Double and Dynamic Materiality Assessment

The process of materiality assessment involves evaluating and determining the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues that are relevant to Charoen Pokphand Group’s business activities and stakeholders.

The materiality assessment process of C.P. Group begins with the preliminary identification of sustainable material issues, then follows by the identification of impacts, risks, and opportunities, the evaluation of material issues by stakeholders, and the endings with prioritization of material issues. The materiality assessment process included not only descriptions of processes suggested by international reporting frameworks such as GRI Standards 2021 but also opinions obtained through consultation with external expertise. Furthermore, to increase the reliability and transparency of the C.P. Group materiality assessment process and results, the Group engages an independent third party to conduct a process and result verification.

Double and Dynamic Materiality Assessment Process

Revision of Sustainable Material Issues

This revision was crucial to incorporate new insights and reflect the latest developments in environmental, social, and economic contexts. By consulting with internal and external specialists, Charoen Pokphand Group ensured that our list of material issues remained current and forward-thinking.

Identification of Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities

Charoen Pokphand Group conducted a study and analysis of impacts, risks, and opportunities related to the Group’s business operations to achieve a comprehensive analysis. Accordingly, the Group thoroughly inspected operations throughout the value chain, products/ services, and usage process of consumers and customers. Furthermore, to understand potential ESG impacts, the analysis also considered both direct and indirect impacts. In addition, the Group adopted the Double and Dynamic approach to assess material sustainability issues. This new methodology helped the Group to gain a greater understanding of sustainability issues and changes that may occur during different circumstances and time periods.

Double Materiality

The double materiality assessment is the assessment of the external impact on society or the environment and the internal impact on enterprise value. This broad view provided a complete knowledge of C.P. Group's role and responsibilities in tackling sustainability concerns. The Group identified tangible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns crucial to its long-term sustainability and stakeholder value creation by examining the direct and indirect implications of our operations, supplier chains, and products/services on stakeholders and the environment.

Dynamic Materiality

Dynamic materiality is the evaluation approach that recognized that ESG issues and stakeholder concerns vary over time as a result of growing trends, changing legislation, and altering company plans. The Group was able to catch growing concerns, expectations, and trends by regular monitoring and involvement with stakeholders, such as employees, customers, suppliers, investors, and communities. C.P. Group ensured that our materiality evaluation stayed current and connected with the developing sustainability environment by regularly monitoring these developments.

Assessment of Impact of Material Issues by Stakeholders

Recognizing the value of stakeholder viewpoints, Charoen Pokphand Group engaged with diverse stakeholders. The Group obtained information about how each material issue affects people using surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. This stakeholder feedback was critical to understanding the larger implications of our material challenges and ensuring that our evaluation was comprehensive and inclusive.

Prioritization of Material Issues that are Significant to C.P. Group and Stakeholders

The final phase involved prioritizing the material issues based on their significance to both Charoen Pokphand Group and our stakeholders. This prioritization process helped the Group identify the most critical areas that require strategic focus and resource allocation. The results of our materiality assessment have been Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), this is to ensure that the Group systematically manages these issues within our risk management processes.

Significant Material Issues for C.P. Group and Stakeholders