Risk and Crisis Management

Risk Opportunity
Ineffective risk management can significantly undermine the Company's financial position, reputation, and stakeholder trust, as well as its long-term business viability. In addition, it may result in environmental damage and affect the health and safety of stakeholders, ultimately eroding confidence in the Company and creating resistance or barriers to future business expansion. Effective risk management is a critical enabler for the Company's stable and sustainable growth. It strengthens the Company's ability to sense and respond promptly to risks and opportunities amidst the uncertainties and rapid changes in today's business, social, and environmental landscape. Moreover, effective risk management enhances the Company's capability to identify and leverage emerging business opportunities that may arise from risk management processes.

Risk Management Structure

The Company's risk management is under the supervision of the Board of Directors, with the Risk Management Committee being responsible for establishing an effective risk management policy and approach, as well as overseeing the Enterprise Risk Management Working Committee to ensure its operations are appropriate for the current business context and situations. The committee consists of 2 Independent Directors, 2 Executive Directors and 4 Senior Executives, totaling 8 members, with an Independent Director serving as Chairman of the Risk Management Committee. (For more details about the Risk Management Committee please see 56-1 One Report, “Corporate Governance Structure” and “Risk and Opportunity Management Policy and Plans” Section.)

To effectively manage risks across the organization in accordance with the Company’s core policies on risk and crisis management, the Risk Management Committee has appointed an Enterprise Risk Management Working Committee. This committee consists of executives and representatives from various departments, as well as managing directors of subsidiary companies, totaling 24 members. The Chief Financial Officer serves as the chairperson. The roles and responsibilities of the committee are as follows:

  1. Assessing key enterprise risks aligned with the Company's business direction and risks in the business value chain, including strategic risks, risks from investment and business development in Thailand and other countries, operational risks covering health, safety, social, and environmental aspects, financial risks, compliance risks, and other risks that may impact the Company. Providing suggestions on risk prevention and mitigation to an acceptable level.
  2. Monitoring, evaluating, and continuously improving risk mitigation plans to reduce risks and adapt to changing business conditions. The risk assessment and risk management performance are reported quarterly to the Risk Management Committee. In addition, risk-related updates and the status of control measures are reviewed monthly at the Management Meeting.
  3. Setting up a Business Continuity Plan at the corporate level to address key risks.
  4. Providing training and workshops, sharing information about risks and risk management with employees at all levels, and promoting a risk management culture.

 

As risk management is the responsibility of employees at all levels, they must be aware of the existence of risks in the business value chain and their work processes and provide appropriate and sufficient risk management measures. Therefore, all departments in the Company and its subsidiaries have appointed risk coordinators at operational levels to work collaboratively with the Enterprise Risk Management Working Committee in identifying risks, developing risk mitigation plans, and monitoring outcomes, with support from the Corporate Strategy and Risk Management Division. These coordinators are also responsible for promoting risk awareness and encouraging employee participation within their respective departments.

Management Approach

The Company has established an enterprise risk management process that aligns with international standards to effectively manage all risks. Risk management must be consistently implemented across the organization and integrated into decision-making, strategic planning, and business operations. Additionally, it must support the achievement of business objectives and goals.

The Company has established a "Risk Management Policy" by adopting the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) frameworks, both COSO ERM 2017 (Enterprise Risk Management - Integrating with Strategy and Performance) and COSO ESG 2018 (Enterprise Risk Management - Applying Enterprise Risk Management to Environmental, Social, and Governance-related Risks). These frameworks serve as the foundation for enterprise risk management, tailored to fit the Company’s operations to facilitate risk management at all levels and ensure alignment throughout the organization. In addition to risks directly related to business operations, the Company also places significant emphasis on environmental, social, and governance risks which may pose challenges to the Company's ability to achieve its long-term objectives and goals. Mr. Satha Vanalabhpatana, Acting Chief Strategy Officer; and Assistant to Chief Executive Officer, is assigned overall responsibility for enterprise-wide risk management.

The Company conducts an annual review and assessment of enterprise risks, taking into account existing risk issues and their continued relevance. This assessment considered current and emerging risks, economic conditions, business competition, innovation and technology development, government policies and regulations, as well as social and environmental changes that may affect its operations. After identifying and assessing these risks, the Company prepared appropriate risk mitigation plans, determined key risk indicators (KRIs), and defined a risk appetite to monitor the performance and effectiveness of its risk management measures, including potential business opportunities that may arise from these risks. The Company assigned the enterprise risk owners to develop risk management plans and determine key risk indicators.

