Social Material TopicS

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Customer Responsibility

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Supplier Management

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Employee Health & Safety

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Labor Standards, Human Capital & Well-being

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Human Rights

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Community Development

Social Policies

Social Commitment

QTC Energy Public Company Limited is committed to conducting its business with responsibility toward all stakeholder groups, placing importance on customer responsibility through the development of quality products and services that meet standards and safety requirements, as well as continuous customer care. The company manages its suppliers under principles of transparency, accountability, and fair competition, while promoting suppliers to operate in accordance with sustainability practices. At the same time, the company places the highest priority on employee safety, occupational health, and well-being by establishing preventive measures and systematic risk management to create a safe working environment that supports effective operations. In addition, the company operates under fair labor standards, emphasizing human capital development, enhancing employees’ skills, knowledge, and capabilities, along with comprehensive care for employees’ quality of life and well-being. The company is also committed to respecting human rights both within the organization and throughout the value chain, with appropriate communication, awareness building, and human rights due diligence processes. Recognizing its role as part of society, the company supports and develops communities through activities and projects aimed at improving quality of life, creating educational opportunities, and supporting vulnerable groups, in order to achieve balanced and sustainable growth for both the organization and society.

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited places importance on customer responsibility as a key mechanism for ensuring the reliability of energy infrastructure, the safety of users, and the confidence of stakeholders. The Company manages the design and manufacturing processes of transformers in accordance with relevant standards and considers safety throughout the product life cycle in order to prevent risks to the health and safety of users and surrounding communities, in alignment with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

     The Company emphasizes the quality, accuracy, and reliability of its products and services by providing clear, transparent, and non-misleading information on product characteristics and technical specifications, together with appropriate protection of customer information and confidentiality. This approach supports responsible production and consumption in alignment with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Risk, Opportunity, and Impact Assessment

Customer Performance Measurement for 2025

10 Case
Confirmed incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling
10 Case
Confirmed incidets of non-compliance concerning marketing communications
10 Case
Confirmed incidents concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data
10 Case
Confirmed incidents related to safety impacts of transformer products and services

     Amid changes in the business environment, the company places importance on supplier management and procurement with transparency, accountability, and efficiency. The focus is on the selection and development of suppliers, particularly local enterprises, to enhance cost management flexibility, reduce supply chain risks, and support business continuity. In addition, the company manages suppliers under principles of good governance, emphasizing assessments of quality, labor, human rights, anti-corruption, and environmental management, in order to support responsible business operations aligned with Sustainable Development Goals SDG 8, SDG 9, and SDG 12.

Risk, Opportunity, and Impact Assessment

Supplier Management Approach

     The Company places importance on systematic supplier management to ensure that procurement and operations throughout the supply chain are transparent, fair, and traceable. The Company has established a Procurement Policy and the QTC Supplier Code of Conduct as the framework for engagement with all supplier groups, together with a clear and standardized supplier evaluation and selection process. Such evaluation covers organizational management capability in accordance with international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, performance and service quality during the previous year, as well as the ability to respond to the Company’s requirements. In addition, the Company places importance on compliance with the QTC Supplier Code of Conduct, which covers legal compliance, anti-corruption, fair labor practices, safety, and environmental responsibility. Significant Tier 1 suppliers are required to undergo Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) risk assessments in all cases to support ethical and sustainable business operations and the creation of shared value in the long term.

Procurement of Goods and Services

     The Company places importance on the systematic, transparent, and traceable management of the procurement of goods and services, covering procurement from both domestic and international suppliers. The Company continuously monitors procurement value and procurement proportions to support appropriate supply chain planning and management. This procurement approach supports sustainable business operations through the promotion of domestic enterprises alongside responsible resource management, in line with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

     The company is committed to occupational health, safety, and workplace well-being through management in accordance with standards, the use of appropriate technology, and continuous personnel development to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses. It establishes policies and practices covering employees, contractors, and stakeholders, while implementing systematic risk management to create a safe and sustainable working environment, in alignment with SDG 3 and SDG 8.

Risk, Opportunity, and Impact Assessment

Safety

     Workplace safety is the highest priority of the organization and covers employees at all levels, including relevant stakeholders. The Company operates under the “Zero Accident” goal, placing importance on the systematic prevention of workplace accidents and losses, together with establishing clear safety indicators, such as fatal accidents, work-related accidents, and the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), to continuously monitor and evaluate performance. In addition, the Company places importance on raising employee safety awareness and promoting safe behaviors through communication, training, and participation in safety activities in order to foster a sustainable Preventive Safety Culture. Workplace safety is considered a significant organizational risk that requires close management and control.

