Sustainability Overview
R & B Food Supply Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries conducted their business with an awareness of the importance of sustainable organizational development
under good governance throughout the value chain, considering the impact on Stakeholders, Society, and the Environment. The Company believed that conducting business on a sustainable foundation was essential for sustainable organizational growth along with three key areas of sustainable development:
Environment (E)
- Efficient management of water, energy, and waste
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Biodiversity conservation
Social (S)
- Responsibility towards the community and society.
- Employee rights protection
- Food quality and safety
Governance (G)
- Governance and transparency
- Fair treatment of competitors and business partners
- Human resource development and respect for human rights
- Innovation and technology
R&B Food Supply Public Company Limited has earned an "AA" rating in the 2025 SET ESG Ratings for sustainable stocks, underscoring its dedication to responsible operations across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. This recognition reinforces investor confidence in the company’s long-term sustainability and growth potential.
Sustainable Development Goals
The Company was committed to integrating sustainable development goals and driving its business in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was achieved by assessing the linkages between the organization's policies and operational activities and the six global and national sustainable development goals: 1) Good health and well-being; 2) To access to clean water and sanitation; 3) To decent work and economic growth; 4) Sustainable consumption and production patterns; 5) Climate adaptation; and 6) Peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.
- Continuously develop food quality and safety management systems with certifications from national and international bodies
- Develop health-oriented products including low-sugar, sugar-free, and low-sodium options
- Promote technology and innovation for water source restoration and wastewater treatment
- Manage water usage in production processes to maximize efficiency and resource conservation
- Operate responsibly under sustainable development principles to contribute to national economic stability
- Ensure equal and appropriate employee care from lawful recruitment through welfare, benefits, and workplace safety
- Develop employee skills aligned with business direction
- Implement human rights practices under SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) / SEDEX framework
- Promote resource management using the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Support Circular Economy principles to achieve sustainable production and consumption throughout the value chain
- Drive Zero Waste to Landfill to minimize health and environmental impacts
- Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
- Implement operations and activities to reduce and offset GHG emissions effectively
- Enhance competitive capability under sound corporate governance practices
- Manage the organization with efficiency, ethics, transparency, and accountability
Message from the Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Committee
Mrs. Petchara Ratanapoompinyo
Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Committee
Materiality Assessment
The Company conducted a review of its materiality issues, considering both internal and external factors, risks related to the Company's operations, the expectations of all Stakeholders, and trends and directions in sustainability within the agriculture and food industry.
The Process of Assessing Key Issues
The Key Issue Identification Process
Issues
Prioritize key issues
Assess the importance of each issue at two levels:
- The significance level of economic, environmental and social impacts on the business operation in terms of finance, operation, strategy, reputation and regulations-laws.
- The importance/ impact on Stakeholders, based on surveys conducted with all Stakeholder Groups.
Review key issues
Define strategies / implementation approaches
- Determine strategies and operations.
- Listen to feedback from Stakeholders/monitor performance with Stakeholders.
Environment Dimension
- Air Pollution Management
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Circular Economy Design
- Promoting Biodiversity
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Economic Dimension
- To produce high-quality and safe products or services for Consumers
- Responsible packaging use
- Respecting and protecting human rights
- Occupational health and safety
- Community and social responsibility
Governance and Economic Dimension
- Good corporate governance and compliance with laws
- Code of Conduct and anti-corruption
- Risk and crisis management
- Personal data protection and cybersecurity
- Supply chain management
- Strategic cost management
