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Digital Partner of the New Generation

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Digital Partner of the New Generation

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Today, digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have played a role in several organizations. The way of working therefore has changed. These innovations, for example, have already helped with rewriting articles, diagnosing diseases, and improving customer service.

The human race started watching AI development with concern, though, out of fear that AI may steal jobs from many people in the end. However, human users of AI usually realize that this technology offers what humans lack. So, in fact, AI can work alongside humans to drive business growth.

Effective AI application requires three main components: humans who develop and leverage AI capabilities, AI that is designed to support humans’ work, and adaptation-ready organizations.

“Digital Partners” Empower Working People

A study by Harvard University shows more than 1,500 companies have achieved better performance after integrating AI into work process. Organizations and people thus should support the appropriate use of AI, which can serve as “digital partners”. Greater efficiency and fruitful collaboration can happen when:

Human: AI should be trained in human thinking process so as to ensure they can act and feel just like humans.
AI: AI should raise its analytical and decision-making capabilities. Backed by information, it then can prevent problems and interact better with customers. As customer experience improves, so do brand and product image. Organizations will answer their target groups better too.
Organizations: Organizations should be flexible. They should fast adjust plans in response to changing contexts, with an open mind and integration of technology for human workforce’s capability improvement.
ChatGPT, Gemini, Jasper, and Quillbot are examples of how AI can enhance work efficiency, and so are robots and autonomous systems for production lines and service delivery. AI also supports Quantum Computing as well as Green & Sustainable Technology.

Other digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science, Virtual Reality (VR), and Cloud Computing, are also helpful. With Machine Learning, AI hones its analytical thinking, creativity, complex problem solving, and even emotional intelligence. Coupled with Computer Vision, AI understands images and VDO. To work alongside AI, humans therefore must learn and understand these things as well.

As working people in the new era, we need to look at AI and digital technologies from a new perspective. We should see them as digital partners that will lower our digital debts. With them by our side, we can focus on other aspects of work, retain our creativity, and uphold our work efficiency. AI, the Digital Partner, promises to bring humans’ performance to the next level.

source: A LOT Vol.33

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Service Mind + Tech to Impress Digital-Age Customers

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Select Service Mind + Tech to Impress Digital-Age Customers

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As digital trends have been growing in society, enterprises as well as employees face the challenge of keeping pace with rapid changes. a LOT’s interview with Mrs. Jindapa “Aor” Preechayangkoon, Customer Services Director of SCGP, reveals how our company has served our customers over time. Mrs. Jindapa used to visit customers at home before the company launched SCGP Contact Center. Today, it has even integrated AI (artificial intelligence).

Product Changes in Response to Digital Trends

After receiving a master of business administration and marketing, Mrs. Jindapa joined SCGP as a market researcher. Based at the Planning Office, she learned about every product of the company and gathered customer insights via market surveys / research. She was later appointed the Planning and Market Analysis Manager at Siam Kraft Industry Company Limited. After her stint there, she returned to SCGP as its Marketing Services Manager. With further promotion, her current position is Customer Services Director.

“I am now in charge of managing customers’ purchase orders. I am also planning products to ensure they match customers’ needs. Product planning requires coordination with the production planning unit and all units related to selling platforms. I have even dealt with Strategic Supply Chain, Advanced Data Science, and Information Technology in support of SCGP’s plan to fast handle purchase orders from digital-age customers for proper product delivery.

“The arrival of digital trends seriously affected our businesses in the beginning as it curbed paper demand. Noticing the trends, we developed new products like food-grade paper and foodservice packaging. We have even created new distribution channels to enhance access to consumers. Our customer base therefore has expanded from B2B to B2C. Today, we have operated online and e-Commerce channels, which are parts of our digital transformation.”

Reading Customers’ Mind with AI for Fast & Efficient Services

“The number of our customers has now increased through B2B, B2B2C, B2C, Retail Sales, and e-Commerce sectors. Purchase orders get smaller and more diverse, though. So, our selling system must be able to serve various groups of customers efficiently and fast. Our backdoor system must enable us to see the status of progress for each purchase order–from the production process to the delivery to customers.

“In my view, AI usage will increase. It will help more with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Optical Characteristic Recognition (OCR), which transforms images into text. Through such applications, workloads on human staff reduce and so does the risk of errors related to repetitive tasks. Jobs can also be done faster, paving the way for human staff to focus better on strategic and creative thinking. Backed by AI, chatbot not only supports customers’ product searches and answers their simple questions. We expect AI to become more sophisticated and more understanding of customers’ needs. Customized analytics and communications will be possible with Humanized Chatbot (ML/AI), which promise to not just ease human staff’s workload further but also respond faster and better to customers’ needs.

