PTG recognizes the importance of fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, which is a key success factor in creating long-term business value. The Company therefore conducts stakeholder analysis to define appropriate engagement strategies through the following steps:
  1. Identify key stakeholders relevant to the Company's operations by considering their relationships with the business across the entire value chain.
  2. Assess both positive and negative impacts of stakeholders on the business, as well as the impacts that business operations have on stakeholders, in order to appropriately plan engagement with each stakeholder group.
  3. Prioritize stakeholders based on the level of impact on the business, including financial performance, regulatory compliance, corporate image and reputation, safety, and environmental aspects.
  4. Present the stakeholder analysis results to the Corporate Governance Working Committee and the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee for consideration and approval.

Summary of Stakeholder Involvement Analysis in PTG's Value Chain

Stakeholders Relevance to the Company Relevance to the Company
Procurement Transportation Storage Marketing
and Service
Customer Customers and authorized distributors with business rights
Employees Employees of the group of companies
Partners Suppliers of goods and services
Communities Individuals or entities that may be impacted by the company’s operations
Shareholders Shareholders, investors, legal entities, and institutions invested in the stock market
Government Agencies Policy makers, regulators, and licensing authorities related to the business
Financial Institutes Providers of financial, investment, and credit services that support the company’s business and projects

Approach to Stakeholder Engagement

PTG conducts surveys to gather feedback from stakeholders on the management of corporate sustainability issues. The information collected is consolidated and analyzed, and subsequently used to improve and develop business strategies in order to respond to the expectations of all stakeholder groups. The Company considers relevant issues and assigns responsible units to enhance operational capabilities and foster stakeholder engagement through various channels and activities, as follows:

Key Stakeholders

Employees

Stakeholders' Expectation Fair remuneration and benefits, supported by the use of technology to enhance work efficiency, opportunities for training and career development, a safe working environment, and equality without discrimination, under an organizational culture grounded in ethics and transparency.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation
  1. Recruitment and Development of Talent Access Channels
    • The organization has continuously expanded recruitment channels through dual education programs, partnerships with higher education institutions, and various online platforms to reach high-quality candidates in different areas.
    • The Company has established its own recruitment page and actively participates in social media groups to effectively reach local labor markets.
    • For New Business functions, dedicated recruitment teams are in place to attract talent with skill sets aligned with the Company’s emerging businesses.
    • The Company collaborates with technology-focused universities, such as Rajamangala University of Technology, by deploying teams to support and train students, creating future employment opportunities with the Company.
  2. Talent Development and Capability Management
    • Internal talent groups are regularly reviewed to ensure employees possess the potential and readiness for future growth.
    • Talent Profiles are developed to prepare employees for higher-level positions, with a strong focus on competencies and performance.
    • The onboarding process and development roadmaps have been enhanced to enable both new hires and existing employees to adapt effectively and grow sustainably within the organization.
  3. Employee Experience and Retention
    • The Company conducts regular employee satisfaction surveys to analyze needs and identify areas for improvement in the working environment.
    • Recognition programs such as the BEST Awards and Hall of Fame activities are promoted to boost morale and foster pride in the workplace.
    • Information on benefits, flexibility programs (Flexi Benefits), and employee entitlements is communicated through online channels to ensure employees clearly understand and can fully access their rights and benefits.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Internal organizational meetings
  • Complaint handling and grievance submission
  • Employee engagement survey
  • Employee satisfaction survey
  • Training / seminars
  • Employee engagement survey
  • Meetings of the Human Resources Committee, Welfare Committee, and Safety Committee
  • Income assessment, job evaluation, and salary structure review
  • CEO Town Hall activities
  • Chit Chat activities between supervisors and subordinates
  • Grievance and complaint submission channels

Customers, Dealers, Business Operators, Franchisees

Stakeholders' Expectation Fair pricing, attractive promotions and privileges, together with high-quality and diverse products and services. Customers also expect transparency in pricing and service conditions, as well as convenient access to service stations.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation

Oil Business

  1. Expansion of PT service stations to a total of 2,269 locations nationwide.
  2. Expansion of 208 EV Charger locations and 124 Max Camp rest areas.
  3. Development of a new format for Max Card Plus privileges.
  4. Implementation of a Local Promotion strategy, offering area-specific promotions tailored to local market contexts.
  5. Enhancement of franchise store standards through digital systems, requiring all franchise outlets to install POS systems and Max Me Shop to ensure accurate sales data, seamless member system integration, and effective promotion management.

