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C.P. Group and CPTG are committed to driving society toward sustainability through innovations that help promote good health for consumers. In addition, we implement projects aimed at improving the quality of life and health of people through our shared experiences and knowledge with a focus on comprehensive development in economic, social and environmental aspects. We also join forces with many organizations to push forward changes at the national level, in line with our core values founded on the “Three Benefit Principle”.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Challenges

The inequality problem is one of the reasons for the state of division. Separation of people in society (Social Nowadays, society has low trust, making businesses more vulnerable to reputational and regulatory risks.

Increasing and affecting the operating results of Long-term business operations. It’s just a social problem that is just around the corner, but it can become a risk to the business sector as well.

At the same time, businesses must establish a connection between business and society by integrating the needs or expectations of the people of society as part of the corporate goals.

Supporting the SDGs
SDG 1
No Poverty
1.2
Reduce poverty by at least 50%
1.4
Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology, and economic resources
SDG 4
Quality Education
4.4
Increase the number of people with the necessary financial skills
SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
8.6
Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
10.1
Reduce income inequality
Key Operating Results in 2020
Farmers : 9,509 people
receiving career promotion and income
Vulnerable group : 3,041 people
who received promotion of occupation and quality of life
Target for 2020
10,000 vulnerable farmers and groups receiving career and quality of life support
Results of 2020 Compared to Target
2017
2018
2019
2020
Achieve Target 2020
  • Number of farmers who
    are promoted to
    occupation and income
    1,247
    6,279
    10,104
    9,509
    100%
  • Number of vulnerable
    groups receiving
    promotion & quality of life
    375
    2,438
    3,041
    100%
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
CP Intertrade is aware that social and economic issues have a large impact on business operations. As a result, we actively seek to support and integrate farmers, SMEs, and vulnerable groups in our businesses. We provide financial support, encourage their participation, create shared value, and help generate income. Recognizing the importance of addressing social issues, CP Intertrade continues its commitment to improving the quality of life of communities and vulnerable groups so that they can access basic social necessities and become self-sufficient
Moreover, CP Intertrade has established the ‘C.P. for Sustainability Program’ where every Business Group collaborates to formulate strategies to ensure cohesion. In addition, C.P. Group is committed to improving communities’ quality of life as seen from its approaches in community development, poverty reduction, and agriculture. There are also events giving recognition to outstanding projects.
Creating Value
  • Enhancing Knowledge and skills
  • Providing training
  • Providing consultation
  • Performing technology transfer
  • Developing basic learning infrastructure
Collaboration
  • Accessing financial capital
  • Exchanging knowledge and experience
  • Enhancing value towards innovation
Corporation
  • Generating income through employment
  • Performing marketing and customer research
Capital
  • Community investment
  • Grants
Social Investments
MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The agricultural sector is still an integral part of the economies of Thailand and many other countries around the world, as it is relevant to the livelihood of many people. Yet, most farmers are still in poverty due to the lack of capital, knowledge, technology, and access to markets. Meanwhile, CP Intertrade has the resources and can collaborate with relevant parties in order to improve the farmers’ quality of life, especially to eradicate poverty as part of addressing
Goal 1 of the SDGs.

CP Intertrade holistic operations seek to support farmers by developing their skills and enhancing their land management capability. Our operations prioritize programs that can create economic, social, and environmental values and align with the Four-in-One approach comprising the public sector, private sector, financial institutions, and farmers. We also support the legislation of Contract Farming and other integrated projects to ensure self-sufficiency and sustainability for farmers.

  • Marketing and sales channel support for farmers
  • Supporting contract farmers
  • Four-in-One innovative projects
    for modern and sustainable agriculture
  • Knowledge, technology, and skill development
    Employment of local farmers
  • Promoting farmers’ access to funding
  • Social Enterprise (SE) Development
Promote the quality of life for farmers
“Thai Farmer’s Rice Year 3”

KhaoTraChat joins with partners under Charoen Pokphand Group to combine the “Thai Farmer’s Rice Year 3” project to help farmers cope with the Covid-19 and falling jasmine rice prices. Invite Thai people to eat jasmine rice from Thai farmers. Through the distribution channels of convenience stores and shopping malls near home under the Charoen Pokphand group such as 7-Eleven, Makro and CP Fresh Mart.