“Although digital technology has increased work efficiency, it won’t replace humans. It can’t compare to humans in terms of complex problem solving and ability to create customer satisfaction. AI only helps support customer services via data analytics. So, its integration into work process will satisfy customers and strengthen our customer relationships.”

Move Faster Than Changing World

“SCGP has set up Technology and Digital Platform (TDP) team to support work systems as we have adapted to the changing world. In addition, we have constantly upskilled and reskilled our staff. Our employees are expected to keep pace with evolving technologies including so that they can apply tech solutions for their work and organization.

“It is important to communicate with employees to boost their understanding of how crucial digital technology is for enhanced efficiency. We must encourage employees to participate in the improvement process. We need to nudge them to share ideas and experiences. We must learn and act together while embracing a customer or consumer-centric approach.

“My life / work philosophy is that one must keep learning because the world is always evolving. We must stay one step ahead or at least keep pace with what has been happening. Trials may go wrong but we can learn from mistake. We must be resilient and adaptive. We should try adjusting the work approach to simplify tasks. Let’s look for a Lean Process and upgrade efficiency further. Have trust in our team and support one another. Together, we can drive our organization ahead.”

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“Market-Led and Innovation-Driven”, “Creating Sustainable Income Opportunities with Fast-growing Economic Trees”

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"Market-Led and Innovation-Driven", “Creating Sustainable Income Opportunities with Fast-growing Economic Trees”

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At the recent academic seminar titled “Market-Led and Innovation-Driven for Income Growth Through Fast-growing Economic Trees” held at the Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, the network involved in the cultivation and management of fast-growing economic trees unanimously agreed that “fast-growing economic trees” (with a harvesting cycle of no more than 7 years and a growth rate of over 1.5 centimeters in diameter per year) are still filled with benefits and opportunities to generate income for the growers. Most of these growers are small-scale farmers and individuals in the supply chain. This is due to the high domestic and international market demand, especially the current trend of processing them into “eco-friendly products” as alternatives to plastics derived from fossil fuels. This aligns with the megatrend of reducing global warming, which will change consumer behavior and global trade rules to be more environmentally friendly.

However, to achieve success in these initiatives, employing “Market-led” and “Innovation-driven” strategies is necessary. This means cultivating fast-growing economic trees that meet current and future market demands by incorporating technology and innovation to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase per-rai yield to meet market quality requirements. This is particularly true for eucalyptus and rubber trees, the two fast-growing economic trees currently driving Thailand’s fast-growing economic tree market, resulting in a higher “return on investment.” As farmers’ incomes increase, there is a motivation to expand the planting area from the current area of no more than 5 million rai, leading to “sustained investment in the industry.”

Mahasan Thieravarut, Managing Director of Siam Forestry Company Limited, a subsidiary of SCGP, which promotes the planting of eucalyptus under the “Khu Din by SCGP” brand, highlights the potential of fast-growing economic trees, noting the increasingly diverse uses of such trees in the current market. These trees are being developed into products used in daily life, especially in Europe, such as wooden cultlery; clothing produced from wood pulp; water bottles made from wood pulp as an alternative to PET plastic bottles; and roofing materials utilizing wood pulp (wood for construction), including wood pulp as an ingredient in medicine production. Furthermore, there is a trend towards developing other “Bio-based” products, contributing to an ongoing reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

“In the past, our company has worked on developing plant species and has encouraged small-scale farmers to plant saplings before buying them back to bring into our pulp plants within the group. We see that eucalyptus is a leading fast-growing economic tree in Thailand. However, a challenge is that these trees are not planted in large plots. About 70-80% of the land is grown by small-scale farmers in areas of 5-10 rai, posing a challenge to expand the planting area into large plots of 50 rai to achieve economies of scale.”

In addition, the seminar noted that the government and relevant sectors must collaborate more in “promoting the planting of fast-growing economic trees” to meet the increasing future demand for their use. This includes designating zoning areas for the utilization of land for planting fast-growing economic trees, enacting laws to support greater use of wood products, such as tax reductions or other incentives, creating awareness and understanding of the benefits of planting fast-growing economic trees that using wood products does not destroy forests but rather helps increase them (the more we use, the more we plant), fostering collaboration in developing species together with the government, and pushing projects for planting fast-growing economic trees along with other economic plants (agroforestry) to maximize the benefits of land use, providing farmers with additional income while waiting for the fast-growing economic trees to reach the harvest cycle.
Pramuan Pratoom, an advisor to Siam Tree Development Company Limited, said that eucalyptus still has a distinct market but requires good management to increase per rai yield and must develop diverse uses to increase the wood’s value.