Non-Oil Business

  1. Enhancement of barista and service skills standards by reviewing and improving the Be Barista training curriculum, increasing hands-on regional training sessions covering employees across multiple areas, with a focus on operational, sales, and customer service skills to ensure consistent service quality throughout the network.
  2. Expansion and development of training centers nationwide, including new training centers at CW Tower (3rd Floor) and Vibhavadi 64, with existing centers operating in Chonburi, Khon Kaen, and Bangkok.
  3. Development of online learning channels to improve accessibility, including online media such as videos and tips distributed monthly, and the use of an E-Learning system to ensure training reaches all areas, with approximately 300 employees completing courses per month.
  4. Expansion of the customer base and development of new products to meet diverse customer needs by targeting New Generation customers, utilizing local ingredients to create new products, expanding coffee, non-coffee, and bakery product lines, and developing premium products and merchandise, as well as collaborating with partners and co-branding initiatives to broaden the customer base.
  5. Business expansion and diversification of store formats through the opening of more than 1,900 new outlets in line with the expansion plan, as well as piloting new business models such as Punthai Boat Noodles outlets.
  6. Brand awareness building and proactive marketing communications through the continued rollout of the “Creative Thai Taste” campaign, including initiatives such as Thon Thai Taste, trend-based content creation, video storytelling, the use of influencers/KOLs, roadshows, and the opening of flagship stores to strengthen brand image, alongside the preparation of brand presenters to attract younger consumers and drive sustainable brand growth.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Communication through online channels
  • Customer satisfaction surveys and customer meetings
  • Receiving complaints via Call Center (1614) and social media platforms such as Facebook and the PT Max Me mobile application
  • Organizing seminars/meetings with customers

Suppliers

Stakeholders' Expectation Fair commercial terms, open business opportunities, and adherence to business ethics free from fraud and corruption are key expectations. This includes collaboration to enhance capabilities and build long-term relationships.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation
  1. Clearly separate Purchase Orders (POs) by work category so that suppliers clearly understand the scope of work and compensation in a transparent manner.
  2. Establish a project-based milestone structure aligned with project value, with payment terms of 70/30, two payment cycles per month, invoicing within 60 days, and document verification within 14 days.
  3. Specify in the TOR and contracts that contractors must provide a Letter of Guarantee (L/G), clearly define work inspection criteria, and separate roles for work assignment, inspection, and approval to ensure quality control and prevent conflicts of interest.
  4. Strengthen relationships and capabilities with suppliers by organizing Kick-Off Meetings to confirm plans and operational frameworks, categorizing work into product supply, construction, and licensing for easier management, and designing milestone payments suitable for small contractors.
  5. Conduct supplier visits and ESG audits (both onsite and online) for 13 key suppliers, and follow up on the implementation of Corrective Action Plans.
  6. Organize at least one annual Knowledge Sharing session on sustainable business practices for suppliers.
  7. Communicate and ensure that key suppliers acknowledge and comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Meetings with suppliers/contractors and site visits to supplier facilities
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance audits of suppliers
  • Receiving complaints via Call Center (1614)

Communities

Stakeholders' Expectation Communities expect the business to help distribute income and support the local economy, operate fairly, provide opportunities for community participation, and listen to their feedback. Most importantly, they expect strong safety measures, emergency response management, and environmental protection to ensure that local areas are not adversely affected.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation
  1. Organize corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, such as the “PT Volunteer Camp” project (4 sessions).
  2. Conduct public hearings with nearby communities prior to the construction of service stations.
  3. Collaborate with the Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce, to distribute premium mangoes and milk cartons as complimentary gifts for “PT Max Card and PT Max Plus” members, helping to support and generate income for farmers.
  4. Provide donations and relief support to flood-affected communities in various areas.
  5. PTG and PT Prachuap FC, together with players and coaching staff, organized a lunch activity and donated 3,000 pairs of shorts and essential daily items to residents at the Prachuap Khiri Khan Homeless Protection Center.
  6. Grant two scholarships to students from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, worth 147,000 baht each, covering tuition fees for seven academic semesters.
  7. Promote local employment, including hiring persons with disabilities and the elderly.
  8. TU Co-Learning Space by PTG – a prototype extracurricular learning space that allows students to think and act through various hands-on activities from PTG’s business groups.
  9. CBS Café by PTG – provides students with real-world business experience in all aspects, preparing them to become effective entrepreneurs or executives in the future.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Surveys to assess the needs of communities surrounding operational areas
  • Implementation of community engagement and CSR projects
  • Emergency response drills conducted jointly with nearby communities
  • Receiving complaints via Call Center (1614)
  • Public hearings prior to service station construction