Mr. Thiti Lujintanon, Chief Operating Officer The rice and food business in Thailand and abroad revealed that “Thai rice industry in 2020 is likely to decline. both in terms of quantity and export value which over the years Major rice importers and major rice producers in the world include China, Indonesia and the Philippines. has a policy to reduce dependence, slow down purchases, focus on increasing domestic rice production In addition, after the spread of the COVID-19 virus As a result, since March Exports are interrupted making a variety of agricultural products to be exported Including jasmine rice was also affected.

C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of branded rice packed in bags. “Rice Trachat” Seeing the problems that are currently occurring, the company would like to be a part of showing concern for Thai farmers by organizing the “Thai Farmer Rice Year 3” project. by opening a point to buy freshly harvested rice directly from farmers Through the cooperative rice mills, OHEC, as well as additional SAO, a total of 46 points throughout the country, such as Chiang Rai, Phayao, Yasothon, Surin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram,
Roi Et, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani, etc., under the Company’s sustainable rice planting system development project area. 190,198 rai

KhaoTraChat joins with partners under Charoen Pokphand Group to combine the “Thai Farmer’s Rice Year 3” project to help farmers cope with the Covid-19 and falling jasmine rice prices. Invite Thai people to eat jasmine rice from Thai farmers. Through the distribution channels of convenience stores and shopping malls near home under the Charoen Pokphand group such as 7-Eleven, Makro and CP Fresh Mart.

Mr. Thiti Lujintanon, Chief Operating Officer The rice and food business in Thailand and abroad revealed that “Thai rice industry in 2020 is likely to decline. both in terms of quantity and export value which over the years Major rice importers and major rice producers in the world include China, Indonesia and the Philippines. has a policy to reduce dependence, slow down purchases, focus on increasing domestic rice production In addition, after the spread of the COVID-19 virus As a result, since March Exports are interrupted making a variety of agricultural products to be exported Including jasmine rice was also affected.unable to export to foreign markets causing exports to slow Consumers in both the Thai and international markets have declining purchasing power. Turn to buy rice of the same quality as jasmine that is cheaper. In addition, this year the rainfall is quite plentiful. There are more volumes than the previous year. These factors resulted in the rice farmers having to face the crisis of falling rice prices.

C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of branded rice packed in bags. “Rice Trachat” Seeing the problems that are currently occurring, the company would like to be a part of showing concern for Thai farmers by organizing the “Thai Farmer Rice Year 3” project. by opening a point to buy freshly harvested rice directly from farmers Through the cooperative rice mills, OHEC, as well as additional SAO, a total of 46 points throughout the country, such as Chiang Rai, Phayao, Yasothon, Surin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram, Roi Et, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani, etc., under the Company’s sustainable rice planting system development project area. 190,198 rai

In addition, there are farmers who are members of the project. A total of 9,509 jasmine rice growers, the company will purchase them at market-leading prices. Give the purchase price plus additional to farmers from the general price of 300 baht per ton (humidity not more than 30%). All purchased rice will be brought to the production process to improve quality and packaged under the brand. “Thai Farmer’s Rice” ready to help Thai farmers pushing products to the consumer market at a special price.”

Mr. Thiti continued, “Thai Farmer’s Rice” is 100% authentic jasmine rice (1-3 months old). Its special selling point is white, fragrant, soft, sticky, delicious. It is the first jasmine rice harvested with good quality fresh from the fields. Buy directly from Thai farmers through the production process from a large and modern factory that meets international standards Which will be available for sale in the first lot, size 5 kg, priced at only 165 baht, from December 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021, can be purchased through various channels under the Charoen Pokphand Group only.”
Support for vulnerable groups
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The challenge affecting the world today is the global population. continually increasing Promotion and development of quality of life so that vulnerable populations receive equality in society. Something that should be of great importance to reduce inequality society formed under the concept that ‘Building a strong business foundation must go hand in hand with building a foundation. quality of life of people in society’, thus making the business group Have ideas and awareness of continual support for people in society.

The company believes that the business can grow sustainably. Community and society must develop at the same time, so we recognize the importance of supporting social and community activities. and with awareness of the roles and duties of a good citizen and the philosophy of 3 benefits to the sustainability of the company (to the country, the people and the company).

Therefore, we aim to promote activities that benefit vulnerable groups such as the disabled, the elderly, children, the socially disadvantaged, especially around the areas where the company operates. using knowledge and expertise in making a positive impact on society through a variety of support forms including: Supporting money, giving things, doing volunteer work, including transferring knowledge in various forms. especially about access to nutritious food and comprehensive education. To contribute to building a stable society and beneficial to the overall development of the country.
Project for
the Disabled
Project for the
Promotion of
Children and the
Underprivileged
Project for
the elderly
Social activities to respond to vulnerable groups
Challenges

The inequality problem is one of the reasons for the state of division. Separation of people in society (Social Nowadays, society has low trust, making businesses more vulnerable to reputational and regulatory risks.

