Contribution to External Associations
WHA Corporation Public Company Limited and its group companies (“WHA Group”) are committed to participate in driving and developing sustainable business and society through partnerships with corporations, trade associations, government, and non-profit organizations to help drive policies that will affect the economic growth of the country. By doing so, the Company is committed to transparency under good corporate governance and business ethics. WHA Group does not have any contributions to lobbying organization; interest representation; local, regional, or national political campaigns/candidate; and other (spending related to ballot measures, referendums, etc.).
WHA Group gives importance to sustainable development, so we have integrated the knowledge that leads to its business operations. In year 2024,WHA group supports and advocates for sustainable development policies through its membership in the United Nations Global Compact, as detailed in the link https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/156095-WHA-Corporation-Public-Company-Limited
| No. | Membership of Organization or Association | Contributions (Thai Baht) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | ||
| 1 | The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) | 535,000 | 535,000 | 535,000 | 535,000 |
| 2 | British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) | 214,000 | 214,000 | 214,000 | 214,000 |
| 3 | United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) | - | - | 175,000 | 175,000 |
| 4 | Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AUSTCHAM) | 160,500 | 160,500 | 160,500 | 160,500 |
| 5 | Thai Industrial Estate and Strategic Partner Association (TISA) | 90,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 |
| 6 | Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCC) | 57,600 | 57,600 | 57,600 | 57,600 |
| 7 | Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) | 31,565 | 31,565 | 31,565 | 31,565 |
| 8 | European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) | 25,680 | 25,680 | 51,360 | 51,360 |
| 9 | Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce (BeLuThai) | - | 29,960 | - | - |
| 10 | The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) | 22,568 | 22,568 | 22,568 | 22,568 |
| 11 | German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) | 16,050 | 16,050 | 16,050 | 16,050 |
| 12 | Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) | 14,552 | 14,552 | 14,552 | 14,552 |
| 13 | Malaysian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (MTCC) | 10,000 | - | 10,000 | - |
| 14 | New Zealand Thai Chamber of Commerce (NZTCC) | - | 10,700 | 13,375 | 13,375 |
| 15 | Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) | - | 8,560 | - | - |
| 16 | South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC) | 9,630 | 10,700 | 10,700 | 10,700 |
| 17 | The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (TCC) | 12,840 | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 |
| 18 | Thailand-Vietnam Business Council (TVBC) | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - |
| 19 | Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (Thai CC) | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | DANISH-THAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (DTCC) | 18,191 | 18,190 | 18,191 | - |
| 21 | The Federation of Thai Industries, Saraburi (FTI Saraburi) | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | Thai-European Business Association (TEBA) | - | 53,500 | - | - |
| 23 | The Federation of Thai Industries, Rayong (FTI Rayong) | 4,280 | - | - | - |
| 24 | Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) | - | - | - | - |
| 25 | Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association (TPVA Thailand) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 26 | Water and Environment Institute for Sustainability (WEIS) | - | - | - | - |
| 27 | Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN) | - | - | - | - |
| 28 | Thailand CCUS Alliance (TCCA) | - | - | - | - |
| 29 | Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA) | - | - | - | 6,000 |
| Membership of Organization or Association | Contributions (Thai Baht) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | |
| Lobbying interest representation or similar | - | - | - | - |
| Local, regional, or national political campaigns/ organizations/ candidates | - | - | - | - |
| Trade associations or tax-exempt groups (e.g. think tanks) | 1,227,456 | 1,306,265 | 1,424,601 | 1,402,410 |
| Other (e.g. spending related to ballot measures or referendums) | - | - | - | - |
| Total contributions and other spending | 1,227,456 | 1,306,265 | 1,424,601 | 1,402,410 |
| Data coverage (as % of denominator, indicating the organizational scope of the reported data) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Top ranked organizations with highest support in year 2024
| Organizations | Total Contributions in year 2024 (Thai Baht) |
|---|---|
| The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) A non-profit organization has been established to promote business and trade relations between the United States and Thailand. The organization's primary objective is to support bilateral trade and investment while fostering ethical and sustainable business practices and promoting social responsibility. |
535,000 |
| British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) BCCT stands as the largest European chamber of commerce operating within Thailand and the broader Asia-Pacific region. This esteemed organization is committed to fostering and facilitating the growth of British enterprises throughout Thailand, whilst simultaneously serving as a strategic partner in Thailand's long-term economic development and sustainability initiatives. The organization's comprehensive mandate encompasses policy advocacy, economic affairs coordination, business negotiation facilitation, and professional network development. Among its distinguished programs is the Eastern Economic Corridor International Business Awards, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen commercial relationships and partnerships between Bangkok-based enterprises and companies operating within the industrial estates of Eastern Thailand. Through these multifaceted activities, the chamber continues to play an instrumental role in enhancing bilateral trade relations and promoting mutual economic prosperity between British and Thai business communities. |
214,000 |
| United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) United Nations Global Compact represents a comprehensive international framework designed to promote responsible business conduct through voluntary participation. This initiative seeks to encourage organizations and corporations across the globe to adopt sustainable operational practices while maintaining unwavering commitment to social and environmental stewardship. The framework is structured upon Ten Principles, systematically organized into four fundamental domains: Human Rights, Labour Standards, Environmental Protection, and Anti-Corruption measures. Furthermore, this initiative serves as a strategic mechanism to advance the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. |
175,000 |
In the fiscal year 2024, WHA Group provided financial support to various organizations that play a key role in guiding and influencing public policy on issues critical to sustainable industrial development. The details are as follows:
1. Supporting Water Sustainability in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) (THB 90,000)
WHA Group contributed THB 90,000 through a collaboration with Thai Industrial Estate and Strategic Partner Association (TIESPA) and Water and Environment Institute for Sustainability (WEIS). The primary objective of this support is to advocate for policies that ensure long-term water security for the industrial sector, specifically by promoting the use of sustainable water sources from Chanthaburi province to supplement the increasing demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Beyond securing water volume, this support also aims to foster discussion and establish a fair and transparent water pricing structure for both producers and users, which is a crucial factor in the efficient management of the nation's water resources.
2. Promoting Renewable Energy and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading Policy (THB 24,000)
As a member of The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association (TPVA), WHA Group contributed THB 24,000 to support campaigns and advocacy for policies related to renewable energy. The clear objective is to create a regulatory environment conducive to the free and open trading of solar power among users within industrial estates (Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading).
This support also includes the development of necessary technological infrastructure, such as the “Smart Energy Platform,” a digital energy management system that uses Blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency and security of transactions and to facilitate direct energy trading between small power producers and energy users. The successful implementation of this policy will lead to an increase in clean energy within the industrial estates, which will not only strengthen the Group's business operations but also create energy security and promote sustainability for our clients concurrently.
This support represents a strategic investment that reflects the Group's commitment to proactively shaping a regulatory environment conducive to sustainable industrial growth, for the mutual benefit of the Group, its clients, society, and all stakeholders.