“Some people say eucalyptus has no future, which is not true. It’s more about how the area is managed. Do not view eucalyptus negatively when, in reality, it helps create jobs and generate income. We need to shift our perspective towards better management. The overall use of eucalyptus in Thailand is at 5-6 million tons per year, with exports to Japan, China, Taiwan, and Indonesia. In 2023, exports amounted to 5.17 million tons.”

Wattanapong Thongsoi, a representative of the Thai Biomass Trade Association, shared insights on the energy wood situation, saying that in the long term, the energy wood market in Thailand, which currently consists of more than 50% rubberwood, will be driven by the goal of carbon neutrality and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. These global goals aim to reduce the use of fossil fuels, presenting an opportunity to expand the energy wood market. Thailand has a strong position due to its abundant raw materials and tropical location, facilitating rapid tree growth.
However, it is necessary to have good planting and marketing management by cultivating large plots, which can lead to a maximum investment return of up to 20%. Development should occur simultaneously among growers, processors, and exporters. At the same time, products must be diversified, and research should be expanded in more dimensions, such as logistics.

Samran Hantaley, CEO of Kitti Wana Group, believes that the planting of fast-growing economic trees creates opportunities, jobs, and income for farmers and leads to an increase in diverse industries related to wood. Additionally, he observed the continuous development of eucalyptus species, which has led to an increase in yield per rai to 20-25 tons within a 4.5-year growth period, compared to the original eucalyptus species (seed propagation), which yields only 8-10 tons per rai but takes 8-10 years to grow. Therefore, species that meet market demand are something that those in this industry must not overlook.

Prachak Ruenrit, a representative from SilviCarbon Agroforestry Company Limited, said that the cultivation of fast-growing economic trees suitable for growers and processors requires the use of innovations, such as species improvement and selection, sapling production, planting and maintenance, utilization of wood, marketing, and finance. Continuous development in all these areas is essential.
Associate Professor Dr. Nopparat Kaakkurivaara, a lecturer of the Department of Forestry Engineering at the Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, believes that technology used in the cultivation and management of fast-growing economic trees must address the needs of the growers. With over 70% of Thailand’s fast-growing economic tree growers being small-scale farmers, technology must be accessible, user-friendly, compact, easily transportable, and affordable. This is essential to promote the widespread application of technology in managing fast-growing economic forests.

Natnarong Iammee, manager of Tree Technology Company Limited, suggested that planting eucalyptus on ridges between paddies can enhance land utilization efficiency and increase income for farmers. Many ridges, currently left unused, can be modified to be 1.5-3 meters wide, and if fast-growing economic trees are planted on these ridges—80-200 trees per rai—within 6 years, farmers could generate an income of 24,000-40,000 baht per rai. However, proper care and management are necessary to achieve the quality demanded by the market. Therefore, policy support from the government is seen as crucial, such as financial support and the provision of knowledge on managing fast-growing economic trees to maximize benefits.

All of this reflects the potential of fast-growing economic trees from the perspective of distinguished speakers from the network of cultivation and management of fast-growing economic trees. They all see the “opportunity” in developing fast-growing economic trees in terms of expanding the planting area into larger plots, utilizing market-led and innovation-driven strategies to make fast-growing economic trees a more significant driver of the economy in the future.

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SCGP Announces Q1/2024 Operating Results with Profit of Baht 1,725 Million, Driving Strategy for Quality Growth

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SCGP Announces Q1/2024 Operating Results with Profit of Baht 1,725 Million, Driving Strategy for Quality Growth

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SCGP announced its Q1/2024 operating results, with total revenue from sales of Baht 33,948 million, marking a 1% growth, and profit of Baht 1,725 million, surging by 41% compared to the same period of last year. This growth was fueled by improved production efficiency, effective cost management, product portfolio alignment with market dynamics, and increased sales volume. SCGP is set to foster further growth with investments in M&P, packaging solutions innovation, and continuous improvement in production efficiency.

