Thai Union Group has been recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the tenth year in a row, celebrating a decade of significant change.

BANGKOK, December 13, 2023 – For the 10th year in a row, Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has earned a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), a nod to its steadfast dedication to sustainable and ethical business operations. Since its initial inclusion in the DJSI in 2013, Thai Union has been on a transformative journey towards sustainability, achieving significant milestones and fostering innovation along the way. The company's commitment to environmental conservation, social responsibility, and governance has been crucial to its sustained recognition on the DJSI. Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union, expressed pride in the company's decade-long acknowledgment by the DJSI, highlighting it as a reflection of their commitment to sustainable development and ethical business practices. He emphasized the role of their SeaChange® 2030 sustainability strategy in driving meaningful industry change. Over the years, Thai Union has leveraged the DJSI as a framework for ongoing improvement, challenging itself to meet the index's stringent criteria. This approach has spurred the company to lead in areas such as environmental care and social responsibility. Notably, Thai Union has been at the forefront of Blue Finance, an innovative financing approach aimed at supporting ocean sustainability. The company's sustainability efforts are anchored by its SeaChange® strategy, which was introduced in 2016 and updated in 2023 with new objectives extending to 2030. This strategy outlines 11 interconnected goals, embedding sustainability across Thai Union's operations and setting ambitious future targets. Adam Brennan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union, remarked that the DJSI recognition motivates their ongoing efforts towards a sustainable seafood industry. The SeaChange® 2030 strategy is set to guide these efforts, aiming for a positive environmental legacy. Key goals of SeaChange® 2030 include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, aiming for net zero by 2050; investing over THB 250 million (over USD 7 million) in ecosystem protection and restoration; achieving zero water discharge, zero waste to landfill, and zero food loss at its major global facilities; ensuring sustainable shrimp production; expanding responsible sourcing practices; and fostering a safe and equitable work environment. The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) annually evaluates around 10,000 companies, helping leaders like Thai Union benchmark their sustainability efforts against sector-specific standards. ABOUT THAI UNION For 46 years, Thai Union Group PCL has been at the forefront of the global seafood industry, delivering high-quality, nutritious, and innovative seafood products worldwide. As one of the largest producers of shelf-stable tuna products, Thai Union boasts annual sales over THB 155.6 billion (US$ 4.4 billion) and employs more than 44,000 people globally. The company's portfolio includes leading international and Thai brands, as well as ingredient and supplement brands. Committed to "Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans," Thai Union is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding company of the ISSF, and the current Chair of SeaBOS. Its leadership in sustainability, highlighted by the SeaChange® 2030 strategy, has led to its 10th consecutive listing on the DJSI in 2022, a top ranking on the Seafood Stewardship Index (SSI) in 2023, inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023, and a place on the FTSE4Good Emerging Index for the seventh year in 2022. More information on Thai Union's sustainability initiatives can be found at seachangesustainability.org.