Biodiversity

Importance

(GRI 3-3a., GRI 3-3b.)

Biodiversity is a fundamental foundation of the global economy, playing a vital role in economic value creation and human livelihoods, including food resources, clean water, and natural disaster mitigation. OR operates across both Mobility and Lifestyle businesses, covering a wide range of areas throughout Thailand. In addition, certain business operations, such as Café Amazon, rely on natural raw materials. Therefore, we place strong emphasis on conserving the integrity of nature, which is directly linked to business resilience and long-term sustainability.
The nature-positive trend is driving businesses worldwide to move beyond merely reducing negative impacts toward restoring ecosystems and generating positive outcomes for nature. This trend reflects both opportunities and risks for OR. Failure to effectively manage impacts on biodiversity may affect the value chain and undermine stakeholders’ confidence. Conversely, if OR successfully integrates nature-positive concepts into its corporate strategy, this will enhance competitive advantage and foster broader social acceptance.

2030 Targets

(GRI 3-3e.)

Management Approach

(GRI 3-3c., GRI 3-3d., GRI 3-3e., GRI 3-3f)

Biodiversity Commitment
OR realizes the importance of operating responsibly to protect the integrity of the ecosystem and biodiversity. Therefore, OR has shown its commitment to the conservation of sensitive biodiversity as stated in the 2024 Biodiversity and No Deforestation Statement to operate its business in conjunction with the protection and management of biodiversity throughout the supply chain, committed to No Net Loss of biodiversity (NNL), promote the implementation of projects that achieve the goal of Net Positive Impact within the manageable scope, and avoid creating net impacts on forest areas by committing to reforestation or reforestation to compensate for forest loss from business operations (No Net Deforestation), covering key stakeholders, including OR’s own operations, Tier-1 and Non-tier 1 suppliers, as well as OR’s business partners.
Under the 2024 Biodiversity and No Deforestation Statement, OR has applied the Mitigation Hierarchy to address actual and potential impacts on biodiversity throughout the value chain. The details of impact management across all five stages are outlined as follows.

Biodiversity Impact Management in accordance with the Mitigation Hierarchy
Avoid	• OR establishes criteria for site selection and business development to avoid overlapping with protected areas, watershed forests, and ecologically sensitive community areas. • Biodiversity risk assessment is integrated since the project planning stage to prevent negative impacts at the outset, through the preparation of legally required Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIA Reports).
Minimize	• Biodiversity management is integrated into the QSHE Policy 2025 to control operational impacts. • ENCORE and WWF Risk Assessment tools are applied to identify impacts and design mitigation measures across the value chain (upstream–midstream–downstream). • Environmental Impact Assessment Monitoring Reports (EIA Monitoring Reports) are prepared and monitored during business operations to ensure compliance with mitigation measures, as well as to track impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.
Restore & Rehabilitate	• OR targets the restoration of 10,000 rai of forest area by 2030, in collaboration with the Royal Forest Department, Mae Fah Luang Foundation, and local communities. • The Café Amazon Park restoration project covers 615 rai in Lampang Province, aiming to conserve, restore, and establish a biodiversity baseline, with more than 500 species recorded. • Stakeholders participate in the design of restoration approaches and in monitoring project outcomes.
Offset	• OR develops carbon credit projects in collaboration with the Royal Forest Department and Mae Fah Luang Foundation, covering more than 9,600 rai under the T-VER standard.
Transformative & Conservation Actions	• OR supports farmer capacity building and promotes ecosystem conservation in watershed forest areas through the Sustainable Coffee Project, encouraging a behavioral shift from “burning” to “non-burning” practices to help prevent forest fires and reduce impacts from fine particulate matter PM2.5.

In addition, OR has reviewed its 2026 Quality, Security, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE) Policy by establishing a commitment to protect and manage biodiversity through effective integration of biodiversity assessment and management.

Biodiversity Risk Assessment

OR conducted a comprehensive assessment of risks related to nature and biodiversity throughout the value chain, covering Mobility and Lifestyle businesses, with a total of 68 locations, consisting of 49 locations of OR’s own operations, 14 areas of suppliers (Upstream), and 5 areas of customers (Downstream). The assessment identified dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities related to nature using widely accepted and used tools, namely ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks, and Exposure) and WWF Risk Assessment. The assessment process was as follows:

1. 1. Stakeholder Identification: Relevant stakeholders are identified across OR’s entire value chain, covering upstream activities, OR’s own operations, and downstream activities.
  2. Selection of Assessment Scope and Study Areas: Significant suppliers and customers are selected based on defined criteria to be included in the assessment.
  3. Assessment: The assessment comprises a two-step approach: 1) Impact and Dependency (I&D) assessment using ENCORE to evaluate OR’s impacts on and dependencies on nature; and 2) WWF Biodiversity Risk Assessment (WWF Risk Assessment) to assess and identify potential biodiversity-related risks.
  4. Monitoring: A Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) is established to guide biodiversity management planning toward the prevention and mitigation of impacts. Preventive and corrective measures for biodiversity impacts are defined in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and the Environmental Impact Monitoring Report (EIA Monitoring Report), which are used to monitor compliance with biodiversity impact prevention and mitigation measures in relevant areas.
  5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: OR fosters stakeholder engagement and communication in business operations by taking into account biodiversity considerations and deforestation-related risks identified through the assessment, and applies the outcomes to continuous improvement.

