Thai Union commemorates the 2022 International Women's Day.

BANGKOK, March 8, 2022 - In celebration of International Women's Day 2022, Thai Union Group PCL is honoring its female employees worldwide, across all levels of the organization. The company plans to highlight inspiring messages from its workforce in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America on social media platforms over the next few weeks. Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union Group, expressed pride in the fact that women constitute over half of the company's global workforce. However, he acknowledged the persistent gender disparities within the global seafood industry and admitted that Thai Union has room for improvement. "I am committed to enhancing gender diversity within our organization, especially in management roles. I am also delighted to announce the appointment of two new female members to our Board, Parnsiree Amatayakul and Pakapun Leevutinun," Chansiri stated. Chansiri highlighted the unique strengths women bring to Thai Union, emphasizing their empathy, compassion, and resilience, which are especially valuable during uncertain times. The company's Human Resources teams globally are striving to promote diversity as a key component of its talent strategy, believing that a varied workforce fosters innovation and business success. Thai Union has introduced benefits aimed at facilitating a better work-life balance for its employees. For instance, Thai Union North America has expanded its paid family leave policy to include fathers and partners, promoting equality and support for all families. In Europe, Thai Union has launched several initiatives, such as a cancer prevention program for women in Poland, a diversity and inclusion program in the UK, and a partnership in France to produce pink tuna cans in oil to support breast cancer awareness. The company has also enhanced welfare and benefits for pregnant employees in Europe. "In Thailand, we offer comprehensive welfare and benefits for our pregnant employees, including a living cost allowance, spaces for new mothers to feed their babies comfortably, training on newborn care and nutrition, and both maternity and paternity leave," Chansiri added. About Thai Union: For 45 years, Thai Union Group PCL has been at the forefront of the global seafood industry, delivering high-quality, healthy, delicious, and innovative seafood products to customers worldwide. Today, it stands as a leading seafood producer, with a vast portfolio of international and Thai brands, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation. With annual sales surpassing THB 141.0 billion (US$ 4.5 billion) and a dedicated global workforce of over 44,000, Thai Union's commitment to responsible business practices and sustainability is recognized globally. The company is a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact and a key player in the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation. Through its SeaChange® sustainability strategy, Thai Union continues to make significant strides in sustainable business practices, earning recognition on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index.