation and rice production in the model village of San Phel. Located in the eastern region of Bago, this village serves as the primary source of raw materials for GRG’s products. The farmers in this region face water scarcities, particularly during the summer season, as they struggle to afford the costs of accessing irrigation facilities.

The project aims to give access to a daily supply of irrigation water for paddy fields. The project has enabled farmers to cultivate three rice crops annually during the summer, rainy, and winter seasons, with an impressive 50% reduction in costs compared to diesel generator-powered alternatives.

GRG has expanded its efforts by implementing an RO Purified Water System and Treatment Plant, which is powered by solar energy. This is designed to operate during the rainy season when irrigation water is not required for agricultural purposes.

PROGRAMS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Rice Husk Pellet Ash from Boiler for Road Paving & Biofertilizer, Myanmar

Grand Royal Group has used rice husk pellet ash from the biomass boiler as a component in road paving in the four surrounding villages, which are home to 5,663 people. A total of 5,207 tonnes of the ash were reused, rather than being disposed of in a landfill.
The rice husk pellet ash is further utilized by combining it with biogenic sludge from wastewater treatment to produce biofertilizer for vegetables in Bio-Farm in Production facility. All vegetables grown in the Bio-Farm are distributed to factory employees and supplied to the factory canteen.

PROGRAM TO PROTECT SOIL HEALTH

Distributing Soil Conditioner to Local Farmers, Thailand

ThaiBev distributes distillery slop, effluent from the biogas production process in spirits production facilities in Thailand, as a soil conditioner to local farmers, because it contains essential nutrients for plant growth, particularly for sugarcane. Research has found that distillery slop increases sugarcane yields without causing negative environmental impacts. It can reduce farmers’ outgoings on chemical fertilizers and result in an increased yield of approximately 10,000–15,000 Baht per rai.

In 2024, ThaiBev expanded its distribution of distillery slop to farmers in Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani provinces to more than 518,000 cubic meters, covering over 22,000 rai (3,520 hectares) of sugarcane fields, rice paddy fields, and corn fields.

Program to prevent the destruction of ecosystems

Biodiversity Commitment

In fiscal year 2021, ThaiBev launched the net positive impact to biodiversity commitment and no gross deforestation commitment. ThaiBev recognizes the importance of biodiversity conservation in minimizing the impacts of climate change, and guaranteeing the stable production of agricultural commodities vital to ThaiBev’s manufacturing process.

THAIBEV’S BIODIVERSITY

THAIBEV’S BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION AND NO-DEFORESTATION STATEMENT

Cardrona Distillery and the Karearea Project

The Cardrona Distillery, ThaiBev’s New Zealand subsidiary, has partnered with Real NZ to support the Karearea Project, a community-led conservation effort initiated by Cardrona Alpine Resort. In collaboration with Parker Conservation, local Iwi, the Department of Conservation, and other stakeholders, the project focuses on protecting the Karearea (New Zealand Falcon) New Zealand’s only native falcon and most endangered bird of prey. With a population of just 5,000-8,000 individuals, the falcon is classified as “Threatened, Nationally Vulnerable”, underscoring the urgency of this initiative.

Speyburn Fish Ladder

The Speyburn-Glenlivet Distillery Company Limited, a ThaiBev subsidiary in Scotland, collaborated with Scottish charity, the Spey Foundation, on their second environmental project to increase fish populations along the River Spey. A new fish pass has been successfully constructed in the Granty Burn to overcome in-river obstacles that prevent salmon and sea trout from spawning and to improve the river’s biodiversity. This project follows the installation of the Mackalea Burn fish pass, also funded by Speyburn. The pass in the Granty Burn was created by extending an intake pipe for the distillery’s cooling pond upstream and building a temporary dam to divert water flow. Its design will open up high-quality breeding grounds to encourage spawning under all flow conditions.