Wichan Jitpukdee, Chief Executive Officer of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited or SCGP, said that overall packaging industry in ASEAN continues its steady recovery, propelled by favorable economic factors, manufacturing sector growth, improvement in exports, and Thailand’s thriving tourism. These have led to increased usage of packaging across industries. For the integrated packaging business, sales volumes have surged across all product categories. Meanwhile, further signs of recovery are emerging for durable goods packaging such as apparel and footwear, thanks to decelerating global inflation. In addition, the packaging paper industry has seen a boost in demand both domestically and for exports to certain areas, particularly South Asian countries, while the fibrous business has experienced increased sales of foodservice packaging amidst recovery of tourism. Nonetheless, there were seasonal effects from the Lunar New Year holiday in China and Vietnam, and soft demand in the automotive segment during this quarter. On cost side, raw materials costs have been gradually increasing in line with the rise of packaging demand. Energy cost was moving sideways while freight cost went up at the beginning of the year amid geopolitical issues in the Middle East and started to subside in latter part of the quarter. Amidst abovementioned factors, SCGP has demonstrated resiliency while adjusted the product portfolios to align with market situations and capitalized on opportunities to effectively sustain the strategic supply chains.

In Q1/2024, revenue from sales amounted to Baht 33,948 million, up by 1% YoY, driven by improved sales volumes across both integrated packaging business and fibrous business. EBITDA reached Baht 5,151 million, marking a 15% increase YoY, while the profit for the period surged to Baht 1,725 million, up by 41% YoY. These results stem from strategic growth initiatives, continuous improvement in production efficiency to reduce costs through Machine Learning and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in packaging paper production, and efficient management of recovered paper sources in the region, amidst rising raw material prices, through a diversified network covering Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, totaling 155 locations (doubled in number in the past three years).

SCGP has allocated a budget of Baht 10,000 million for Merger & Partnership (M&P) investments in high-growth potential sectors such as consumer packaging, fiber packaging, healthcare-related businesses, and medical supplies & labware for packaging demand that is expected to continue improving due to the positive development in manufacturing sector and export performance. This is part of the total CAPEX budget for this year amounting to Baht 15,000 million. On M&Ps, negotiations are currently progressing well, with expected conclusion in certain deals within this year.

For growth through production capacity expansion, in March, SCGP has successfully completed its organic expansion of corrugated containers production capacity in Samutsakorn and Samutprakan provinces. This project adds 75,000 tons per year, which is equal to 9% of the total production capacity in Thailand. The project utilizes modern production and printing technologies such as robotics, automation, and printing applications. The new production base is strategically located close to the export-oriented frozen product manufacturing hub, enabling the company to better accommodate and meet customers’ needs while enhancing cost competitiveness in transportation.

SCGP continues to innovate its packaging to meet customers’ demand and strategizes to enhance production efficiency to cope with volatility in raw material and energy prices. The implementations of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in packaging paper production processes are being rolled-out further to plants in Indonesia and Vietnam. Furthermore, efficient utilization of resources is under focused along with the continuous reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions to zero (Net Zero) by 2050, in line with ESG framework.

SCGP has also recently received an ESG performance evaluation score of 85 from S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), maintaining its position within the top 1% globally for the second consecutive year. This recognition stems from resolute commitment to conducting business sustainably. Additionally, SCGP was honored with Best Green Loan award in Sustainable Finance category at The Asset Triple A Awards 2024 by The Asset, a leading finance magazine in Asia. This accolade was received for Green Loan, with support from Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, that will be used in investment in environmental projects in line with ESG Framework.

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SCGP joins hands with Thai Beverage Recycle, Bringing used paper back to recycle, creating more value according to the Circular Economy principles

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SCGP joins hands with Thai Beverage Recycle, Bringing used paper back to recycle, creating more value according to the Circular Economy principles

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SCGP, led by Mr. Peeraphong Thepwarintr, Manager – Recycling Solutions (Acting Director – Recycling Materials Management), and Thai Beverage Recycling Co., Ltd. or TBR, represented by Mr. Boonanake Wannapanich, Assistant Managing Director, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on “Taking back used paper packaging and recycling them systematically to sustainably conserve the environment.” on March 15, 2024 at Lao Peng Nguan Building, 32nd floor. SCGP will bring TBR’s used paper packaging materials back into the entire production process.

This cooperation shows the trust from TBR, one of the business leaders in post-consumer packaging management in Thailand, in having SCGP co-manage the collection of paper packaging for recycling correctly and efficiently. SCGP continues to build collaboration as well as continuously creates innovations that better meet the needs of customers and consumers. We pay attention to the maximum use resources according to the Circular Economy principles and adopting digital technologies to the work in the organization. This will help improve operational processes throughout the value chain to bring about the business growth and sustainability for all stakeholders.

