Thai Union has been recognized as the top global company in the food sector, securing the position of industry leader once more in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.

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Thai Union has been recognized as the top global company in the food sector, securing the position of industry leader once more in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.

Thai Union Group PCL, a leading global seafood company, has once again secured the top position in the Food Products Industry Index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the second consecutive year, marking its sixth year on the index. This recognition is a testament to Thai Union's unwavering commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by its comprehensive SeaChange® strategy. The company achieved a remarkable 100th percentile ranking for its overall sustainability efforts, demonstrating excellence in various categories including Codes of Business Conduct, Health & Nutrition, Materiality, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Reporting, Genetically Modified Organisms, Water Related Risks, Human Rights, and Talent Attraction & Retention. These achievements underscore Thai Union's leadership in driving positive change within the seafood industry and its dedication to sustainable business practices. Thai Union's CEO, Thiraphong Chansiri, expressed pride in the company's recognition by the DJSI, highlighting sustainability as a core element of Thai Union's business philosophy. Dr. Darian McBain, Thai Union's Global Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, also shared the pride felt by the team, emphasizing the daily efforts made towards enhancing the sustainability of the global seafood industry, the oceans, and the company's operations. In its pursuit of sustainability, Thai Union has engaged in several initiatives, including collaboration with the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to address the issue of plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear in the oceans. The company also aims for 100% of its branded tuna to be sustainably sourced, as detailed in its annual Tuna Commitment Progress Report. The SeaChange® strategy, with its focus on safe and legal labor, responsible sourcing, responsible operations, and supporting communities, reflects Thai Union's commitment to making significant improvements across the seafood industry and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, Thai Union's efforts have been recognized through various awards and its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Emerging Index for three consecutive years, further highlighting the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. With over 40 years in the industry, Thai Union continues to lead in providing high-quality, innovative seafood products worldwide, supported by a global workforce of over 47,000. The company's dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices has positioned it as a leader in the seafood industry, as evidenced by its continued recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and other accolades. For media inquiries, please contact: Thai Union Group PCL. Wiriyaporn Posayanonda, Head of External Communications, at Wiriyaporn.Posayanonda@thaiunion.com Jirawat Montreevong, External Communications Manager, at Jirawat.Montreevong@thaiunion.com

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