Corporate governance is an important foundation for
achieving sustainable growth in a business. C.P.
Intertrade Co., Ltd., the International Trading Business Group C.P.Group has implemented
a corporate governance system to promote and ensure compliance in the following areas:
Corporate Governance Principles, Business Code of Conduct, Policies and ethical best
practices, and Supplier Code of Conduct, all of which are related to laws, social norms,
and corporate regulations in the value chain.
These principles also respect
human rights and labor practices within our organization. We also focus on human capital
and leadership development, as well as stakeholder engagement to promote efficiency
within our organization. Such activities are crucial to our success and for continually
building the level of trust in C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd., the International Trading
Business Group C.P. Group.
The company believes that good corporate governance It is an
important factor to enhance competitiveness and lead the company to sustainable
growth. It also adds value to trading partners and stakeholders in the long term.
Demonstrate the presence of an efficient, transparent, verifiable management system
that builds trust among stakeholders in the value chain. All of this requires
commitment and cooperation from employees at all levels, with the board and senior
management encouraging them. To support the implementation of corporate governance
practices The first challenge of the company is to create understanding and
communicate to all employees 100% to see the importance of good corporate governance
leading to the creation of a culture responsible business operation and practice are
based on same norm.
Supporting the SDGs
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and
Production
12.6
Encourage companies to adopt
sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability
information into their reporting cycle.
SDG 16
Peace, Justice, and Strong
Institutions
16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and
bribery in all their forms.
16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive,
participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels.
16.B
Promote and enforce
non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Key Operating Results in 2020
Governance of all Companies
In the business group Performance on governance
and sustainability is disclosed through the Charoen Pokphand Group
reporting.
Compliance with rules and regulations
Anti-corruption of all companies in the
business group
Target for 2020
100% of CP Intertrade company Limited and group companies
International trade business performance results in governance and sustainability
are disclosed through the Group’s report
Results of 2020 Compared to Target
2017
2018
2019
2020
Achieve Target 2020
Number of Business
2
7
7
7
100%
Number of Business
2
7
7
7
100%
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Our business believes that governance good business,
risk management and compliance with relevant regulations and laws (Governance,
Risk Management and Compliance – GRC) GRC is the cornerstone of the
organization’s sustainable success and confidence in management and
stakeholders.
With organizational governance structure policy
communication to effective monitoring of performance reports and risk issues,
systematically linking information of the entire organization, with the
management and the board being the key drivers for good corporate governance and
be a good role model for employee. The practice guidelines are consistent with
the corporate values on morality and honesty, the company has announced policies
and guidelines to raise awareness of everyone in the organization, adhere to the
same practice to create a corporate culture with the following policies.In
addition, the company Has assigned the Human Resources Department to organize
courses and activities. To employees in order to create understanding about
business ethics leading to practice in order to lead the organization to grow
together with sustainability This has been done in 2 parts: for executives to
staff level employees who have email and can access the internet. To study
online through e-Learning system and take online
test. For employees who do not have email and cannot get online, the Human
Resources Department will conduct classroom training. To educate employees and
conduct business ethics testing. In 2020, executives and employees passed the
training and business ethics test 100%.
Business Ethic
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. and companies in the international
business group Charoen Pokphand Group Have confidence that the supervision of
business ethics is Standard s of good conduct It is established for everyone,
including directors, executives and employees to take action to prevent any
misbehavior or degradation. And reflect the needs of the company C.P. Intertrade
Limited and companies in the international trade business group Charoen Pokphand
Group wants directors and personnel to comply with laws and regulations according to
the policy.
Governance Department Of the business group It is the responsibility of promoting,
enforce and monitoring, overseeing and reviewing the Business Ethics in a timely
manner, however, it is the responsibility of all directors and personnel to jointly
make the Code of Conduct not only a document but must It is applied to work in
everyday life.
In 2020, the Code of Business Conduct was announced. Which covers policies and
guidelines There are four important areas of practice which are morality, quality of
personnel, assets which reflect the standard of practice in accordance with the
corporate values of morality and integrity. Good values lead to transparent
practices throughout the company.
Policy and Code of Conduct
Risk Management
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The International Trade Business Group is committed to adhering to the principles
of corporate governance, and part of the corporate governance principle is to
implement corporate risk management methods in the business group. International
trade This is for :
The International Trade BuAllowing the international trading
business group to achieve the goals set.
Increase awareness of the risks involved in business
operations.
Ensure that the Executive Committee of the Company has the
duty to plan Company strategy, including creating value and controlling
results Entrepreneurship of the organization.
Promote corporate responsibility towards society.
Protect the interests of all parties involved.
Ensuring that the processes and controls of management are
appropriate and adequate.
Ensuring that the processes and controls of management are
appropriate and adequate.
Continuously develop and protect the organization from
potential threats.s
Guideline
The International Trade Business Group knows that risk exists
in all activities of its operations and can occur in any business environment in
which the International Trade Business Group operates.
The International Trade Business Group realizes the essential principles that form
the process of effective organizational riskmanagement as a key standard in business
administration, therefore, developing and improving existing management is an
essential part of the Governance principle.