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SCGP collaborates with the Royal Thai Embassy in Dakar, Foster Business Ties between Thailand and Senegal, Empowering Business Leaders with Packaging Expertise and Highlighting Thai Private Sector’s Potential

Last March, SCGP, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Dakar, welcomed 20 Senegalese and Gambian businessmen who were interested in a study tour and the packaging business negotiation. Mrs. Juthamart Sayampol, Manager – Creative Design Management- Inspired Studio and Packaging Solutions, SCGP, was a business lecturer at this event and provided basic knowledge about packaging solutions, and the potential of SCGP for the growth needs of the international market.

 

“Senegal is an emerging country with great potential. Economically, it is a developing country that has a large number of agricultural products. Therefore, SCGP’s packaging innovation is needed. This is an opportunity for both Senegal and Thailand to increase trade and investment with each other,” said Ms. Papada Pakdethanakul, Second Secretary, Royal Thai Embassy in Dakar.

 

“The innovations presented in this SCGP Inspired Solutions Studio have many benefits for the sustainability of the Senegalese market. It also helps reduce the impact on the environment. We like it and are very impressed, especially with foodservice packaging which is in great demand in our country. The packaging solutions will help us be more accessible and healthier. What also impressed me was SCGP’s packaging paper recycling and reusing system,” stated Mr. Abdourahman Jallow, CEO – Afro Express, Gambia.
 

Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 30th Meeting) of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited

Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 30th Meeting

of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited

https://investor.scgpackaging.com/storage/content/downloads/shareholders-meetings/2023/20230223-scgp-agm2023-invitation-en.pdf

 

Subject             The Schedule of 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 30th Meeting)

To                   Shareholders

Attachments   

1.    2022 Annual Report (Form 56–1 One Report) and 2022 Sustainability Report (QR Code)

2.    Profiles of the nominated candidates for the election of the Directors in replacement of those to be retired by rotation

3.    Profiles of the Auditors proposed for the year 2023

4.    Profiles of the Independent Directors proposed by the Company to act as Proxy for Shareholders

5.    Company‘s Articles of Association relating to the General Meeting of Shareholders

6.    Voting, Counting, and Announcement of the Vote

7.    QR Code Downloading Procedures for supporting documents for the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

8.    Form for submission of questions in advance of the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

9.    Map of the venue of the Shareholders Meeting, The Athenee Hotel Bangkok

10.  Documents required prior to attending the Meeting, Documents for Proxy and Proxy Form A, Form B and Form C as specified by the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce

11.  Requisition Form of Notice of the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and/or 2022 Annual Report and/or 2022 Sustainability Report

The Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, resolved that the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 30th Meeting) shall be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 14:30 hours at the Athenee Crystal Hall, 3rd floor, The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, 61 Wireless Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 to consider matters according to the agenda together with the Board of Directors’ opinions as follows:

Agenda 1:    To acknowledge the Company’s Annual Report for the year 2022

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to acknowledge the Company’s 2022 Annual Report stating the Company’s performance and major changes during the year 2022.

Agenda 2:    To consider and approve the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, as audited and certified by the auditors and reviewed by the Audit Committee.

Agenda 3:    To consider and approve the allocation of profit for the year 2022

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to approve the full year 2022 dividend payment at the rate of 0.60 Baht per share. The final dividend payment shall be 0.35 Baht per share and made on April 24, 2023.

Agenda 4:    To consider and elect the Directors in replacement of those to be retired by rotation

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to elect Pol. Col. Thumnithi Wanichthanom, Mrs. Kaisri Nuengsigkapian, Prof. Kitipong Urapeepatanapong and Mr. Thiraphong Chansiri to be directors of the Company for another term, whereby Mrs. Kaisri and Prof. Kitipong are qualified as independent directors.

Agenda 5:    To consider and appoint the Auditors and fix the Audit Fees for the year 2023

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to appoint Ms. Sureerat Thongarunsang or Ms. Pornthip Rimdusit or Mr. Songchai Wongpiriyaporn of KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd. to be the Company’s auditors and to approve the audit fees of 2,675,000 Baht for the year 2023 as recommended by the Audit Committee.

Agenda 6:    To consider and approve the remuneration of the Company‘s Directors and Sub–committee members for the year 2023

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to approve the retention of the remuneration of the Directors and Sub-committee members for the year 2023 pursuant to the rules and rates previously approved by the Meeting of Shareholders as recommended by the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee.

Agenda 7:    To consider and approve the amendments to the Company’s Articles of Association

Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to approve the amendments to the Company’s Articles of Association, Clauses 8, 21, 25, 29, 36, 39 and 42, to comply with the Public Limited Company Act B.E. 2535 (and its amendments) as recommended by the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee.  