PROGRAMS TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS

Supplier Classification and Engagement for Scope 3 GHG Emissions Reduction

Supplier Classification	Carbon Accounting	Reduction Target	SBTi Alignment	Supplier Engagement Strategy
Supplier Classification	Carbon Accounting	Reduction Target	SBTi Alignment	Awareness Training	Data Collection Support	Target Setting Alignment	Regular Disclosure Requirements	Collaboration for Emission Reduction	Knowledge Exchange
Beginner
Competence
Role Model
Leader

ThaiBev tailors its engagement strategies to each supplier’s classification. For Beginner and Competence suppliers, our primary focus is on capacity building through resources, training, and data collection support to establish foundational GHG accounting practices. For Role Model and Leader suppliers, ThaiBev emphasizes target alignment and collaborative initiatives to accelerate emissions reductions, leveraging these suppliers’ sustainability maturity to drive change.

Train-the-Trainer Program

As part of its mission to strengthen Thai entrepreneurs, TSCN introduced the Train-the-Trainer Program in collaboration with its co-founders. This initiative aims to equip member representatives with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement effective sustainability practices within their organizations. By focusing on GHG emissions tracking, reduction strategies, and sustainability management, the program supports Thai entrepreneurs in advancing toward Net Zero. In this way, TSCN empowers businesses to be leaders in sustainability and contributes to Thailand’s broader climate objectives.

Green Transportation: Reducing Transportation Distance

ThaiBev works with its suppliers and partners to reduce transport distances of agricultural crops where possible by cross-mapping the locations of its own production facilities with that of its suppliers to determine the shortest route.

PROGRAMS TO MANAGE WASTE

“Tod Mai Ting” and “Mai Tod Sum” Campaign, Used Cooking Oil Value Creation, Thailand

Used cooking oil from ThaiBev’s Food Product Group operations in Thailand is eligible to be repurposed into biofuel, so we actively seek out business partners who are willing to purchase our used cooking oil for this purpose. This results in value generation for both sides while also helping to mitigate climate change. In 2024, the Food Product Group announced a collaboration with BSGF - a joint venture under Bangchak Oil Refinery and Retail Gas Station Group - to drive best practice for managing used cooking oil by collecting the oil and reusing it as a raw material for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 80% compared to traditional aviation fuel.

PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP FARMER CAPABILITY

ThaiBev Business Partner Award

These annual awards aim to promote supplier development, private sector competitiveness, sustainable business practices, and innovation. The contenders for the awards are ThaiBev’s strategic business partners, including critical suppliers, suppliers with strong business relationships, and high-volume suppliers. The awards are divided into three tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum (business partners who receive a Gold Award for three consecutive years). In 2023, ThaiBev added a requirement to track the carbon footprint of the agricultural raw materials they supply to ThaiBev as well as provides recommendations for suppliers who have not yet tracked their own emissions. To further strengthen this endeavor, ThaiBev aims to have more visibility to its scope 3 GHG emissions and increase the proportion of primary data source acquired from suppliers in order to co-develop reduction plan.

ThaiBev invites agricultural raw material suppliers to participate in ThaiBev Business Partner Award program every year with the aim to increase awareness of sustainable agricultural practice. The program is an incentive for suppliers to implement sustainable agricultural initiatives and operate in line with sustainability standards, such as, BonSucro, RSPO, Rainforest Alliance, SEDEX, etc.

The majority of ThaiBev’s agricultural commodity tier 1 suppliers are either manufacturers or distributors. Instead, the local farmers are considered to be ThaiBev non-tier 1 suppliers who cultivate and supply agricultural commodities to the tier 1 suppliers. Understanding the challenges local farmers face in adopting sustainable agriculture practice, we encourage our tier 1 suppliers to implement similar farmer support programs to ensure that the farmers have sufficient knowledge and resources.

ThaiBev Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Sourcing in Thailand

ThaiBev is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture by collaborating with key agricultural commodity suppliers to educate local farmers. In Thailand, these efforts focus on malt, hops, sugar, broken rice, tea leaves, and palm oil. Through alignment with internationally recognized standards such as Bonsucro, RSPO, SAI Platform, SEDEX/ SMETA, and Rainforest Alliance. ThaiBev promotes farming practices that enhance resource efficiency, protect ecosystems, and comply with global sustainability benchmarks.

Additionally, ThaiBev also supports these suppliers in promoting sustainable farming practices among non-Tier 1 farmers in Thailand. These initiatives include nutrient management, pest control for ecosystem preservation, water conservation, soil health improvement, leveraging smart farming approach using automation tools such as GPS-guided tractors, drones, and IoT (Internet of Things) irrigation. Such initiatives empower farmers to boost productivity while minimizing environmental impact, reducing GHG emission. This comprehensive approach strengthens local economies, and supports ThaiBev’s sustainability objectives and Thailand’s national environmental goals.

To further support sustainable development, ThaiBev also provides basic ESG training to key commodity suppliers. The training equips suppliers with the knowledge and tools to calculate and manage their own environmental data, including GHG emissions, water use, and waste management. This foundational knowledge enables suppliers to identify pathways toward Net Zero, implement effective water stewardship in their regions, and adopt responsible waste management practices

Learn more about Water Management of Sugar supplier here

THAIBEV’S MANAGEMENT OF

PROPORTION OF AGRICULTURAL RAW MATERIALS RESPONSIBLY SOURCED

Key Agricultural Raw Materials	Coverage					Applicable Standards
Key Agricultural Raw Materials	2021	2022	2023	2024	Target 2025	Applicable Standards
Malt and Hops	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	SAI Platform SEDEX
Sugar	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	BonSucro SMETA
Broken Rice	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	SAI Platform Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) SMETA
Palm Oil	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Tea Leaves	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	Rainforest Alliance OneCert International Organic Standards (EU equivalent)

ThaiBev has established purchasing policy and bidding requirement to only procure key agricultural raw materials with the leading third-party certification / standards only, i.e., RSPO, BonSucro, SAI Platform, SEDEX, Rainforest Alliance. To ensure the compliance, ThaiBev requests evidence of certification and integrates the requirement into audit criteria. As a result, 100% of key agricultural commodities purchased is certified and responsibly sourced. It also aims to maintain the certified proportion to be 100% in alignment with our 2025 commitment to responsibly source 100% of key agricultural commodities.

Integration of Third-party Certification Requirement

Sourcing Policy

Product Specification

Bidding Requirement

Assessment & Audit

MALT & HOPS

Malt and hops are the key agricultural raw materials used in distilling and brewing processes.

ACHIEVEMENT IN 2024

of malt and hops are sourced from SAI Platform members or SMETA verified suppliers

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING STRATEGY

Supplier Selection
Establish mandatory sourcing requirement to source from suppliers who are member of Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform or operate in compliance with such standards

ACTIONS TAKENS

ThaiBev encourages and supports malt and hops suppliers to become active members and follow the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI), a global standard for agricultural practices. Most of the suppliers are members of SAI Platform and manage their own farms in accordance with such standard. Those who are not SAI Platform member operate under SEDEX /SMETA and have external verification in place. Non-tier 1 suppliers who supply barley to the malt suppliers who do not have their own farm are SEDEX/SMETA certified as well.

ThaiBev’s supplier also implements digital tool to improve supply chain visibility and traceability. The tool allows farmers to take a holistic view of their farm operations based on a broad set of sustainability criteria. Using this tool, farmers can assess not just the carbon footprint or water usage, but also other important parameters, such as yield, soil health, biodiversity and social aspects.

Other approach adopted by our supplier is the cradle to cradle with an investment in an anaerobic digester that utilizes waste product from the factory to make fertilizer and putting back on the land owned by local farmers that grows its agricultural raw material.

SUGAR

Sugar is mainly used in the production of ThaiBev’s non-alcoholic drinks and is locally sourced in Thailand.

