Bangkok--21 Jan--Thai Oil
Announced globally as number 1 of sustainability in the oil and gas industry for 2 consecutive years
Positioned as Gold Class for 3 consecutive years.
Gaining trust and confidence from Thaioil's stakeholders in areas of economic, social and environment.
RobecoSAM, the corporate sustainability assessor for DJSI, has recently ranked Thai Oil Public Company Limited as the world's number 1 of sustainability in the oil and gas industry among many publicly traded companies globally , having been invited to join the sustainability assessment. Indeed, Thaioil has also been qualified, receiving the Gold Class distinction for 3 consecutive years.
Mr. Atikom Terbsiri , Chief Executive Officer and President, Thai Oil Public Company Limited, stated that "This times, over 3,400 of the world's largest companies are invited to participate in the RobecoSAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The 59 industries have been evaluated, for each industry, the company with the highest score is named the RobecoSAM Industry Leader. This is considered to be the company of its industry that is best prepared to seize the opportunities and manage the risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments."
"This year, RobecoSAM has ranked Thaioil as Oil and Gas Industry Leader for 2 consecutive years as a result that Thaioil has pursued a sustainable growth strategy though sound operational eco-efficiency, having a sustainable development strategy. Furthermore, Thaioil has long prioritized social development of local communities, able to gain subsequently strong stakeholder engagement with local communities surrounding operational sites." Mr. Atikom added.
Mr. Atikom elaborated "Thaioil has also been viewed that we have strived to develop according to the Sustainable Development Master plan 2014-2018, covering the environmental protection, economic growth, and the improvement of the quality of life. Thaioil has taken an important part in greenhouse gas reduction through the increasing of biodiesel production, as well as, through a number of energy efficiency improvement projects, and the most of furnace burners was replaced with the ultra-low NOx burners. Also, at Thaioil, our human resource is the most crucial driving force of the company, their potentials are continually developed for growth and success. The improvement of the production
process, product quality, and the safety of product transportation, has been continually improved so that Thaioil could maintain and grow customers."
"In Thailand, RobecoSAM has ranked 3 companies in Thailand as individual Industry Leader 2016. Thaioil is proud to be announced globally as number 1 of sustainability in the oil and gas industry. This achievement has reflected the investors' confidence in the company's capability in generating sustainedand continued return in the long run. " Mr. Atikom Terbsiri, Chief Executive Officer and President concluded.