Driving Business for Sustainability

Driving Business for Sustainability

Sustainability Management Policy and Goals 

Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited (SSI) conducts its business with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, adhering to its business philosophy and business ethics as the fundamental principles guiding its management and operations. The Company strives to advance and achieve sustainable growth while maintaining balance and fairly harmonising the interests of all stakeholder groups.

The Company has established sustainability objectives aimed at strengthening its business and enhancing value throughout the supply chain, while contributing to environmental stewardship. These efforts support quality economic growth, encourage continued investment, expand employment opportunities, and contribute to government revenue collection, which are key mechanisms for national development and the long-term improvement of people’s quality of life.

The Company’s sustainability initiatives are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which serve as the global development agenda for the period 2015–2030. In addition, the Company aims to drive the Thai steel industry towards a low-carbon business model and to support Thailand’s target of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, thereby contributing to the country’s transition towards a green economy in a concrete and sustainable manner.

Support Sustainable Development Goals 

Support the Sustainable Development Goals of SSI

Create shared value
with customers
and trade partners

  •  Encourage development of innovative products and services which can add value to customers continually.
  • 3 steel products have been certified carbon footprint labels.
  • Procure materials and services from local communities.
  • Drive research initiatives to strengthen the industry knowledge base.
  • Life Cycle Assessment: LCA








Environmental Management

  • Observe ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards.
  • Promote energy conservation and observe ISO 50001 Energy Management Standards.
  • Announce the Climate Change Policy of the Group and manage the Climate Change.
  • Use and reuse water wisely according to the circular economy principle.
  • Environmentally friendly procurement.
  • Preserve community environment through environmental projects.
  • Reduce waste and pollution with the 3Rs principle and the BCG model.
  • Survey biodiversity.

Occupational Health and Safety Management

  • Manage occupational health, safety, and environment pursuant to ISO 45001 standards.
  • Promote occupational health, safety and working environment through Zero Accident Campaign and Behavior Based Safety.
  • Manage and prepare readiness for emergency response.
  • Safety management on transportation of raw materials and products.







Equitable Treatment

  • Treat trade partners-competitors equitably by complying with laws and regulations of the public sectors.
  • Support government sectors on overseeing free trade fairly.
  • Support the anti-corruption policy operations of the Company.
  • Conduct business in accordance with business ethics.






Personnel Development and Human Rights

  • Define employment structure, compensation & welfare, and skill/knowledge development continually.
  • Promote Work Life Balance.
  • Non-discrimination on employee recruitment.
  • Oversee safety, occupational health and working environment of employees.





 

Community and
Social Development

  • Encourage people and the youth to gain knowledge and skills on business operations and career development to generate income.
  • Support quality of life development of the communities through sustainable activities and projects.
  • Emphasize employment of local people, support family institutions and minimize migration.
  • Promote money savings to communities located in areas where the business is situated.

SD Management System 

The Company has established the SD Management Committee, which consists of executives from each division. Their duties and responsibilities are to implement and follow up on the SD plan ensuring it to be in line with relevant policies. In addition they allocate the resources necessary for SD operation and promote the work of the SD Management Sub-Committee, which the Committee proposed to the President for appointment. The objectives of the Sub-Committee and scope of their responsibility is to support the work of SD Committee. 

The Committee reports its SD operating result to the Good Corporate Governance Committee (CG) quarterly. The duties and responsibilities of CG Committee are to provide an opinion to the management regarding SD and to monitor them in establishing a clear action plan. Furthermore they follow up on the implementation of the management plan and then submit the results to the Board of Directors.