The Company emphasizes collaborative and comprehensive risk management across all departments, thereby promoting coordinated and proactive management of each enterprise risk. This approach aims to develop multidimensional mitigation plans that consider the impacts on all stakeholders. In addition, the Company engages an outsourced internal auditor, which is an external party with no business, financial, or other interests in the Company, to conduct independent reviews of its risk management processes. This ensures the effectiveness, appropriateness, and adequacy of the Company's risk management practices. The auditor also provides recommendations and independent opinions to the management and the Audit Committee on a regular basis. Ms. Dendao Komolmas, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Risk Management Committee, is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Internal Audit Office engaged by the Company.

The Enterprise Risk Management Working Committee monitors the results of risk responses and the situations causing the risks. It reports the findings at the Management Meeting, which is attended by the Chairman, all Chief-level executives, and Managing Directors of subsidiary companies. The findings are then further reported to the Board of Directors.

The Company aims to enhance employee involvement in risk management, as it is an integral part of operations at all levels. To this end, the Company boosts awareness and fosters a culture of risk management among all employees by providing knowledge through activities including training programs, dissemination of infographic materials, and the regular communication of risk management insights and updates through internal channels, among other initiatives.

Performance

In 2025, the Company continued to expand its investments in industrial estate businesses, both domestically and internationally, to respond to the ongoing relocation of manufacturing bases and foreign direct investment. These strategic expansion efforts were undertaken amid a global economic and geopolitical environment characterized by heightened uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions, intensifying industrial competition among major economies, and climate‑change‑related impacts. Such uncertainties have contributed to increased volatility affecting the stability of global supply chains, energy prices, logistics costs, exchange rates, and overall investment confidence. In addition, continued uncertainty surrounding trade policies, trade‑restrictive measures, and international environmental regulations has required investors and factory operators to carefully assess and manage cross‑border risks within their investment and operational decision‑making processes.

Accordingly, the Company places strong emphasis on the systematic monitoring, assessment, and review of risks and business opportunities under its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. In 2025, the ERM process was implemented across all companies within the AMATA Group, taking into account both external and internal factors that may affect the business model, financial position, operating performance, and cash flows. These factors include global economic and geopolitical volatility, structural shifts in industries and supply chains, technological advancements, energy costs, and developments in domestic and international regulations, as well as opportunities arising from structural changes in industries and new investments.

At the same time, the Company has integrated the assessment of sustainability‑related risks and opportunities into its enterprise risk management process, with reference to the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2). This assessment considers both the Company’s dependencies on, and impacts to, its six capitals, namely financial capital, manufactured capital, intellectual capital, human capital, social and relationship capital, and natural capital, in order to identify environmental, social, and governance factors that may affect business performance and the Company’s ability to create value over the short, medium, and long term. These factors include, among others, risks and opportunities arising from climate change, changes in environmental and energy‑related laws and regulations, evolving customer and investor expectations, and developments in carbon markets, technology, and innovation that may influence the Company’s competitiveness.

The outcomes of the risk and opportunity assessment have been integrated into the Company’s processes for defining risk mitigation measures and risk management plans, resource allocation, and strategic plan reviews. This integration aims to reduce the likelihood and severity of potential impacts, while strengthening the Company’s long‑term competitiveness and business resilience. It also supports the disclosure of material and decision‑useful information for investors and other stakeholders, in accordance with international standards and best practices.

The Enterprise Risk Management Working Committee categorized these risks into five categories: strategic, operational, compliance, financial, and emerging risks. The Company has developed the enterprise risk management plans that cover 100% of risks from strategic priorities and regularly reviews and updates the enterprise risk management plans and monitors key risk indicators (KRIs) on a quarterly basis to ensure effective monitoring and early detection of potential risks.

