The Sustainability and Corporate Governance Committee consists of 3 independent directors as follows:

1. Prof. Piphob Veraphong Chairman
2. Mr. Pradit Sawattananond Member
3. Dr. Supriya Kuandachakupt Member

Mr. Jumpon Suwannaworng, head of Legal and Compliance Group of Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited, is a secretary.

The Sustainability and Corporate Governance Committee has performed its duties under the scope of responsibilities assigned by the Board of Directors. In 2024, the Sustainability and Corporate Governance Committee held 12 meetings in total and reported its performance to the Board of Directors as follows:

  1. Review the good corporate governance policy to be in accordance with the corporate governance code (CG Code) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Corporate Governance of Financial Institutions of the Bank of Thailand by putting emphasis on the good corporate governance and code of conduct of business to increase the competitiveness and confidence for shareholders, investors, stakeholders and all parties involved. These are the fundamentals for operating the business with efficiency, transparency and reliability.
  2. Review the corporate social responsibility for business sustainability policy. The company had participated in social responsibility activities in accordance with the Corporate Social Responsibility Institute (CSRI), Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
  3. Review the compliance policy and charter so that executives and operators are aware of the scope, power, roles and responsibilities of compliance to comply with laws and relevant regulations, and set operational guidelines and code of conduct of Compliance Division.
  4. Consented to the renewal of CAC membership. Foster a concrete anti-corruption culture both inside and outside the organization, review the anti-corruption policy with the commitment to conduct the business under the rules of law, integrity and ethics in compliance with good corporate governance principles and participate in regulators and organizations’ activities to express the company’s intention and determination to fight against all forms of corruption.
  5. Review the whistleblower policy to ensure that an effective supporting system is in place and realize the importance of the protection and alleviate sufferings of the whistleblower as well as annually communicate the policy to the employees.
  6. Encourage the company to take into account the environment and climate change, society and good governance (Environmental, Social and Governance : ESG) substantially.

The company is committed to operating its business under the good corporate governance principles which are transparent and verifiable. Moreover, the company also recognizes the accountability to the economy, society, environment and all stakeholders, which are significant factors in creating sustainable business values.

As a result, in 2024, the company received the following awards:

  • The company has received the “excellent” score with 5 Stars for the 10th consecutive year from the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies.
  • The company was evaluated under the SET ESG Ratings and achieved an “A” rating from the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The company has been recognized as a sustainable stock listed for the 4th consecutive year.
  • The company has received the ESG100 certificate for the 9th year by Thaipat Institute.
  • The company has received the Sustainability Disclosure Recognition by Thaipat Institute.
  • The company has received the plaque of honor from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization)
  • The company has received the Carbon Neutral Certificate
  • The company has been granted the certificate of carbon footprint

These awards reflected the company’s commitment to grow sustainably under good corporate governance, emphasize the involvement of all stakeholders and be part of greenhouse gases emission reduction.