AAPICO Hitech Public Company Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2015, 2019, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Good corporate governance
- Social responsibility
- Environmental sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented Green Projects in all subsidiaries focusing on reuse, reduce, and recycle, resulting in reduced oil consumption by 300 liters and coolant consumption by 3000 liters in 6 months.
- Replaced conventional light bulbs with LED bulbs.
- Improved ventilation system by extending exhaust ducts outside the building.
- Organized campaigns for waste segregation and energy reduction.
- Planted trees to increase green space in factories.
Social Achievements
- Established AAPICO Group Cooperative Savings to promote savings and mutual assistance among employees.
- Provided additional deposit support to cooperative members who assisted the company during floods.
- Organized Big Cleaning Day to improve the canteen and kitchen.
- Created outdoor sports facilities (futsal, basketball, and takraw courts) for employee recreation.
- Implemented various employee engagement activities such as Songkran water-pouring ceremony, scholarship program for employees' children, and various community engagement projects.
Governance Achievements
- Established a committee to investigate and receive complaints regarding unethical or illegal actions.
- Implemented a Whistle Blowing Policy to encourage reporting of unethical or illegal activities.
- Implemented a Policy of Purchase to regulate the acceptance of gifts from business partners.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- The company promotes CSR among its suppliers and encourages their participation in social activities. The company also conducts site visits, audits, and training for suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SET's CSR guidelines
Certifications: ISO 14001:2004
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
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Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- CSR-DIW Award 2014
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Social Responsibility
- Environmental Sustainability
- Good Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Received the Environmental and Safety Governance Flag Award 2015 from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT)
- 15 companies (AAPICO group and suppliers) participated in the Green Automotive Parts Industry Promotion Project's training program on efficient resource and energy management.
Social Achievements
- Increased employee count by 256 (9.35%), with 6.79% female and 2.56% male increase.
- Implemented various employee engagement activities such as Songkran water-pouring ceremony, employee transportation during long holidays, educational scholarships, and various sports and social events.
- Emphasized employee well-being through the Green Project (2017), providing shade and selling produce at discounted prices to employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a CSR committee and working groups to drive CSR initiatives.
- Implemented a Whistle Blowing Policy and a Gift Policy to promote ethical conduct and transparency.
- Consistently communicated anti-corruption policies to employees and stakeholders.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
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Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual visits to suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Promoting CSR among suppliers, involving them in social activities, providing training, and conducting audits for improvement.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SET's CSR guidelines
Certifications: ISO 9001:2009, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO/TS 16949:2009
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Q1 Award (AAPICO Plastic Public Company Limited)
- Environmental and Safety Governance Flag Award 2015
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economy
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by approximately 374,000 baht per year by installing Variable-Speed Drive (VSD) air compressors.
- Achieved target of reducing CO2 emissions from the previous year and is on track to reduce emissions by 3% within 5 years (starting from 2017).
Social Achievements
- Increased number of disabled employees to 33 in 2019.
- Presented 64 scholarships to employees' children.
- Organized various social activities promoting employee solidarity and community engagement (e.g., tree planting, blood donation).
Governance Achievements
- Established and followed a comprehensive anti-corruption policy.
- Implemented a whistle-blowing policy.
- Conducted annual self-assessment of Board of Directors' performance.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 3% within 5 years (starting from 2017).
Environmental Challenges
- Government policy changes impacting revenue.
- Overseas investment risks.
- Competition in the automotive parts industry.
- Customer concentration risk.
- Fluctuation in raw material (steel) prices.
- Labor shortage risk.
- Foreign exchange risk.
- Corruption risk.
Mitigation Strategies
- Preemptive production planning to match market demand.
- Careful evaluation of new investments and clear agreements with business partners.
- Maintaining good customer relationships, high operational standards, and punctual delivery.
- Diversifying product portfolio and customer base.
- Centralized purchasing policy and price adjustments with customers.
- Automation and AI in production to reduce labor dependency.
- Matching income and expense in the same currency, using forward or option contracts.
- Anti-corruption policy, whistle-blowing policy, and regular audits.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 15 business partners followed up in 2019.
Responsible Procurement
- IATF 16949 standard for risk management and supplier evaluation.
- Safety training for all new suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core and Option, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 14001, IATF 16949
Awards & Recognition
- Best Delivery award from Ford Thailand Manufacturing
- 100% Delivery Performance of the Year 2019 award to AAPICO Plastic Public Company Limited
- Q1 Award from Auto Alliance Thailand
- Supplier Excellence (Quality Performance) award from American Axle & Manufacturing (Thailand)
- 2019 TCC Risk Management Business Continuity Plan (BCP) award
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Value
- Eco-Efficiency
- Quality of Life
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- GHG Emission per ton of production of Scope 1 reduced by 8.83% compared to 2020
- GHG Emission Per Production Unit of Scope 2 reduced by 10.71% compared to 2020
- Waste generated per production unit decreased by 17% compared to 2020
- Zero non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations in 2021
Social Achievements
- Average IFR rate in 2021 was 3.74 times per million working hours (better than target)
- Average LTIFR rate in 2021 was 2.80 times per million working hours
- Sponsored 22 activities totaling over 8 million Baht to support social and community development during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Zero cases of Fair Treatment and human rights violation issues reported
Governance Achievements
- Achieved Excellent Level (5 stars) in Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Company by Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
- Achieved a 5% increase in the number of shareholders in 2021
- Zero complaints from stakeholders on human rights violations
Climate Goals & Targets
- Become a Lean, Green, Happy, and Digital World Class Organization
- Achieve average of 95% of customer satisfaction by 2026
- Reduce GHG Emission Per Production Unit of Scope 1 by 3% in 2024 (compared to 2019)
- Achieve 80% of 1st tier critical direct suppliers pass ESG assessment in 2025
- Achieve at least 75% of average employees’ satisfaction and loyalty level by 2026
- Achieve 80% of average community satisfaction score by 2026
- Reduce Fuel Consumption Per Ton of Production by 5%
- Reduce Electricity Consumption Per Ton of Production by 4%
- Reduce Water Usage Per Ton of Production by 3%
- Reduce Waste Generated Per Ton of Production by 1%
- Reduce Scope-1 GHG Emission Per Ton of Production by 0.6%
- Reduce Scope-2 GHG Emission Per Ton of Production by 4%
- Reduce Scope-3 GHG Emission Per Ton of Production by 6.5%
- Achieve average of 92% customer satisfaction
Environmental Challenges
- Continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Global microchip shortage
Mitigation Strategies
- Arranged vaccination for all employees
- Created a support group to monitor and assist afflicted employees
- Implemented additional preventative measures to cope with the pandemic (social distancing, work from home, ATK testing, etc.)
- Developed an application to monitor employee status and location
- Revised Business Continuity Plan to deal with pandemic risks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Minimum of 1 annual site visit per supplier (conducted online in 2021)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct
- Anti-corruption policy
- ESG assessment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO/TS16949, ISO14001
Awards & Recognition
- Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) 2020 award
- 2020 Best Quality Supplier Award from Toyota
- Honda CEO and top sales Awards from Honda Malaysia
- Top Supplier Award 2021 from Auto Alliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd