Corporate Social Responsibility

EGAT has carried out both CSR in process and CSR after process taking into account the participation of the public and sustainable development of the quality of life and the environment, in order to encourage the public acceptance.

Activities Concerning the Communities around the Power Plants Participatory process has been used to enhance the participation of all sectors as follows:

Encouragement of understanding in power development This activity aims to create an understanding of the public to be aware of the increasing power demand owing to the growth and expansion of the society, which results to the necessity of the new power development projects. The power projects to increase the generating capacity of the existing power plants include the North Bangkok Power Plant Block 2, the Unit 4-7 Replacement Project of Mae Moh Power Plant, the Wang Noi Power Plant Block 4, the Chana Power Plant Block 2, five micro-hydropower plants, downstream hydropower plants, and Bang Lang Hydropower Plant Unit 1-3. The new power plant development projects include coal power development projects in Chumporn, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Krabi, and Songkhla Provinces, renewable power development projects in Sikhio District, Province and Thap Sakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, and nuclear power project area.

Development of the communities’ quality of life EGAT has participated with all sectors to support and improve the quality of life of the communities in the vicinity of the power plants and areas for new power development projects. For sustainable development, a variety of community development projects and activities have been carried out. EGAT also promotes and disseminates knowledge to local people on the application of effective microorganism in sustainable farming and living.

Environmental conservation promotion EGAT promotes and participates with all sectors in raising awareness and recognition of environmental conservation through the campaigns based on the Royal Initiative Projects in Conservation of Natural Resources and Environment.

116 A Leader of Clean Energy Technology EGAT’s project on reforestation to increase water sources of Sirikit Dam to commemorate the 78th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen The forest conservation project was implemented under the initiations of the Organizing Committee to commemorate the 60th Coronation Anniversary and the Ministry of Energy’s project to commemorate the 78th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen (August 12) with the concept of “Tree planting and check dam building to honor the Queen”. The project aimed for reforestation in an area of 780 rai on the right riverbank of the National Park in Tha Pla District of Province and an increase of water sources by building 780 check dams around the reservoir of Sirikit Dam with participation of all concerned sectors.

117 Project on restoration and preservation of seagrass in Krabi Province The project aimed to create the awareness in restoration and conservation of seagrass with participation of communities in Sri Boya Sub-district, Nuea Khlong District, Krabi Province by growing and planting seagrass around Sri Boya Island and Pu Island. A learning center was established at Pu Island. A campaign on seagrass planting was organized with the participation of the community.

Promotion of the conservation of forests and the environment The project aimed to create the awareness in forest and environment conservation with participation of communities and government sectors by means of forestation. Examples of such activities are as follows: - Tree planting in Ubol Ratchthani Province - Mangrove planting in the Mu Koh Chumphon National Park, District in Chumphon Province - Mangrove planting on both sides of the Natub Canal

118 A Leader of Clean Energy Technology - Mangrove planting on the islet in the Bang Pakong River - Trees planting to increase green area in Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province with participation of the community in the area

Promotion of community environment protection The activities of using effective microorganisms (EM) as the means to protect the environment were conducted with participation of communities which included lecture on the use of EM for environmental protection in power development area in different

provinces such as Ubon Ratchathani, Kalasin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Moreover, under the Project “Beautiful Canal, Clear Water”, EGAT conducted training and established 5 microorganism banks in community areas.

Activities Concerning the Environmental Conservation EGAT has given importance to environmental management by conducting activities within the framework of corporate social responsibility and environmental policy comprising the project on greenhouse gas reduction and development of clean and renewable energy. In 2013, major activities in environmental conservation are as follows:

119 Environmental impact assessment of power development projects Concerning the environmental impact assessment for the new power development projects in 2013, assessment reports of the following 5 projects were approved by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning. - Bang Pakong Combined Cycle Project Block 5, Chachoengsao Province - Lam Ta Khong Wind Power Project Phase 2, Nakhon Ratchasima Province - Khlong Tron Hydropower Project, - Grid network of 500 kV between Thai border () - Nan 2 - Mae Moh 3 (additional part through the conservation area) - Solar Power Project of 5 MW, Thap Sakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province The preparation of report of the environmental impact assessment of the following 3 more projects are in process: - Project of capacity expansion of Krabi Power Plant, Krabi Province - Project of Replacement of Mae Moh Power Plant, Units 4-7, Lampang Province - Mae Moh Mine, Lampang Province

Monitoring the environmental quality EGAT recognizes the importance of environmental quality monitoring in preventing and controlling the environmental impact from the operation. The activities include the control of air pollution from SO2, NOx, CO2, etc. as well as management and control of quality of water, noise, waste, and used materials in accordance with the standard specified in the law and improvement of the quality of the environment as a whole. Moreover, EGAT supports the establishment of a network of the communities around the power plants to monitor the environmental quality.

Environmental network The environment community networks in the area of 5 kilometers from power plants have been established, namely, - Wang Noi Combined Cycle Power Plant, Ayutthaya Province - Chana Combined Cycle Power Plant, Songkhla Province - North Bangkok Combined Cycle Power Plant, Nonthaburi Province - Lam Ta Khong Jolabha Vadhana Power Plant, Nakhon Ratchasima Province The purpose of the network is to provide the communities knowledge and practice in the fundamental inspection of water quality. With this, EGAT intends to create more understanding from the communities and a closer linkage between the local ecological system and the power plants.

120 A Leader of Clean Energy Technology Stakeholders’ participation and public hearing EGAT recognizes the importance of stakeholders’ participation and public hearing. In 2013, several public hearings were organized for the communities located around the new power development projects as follows: - Bang Pakong Combined Cycle Project Block 5, Chachoengsao Province - Solar Power Project of 5 MW, Thap Sakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province - Kiew Koh Ma Hydropower Project, Lampang Province - Grid network of 230 kV between Ayutthaya 4 - Sikhio 2 (additional part through the conservation area) - Clean Coal Technology Project, Nakhon Si Thammarat

Project on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) EGAT has implemented the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to minimize the greenhouse gas emission. The following 6 projects are in process:

121 - The project of energy efficiency improvement of Mae Moh Power Plant, unit 10-11, through retrofitting low pressure turbines. This is the presently largest CDM project in . - Mae Ngat Somboon Chol Hydropower Project, Chiang Mai Province - Kaeng Krachan Hydropower Project, Phetchaburi Province - Mae Khlong Hydropower Project, Kanchanaburi Province - Pa Sak Jolasid Hydropower Project, Lop Buri Province - Chao Phraya Hydropower Project, Chai Nat Province - Sirindhorn Solar Power Project, Ubon Ratchathani Province Among these projects, EGAT Irrigation Valve Based Micro Hydro Project at Mae Ngat Somboon Chol Dam and Kaeng Krachan Dam complies with the Crown Standard from Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) The above-mentioned 6 projects have been registered at the CDM-EB for UNFCCC. They are contributing, not only to the efficiency in power generation and fuel cost reduction, but also to the image of EGAT as an organization which takes account of society, community, and environment.

Environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001 EGAT has implemented the environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 within its operation units to build confidence to the society and community in its environmental management system. In 2013, 27 units of EGAT including power plants, dams, and mine were certified with ISO 14001 by the certification body. Moreover, EGAT substations also implemented ISO 14001 so that the environmental management system could cover from the power generation to the transmission system.

Environmental and social management of the power plants From the construction phase up to the power generation phase, EGAT has focused on Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), the implementation of the international standard of ISO 14001, and Thai Industrial Standard for Occupational Health and Safety (TIS 18001). To minimize the environmental impact and to create correct understanding on the power development projects leading to the acceptance of all stakeholders, EGAT has taken account of the stakeholder’s participation process and public hearing as stated in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2550.

Social Activities EGAT has placed emphasis on good relationship with the communities in the vicinity of the EGAT’s power plants and along the transmission lines as well as involvement in providing them better quality of life. Social projects implemented by EGAT are as follows:

122 A Leader of Clean Energy Technology EGAT’s Project “Headwaters Reforestation at Sirikit Dam in Commemoration of the 80th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit” The project was implemented during 2012-2013. Activities included planting of 1,000,000 saplings each year, the campaign to plant vetiver grass and to promote the understanding in using vetiver grass for soil and water protection, strengthening relationship with the communities in the area of headwaters of Sirikit Dam, nearby areas, and target areas, and construction of check dams. EGAT will take care of the reforestation area for two more years before handing over to the Department of Forestry and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

EGAT’s D.I.Y Camp for the Volunteering Spirit Fostering Project The project aims to foster volunteering spirit among university students through the volunteer camp activities under the concept “Good thoughts, good deeds”. Invitation has been sent to university students to submit a D.I.Y project for contest. Selected students are sponsored to participate in D.I.Y activities organized by EGAT. For maximum benefit, the integrated knowledge in energy and experience in social responsibility and D.I.Y camp management are incorporated in the D.I.Y activities so that the students could apply in the area. EGAT is proud to be a part in fostering and building a network of “Young EGAT” to become good members of the society.

123 Financial Support to Thai Weightlifting Sport Project EGAT has given financial support to the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (TAWA) since 2004 to present under the project “One State Enterprise, One Sport Association” initiated by the Government to develop the competency of the Thai athletes. The Thai were so successful that they won gold, silver, and bronze medals in the three successive Olympic Games, i.e. 2004 Athens Olympic Games in Greece, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in China, and recently 2012 London Olympic Games in England. EGAT continues to support TAWA for four more years (2013-2016) for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in Brazil. EGAT also sponsored the competition of EGAT Weightlifting Thailand Championship for the royal trophies granted by His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Biological Way of Life for Sustainable Development Project Being the project implemented since 1999, the Biological Way of Life for Sustainable Development Project is based on the royal initiative of their Majesties on the concept of sufficiency economy. The project focuses on the promotion and knowledge dissemination by EGAT employees to the communities in the vicinity of the power plants countrywide. The project promotes the reduction and avoidance of chemical use replaced by effective microorganism among communities, farmers, schools, and public and private organizations. Through the Memorandum of Understanding between EGAT and Office of Vocational Education Commission, the Biological Way of Life for Sustainable Development Project were implemented in 92 agricultural and technological colleges, vocational colleges, fishery colleges, and technological and management colleges throughout the country for further extension to the communities with necessary financial and material support provided by EGAT.

Demand Side Management (DSM) The principal mission of EGAT is to sufficiently acquire and generate electricity to meet the demand of the country. As the demand is increasing while the source of energy and fuel is decreasing, EGAT has implemented demand side management actively since 1993 until today. 35 projects have been implemented to promote the effective and economical use of electricity in all sectors including household, business, and industry as well as increasing the awareness of the youth in the effective use of electricity to prolong the availability of electricity. Among these projects, the Label No.5 project is the most successful and becomes well known among the consumers. The Label No.5 represents high performance electrical appliances which require less energy and help reduce the electricity cost of the households. In 2013, major achievements included labeling of 2 more high performance electrical appliances, namely washing machine and light emitting diode (LED) lamp. Furthermore, EGAT signed an agreement with the manufacturers for the improvement of microwave oven and induction cooker so that they will be eligible for Label No.5 by 2014. Up to 2013, there are 21 high performance electrical appliances which have the Label No. 5, comprising lighting equipment, cooling equipment, household electrical equipment, etc. A total of 247 million of Label No.5s were attached to these efficient products.

124 A Leader of Clean Energy Technology The project of T5 fluorescent lamp was implemented in government buildings, monasteries, and private sector with financial support from the Energy Conservation Fund. During 2008-2013, more than 13 millions lamps were used in replacement. From the study in the project promoting the use of LED lamps, it was found that LED lamps could reduce the use of electricity approximately 60-70 percent. A pilot project was carried out to use the LED street lamps at EGAT’s 8 dams and power plants and to collect data on the energy use and saving. The project can be used as a sample to the public in the use of LED lamps for lighting purpose.

125 In May 2013, an international exhibition in electric lamps and LED “LED Expo Thailand 2013” was organized by EGAT at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. Technology and innovation of LED products of manufacturers from different countries were presented to provide knowledge on high-performance lighting products and to promote the wide use, contributing to the energy saving of the country as a whole. In load management, EGAT made a study on the potential in reduction of electricity need by means of Demand Response (DR) measure to minimize the use of electricity in industry to prevent the possible power crisis. EGAT made a survey and assessed the potential in power reduction by means of DR in 120 buildings and industrial premises before promoting the activities to the national level. The youth is the target group which EGAT has given continuous attention. DSM’s Green Classroom Project aims to provide knowledge in energy and its effective use. Presently, EGAT has upgraded from the Green Classroom Project in 414 schools to the Green School in 92 schools across the country. The activity has been extended to more than 800 nearby schools in the network. Moreover, EGAT has introduced schools to a low carbon society by encouraging their participations in the reduction of carbon dioxide emission. Throughout 20 years of its operation in DSM, EGAT has achieved satisfactory results as evidenced by the acceptance and participation of all sectors and the successful energy saving rate. In 2013, the electricity demand of the country could be reduced by 3,150 MW, the peak energy saving was of 19,000 million kWh, and the carbon dioxide emission could be reduced by 11 million tons.

CSR Achievement Ban Klong Rua Micro-Hydropower Project of Phato District, Chumphon Province was given three awards, which was the result of energy knowledge management for the southern area implemented by EGAT in cooperation with Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University. The project was selected by the Department of Alternative Energy

126 A Leader of Clean Energy Technology Development and Efficiency and EGAT to participate in the 3 contests in 2013. It could successfully win the awards in the national and regional contests. In ASEAN Energy Award 2013 organized at Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia, the project was the first runner-up in the category of the off-grid renewable energy projects. In Thailand Energy Award 2013 at the Office of the Prime Minister, the project won the award as outstanding project in the category of the off-grid renewable energy projects. The project was also awarded the 2013 Outstanding State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) in the area of CSR. Community Enterprise of Charcoal Briquettes situated at Moo 6, Ban Khlong Wai Lek, Khlong Kanan Sub-district, Nuea Khlong District, Krabi Province was originated from the project of quality of life development and energy security in the community. It was implemented by EGAT in cooperation with Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University. The project aims for quality of life development planning by participatory process and begins with the analysis of household problem and collection of the need and problems to find solution. From the analysis, it has been found that cooking fuel such as a large amount of gas and charcoal is required. As a solution to the problem, the community should produce charcoal briquettes from the waste materials such as coconut shells or driftwood for use and for sale. The project comprises the experiment and study tour on briquette production together with the application of community management and local wisdom in charcoal production. The production of charcoal briquettes has been materialized as a community enterprise of Nuea Khlong District. The people living in the community have adopted a job of charcoal production from coconut shells to supply to the factory. Moreover, the people can invest in the community enterprise and get dividend. With the project, sustainable development could be achieved, and the community could be strengthened. Moreover, both of Mae Moh Power Plant and Mine received ASEAN Energy Awards 2013. Mae Moh Power Plant was awarded the first runner-up in the category of Best Practices - Clean Coal Use and Technology in Power Generation, while Mae Moh Mine was awarded the first runner-up in the category of Best Practices in Surface Coal Mining.

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