            All shareholders are cordially invited to attend the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 30th Meeting) to be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 14:30 hours at the Athenee Crystal Hall, 3rd floor, The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, 61 Wireless Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 as shown in the Map of the venue of the Shareholders Meeting, which is provided herewith in Attachment No. 9. The commencement for registration to attend the meeting will be from 12:30 hours.

For shareholders who wish to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf in the meeting, please kindly complete and duly sign either Proxy Form A, Form B or Form C (Form C is only for foreign investors who authorize the custodian in Thailand to keep and safeguard their shares) provided herewith as Attachment No. 10 or download them at www.SCGPackaging.com and execute only one of the aforementioned forms.

In addition, shareholders may appoint the Company’s independent directors as their proxies to attend the meeting and vote on your behalf by giving a clear vote instruction for each agenda item (please use Proxy Form B

Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 31st Meeting) of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited

Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

(The 31st Meeting)
of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited 
https://investor.scgpackaging.com/storage/content/downloads/shareholders-meetings/2024/20240223-scgp-agm2024-invitation-en.pdf

Subject    The Schedule of 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 31st Meeting)

To    Shareholders
Attachments    

1.    2023 Annual Report (Form 56-1 One Report) and 2023 Sustainability Report (QR Code)
2.    Profiles of the nominated candidates for the election of the Directors in replacement of those to be retired by rotation
3.    Profiles of the Auditors proposed for the year 2024
4.    Profiles of the Independent Directors proposed by the Company to act as Proxy for Shareholders
5.    Company’s Articles of Association relating to the General Meeting of Shareholders
6.    Documents Required to Attend the Meeting, Appointment of Proxy, Submission of Meeting Attendance Request Form (E-Request), and Voting, Counting, and Announcement of the Vote for Meeting via Electronic Media (E-Meeting)
7.    Procedures for Submitting Meeting Attendance Request Form (E-Request) and Using Electronic Meeting Systems (E-Meeting)
8.    Proxy Form A and Form B as specified by the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce
9.    Form for submission of questions in advance of the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
10.  Requisition Form of Notice of the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and/or 2023 Annual Report and/or 2023 Sustainability Report 
11.  Application form to join the SCGP’s shareholders activity for the year 2024-2025
12.  Contact Information

 

          The Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, resolved that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 31st Meeting) shall be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 14:30 hours via electronic media (E-Meeting) only, in compliance with the Articles of Association of the Company, Clause 21, the Emergency Decree on Electronic Meetings B.E. 2563 (2020) and other related laws and regulations, to consider matters according to the agenda together with the Board of Directors’ opinions as follows:
Agenda 1:    To acknowledge the Company’s Annual Report for the year 2023
Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to acknowledge the Company’s 2023 Annual Report stating the Company’s performance and major changes during the year 2023.
Agenda 2:    To consider and approve the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023
Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, as audited and certified by the auditors and reviewed by the Audit Committee. 
Agenda 3:    To consider and approve the allocation of profit for the year 2023
Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to approve the full year 2023 dividend payment at the rate of 0.55 Baht per share. The final dividend payment shall be 0.30 Baht per share and made on April 22, 2024. 
Agenda 4:    To consider and elect the Directors in replacement of those to be retired by rotation
Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to elect Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun and Mr. Wichan Jitpukdee to be directors of the Company for another term, and elect Mr. Roongrote Rangsiyopash to be a director in replacement of Mr. Chalee Chantanayingyong, whereby Mrs. Suphajee is qualified as independent director.
Agenda 5:    To consider and appoint the Auditors and fix the Audit Fees for the year 2024
Board of Directors’ opinion:  requests the Meeting to appoint Ms. Sureerat Thongarunsang or Ms. Pornthip Rimdusit or Mr. Songchai Wongpiriyaporn of KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd. to be the Company’s auditors and to approve the audit fees of 2,699,000 Baht for the year 2024 as recommended by the Audit Committee.
Agenda 6:    To consider and approve the remuneration of the Company’s Directors and Sub-committee members for the year 2024
Board of Directors’ opinion: requests the Meeting to approve the retention of the remuneration of the Directors and Sub-committee members for the year 2024 pursuant to the rules and rates previously approved by the Meeting of Shareholders as recommended by the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee. 

 

          All shareholders are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 31st Meeting) via electronic media (E-Meeting) only, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 14:30 hours. (The Company has not arranged any meeting room.)* The meeting attendance request form and other required documents can be submitted via E-Request in advance beginning from Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 08:30 hours until the meeting is adjourned. After your submitted request form has been verified and approved, the registered shareholder or proxy will receive an approval notification email containing information about username and password and a link to register and attend the meeting on the meeting day (March 26, 2024). The electronic conference system will be accessible on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 12:30 hours until the meeting is adjourned.

Proceed with the E-Request at 
https://pro.inventech.co.th/SCGP169820R/#/homepage

 

          For shareholders who wish to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf in the meeting, kindly complete and duly sign either Proxy Form A or Form B provided herewith as Attachment No. 8 or download them at www.scgpackaging.com and execute only one of the aforementioned forms. Then, submit the meeting attendance request form and other required documents via E-Request and submit the completed Proxy Form with the required documents to the Company in advance so that the Company receives them by Monday, March 25, 2024. For your convenience, the Company will facilitate the affixing of stamp duty to the Proxy Form submitted to the Company.

          Shareholders or proxies can find the details about documents required to attend the meeting, appointment of proxy, submission of meeting attendance request form (E-Request), and Voting, Counting, and Announcement of the Vote for Meeting via Electronic Media (E-Meeting) in Attachment No. 6 and the details about procedures for submitting meeting attendance request form (E-Request) and using electronic meeting systems (E-Meeting) in Attachment No. 7. You can appoint the Company’s independent directors to act as your proxy to vote on your behalf by giving a clear vote instruction for each agenda item (please use Proxy Form B). The names of the independent directors not due to retire by rotation at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:
          1)    Mr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul
          2)    Mrs. Kaisri Nuengsigkapian
          3)    Mrs. Pongpen Ruengvirayudh
          4)    Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong
          5)    Mr. Vanus Taepaisitphongse
          6)    Mr. Vibul Tuangsitthisombat
          Profiles of the Independent Directors proposed to be proxies are provided herewith as Attachment No. 4.

          In this regard, for your convenience, shareholders or proxies are encouraged to submit questions in advance to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders by Tuesday, March 19, 2024, via channels provided (please use the Form for submission of questions in advance provided herewith as Attachment No. 9). Questions will then be gathered, and only those directly related to the agenda items where voting is involved will be addressed during the meeting. The remaining questions and suggestions will be summarized and attached to the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which will be disclosed on the SET Portal and published on the Company’s website within 14 days of the date of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
 

          The Company truly appreciates your understanding and looks forward to your continued cooperation. 
                                                                            Yours faithfully,
                                                                 Bangkok, February 23, 2024
                                                     By the instruction of the Board of Directors    
                                                                   (Ms. Wararee Toah-ngern)
                                                                        Company Secretary
 

Notes:    

1.    *The meeting control system for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders’ live broadcasting will be at The Siam Cement Public Company Limited, Multipurpose Building, 1 Siam Cement Road, Bangsue, Bangsue, Bangkok.  
2.    To attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Company has sent the Registration Form with the information of the shareholders to be used in the attendance request form for e-meeting (E-Request), together with the Notice to the shareholders via post.
3.    The Notice to shareholders and its attachments are also publicized on the Company’s website (www.scgpackaging.com). For any queries, please forward your questions to the E-mail address: [email protected] or registered post to Corporate Secretary Office, SCG Packaging Public Company Limited, 19th Floor, SCG 100th Year Building, 1 Siam Cement Road, Bangsue District, Bangsue Sub-District, Bangkok 10800 or fax to 02-586-3007, with the complete contact information.
4.    E-Request requires an email address to receive 1) a registration link and 2) username and password to attend the meeting.
5.    The rights to attend the meeting and vote in the meeting are individual rights of a shareholder or proxy. A username cannot be used to log in to Inventech Connect system to attend the meeting simultaneously with other devices. Therefore, the shareholders or proxies shall use the username and password to attend the meeting by themselves only and shall not share them to any other person or persons.
6.    Should you need the printed supporting documents for the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, please fill the details in the “Requisition Form of Notice of the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and/or 2023 Annual Report and/or 2023 Sustainability Report ” attached in Attachment No. 10.
7.    The Company has announced Privacy Notice, to notify the shareholders of details about the collecting, use, and disclosure of your personal data. Please see further details at www.scgpackaging.com.
8.    The Company reserves the right to change date, time, place and/or format of the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (The 31st Meeting) as appropriate. In case of any changes, the Company will inform the shareholders in advance on the SET Portal and the Company’s website.
 

For inquiries about E-Meeting system/technical support, please contact:
Call Center
Tel: 02-931-9133
(available from March 19–26, 2024, during 08:30 ¬– 17:30 hours on Business days only).