2025 AMATA Enterprise Risks

Risk Category Strategic Risk Operational Risk Compliance Risk Financial Risk
Economic
Risk
  • New Frontier Investment Risk
  • Risk from Structural Changes in Industries and Global Supply Chains (Emerging Risk)
  • Risk from Geopolitical Factors and Volatility in the Global Economy
Environmental
Risk
  • Risk of Availability and Alignment of Sustainable Products and Services with Customer's Requirement
  • Physical Risks from Climate Change and Water Management
  • Risk from Changes in Environmental and Energy-related Laws and Regulations
  • Reputational and Corporate Credibility Risk

Emerging Risk

The Company’s risk assessment identified one significant emerging risk that may affect its business operations over the next three to five years, namely the risk arising from structural changes in industries and global supply chains. While this risk has not yet had a material impact on the Company’s operating performance at present, rapid structural shifts in global industries, technology, energy systems, and supply chains are becoming increasingly evident. If this risk intensifies, it could have a significant impact on customer demand patterns, the Company’s revenue structure, and its investment direction. The Company has therefore elevated this risk to an enterprise‑level risk, which is subject to close monitoring, ongoing assessment of developments, and regular review of its risk level under the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Risk from Industry Shift and Technology Disruption

The Company obtained in‑depth insights from businesses operating in industrial estates within the AMATA Group, both domestically and internationally, through stakeholder interviews and continuous monitoring of industry trends, to support its strategic planning and business development processes. Based on this analysis, the Company has observed that industry transition, technological disruption, and global supply chain realignment are becoming key factors significantly influencing investment decision‑making among businesses in industrial estates. In particular, the transition from traditional industries to emerging industries that support a low‑carbon economy, such as the shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) automotive manufacturing to electric vehicles (EVs), the adoption of clean energy, carbon emission reduction initiatives, and the increasing use of automation and digital technologies in manufacturing processes, is driving continuing changes in the structure of and demand across supply chains. Accordingly, the Company has incorporated these insights into its industrial estate development planning to ensure that its developments are appropriately positioned to accommodate these changes and remain aligned with future industrial trends.

 
At the same time, accelerating trends in global supply chain realignment, influenced by geopolitical factors, trade policies, and the industrial development strategies of major economies and leading industrial countries, including the United States, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and member states of the European Union, are playing a significant role in shaping trade frameworks, trade‑restrictive measures, environmental standards, and industrial policy incentives. These developments have contributed to the relocation of manufacturing bases as part of supply chain diversification and risk‑mitigation strategies, with increasing investment flows toward Southeast Asia, including Thailand and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. In this context, the Company has identified strategic opportunities to further leverage the capabilities of its industrial estates. Accordingly, the Company has continued to strengthen infrastructure readiness, enhance investment facilitation and support systems, and progressively develop its operational frameworks and internal processes to effectively respond to the evolving requirements of next‑generation investors.

In addition, the growth of advanced technology industries, such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced electronics, as well as industries with high energy and water intensity, has not only increased the complexity and required standards of industrial estate infrastructure, but is also directly linked to climate‑related risks. These include transition risks arising from increasingly stringent carbon‑related regulations and carbon‑reduction targets set by customers and investors along the value chain, which may lead to higher operating costs and increased pressure to accelerate investments in clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies. In parallel, physical risks associated with climate variability may affect the reliability of energy systems and water resources. Furthermore, there is a risk related to the readiness of sustainable products and services, if the Company’s infrastructure, clean energy availability, and ESG‑related operations are not yet able to meet the evolving expectations of customers and investors.

Accordingly, the Company places strong emphasis on the development and enhancement of utility systems, clean energy infrastructure, and efficient water management, as well as the application of digital technologies to improve resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These elements are integrated into the Company’s risk management processes and medium‑ to long‑term strategic planning, with the objective of strengthening competitiveness and supporting sustainable growth amid evolving industry and investment landscapes.

Risk Management Measures

  • Continuously develop and enhance data systems, as well as the management of relationships with customers and business partners, to strengthen collaboration, support strategic information exchange, and enhance the competitiveness of industrial estates.
  • Integrate collaboration with industry players, government agencies, and relevant organizations, alongside ongoing monitoring and analysis of future trends in industries, technologies, and supply chains, to support planning and infrastructure development aligned with the needs of target industries.
  • Regularly monitor and assess the overall policy landscape, investment trends, and relevant external factors to inform strategic direction, business growth, sustainable value creation, and to strengthen the Company’s readiness to adapt to change.
  • Establish an enterprise‑level governance framework for assessing the impacts of geopolitical factors and global trade policies, including the continuous application of industry outlook reviews and scenario analysis, to evaluate potential impacts on target industries, particularly U.S. tariff measures, and to use the results as inputs for strategy formulation, industry prioritization, and investment attraction strategies.
  • Develop a clean energy investment plan (Renewable Integration Plan) to support industries with growing demand for clean energy, and establish approaches to respond to customer requirements related to carbon disclosures and ESG reporting.
  • Enhance workforce capabilities and supporting systems to accommodate the growth of target industries and to strengthen long‑term competitiveness.