ACHIEVEMENT IN 2024

of sugar sourced is BonSucro certified or sourced from SEDEX member

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING STRATEGY

Farmer Support
Partner with sugar producer to support sugarcane farmers to operate in compliance with BonSucro requirements

Supplier Collaboration
Collaborate with affiliated sugar producer to obtain BonSucro certificate (Production Standard including Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard) and create the demand for certified sugar in Thailand.

ACTIONS TAKEN

ThaiBev adheres to BonSucro standard which covers 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic and incorporates these in its sourcing requirement for sugar. In terms of collaboration with its business partners, ThaiBev collaborates with its strategic sugar supplier to launch farmer development program with the objective to promote sustainable sourcing and reduce ESG impacts in agricultural processes.

ThaiBev’s supplier is one of the largest sugar producers in Thailand. The supplier has implemented farmers’ capability development programs and encourage farmers to practice modern cane farming that promotes effectiveness in quality and products, as well as reducing environmental impacts. One of the successful initiative is buying sugar cane leaves and straws from local to reduce burning sugar cane, the major cause of PM 2.5 smog.

BROKEN RICE

Rice is mainly used in the production of ThaiBev’s product and is locally sourced.

ACHIEVEMENT IN 2024

of broken rice is sourced from Sustainable Rice Platform compliant or SMETA verified suppliers

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING STRATEGY

Supplier Collaboration
Encourage major rice millers and distributors to address human rights and environmental issues in the farming processes in compliance with local applicable ESG standards

Supplier Development
Develop broken rice suppliers to improve their operation in alignment with SMETA standard

ACTIONS TAKEN

ThaiBev engages with the local farmers to properly educate them in adopting sustainable agriculture practice and makes them aware of relevant sustainability issues in the agricultural processes, for instance, water efficiency, soil fertility, organic farming, etc.

Additionally, ThaiBev has implemented a strict pesticide control for rice. It is included as the requirement in its product specification. ThaiBev has systematic process to sample and test the product to ensure food safety.

TEA LEAVES

Green tea products contribute majorly to ThaiBev’s non-alcoholic beverages product portfolio. The highest quality tea leaves grown via organic farming are being used to produce our tea products.

ACHIEVEMENT IN 2024

of tea leaves sourced are Rainforest Alliance certified or are organically produced in accordance with OneCert International Organic Standards (EU Equivalent)

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING STRATEGY

Farmer Support
Continuously engage with key suppliers to support farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural with the primary focus on organic farming

ACTIONS TAKEN

All of the tea leaves used in ThaiBev’s production of non-alcoholic beverages are certified in accordance with Rainforest Alliance or OneCert International Organic Agriculture standards. The organic agriculture requirements cover all key essential issues stated in the EU Organic Farming, for instance climate and environment protection, conservation of soil fertility, absence of GMO, etc. ThaiBev also displays the Organic Product label on its tea products to ensure that its customers can make a well-informed purchasing decision.

One of ThaiBev’s suppliers and Thailand’s major tea leaves producer, works closely with farmers in their supply chain through Farmers Empowerment program. As part of this program, farmers are able to acquire knowledge on organic farming practices, pesticide-free farming and preserving soil fertility. As a result, farmers are able to minimize their operational cost while maintaining lowest environmental impacts.

PALM OIL

Palm oil is a key ingredient used in both restaurant business and manufacturing of packaged food.

ACHIEVEMENT IN 2024

of palm oil sourced is RSPO certified

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING STRATEGY

Promote the use of RSPO certified sustainable palm oil (Identity Preserved, Segregation and Mass Balanced) focusing on addressing deforestation and GHG emissions through on-going discussions with our key suppliers

ACTIONS TAKEN

ThaiBev supports large-scale palm oil producers and small-scale farmers in the responsible and efficient production of palm oil and to be certified with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) international standards.

ThaiBev has established a sourcing requirement to procure RSPO certified palm oil. Since 2018, 100% of palm oil use at KFC restaurants is RSPO certified. ThaiBev is extending this requirement to its Oishi restaurant and is committed to ensure that 100% of palm oil used in food business is sourced responsibly.

