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Committee Charter
Charter for the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee |
Corporate Governance Policy of the Company
The Company’s Board of Directors believes that a good corporate governance system is a key factor in leading the Company to success and achieving its established objectives. Enhancing the Company's operational efficiency serves as a foundation for stable and sustainable growth and benefits all stakeholders. Therefore, the Board has a policy to continuously promote all departments to comply with good corporate governance principles under the foundation of honest, transparent, and auditable management. This includes avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring accurate, complete, and timely disclosure of information, with due care and fairness to all stakeholder groups equally, as well as emphasizing corporate social responsibility.
The Company’s Good Corporate Governance Policy is divided into 5 chapters as follows:
Shareholders’ Rights
In 2024, the Company implemented various measures to promote the exercise of shareholders’ rights regarding the shareholders’ meeting, as follows:
Equitable Treatment of Shareholders
In conducting shareholders’ meetings, the Company has a policy to treat all shareholders equally, as follows:
Roles Toward Stakeholders
The Board of Directors has a policy to protect the rights of all stakeholders and other relevant entities as required by law, ensuring that such rights are safeguarded and treated equally, as follows:
Disclosure and Transparency
The Board of Directors is committed to protecting the rights of all stakeholders and relevant entities as required by law, ensuring these rights are upheld and fairly treated, as follows:
Board of Directors’ Report
The Board prepares a statement of its responsibilities regarding the Company’s financial statements and other key matters, in accordance with the good practices recommended by the SET, included alongside the auditor’s report in the annual report. The Audit Committee reviews the quality of financial reports, internal control systems, and adequate disclosure in the financial statement notes, after discussions with management and external auditors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investor Relations
The Board emphasizes disclosing accurate, complete, and transparent information related to financials and significant events affecting the Company in a timely and comprehensive manner, as required by the SET. Information is shared via SET channels and the Company’s websitewww.susco.co.thThe Managing Director and/or Deputy Managing Director are assigned to communicate with investors. Contact details: Tel: 0 2428 0029 or E-mail: marvee@susco.co.th
Whistleblowing Channels
he Board provides channels for all stakeholders to report complaints or clues directly to the Board regarding corruption, misconduct by directors, executives, or employees, rights violations, or any issues that may affect stakeholders. The Audit Committee is tasked with receiving, screening, and presenting matters to the Board as appropriate. Complaints can be made via letter, email, website, phone, or fax:
Audit Committee
SUSCO Public Company Limited
139 Rat Burana Road, Bang Pakok Subdistrict, Rat Burana District, Bangkok 10140
E-mail : corporatesecretary@susco.co.th
Website : www.susco.co.th
Tel : 0 2428 0029 ext. 110 or 111 Fax : 0 2428 8001
For complaints involving corruption, the Audit Committee will forward the matter to the Anti-Corruption Task Force for investigation and report back promptly.
For other cases, the Audit Committee will consult relevant departments. For employee complaints, procedures will follow either the above process or the Company’s regulations, as applicable.
Complainants who wish to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation may do so. Regardless, the Company will protect them from unfair treatment.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors supervises corporate governance and is responsible for determining policies, strategies, business plans, and annual budgets to maximize the overall benefit to the Company and its shareholders.
Roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Board include:
1. Leadership, Vision, and Independence in Decision-Making
The Board is responsible for setting policies, approving and reviewing strategies, goals, business plans, budgets, and risk management. It oversees management to ensure effective and transparent operations aligned with approved plans. The Board emphasizes good corporate governance and has documented its governance policy. It approves, reviews, and evaluates implementation at least once a year, ensuring a strong internal control system and effective risk management. The Board must consist of individuals with leadership, vision, and independence to serve the Company’s and shareholders’ best interests.
2. Board Structure
2.1 Balance of Non-Executive Directors
2.2 Separation of Roles
2.3 Qualifications of Directors and Independent Directors
3. Conflict of Interest Prevention The Executive Committee has set clear guidelines to control and prevent conflicts of interest:
3.1 Establish clear structures and responsibilities in line with good governance.
3.2 Encourage management and employees to work with honesty, uphold professional ethics, and prioritize Company interests over personal gain, including maintaining confidentiality and refraining from misusing insider information.
3.3 Decisions involving potential conflicts or differing stakeholder interests must be made carefully, with integrity, independence, and good ethics, prioritizing the Company’s benefit.
3.4 In case of potential conflict of interest or related-party transactions, any interested director must disclose and abstain from voting.