Management System Standards

Risk Assessment

     The Company requires safety, occupational health, and working environment risks to be assessed and reviewed at least once a year in order to identify significant risks and develop systematic risk control and mitigation plans. Significant safety risks identified by the Company include fire incidents, chemical spills, risks associated with the use of forklifts for lifting and transporting materials, and risks arising from unsafe behavior, negligence, or non-compliance with safety measures by employees. The Company has established appropriate preventive, control, and monitoring measures to prevent accidents and strengthen a sustainable safety culture.

Accident Investigation Process

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited has established a systematic process for investigating work-related accidents in order to identify the root causes of accidents, including those related to work processes, machinery, equipment, and personnel behavior. The investigation aims to establish corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence, as well as to use the investigation results for the continual improvement of the safety, occupational health, and working environment management system. The process is summarized as follows:

Accident Statistics

Property Damage (Cases)

0 Cases
2023
0 Cases
2024
0 Cases
2025

Minor Injuries – No Lost Work Time (Cases)

0 Cases
2023
0 Cases
2024
0 Cases
2025

Serious Injuries Resulting in Lost Work Time (Cases)

0 Cases
2023
0 Cases
2024
0 Cases
2025

Total Number (Days)

0 Days
2023
0 Days
2024
0 Days
2025

Total Number (Cases)

10 Cases
2023
10 Cases
2024
10 Cases
2025

Health

     The Company places importance on promoting good employee health as a fundamental factor supporting work performance, safety, and organizational sustainability. A systematic health management approach has been established, covering health promotion, health risk prevention, and ongoing monitoring and care. The Company has adopted the Virtuous Healthy Organization Policy to promote appropriate health behaviors and create a working environment that supports the physical and mental well-being of employees, together with maintaining a pleasant, clean, and safe workplace environment. This covers lighting, noise, heat, and chemical exposure factors, as well as nutrition management and campaigns to reduce, refrain from, and quit alcohol consumption, smoking, and drug use. In addition, the Company engages occupational medicine physicians to survey and assess the working environment, job characteristics, and related risk factors in order to determine health examination programs that comply with legal requirements and include additional examinations appropriate to the age, gender, and risk levels of each employee group. Health examination results are analyzed at both the organizational and employee group levels and are used as a basis for establishing appropriate health promotion and risk prevention measures to enhance employees’ quality of life and support sustainable organizational growth.

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited recognizes that human resources are a strategic factor that plays an important role in the Company’s competitiveness, business continuity, and sustainable growth. The Company places importance on workforce management as “Human Capital” that can continuously develop knowledge, skills, and value under a human resource management system that is aligned with labor laws, international standards, and sustainable development frameworks. The Company has established a human capital development approach that promotes lifelong learning, training, and the development of skills necessary for work and career advancement in order to enhance employee capabilities in line with business direction and industry changes. This is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). At the same time, the Company places importance on employee health, safety, and well-being in all dimensions to promote both physical and mental well-being, which are important factors contributing to labor productivity and employee engagement, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). The Company also conducts business in accordance with the principles of respect for human rights and labor rights, promotes equality, diversity, and non-discrimination, and provides all employees with fair access to development and career advancement regardless of gender, age, or personal status. This is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).

Risk, Opportunity, and Impact Assessment

Labor Standards

QTC Energy Public Company Limited places importance on compliance with labor laws and fair employment practices. The Company provides compensation at no less than the minimum wage prescribed by law and offers necessary and appropriate welfare benefits to promote employees’ quality of life and well-being. In addition, the Company adheres to the principles of respect for human rights and equality in employment by providing fair recruitment and selection opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion, or gender, in accordance with the Company’s Human Resource Management Policy and Human Rights Policy.

Employment Summary by Reporting Group

Compensation Summary

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Human Capital

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited recognizes human capital development as a strategic factor supporting the sustainable growth of the organization. The Company has established the QTC Competency Framework as a common framework for the systematic management and development of employee capabilities. The framework encompasses core competencies, managerial competencies, and functional competencies to align with employees’ roles, responsibilities, and the Company’s business direction. The Company applies the competency framework as a basis for performance evaluation, skills gap analysis, personnel development planning, and succession preparation for key positions. This approach aims to enhance employees’ capabilities to adapt to change, improve work performance, support responsible business operations, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the Company’s human resources.