Investors, Institutional Investors, Analysts, Shareholders

Engagement Channels

  • Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
  • Analyst meetings and analyst site visits
  • Quarterly earnings announcements
  • Domestic and international roadshows
Stakeholders' Expectation They expect steady earnings growth, appropriate dividend payments, and clear value-creation strategies. At the same time, they emphasize good corporate governance, transparent disclosure, risk management (particularly energy-related risks), and business operations aligned with ESG standards. Institutional investors place special emphasis on reliable environmental disclosures.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation
  1. Systematic and Regular Performance Communication
    • Organize quarterly Analyst Briefings to report financial performance.
    • Host analyst meetings and participate in SET investor engagement activities (e.g., SET Opportunity Day and SET Digital Roadshow), including preparation of transcripts and summaries to enhance information accessibility, reduce review time, and help investors quickly grasp key issues.
    • Arrange Investor Visit activities for retail investors to enhance business understanding and provide opportunities for direct dialogue with management.
  2. Comprehensive, Transparent, and Verifiable Disclosure
    • Prepare and publish Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) reports on a quarterly basis.
    • Provide Quarterly Earnings Presentations and Key Takeaways summarizing important information in a clear and concise manner.
    • Issue quarterly and annual factsheets to provide essential business information to shareholders and investors.
  3. Strategic Engagement Activities for Investors
    • Organize an annual Business Review event to present business plans, future outlook, and growth drivers to analysts and institutional investors.
  4. Fair and Transparent Shareholder and Investor Engagement
    • Hold a physical Annual General Meeting (AGM) to allow shareholders to ask questions and provide feedback directly.
    • Respond to shareholder inquiries and provide relevant information through IR channels on an ongoing basis.
    • Arrange company site visits to enhance understanding of overall business operations.
  5. Responding to ESG Expectations
    • Complete ESG assessments requested by investors, institutional investors, and shareholders.
    • Organize ESG Engagement Sessions with analysts to provide strategic insights and exchange perspectives on sustainable business direction.
    • Disclose environmental, social, and governance information in accordance with Thai and international standards.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM)
  • Analyst meetings and analyst site visit activities
  • Quarterly performance announcements
  • Domestic and international roadshows

Government Agencies and Regulatory Authorities

Stakeholders' Expectation The organization strictly complies with laws and regulations, operates transparently, protects consumers, and upholds safety standards. It also cooperates with government authorities in environmental protection, pollution control, and supporting the adoption of clean energy in line with national policies.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation
  1. Corporate Governance and Transparency
    • Disclose business, financial, and sustainability information accurately, verifiably, and in a timely manner.
    • Strictly comply with laws, regulations, and standards related to energy, environment, and consumer protection.
    • Implement anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures, with clear internal control mechanisms.
  2. Energy and Consumer Safety
    • Comply with safety standards for fuel and LPG service stations.
    • Control product quality and service standards in accordance with legal requirements.
    • Promote safety for communities surrounding service stations and oil depots.
  3. Support for Government Energy and Environmental Policies
    • Contribute to greenhouse gas reduction efforts and support the country’s Net Zero target.
    • Expand clean energy initiatives such as solar rooftops, EV chargers, RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel), and circular businesses.
    • Strengthen participation in waste management, community development, and circular economy projects.
  4. Proactive Engagement with Government Agencies
    Coordinate with regulatory authorities such as the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), the Department of Energy Business, as well as other relevant government agencies and state enterprises to ensure aligned operations.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Hold meetings with government agencies.
  • Submit operational reports or related documentation to government authorities as required by law.
  • Provide support and cooperation.

Financial Institutions

Stakeholders' Expectation Debt repayment capability, stable returns, transparent management, and compliance with laws and regulations are key expectations. Financial institutions also place importance on supporting socially responsible businesses with strong environmental risk management practices.
Response to Stakeholders' Expectation
  1. Strict compliance with financial institutions’ regulations and requirements.
  2. Provide appropriate and sufficient responses to inquiries from credit analysts to support their assessment.
  3. Strictly comply with the terms and conditions of loan agreements and debentures.
Engagement and Communication Channels
  • Meetings with representatives from financial institutions
  • Participation in assessments or questionnaires conducted by financial institutions