Sustainable Agriculture Guideline

An Essential Part in Achieving Sustainable Supply Chain

INTRODUCTION

Thai Beverage Group (hereafter “ThaiBev”) seeks to deliver a quality end product which answers our consumers’ demand and originates from a sustainable source. It has always been our concern to build a solid and effective supply chain in collaboration with our suppliers. ThaiBev’s Sustainable Agriculture Guideline (hereafter “the Guideline”) shall be our additional requirements for our suppliers in order to ensure that the material we source meet our standards.

We expect our suppliers to share our vision on sustainable agriculture and adopt the same practice to their own supply chain.

SCOPE

The requirements stated hereinafter shall apply to only agricultural raw material suppliers (hereafter “suppliers”). This includes suppliers’ related business entities, for instance, suppliers’ affiliates. Raw materials shall refer to only unprocessed materials.

Environmental

Conservation of Biodiversity

Suppliers may protect the natural state of ecosystem, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources and where possible, avoid interfering at all. We expect our suppliers to avoid sourcing agricultural raw materials in high conservation values or legally protected area under any circumstances.

Conservation of Forests

Suppliers may avoid deforestation in ecologically sensitive areas and take into account the prior use of land to ensure that no forests are not cut or burned for conversion to agricultural land.

Local Agriculture

Suppliers may support local farming in order to promote domestic agriculture and minimize pollution from the transportation of raw materials harvested. We encourage our suppliers to provide local farmers, whose raw materials they rely on, with knowledge and support necessary to promote sustainable and secure long-term supply of raw materials.

Organic Farming

Suppliers may adopt organic farming in their own agricultural operation or promote organic farming practice where applicable. We encourage suppliers to obtain organic farming certification from third-party or comply with organic farming standards established in countries where raw materials are being sourced.

Energy and Emissions Management

Suppliers may optimize energy usage within their supply chain, minimizehouse gas (GHG) emissions and implement activities to mitigate the negative impacts arising from GHG emissions on surrounding communities.

Soil Management

Suppliers may protect and improve soil fertility, for instance, by conserving soil, rotating crop, and maintaining the balance amount of soil nutrient.

Water Consumption

Suppliers may optimize water consumption during their agricultural process. Our suppliers are encouraged to measure their water consumption and identify opportunities to reduce their water usage where possible. In addition, we urge suppliers to conduct water risk assessment of their operating sites using internationally recognized tools and implement mitigation plan in area where water stress level is found to be significant.

Pesticide Control

Suppliers may manage and closely monitor the usage of pesticide especially contamination of nearby water sources. At minimum, we expect our suppliers to establish a maximum pesticide residue limit for their raw materials. Where in use pesticides should be applied responsibly in adequate amount required to control the invasion of pests and should be stored properly in a way that they do not produce negative impacts on surrounding communities.

GMO Declaration

Suppliers shall notify ThaiBev if their raw materials are GMO or contain or derive from GMO ingredients. They must also comply with regulations concerning GMO in countries where they operate. Please refer to ThaiBev’s GMO Guideline for more detail on our position on GMO.

Human Rights

Land Use Violation

Suppliers shall not violate the community’s right to access land and natural resource and respect the established rights of indigenous/tribal people to their land as well as their prior and informed consent. Furthermore, we expect our suppliers to maintain a good relationship with the communities in which they operate, conducting impact assessment of their operations on local community on regular basis and establish development programs where necessary.

Child and Forced Labor

Suppliers shall adhere to the laws and regulations concerning minimum working age in countries where they operate, and avoid any forms of forced labor, including slave labor, indentured labor, bonded labor.

Wages and Well being

Suppliers shall work to ensure that farmers in their supply chain are entitled to income and wages that meet basic income needs in countries where the raw materials are being grown. Furthermore, we expect our suppliers to maintain good relationships with farmers and implement empowerment programs to develop their skills and capabilities where applicable.

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