Consolidate Top Risk for Rice and Food
Business
Risk Level
Critical
High
Moderate*
Low*
*Acceptable level
Cash Flow
Dust control
Raw Material Value
Legal Compliance
Social Standard
Carbon Reduction
Labor
Chemical Residual
Fire in the factory
Cyber Attacking
Non-fulfilling in contract obligation
Human Right Violation
Brand Damage
Compliance Management System
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Today’s changes are happening rapidly. in terms of society,
economy, technology, environment and consumer behavior As a result, CP Intertrade
Co., Ltd. and companies in the international trading business group need to adjust
the way of doing business In order to create opportunities and expand the business
to grow in accordance with such changes appropriately, the Company is committed to
effectively implementing the framework of policies and guidelines set forth. This is
done according to the group. by assessing the organization according to the
framework of the UN Global Compact via online channels In addition, the company has
established a Compliance Audit unit to carry out cross-functional audits. Charoen
Pokphand Group organizes training for executive level which is a demonstration of
raising awareness in compliance with rules in various fields such as human rights
labor practice climate change and anti-corruption Including the code of conduct in
conducting business with integrity and transparency.
C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. has set a goal of regulatory
compliance that will drive the company to be managed. Manage and operate business
according to Charoen Pokphand Group policy. Comply with laws, regulations, rules
both inside and outside the organization. including the Group’s business ethics
internal rules Conditions for business licenses, contracts, standards and best
practices which the Group agrees to comply with (collectively referred to as
‘Rules’) which will result in the Company achieve the goals set Earn the trust and
trust of various stakeholders There is a guideline to follow the policy that all
directors, executives, employees and all relevant persons of the Group. must be
strictly adhered to
Rules of Action
Today’s changes are happening rapidly. in terms of society,
economy, technology, environment and consumer behavior As a result, CP Intertrade
Co., Ltd. and companies in the international trading business group need to adjust
the way of doing business In order to create opportunities and expand the business
to grow in accordance with such changes appropriately, the Company is committed to
effectively implementing the framework of policies and guidelines set forth. This is
done according to the group. by assessing the organization according to the
framework of the UN Global Compact via online channels In addition, the company has
established a Compliance Audit unit to carry out cross-functional audits. Charoen
Pokphand Group organizes training for executive level which is a demonstration of
raising awareness in compliance with rules in various fields such as human rights
labor practice climate change and anti-corruption Including the code of conduct in
conducting business with integrity and transparency.
C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. has set a goal of regulatory
compliance that will drive the company to be managed. Manage and operate business
according to Charoen Pokphand Group policy. Comply with laws, regulations, rules
both inside and outside the organization. including the Group’s business ethics
internal rules Conditions for business licenses, contracts, standards and best
practices which the Group agrees to comply with (collectively referred to as
‘Rules’) which will result in the Company achieve the goals set Earn the trust and
trust of various stakeholders There is a guideline to follow the policy that all
directors, executives, employees and all relevant persons of the Group. must be
strictly adhered to
Anti-Corruption
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
CP Intertrade Company Limited and companies in the trading
business group Internationally, it is committed to conducting business with
transparency and Against all forms of corruption in work Follow the code of conduct
However, company directors, executives and employees will not commit or accept any
form of corruption under any circumstances. Established guidelines Operational
measures and roles of responsibility. And to regularly verify and review the
implementation of this anti-corruption policy in order to Corresponds to changes in
business, regulations and applicable laws. Which is one of the company’s most
popular words In addition, in order to completely prevent fraud. The company has
promulgated the Code of Conduct for business partners including suppliers, partners,
procurement companies. Distributors and subcontractors must strictly adhere to the
anti-corruption practices It is strictly communicated and specified as the terms of
the business contract.
Guideline
1
In implementing this policy,
use the guidelines set forth by the Company in the Corporate Governance
and Ethics Handbook, as well as the relevant regulations and operating
manuals of the Company
2
In operating with high risk of
corruption. The Company requires company directors, executives and
employees to perform the following duties with care, namely:
• Neutrality and political assistance
• Charitable donations and grants
• Giving Gifts, Entertainment and Other Expenses
C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. and the International Trading
Business Group ,C.P. Group provide protection for any whistleblower and complainant,
ensure fairness and protection of employees or any other persons to give evidence of
corruption within C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. and the International Trading Business
Group ,C.P. Group, as well as the staff who is denying corruption allegations. These
C.P. Group (Charoen Pokphand Group) measures protect the whistleblower and/or
whoever cooperates in reporting corruption, as defined in the Whistleblowing Policy
and Practices.C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. and the International Trading Business Group
,C.P. Group have a training curriculum with modern and relevant content for
directors, executives, and personnel to gain knowledge and a better understanding of
the importance of anti-corruption in order to achieve sustainable growth.
WhistleBlowing Complaints
CP Intertrade Co., Ltd. and the International Trade Business
Group recognize the importance of providing effective whistleblowing and complaint
channels. To listen to opinions, suggestions or complaints from all groups of
stakeholders, including personnel of the business group such as executives,
employees at all levels and third parties such as business partners, business
partners that are affected or are at risk of being affected by the business
operations of the Business Group or from illegal actions or the Code of Business
Conduct including behaviors that are corruption, including the wrongful performance
of the personnel of the business group and to prevent risks and damages that may
occur to stakeholders as well as a tool for surveillance track business And it is a
database for improving the management and service of the business group. to be more
concise and efficiency
The Company therefore establishes a whistleblower
channel and complaint handling process that is clear, honest, transparent and in
accordance with international standards. Therefore, the Whistle Blowing Policy and
Guideline has been issued policies and guidelines regarding whistle blowing policy
and guideline with details as follows:
Scope of whistleblowing
Whistleblowing Management System
Grievances and Their Investigation in
CP Intertrade