     At the same time, the Company places importance on systematic knowledge management to preserve institutional knowledge, transfer critical knowledge, reduce dependency on individuals, and strengthen business continuity and good corporate governance. These efforts form an important foundation for creating shared economic, social, and environmental value and supporting the Company’s sustainable growth in the long term.

Well-being

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited recognizes that employees are a key resource in driving the organization toward sustainable growth. The Company therefore places importance on supporting and promoting employee well-being in both work and personal life, enabling employees to maintain their own well-being and quality of life.

     Under its Moral Well-being Organization Policy, the Company provides the necessary resources, including personnel, time, and budget, and implements various activities and programs to enhance employees’ knowledge and understanding while providing opportunities for them to participate in activities that suit their interests and needs. These initiatives contribute to sustainable happiness, work-life balance, stronger employee engagement, and long-term employee retention.

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited is committed to respecting international human rights and children’s rights, with a focus on equality and non-discrimination. The company has integrated a comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process covering both internal operations and the entire value chain to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks that may affect employees, suppliers, and stakeholders. This approach helps create a safe working environment, promotes fair employment, and ensures transparent business practices, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which form a key foundation for building trust and supporting the company’s sustainable long-term growth.

Risk, Opportunity, and Impact Assessment

Human Rights Due Diligence: HRDD

     The Company has established a Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process as a mechanism to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights risks and impacts that may arise from the Company’s business operations throughout its value chain, covering both internal operations and activities involving suppliers and business partners. The process is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as children’s rights and business practices, with a focus on systematically respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights and children’s rights.

Human Rights Awareness Promotion

     The Company places importance on promoting knowledge, understanding, and compliance with human rights principles by incorporating relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines into mandatory training programs for all positions. This is intended to ensure that all employees are aware of their rights, responsibilities, and the importance of treating others with respect and fairness.

     In 2025, the Company provided human rights training to all new employees at every level and all interns, achieving 100% completion before commencement of work. Training was also provided to contractors working within the Company’s premises to promote understanding and practices consistent with the Company’s policies and standards.

Human Rights in the Organization

Welfare Committee

     The Company has established a Welfare Committee elected by employees to serve as representatives of employees of the Company and all subsidiaries. The Committee is responsible for collecting and presenting employees’ opinions, suggestions, and needs regarding the improvement and development of the working environment, utilities, and welfare benefits as required by law, and submitting them to the Company in a systematic manner.

Children’s Rights in the Organization

Welfare Committee

Grievance, Whistleblowing, and Complaint Channels

     The Company has established systematic, transparent, and fair mechanisms and channels for grievances, whistleblowing, and complaint submissions in order to protect the rights of employees and all stakeholder groups

บริษัทฯ ให้ความสำคัญกับ การคุ้มครองผู้ร้องทุกข์และผู้ที่เกี่ยวข้อง การรักษาความลับ และการไม่ตอบโต้หรือก่อให้เกิดผลกระทบต่อผู้ร้องเรียนโดยสุจริต เพื่อสร้างสภาพแวดล้อมการทำงานที่ปลอดภัย เป็นธรรม และสอดคล้องกับหลักสิทธิมนุษยชน

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited integrates the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and shared value creation into its business strategy to achieve a balance in economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The company emphasizes community engagement and listening to stakeholder feedback to build trust, alongside comprehensive impact management. It also aims to enhance quality of life by generating income, supporting education, and collaborating with partner networks. These efforts align with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while the company remains committed to respecting human rights and equality, enabling the organization and society to grow together in a balanced and sustainable manner over the long term.

Risk, Opportunity, and Impact Assessment

Community Forum: Community Meets QTC

     QTC Energy Public Company Limited continuously organizes the community dialogue activity “Community Meets QTC” to strengthen good relationships and promote stakeholder participation across all sectors. This activity serves as an important platform for transparently communicating the company’s environmental, social, and governance operations, while providing opportunities for community representatives and partner networks to exchange views, reflect concerns, and propose ideas for community development.

     This implementation reflects the company’s commitment to developing the organization alongside the community in a sustainable manner, with emphasis on listening to stakeholders’ voices and using their feedback as input for planning and developing concrete operational approaches that truly respond to the context and needs of the area.

Community and Social Development Participation