Promotion of Risk Management Culture

The Company places importance on the participation of executives and employees in its risk management efforts, particularly in managing risks related to their respective duties and responsibilities. The Company requires that the risk management system be integrated into daily operations and eventually become part of its corporate culture. In addition to the department and subsidiary executives, risk coordinators also play a critical role in driving risk management efforts. They attend meetings with the Enterprise Risk Management Working Committee and transmit the message to other employees at the operational level.

In 2025, the Company conducted four approaches to promote an enterprise risk management culture across all staff levels, which are: 1) EDUCATE: Promotion of knowledge and understanding, 2) PARTICIPATE: Promotion of participation, 3) MANAGE: Systematic risk management, and 4) ENCOURAGE: Integration of risk management into daily work.

1. EDUCATE: Promotion of knowledge and understanding on Enterprise Risk Management

The Company places strong emphasis on an integrated enterprise risk management approach that addresses both business‑related risks and sustainability‑related risks, amid global economic volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, structural changes across industries, and increasingly complex regulatory requirements and disclosure standards.

The Company recognizes that the knowledge and understanding of all staff are key factors in achieving efficient corporate risk management and meeting risk management objectives. Therefore, the Company has organized workshops and special lectures on topics relevant to enterprise risks and plans annually. The 2025 performance is as follows:

  • A training session for top and middle management on the topic “Prepare for the Next Step of Sustainability Reporting” was conducted by Ms. Kulawal Supesuntorn, Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant, at PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd., on 20 May 2025. The session aimed to enhance knowledge and preparedness for the disclosure of material sustainability‑related risks and opportunities in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards across relevant functions such as Sustainability, Finance and Accounting, and Enterprise Risk Management. A total of 88 top and middle management executives attended the session.
  • The Company organized a briefing session session for the Board of Directors, the Risk Management Committee, and senior management on the topic “Integrating ESG Risks into Enterprise Risk Management.” The session was delivered by Ms. Kulthida Wiratkapan, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd., on 15 December 2025. The objective of the session was to strengthen the Board’s, the Risk Management Committee’s, and management’s understanding of risk management principles, the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2), and the management of climate-related risks, thereby supporting the Board’s ability to perform its oversight duties effectively. The session was conducted in accordance with the “Six Pillars of Standard Knowledge for Directors” framework issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). It also aimed to support the Company’s preparedness for the governance, strategic management, and disclosure of sustainability‑related risks and opportunities linked to financial performance, in alignment with the upcoming SEC requirements under the 56‑1 One Report – Sustainability (56‑1 One Report – S). The session was attended by a total of 14 participants, including the following Board members Tevin Vongvanich, Mr. Anucha Sihanatkathakul, Dr. Atchaka Sibunruang, and Ms. Dendao Komolmes, as well as senior executives and personnel responsible for enterprise risk management.
  • The Company places strong emphasis on the systematic and continuous communication of the organization’s risk direction and key risk issues through a variety of internal communication channels that reach employees at all levels. These include the dissemination of risk‑related knowledge materials, analytical articles, and infographics via the Company’s internal communication platforms. In addition, the Company provides a Risk Management Clinic as a support mechanism for business units, enabling them to analyze, assess, and manage risks related to their operations in an appropriate manner. These initiatives aim to strengthen risk awareness, enhance risk management competency, and encourage employees to appropriately integrate risk management principles into decision‑making and day‑to‑day operations, thereby supporting the sustainable achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives.
2. PARTICIPATE: Promotion of participation.
  • The Company conducted an organization‑wide survey on employees’ awareness, behaviors, and attitudes toward risk management between 24 September and 3 October 2025. A total of 136 employees participated, representing a wide range of age groups and position levels. The survey results indicated that the majority of employees recognize the importance of risk management, with 86.7% considering it a shared responsibility across the organization and 85.1% acknowledging its significant contribution to organizational success and sustainability. At the same time, the survey helped identify areas for further development, including enhancing risk management knowledge among employees with less than five years of service, strengthening the involvement of middle management in risk management planning, and promoting the application of risk management principles in day‑to‑day operations across all levels. These insights were subsequently used to develop the Risk Culture Enhancement Plan for 2025–2026, which outlines concrete actions such as targeted workshops for specific groups, the appointment and development of Risk Agents in each function, the development and use of a risk status reporting system (Risk Dashboard), and the establishment of standardized risk management tools applicable across all departments.
  • The Company organized four online workshops (Virtual Workshops) throughout the year for the Enterprise Risk Management Working Group, which comprised senior executives, department managers, section managers, and operational‑level employees, totaling 24 participants. These workshops were conducted to monitor the implementation of enterprise risk management, define key risk indicators and risk appetite levels, assess residual risk levels following the implementation of risk control measures, develop additional risk mitigation plans, and establish risk targets and risk indicators, with ongoing monitoring of implementation progress.
  • The Company conducted a series of employee‑level Risk Workshops across various functions and departments, comprising a total of 10 workshops with 79 participants, representing approximately 93% of all organizational units. These workshops were designed to enhance risk knowledge and understanding, promote active employee engagement, and cultivate a network of Risk Champions representing each department within the Company. The initiative also aimed to strengthen enterprise‑wide risk awareness and enable participants to apply and cascade the knowledge gained to support the practical identification, assessment, and management of operational risks within their respective functions.
3. MANAGE: Systematic Risk Management