3.5 Directors, executives, and employees must avoid actions that conflict with Company interests, including using their position or insider information for personal gain, competing with the Company, or engaging in outside work that affects their duties.
4. Business Ethics To achieve long-term success and operational efficiency, ethics must be part of the business. The Board has prepared a written "Business Ethics Handbook" for directors, executives, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, providing guidance for fair and honest conduct toward customers, shareholders, and all stakeholders.
5. Internal Control The Board prioritizes internal control at both managerial and operational levels to prevent financial, operational, and compliance risks. Policies are as follows:
5.1 Management is responsible for accurate, complete, and timely quarterly and annual financial reporting.
5.2 A robust internal control and audit system ensures legal and regulatory compliance, reviewed by internal auditors and the Audit Committee.
5.3 Managerial authority and responsibilities must be documented clearly.
5.4 Ongoing monitoring of asset usage prevents loss, misuse, or unauthorized exploitation.
5.5 Responsibilities are divided to maintain checks and balances among individuals and departments.
5.6 Recommendations from independent auditors are taken seriously to improve operations.
6. Board Meetings
6.1 Regular monthly meetings are scheduled in advance, with additional special meetings as needed. Regular meetings include follow-ups and operational reviews.
6.2 A quorum requires at least half of all Board members present.
6.3 Meeting agendas are approved by the Chairman in coordination with the Executive Chairman, Managing Director, and Company Secretary. Suggestions from directors and senior management are considered.
6.4 The Chairman allocates sufficient time for management to present and for directors to deliberate.
6.5 The Board encourages senior executives to attend meetings to provide direct insights.
6.6 Directors may access information, seek consultation, or hire independent advisors if needed.
6.7 Executives must provide appropriate information and recommendations to the Board.
6.8 The Company Secretary distributes invitations, agendas, and documents at least 7 days in advance for director preparation.
6.9 Meeting minutes are recorded in detail and stored after Board approval for future reference.
7. Director Development The Board encourages continuous education in governance, new regulations, and relevant training courses to enhance director effectiveness.
The Board of Directors oversees the company’s management in accordance with the principles of good corporate governance as stipulated by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, consistently and comprehensively across five key areas: shareholders’ rights, equitable treatment of shareholders, responsibilities to stakeholders, disclosure and transparency, and responsibilities of the Board of Directors. Over the past year, the Board has made several significant resolutions relating to corporate governance, including:
On Intellectual Property and Copyright Infringement
The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of not infringing on intellectual property or copyrights. Therefore, this principle has been included in the company’s information security practices, which were approved and enforced in January 2024. Any violations are subject to penalties in accordance with the company’s internal regulations.
On the Policy Regarding Directorships in Other Listed Companies by the Managing Director
The Board of Directors has established a policy regarding the Managing Director's directorship in other listed companies. The Managing Director may hold directorships in no more than three (3) listed companies and must notify the Board in advance before accepting any such position, to ensure that sufficient time and attention can be dedicated to the responsibilities within the company.
Review and Implementation of the Corporate Governance Code for Listed Companies 2017 (CG Code)
The Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee reviews and considers the application of the Corporate Governance Code for Listed Companies 2017 (CG Code), tailoring it to align with the company’s business context. The results of this review are presented to the Board of Directors for consideration on an annual basis.
On November 28, 2024, at the 11/2024 Board of Directors’ Meeting, the Board acknowledged the review of the application of the CG Code, as evaluated by the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee. The committee recommended appropriate adjustments to fit the company's specific context, and the Board noted certain principles that the company has not yet been able to fully comply with, along with the reasons, in the meeting minutes.
For instance, the matter of the Chairman’s independence and the recommendation that the Board should set a policy limiting the tenure of independent directors to no more than nine consecutive years from the initial appointment date. After due consideration, the Board concluded that the Chairman and the company’s independent directors possess the appropriate qualifications and experience, and that all individuals continue to exercise independence in their roles. Therefore, such matters do not pose any significant impact on the company.
Annual Meeting 2024 | Number (times) |
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Board of Directors meeting | 12 |
Audit committee meeting | 5 |
Meeting of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee | 3 |
Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee Meeting | 5 |
Risk Management Committee meeting | 4 |
Executive Committee meeting | 3 |
In addition, on December 26, 2024, the non-executive directors met among themselves to discuss various management issues of interest without the presence of the management and informed the Managing Director of the meeting results.
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