For more information about meeting agenda, please contact:
Ms. Wararee Toah-ngern or Ms. Karnchanaporn Puangsuwan or Ms. Pimchanok Na Patthalung
Corporate Secretary Office, SCG Packaging Public Company Limited
Phone: 02-586-5382, 02-586-2855, 02-586-3016  Fax: 02-586-3007 
Email: [email protected]

“Anya Songkran Gift Set” is a small silver bowl packaging set for Songkran festival

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“Anya Songkran Gift Set” is a small silver bowl packaging set for Songkran festival

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Songkran, or the Thai New Year, is considered a time of joy and joy that has been passed down for a long time because there will be water splash, powder patching, ablution, as well as an opportunity for those who work away from home to return to their families or loved ones.

However, during the Songkran festival, there is one activity that is believed to be practiced by most Thai people. That is water-pouring ceremony to ask a blessing from a respected elder using water as a medium to show respect, humility, and apology for things that have been offended.

Mr. suchanat chidthai, Designers from SCGP realized the importance of watering black tubers, so they designed the “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water that will make Songkran festival no longer boring and can be used for further use.

Anya Project or “Anya”

After receiving a request from a customer and discovering that the product only contained a small bowl of silver and Thai scented water, the SCGP design team intended to design this packaging to add value and elevate important items for watering adult tubers during the Songkran festival.

Before brainstorming until it crystallizes into the shape of a flower bush with unique details that convey goodness, pure love and freshness under the concept of “infinite goodwill” which is the origin of the name Anya in Thai name.

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Initially, SCGP wanted to utilize the most of one of the strengths of the organization, Micro Flute, with the “Anya Songkran Gift Set”. Not a single point is glue, but all elements can be connected or fastened together by the folding method.

On the part of the lid, which is of great importance. It is designed to help lock the small silver bowl and Thai scented water from moving. But if you want to take it out and use it, you can easily open the top cover.

Together with digital printing technology, graphic patterns of various auspicious symbols, this is very suitable for this special packaging because SCGP’s Digital Print is suitable for small production and does not need to be blocked for production.

Although the exterior is extravagant and predictably costly, at every design stage, SCGP has set a budget, resulting in the “Anya Songkran Gift Set” being affordable and suitable to give to others during the Songkran festival.

Illuminates After Use

The special “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water, is not over yet because the design team of SCGP has already planned and designed after taking out a small silver bowl and a bottle of Thai scented water. This flower bush shaped packaging must not become mere waste in the future.

The “Anya Songkran Gift Set” is a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water, which can be used as home decoration or other items to replace bowls and scented water bottles.

But the highlight is inevitably turning the “Anya Songkran Gift Set” into a table lamp.

The quality and value of “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water from SCGP, is guaranteed by receiving the Thai Star Award in the Consumer Package category at the ThaiStar Packaging Award in 2021.

However, if any entrepreneur wants their own packaging to add value like the “Anya Songkran Gift Set”, a small silver bowl packaging set and Thai scented water, they can consult or ask for more information from SCGP at any business time.

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SCGP Shares Expertise on “Sustainable Packaging”, Cultivating an Interest in Sustainability Among Students at Naresuan University

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SCGP Shares Expertise on “Sustainable Packaging”, Cultivating an Interest in Sustainability Among Students at Naresuan University

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In February, SCGP, represented by Mr. Sumeth Boonyathanapan, Manager – Inspired Studio and Packaging Solutions, SCGP, gave a lecture to 93 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Logistics and Digital Supply Chain, Naresuan University. SCGP shared basic knowledge of packaging that relates to logistics work: types of packaging and their importance, their strength, and unitization. SCGP also talked about how packaging makes product distribution more convenient, factors to consider for cost management when selecting logistics packaging, the development of logistics packaging, and supply chain optimization. The content included updates on upcoming trends in the use of sustainability packaging in organizations and product brands. The lecture aimed to lay the foundation of the sustainability mindset among youth groups, encouraging them to use fewer resources and reuse them, in accordance with the principles of the Circular Economy, which is essential for students’ future work and is in line with the university’s policy to create social innovators.

“I learned about SCGP’s Sustainable Packaging which can be adapted to my work in the course I am studying. Moreover, when listening to the various concepts the lecturer described, I felt more interested in sustainability studies. In the future, I would like to try internships in this field so that I can determine if I really like this area of study,” said Tanawat Wiriyadilok.

“ I got new insights about packaging, including the transportation aspects that I didn’t expect to hear. I like the idea of transporting paper plates abroad without using pallets, which was completely different from the transportation process I had previously seen. I feel that making Sustainable Packaging is interesting and this lecture gave me ideas to expand on my work,” said Pannapat Ruabkeryoo.

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