The Company has adopted The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) for its Enterprise Risk Management approach and has established a systematic internal control framework in accordance with the "Three Lines of Defense" concept. Under this concept, the first line of defense comprises risk owners who are responsible for identifying and managing risks within their respective functions; the second line of defense is the Corporate Strategy and Risk Management Division, which sets risk management guidelines and standards, and provides oversight and support; and the third line of defense is the Internal Audit Office, which independently assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of the enterprise risk management system.

The Company further strengthened its risk management process to enhance rigor and align it more closely with corporate strategy by refining its risk assessment criteria. The updated approach integrates both leading Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and lagging KRIs into the assessment of likelihood and impact, thereby improving the Company’s ability to anticipate risks and prioritize them more accurately. In addition, the Company reviewed and updated its KRIs to ensure alignment with the evolving risk context, and developed a Risk Correlation Map to analyze interdependencies among key risks, thereby supporting more effective resource allocation. The risk monitoring and reporting process was also enhanced through an upgraded Risk Dashboard, enabling management and the Board to clearly track risk status and the progress of mitigation plans. This information is used to assess the effectiveness of risk management measures and support strategic decision‑making.

In 2025, risk management performance was reported to top management twice, to the Risk Management Committee four times, and to the Board of Directors four times.

4. ENCURAGE: Integration of risk management into daily work

Following the systematic strengthening of its risk management process, the Company applied the enhanced risk assessment framework, measurement criteria, and supporting tools to drive risk management in practical and actionable ways. Risk assessment outcomes were integrated into the target‑setting process, annual operational plans, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all business units, ensuring that risk considerations are embedded in day‑to‑day operations rather than limited to periodic monitoring and reporting.

The Company systematically linked Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), including both leading and lagging indicators, with corporate‑level Key Performance Indicators (Corporate KPIs) as well as performance indicators of management and individual business units through the enhanced Risk Dashboard. As a result, risk owners are required to regularly review risk status, control measures, and related performance outcomes, and to report progress and assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans. This approach supports continuous oversight and helps ensure that risk management actions remain aligned with the Company’s defined risk appetite.

Examples of practical implementation include the management of climate change and water-related risks, for which enterprise-level risk tolerance limits have been established. These include ensuring that factories located in the AMATA City Chonburi and AMATA City Rayong industrial estates are not affected by flooding to the extent that operations must be suspended beyond the specified acceptable period, as well as defining the minimum raw water reserve level required to be maintained in each area. Based on these risk indicators, the responsible functions have linked risk indicators with performance indicators to ensure that risk monitoring and performance monitoring are aligned and to support effective proactive risk management at the operational level. Examples include controlling flood levels and flood duration so that they do not exceed defined thresholds, and maintaining sufficient raw water reserves to meet customer demand throughout the year.

In addition, the Company places strong emphasis on delivering services that meet the needs of customers within the industrial estates. The Company has elevated the risk related to the readiness of sustainable products and services, aligned with evolving customer expectations, as an enterprise-level risk. The Company has therefore established customer satisfaction, including satisfaction with sustainable products and services, as both a corporate-level performance indicator and a performance indicator for the responsible functions, namely the sales teams across all product groups. The target is to achieve customer satisfaction at above 90%.

These actions reflect the Company’s systematic integration of risk management processes and tools into its governance and business operations. By linking risk management to strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and performance monitoring at all levels, the Company has positioned risk management as a key mechanism for strengthening competitiveness, organizational resilience, and sustainable value creation.

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