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CSR development for listed companies
In order to promote knowledge and understanding,
as well as realizing the significance of CSR, and to
promote concrete outcome among listed companies,
SET organized training courses and seminars, and
continuously disseminating information on CSR and
sustainability management. The summary of major
achievements in 2014 is as follows:
• Basic training course
SET organized a training course on “CSR Management
for Sustainable Development” to provide fundamental
knowledge in CSR and sustainable development, totaling
eight classes, participated by 323 representatives from
177 listed companies.
• Training on CSR report preparation
In 2014, SET organized training courses and
workshops on data compilation and then preparation
of CSR report. It consisted of two sessions: the basic
information session, totaling eight classes, participated
by 363 representatives from 218 listed companies; and
the report preparation session, in line with the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) for listed companies expecting
to disclose SD report of international standard, totaling
two classes, participated by 58 representatives from
41 listed companies.
• Workshops
These workshops provided in-depth knowledge,
covering eight major topics, namely “Strategic CSR
Management”, “Responsible Supply Chain Management”,
“Stakeholder Engagement”, “Stakeholder and
Communication Management for mai”, “Sustainability
Risk & Material Analysis”, “Workplace Quality & Human
Rights”, “CSR Evaluation & Knowledge Management”
and “Effective CSR Communication”. The workshops
aimed at enhancing skills for operation staff, with
prerequisite that all must have attended the basic CSR
training course. In 2014, there were 232 participants
from 128 listed companies.
Furthermore, SET organized activities and seminars
to provide in-depth consultation, and exchange views
and experiences on CSR operation for listed companies,
as follows:
◦ SD Forum seminar
The seminar aims at providing knowledge
about sustainable development, CSR and
responsible investment for listed companies and
stakeholders, covering securities companies,
investors, various organizations and the general
public. In 2014, five seminars were organized, for
a total of 1,209 participants.
◦ Sharing and consulting activity
The activity aims at sharing knowledge and
experiences after applying CSR in their business,
together with guidance from lecturers. Two classes
were organized participated by representatives from
11 companies.
◦ CEO forum
The forum focuses on exclusive group activities
among directors and executives of listed
companies. The format is an informal discussion
forum to inspire and promote CSR concept, value
and significance. Two forums were held, participated
by 38 listed companies.
• In-depth sustainability development
advisory session
The session was held for mai listed companies so
they could analyze and create a CSR framework that
fits each organizational aspects and culture. It was
organized under the “Corporate Sustainability Advisory
Program”, which was held for the first time in 2014,
with participation from five companies listed on mai.