(Mr. Supot Laosuarpha) Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee The Corporate Governance Committee encourages awareness and understanding of effective corporate governance principles to the management team, staff, and stakeholders inside and outside the company. The committee organizes projects and activities to promote business ethics, like the IRPC CG Day 2022 and the IRPC Cubic Academy Season 8. We also participate in our business partners’ activities, for example, “GCNT Forum 2022: Accelerating Business Solutions to Tackle Climate & Biodiversity Challenges” which was organized by the Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) and United Nations Thailand. 3. Taking Care of Stakeholders In 2022, COVID-19 still affects Thailand and the Corporate GovernanceCommitteemembersareawareof thesituation and are concerned about the health and safety of both our shareholders and stakeholders. So, the committee organized e-Meetings, which are convenient and safe because they reduce the risk of COVID-19. The company also adopted electronic voting by using vendors which meet the ETDA Electronic Voting System standards. Concerning the rights of minority shareholders, the company allows them to nominate directors and propose director candidates in advance in the agenda of the 2022 annual general meeting of shareholders. The company ensures transparency by publicly announcing proposed director candidates via company communication channels, including www.irpc.co.th and SET-Link, to benefit all shareholders equally. We are determined to cont inue to improve our management. In 2022, the company was recognized by Thai and international organizations and institutes for the effectiveness of our management. We were recognized by the ASEAN CG Scorecard as a top 20 ASEAN company which scored the highest in management. We also received the Human Rights Award for the 4th consecutive year. We won the Sustainability Award of Honor and were the first-runner up of the UN Women 2022 Thailand WEP Awards for Community Engagement & Partnerships. The company’s success demonstrates our implementation of management standards, social responsibility, and sustainable development. Our accomplishments result from the passion and cooperation of management, staff, and stakeholders, who always give us strong support. The corporate governance committee is determined to establish effective management, leading to long-term corporate sustainability. We are confident the company will create sustainable long-term value to the businesses of our shareholders. 53 Message from Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee IRPC PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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