Increasing and affecting the operating results of Long-term business operations. It’s just a social problem that is just around the corner, but it can become a risk to the business sector as well.

At the same time, businesses must establish a connection between business and society by integrating the needs or expectations of the people of society as part of the corporate goals.

Supporting the SDGs
SDG 1
No Poverty
1.2
Reduce poverty by at least 50%
1.4
Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology, and economic resources
SDG 4
Quality Education
4.4
Increase the number of people with the necessary financial skills
SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
8.6
Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
10.1
Reduce income inequality
Key Operating Results in 2020
Farmers : 9,509 people
receiving career promotion and income
Vulnerable group : 3,041 people
who received promotion of occupation and quality of life
Target for 2020
10,000 vulnerable farmers and groups receiving career and quality of life support
Results of 2020 Compared to Target
2017
2018
2019
2020
Achieve Target 2020
  • Number of farmers who
    are promoted to
    occupation and income
    1,247
    6,279
    10,104
    9,509
    100%
  • Number of vulnerable
    groups receiving
    promotion & quality of life
    375
    2,438
    3,041
    100%
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
CP Intertrade is aware that social and economic issues have a large impact on business operations. As a result, we actively seek to support and integrate farmers, SMEs, and vulnerable groups in our businesses. We provide financial support, encourage their participation, create shared value, and help generate income. Recognizing the importance of addressing social issues, CP Intertrade continues its commitment to improving the quality of life of communities and vulnerable groups so that they can access basic social necessities and become self-sufficient
Moreover, CP Intertrade has established the ‘C.P. for Sustainability Program’ where every Business Group collaborates to formulate strategies to ensure cohesion. In addition, C.P. Group is committed to improving communities’ quality of life as seen from its approaches in community development, poverty reduction, and agriculture. There are also events giving recognition to outstanding projects.
Creating Value
  • Enhancing Knowledge and skills
  • Providing training
  • Providing consultation
  • Performing technology transfer
  • Developing basic learning infrastructure
Collaboration
  • Accessing financial capital
  • Exchanging knowledge and experience
  • Enhancing value towards innovation
Corporation
  • Generating income through employment
  • Performing marketing and customer research
Capital
  • Community investment
  • Grants
Social Investments
MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The agricultural sector is still an integral part of the economies of Thailand and many other countries around the world, as it is relevant to the livelihood of many people. Yet, most farmers are still in poverty due to the lack of capital, knowledge, technology, and access to markets. Meanwhile, CP Intertrade has the resources and can collaborate with relevant parties in order to improve the farmers’ quality of life, especially to eradicate poverty as part of addressing
Goal 1 of the SDGs.

CP Intertrade holistic operations seek to support farmers by developing their skills and enhancing their land management capability. Our operations prioritize programs that can create economic, social, and environmental values and align with the Four-in-One approach comprising the public sector, private sector, financial institutions, and farmers. We also support the legislation of Contract Farming and other integrated projects to ensure self-sufficiency and sustainability for farmers.

  • Marketing and sales channel support for farmers
  • Supporting contract farmers
  • Four-in-One innovative projects
    for modern and sustainable agriculture
  • Knowledge, technology, and skill development
    Employment of local farmers
  • Promoting farmers’ access to funding
  • Social Enterprise (SE) Development
Promote the quality of life for farmers
“Thai Farmer’s Rice Year 3”

KhaoTraChat joins with partners under Charoen Pokphand Group to combine the “Thai Farmer’s Rice Year 3” project to help farmers cope with the Covid-19 and falling jasmine rice prices. Invite Thai people to eat jasmine rice from Thai farmers. Through the distribution channels of convenience stores and shopping malls near home under the Charoen Pokphand group such as 7-Eleven, Makro and CP Fresh Mart.

Mr. Thiti Lujintanon, Chief Operating Officer The rice and food business in Thailand and abroad revealed that “Thai rice industry in 2020 is likely to decline. both in terms of quantity and export value which over the years Major rice importers and major rice producers in the world include China, Indonesia and the Philippines. has a policy to reduce dependence, slow down purchases, focus on increasing domestic rice production In addition, after the spread of the COVID-19 virus As a result, since March Exports are interrupted making a variety of agricultural products to be exported Including jasmine rice was also affected.