In addition, OR has developed a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) incorporating spatial biodiversity risk assessment through Land Cover Assessment to identify potential impacts arising from the location of operational sites in relation to areas of biodiversity significance. These include Protected Areas (PAs), Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) sites, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites. The assessment covered 275 operational sites nationwide, with a total area of 179.2 hectares. The results indicate that 157 sites are located within a 5-kilometer radius of biodiversity-significant areas (KBAs and PAs), where BMP measures are required to prevent and mitigate operational impacts. However, none of the assessed sites encroach upon natural forest areas, as all are located within modified habitats, such as agricultural land. Examples of relevant measures include adjusting lighting systems to reduce impacts on nocturnal wildlife, wastewater and waste management, installing solar cells at PTT Station sites, providing personnel training and fostering community engagement, as well as supporting wetland or forest restoration projects through external organizations.
Further details is available in the 2025 Biodiversity Risk Assessment

Products and Services within the Supply Chain with Biodiversity Impacts
OR operates its core businesses in two segments that are closely linked to biodiversity impacts: Mobility and Lifestyle businesses. Their supply chains involve the use of natural resources across upstream activities, including raw material sources and transportation, through downstream activities, namely the provision of services to end consumers. OR has conducted a Nature Impact and Dependency Assessment, covering 14 upstream suppliers and 5 downstream customers, and has also identified nature-related risks and opportunities using widely recognized and internationally accepted tools, namely ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure) and the WWF Risk Assessment. Based on the assessment conducted in 2024, the products and services with the most significant impacts are as follows.

Business Type	Key Products / Services	Country / Area of Operation	Biodiversity Impacts	Management Measures
Mobility	PTT Station, petroleum terminals, and aviation depots	Thailand	Land use and station construction may affect habitats in certain areas, and there may be risks associated with oil leakage.	• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) • Apply oil containment and treatment systems • Restore green areas surrounding stations
Lifestyle	Café Amazon business	Northern Thailand	Coffee cultivation in mountainous areas may affect deciduous forest ecosystems.	• Promote shade-grown coffee practices

Performance

Actions & Partnerships
To mitigate biodiversity impacts, OR works collaboratively with external organizations and local communities through various biodiversity-related initiatives. These include cooperation with the Royal Forest Department on reforestation and the development of carbon credit projects under the T-VER standard, as well as support for the Mae Fah Luang Foundation in managing 8,100 rai of community forests, together with a Sustainable Community Development Fund.
These efforts aim to achieve the target of planting and maintaining 10,000 rai of forest by 2030. In addition, OR has developed the Café Amazon Park project as a learning and education area for ecosystems, incorporating both carbon credit projects and biodiversity surveys, which have identified more than 548 species, covering a wide range of plant species and wildlife within the areas.

Stakeholder Engagement
OR engages stakeholders across the value chain and local communities to jointly design biodiversity management approaches and monitor the effectiveness of related initiatives, as outlined below.

External organizations/agencies	Biodiversity cooperation
Royal Forest Department	OR has implemented voluntary greenhouse gas reduction reforestation projects under the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER) in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through the Royal Forest Department. The projects cover a total area of 1,500 rai within national reserved forests in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces, aiming to generate shared benefits from forest restoration, enhance carbon dioxide sequestration, and support local employment simultaneously. In 2025, OR supported forest maintenance and seedling management in accordance with forestry best practices. OR also registered the projects under the T-VER-S-METH-13-02 methodology within the P-REDD+ project, which have been verified by external assessors. In addition, OR has continuously collaborated with experts and academic institutions to further develop the projects, ensuring sustainable environmental and social outcomes.
Mae Fah Luang Foundation	OR supports forest-based carbon credit management projects for sustainable development in collaboration with the Mae Fah Luang Foundation, covering 8,100 rai of community forest areas. These projects have been verified and registered as carbon credits under the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER). In 2025, OR continued to closely monitor project progress in collaboration with the Mae Fah Luang Foundation.
Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation	OR supports quality-of-life development projects to enhance community stability in protected forest areas, covering approximately 4.27 million rai. The projects aim to promote community participation in reforestation, forest stewardship, and balanced coexistence with forests, thereby enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. The initiatives also support the transition from monoculture farming to ecological and sustainable agricultural practices, such as the “three forests, four benefits” approach, sustainable agroforestry systems, and shade-grown coffee cultivation. These practices help expand green spaces, reduce soil erosion, mitigate air pollution, and strengthen community resilience, while contributing to the transition toward a low-carbon society through sustainable production and consumption.
Café Amazon Park Carbon Credit Project according to VERRA standard	OR is committed to developing Café Amazon Park in Lampang Province, covering an area of 615 rai, as a hub for sustainable business development from the upstream stage. The project includes the establishment of a research and innovation development center to produce coffee seedlings to support long-term branch expansion both domestically and internationally, while creating livelihood opportunities for local communities. These efforts support OR’s targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Biodiversity Study and Survey Project of Café Amazon Park	OR has initiated a biodiversity study and survey project at Café Amazon Park to establish a biodiversity baseline for sustainable area development. During 2024–2025, a total of 548 species were recorded. The survey results indicate that most plant and animal species identified are not classified as threatened at the national level nor listed as threatened under the IUCN Red List. The findings from this study will be used as a foundation for concrete conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts within the area going forward.

Award and Recognitions

Royal Forest Department Award for Forest Restoration and Development
OR received the Royal Forest Department Supporting Organization Award in the Forest Restoration and Development category on the 129th Anniversary of the Royal Forest Department, presented by Dr. Chayanan Pakdeejit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The award reflects OR’s strong commitment to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of forest resources.
In collaboration with the Royal Forest Department, OR has implemented reforestation projects covering 1,900 rai in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces, which are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 800 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. This achievement aligns with OR’s environmental targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from operations by one-third by 2030, compared with the 2022 baseline, and to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.