Community and Social Development

Supporting the SDGs Goals

Goal 1:

No Poverty

Goal 11:

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal and Performance Highlights

Challenges and Opportunities

Ratch Pathana and Affiliates places great importance on community and social development, focusing on creating participation and improving the quality of life for people in the community while preserving traditional lifestyles.

The group promotes the development of community potential and addresses social issues to enable self-sufficiency in a sustainable manner. At the same time, the business operates on the foundation of social responsibility, aiming to create sustainability in all dimensions

Management Approach and Value Creation

The company has set guidelines for community development and engagement in its sustainability policy under the social dimension as follows:

Community Involvement and Development

Promote the development within the community, including education, economy, quality of life, and society as a whole, with corporate social responsibility (CSR). It also encourages employees to participate in public benefit activities and the preservation of the community's cultural traditions regularly.

Human Rights and Labor Practices

Respect and support the protection of human rights in all forms. Treat stakeholders, others, and employees equally, regardless of gender, age, skin color, education, nationality, religion, and personal beliefs. Ensure that employees receive fair rights, benefits, and welfare in accordance with labor laws.

Capability Development and Employee Retention

Focus on developing the potential and capabilities of employees by supporting training, knowledge sharing, and providing necessary resources so they can work to their full potential. Encourage creativity and a sense of entrepreneurship.

Health and Safety Environment

Enhance health and safety in the workplace by promoting awareness and providing continuous education on occupational health and safety for employees.

Participation of Stakeholders

Promote collaboration with all stakeholders to achieve mutual benefits, find solutions, and establish appropriate measures. Set clear communication channels that are diverse and in line with the lifestyles of all stakeholder groups

In 2024, the company carried out 343 projects/activities for community/society development and assistance, with a total value of 9,732,737.78 baht.

Activity Type	Project / Activity	Value (Baht)
Education	56	368,695.95
Sports	26	49,500.00
Quality of Life	87	264,233.00
Environment	19	324,029.90
Religion, Culture, Traditions	93	109,606.00
Public Benefit/Charity/Donations	46	260,389.40
Community Development Fund	16	8,356,283.53
Total	343	9,732,737.78

The Ratch Pathana and Affiliates energy business focuses on fostering participation and social development, especially in communities surrounding power plants, which may be impacted by the company’s operations. In addition to conducting environmentally friendly business practices, the company also emphasizes co-creating value and developing communities to grow alongside energy security. The company considers minimizing negative impacts and creating benefits for the community at every stage of its business operations. As a result, the company has implemented corporate social responsibility projects that are aligned with and interconnected throughout the entire business process, aiming to develop community potential and address social issues sustainably in all aspects. In 2024, the company carried out community involvement and social development projects, focusing on creating benefits for the community, participating in development, and addressing social issues at the local level. These projects were driven by the needs of the community, as follows:

Examples of Key Projects in 2024

Category	Project/Activity Name	Objective	Cost (Baht)	Outcome/Benefits
Education	1. Drawing and Coloring Contest: Childhood Dreams and Sustainable Energy Conservation" (Continuing for the 15^th year	Promote the development of skills and creativity in the arts of children and youth.	50,000	Children and youth received educational opportunities, with 100 participants from 26 schools.
Education	2. Scholarship Program (Continuing for the 16^th year)	Support scholarships for children and youth in the areas surrounding the power plant.	70,000	Children and youth received educational opportunities, with 60 participants from schools.
Sports	1. Community Sports Engagement	Promote exercise for health and support the beneficial use of free time, as well as foster good relationships between the company and the community/local authorities.	49,500	Support sports-related projects, totaling 26 initiatives.
	2. Senior Football
	3. Sports Against Drugs Project
	4. Donate Sports Equipment to Undersupplied Schools
Environment	1. Community Campaign to Address Illegal Waste Disposal Issues	Promote and maintain the environment and support the valuable use of natural resources. Engaging with the community/local agencies in promoting environmental conservation and restoration.	324,029.90	Supporting 19 environmental activities/projects.
	2. Waste Sorting Project
	3. Environmental Conservation Awareness Initiative
	4. Green Space Expansion Project
	5. Clean Canal and Clear Water Project
Religion / Culture / Local Traditions	1. Key Buddhist activities include Asalha Puja, Magha Puja, Vesak Day, Kathina, and Pha Pa (forest robe offering), etc.	To preserve valuable traditions and culture while promoting the company's engagement with the community. To uphold religion, preserve culture, and maintain local traditions as fundamental elements in strengthening communities and fostering a livable society.	109,606	Supported and participated in a total of 93 religious, traditional, and cultural activities.
	2. Local traditions include various cultural festivals such as the Songkran Festival, the communal rice harvesting tradition, and specific regional ceremonies. Chonburi Province: Phra That Water Pouring Ceremony, Boon Poy Luang Festival Lamphun Province: Khun Nam Spirit Worship Ceremony Kamphaeng Phet Province: Nop Phra Len Phleng Religious Festival These are just a few examples of the rich cultural and religious heritage observed in different regions.
	3. Songkarn
	4. Loykratong
Public Benefit / Charity	1. Community Development Volunteer Project	To foster participation, develop local areas, and support community activities and organizations related to business operations.	260,389.40	Supported a total of 46 public benefit projects.
	2. Electricity for Community Water Supply Project
	3. SGF-PEA Project for Community and Society
	4. Drinking Water for the Community Project
	5. Ratch Pathana Rongjimob Ai Uin Project: Creating Smiles and Warmth
	6. SGF Project: Sharing Love with Younger Generations
Quality of Life	1. Short-Term Vocational Training Project for the Community	Promote skills and improve the quality of life of people in the community/local area. Promote and collaborate in developing the community economy system to be self-reliant and sustainable.	264,233	Supported a total of 87 activities/projects aimed at improving the quality of life.
	2. Biomass Ash Soil Amendment Material Promotion Project
	3. "Developing the Potential of Village Health Volunteer Youth (Junior VHVs)" Project

Power Development Fund for Local Development

The Power Development Fund was established by the decision of the Energy Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Energy, to improve the quality of life and local development in areas surrounding power plants. Ratch Pathana and Affiliateshas contributed funds to the Electricity Development Fund based on the capacity and type of power plant. Additionally, a Community Development Fund was established around the Biomass Collection and Processing Center in Lamphun Province, which serves as the source of biomass fuel for the biomass power plant. The fund allocates budgets for local development and improving the quality of life in the community through various projects, such as:

Moreover, the company has sent representatives to attend meetings and provide suggestions to serve as information for considering various projects. In 2024, the Ratch Pathana and Affiliates contributed funds to be donated to local areas for quality of life development, with a total value of 9,732,737.78 baht, consisting of:

Electricity Fund for Local Development	Total Value
Chonburi Province Electricity Development Fund 1	7,027,495.16
Kamphaeng Phet Province Electricity Development Fund 8	562,581.43
Lamphun Province Electricity Development Fund 3	666,206.94
Biomass Collection and Processing Center Development Fund (Lamphun), Saha Cogeneration Green Co., Ltd.	100,000
Total	8,356,283.53

In 2024, the company conducted a public opinion survey in the area surrounding the power plant from the operation of the Phase 4 Expansion Cogeneration Power Plant Project (SPP Replacement), conducted by Eastern Thai Consulting 1992 Co., Ltd., which is authorized by the Department of Industrial Works and registered as a private laboratory for analysis. The survey was carried out using a Simple Random Sampling method, sampling the population to assess community attitudes, socio-economic conditions, and environmental attitudes in the present day. The survey is conducted once a year, gathering opinions from residents living within a 5-kilometer radius of the power plant. The purpose of the survey is to

The results of the community attitude survey towards Ratch Pathana Energy Public Company Limited

Survey topics	Satisfaction level survey (%)
1. The level of attitude towards the company's community and social operations image.	88.90%	Excellent
2. The level of public satisfaction with the social and community development projects implemented by the company.	100%	Excellent
3. The level of satisfaction with the changes/development in the community and society resulting from the company's operations.	78%	Good
4. The level of attitude towards the strength and quality of the organization's social efforts in the local community.	88.1%	Excellent

Stakeholder participation

The company values stakeholder participation by providing opportunities for feedback and suggestions on organizational development through various channels, including:

Disseminating information through the company's communication channels.
A complaint reception channel through community relations officers.
Communication through community leaders and other channels of the company.

The suggestions received from stakeholders will be considered to improve and develop the company's operations to align with the needs of the community and society.

Tri-party Committee

The company has established a Tri-party Committee as a platform for exchanging information, monitoring, auditing, and evaluating the company's operations, with an emphasis on participatory operations. This helps promote transparency and the involvement of all sectors, leading to the long-term sustainability of both the organization and the community.