C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of branded rice packed in bags. “Rice Trachat” Seeing the problems that are currently occurring, the company would like to be a part of showing concern for Thai farmers by organizing the “Thai Farmer Rice Year 3” project. by opening a point to buy freshly harvested rice directly from farmers Through the cooperative rice mills, OHEC, as well as additional SAO, a total of 46 points throughout the country, such as Chiang Rai, Phayao, Yasothon, Surin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram,
Roi Et, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani, etc., under the Company’s sustainable rice planting system development project area. 190,198 rai

KhaoTraChat joins with partners under Charoen Pokphand Group to combine the “Thai Farmer’s Rice Year 3” project to help farmers cope with the Covid-19 and falling jasmine rice prices. Invite Thai people to eat jasmine rice from Thai farmers. Through the distribution channels of convenience stores and shopping malls near home under the Charoen Pokphand group such as 7-Eleven, Makro and CP Fresh Mart.

Mr. Thiti Lujintanon, Chief Operating Officer The rice and food business in Thailand and abroad revealed that “Thai rice industry in 2020 is likely to decline. both in terms of quantity and export value which over the years Major rice importers and major rice producers in the world include China, Indonesia and the Philippines. has a policy to reduce dependence, slow down purchases, focus on increasing domestic rice production In addition, after the spread of the COVID-19 virus As a result, since March Exports are interrupted making a variety of agricultural products to be exported Including jasmine rice was also affected.unable to export to foreign markets causing exports to slow Consumers in both the Thai and international markets have declining purchasing power. Turn to buy rice of the same quality as jasmine that is cheaper. In addition, this year the rainfall is quite plentiful. There are more volumes than the previous year. These factors resulted in the rice farmers having to face the crisis of falling rice prices.

C.P. Intertrade Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of branded rice packed in bags. “Rice Trachat” Seeing the problems that are currently occurring, the company would like to be a part of showing concern for Thai farmers by organizing the “Thai Farmer Rice Year 3” project. by opening a point to buy freshly harvested rice directly from farmers Through the cooperative rice mills, OHEC, as well as additional SAO, a total of 46 points throughout the country, such as Chiang Rai, Phayao, Yasothon, Surin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram, Roi Et, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani, etc., under the Company’s sustainable rice planting system development project area. 190,198 rai

In addition, there are farmers who are members of the project. A total of 9,509 jasmine rice growers, the company will purchase them at market-leading prices. Give the purchase price plus additional to farmers from the general price of 300 baht per ton (humidity not more than 30%). All purchased rice will be brought to the production process to improve quality and packaged under the brand. “Thai Farmer’s Rice” ready to help Thai farmers pushing products to the consumer market at a special price.”

Mr. Thiti continued, “Thai Farmer’s Rice” is 100% authentic jasmine rice (1-3 months old). Its special selling point is white, fragrant, soft, sticky, delicious. It is the first jasmine rice harvested with good quality fresh from the fields. Buy directly from Thai farmers through the production process from a large and modern factory that meets international standards Which will be available for sale in the first lot, size 5 kg, priced at only 165 baht, from December 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021, can be purchased through various channels under the Charoen Pokphand Group only.”
Support for vulnerable groups
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The challenge affecting the world today is the global population. continually increasing Promotion and development of quality of life so that vulnerable populations receive equality in society. Something that should be of great importance to reduce inequality society formed under the concept that ‘Building a strong business foundation must go hand in hand with building a foundation. quality of life of people in society’, thus making the business group Have ideas and awareness of continual support for people in society.

The company believes that the business can grow sustainably. Community and society must develop at the same time, so we recognize the importance of supporting social and community activities. and with awareness of the roles and duties of a good citizen and the philosophy of 3 benefits to the sustainability of the company (to the country, the people and the company).

Therefore, we aim to promote activities that benefit vulnerable groups such as the disabled, the elderly, children, the socially disadvantaged, especially around the areas where the company operates. using knowledge and expertise in making a positive impact on society through a variety of support forms including: Supporting money, giving things, doing volunteer work, including transferring knowledge in various forms. especially about access to nutritious food and comprehensive education. To contribute to building a stable society and beneficial to the overall development of the country.
Project for
the Disabled
Project for the
Promotion of
Children and the
Underprivileged
Project for
the elderly
Social activities to respond to vulnerable groups
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