Anti-Corruption

Anti-corruption Policy
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry Public Company Limited (CPI) and subsidiaries manages according to the principles of good corporate governance. And to formulate a policy against corruption in all forms that may arise from operations and contact with stakeholders, which the Company has set for directors, executives and employees of the Company And subsidiaries In the year 2014, the company expressed an intention to the public by becoming one of the "Thail Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption"

Background in Anti-Corruption Management

In 2014, the company signed a jointed program among private companies in Thailand as a gesture to fight against corruption. The Chairman of the company acknowledged and participated in the ratification announcement known as ‘Collective Action Coalition’ among all Thai private companies to oppose and fight against every forms of corruptions. The Board of directors had considered and approved counter corruption policies, protection policies for employees who take the courage to notify about corruption or other forms of misconduct (Whistle Blower Policy) and the policy on gifts receiving or taking unlawful possessions by notifying all parties involved, both internal and external, along with all of the company’s employee to abide by the policies and related regulations.  

In 2015, the company shall proceed with notifying outside agencies, trade partners to similarly acknowledge and act in accordance with the aforementioned policies via www.cpi-th.com. The company has been training to all employees to educate and inform about the policies against corruption and make sure that all staffs and employees have better understanding and can act accordingly.

During year 2015, the company and subsidiaries arrange workshop meeting to assess risk factors and setting plan to decrease and protect the risk factor including any corruption may affect the company. The Internal Audit will assess and follow up in every business quarter.

 The Company and subsidiaries communicated and public about Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Policy via as the orientation, Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption program, Publishing all policy via intranet (internal communicate) and Website.

In 2016 the Company has certified as a member of the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption since November 2016 which has to renew in every 3 years. The Internal Audit has planned to review and follow up the corporate governance and Anti-Corruption policy in every year.

In 2017 - 2018 Internal Audits of the company has planned to review and audit the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption Policy along with evaluating and monitoring to summaries the results to the relevant authorities.

In 2019 the Company received a renew of certified as a member of the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption on October 18, 2019 which has to renew in every 3 years. The Internal Audit has planned to review and follow up the corporate governance and Anti-Corruption policy in every year.

In 2020 Internal Audits of the company has planned to review and audit the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption Policy along with evaluating and monitoring to summaries the results to the relevant authorities.

In 2021, the Company has adapted its whistleblowing/complaint channels to make it more convenient, fast and secure. The company has publicized and trained employees at all levels to acknowledge and understand such uses, as well as publicity and dissemination to customers, third parties and partners through the Company's website www.cpi-th.com.

In 2022 the Company received a renew of certified as a member of the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption which has to renew in every 3 years. (September 2022 – September 2025).

In 2023, the Company changed the complaint channel to be more efficient and effective by switching to the complaint channel via the CPI Hotline on the telephone number 02-034-0284.

Implementation and Monitoring of Anti-corruption Policy Compliance in 2024

  • The company has established a training program to educate and inform new employees about whistleblowing channels and complaints during the orientation process.
  • The company has provided training to educate and inform employees at all levels, including subsidiary employees, about whistleblowing channels, complaints, and other information continuously through the annual training course and communication via intranet. The results of the training and acknowledgment signatures have been completed, representing 100% of all employees.
  • The company has developed e-learning materials on the Anti-Corruption Policy and business ethics, which are shared through the company’s intranet.
  • The company has sent the certification documents regarding the Anti-Corruption Policy, the Policy for the Protection and Fair Treatment of Employees Who Report Information or Provide Whistleblowing on Corruption or Non-Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and the Company’s Code of Ethics (Whistleblower Policy), and the Policy on the Acceptance and Giving of Gifts, Property, or Other Benefits to all 10 directors for review, signature, and agreement to comply with these policies. All 10 directors reviewed and signed to acknowledge and agree to comply (representing 100%). In the past year, none of the directors engaged in or participated in behavior inconsistent with the intent of these policies.
  • The company has sent the certification documents regarding the Anti-Corruption Policy, the Policy for the Protection and Fair Treatment of Employees Who Report Information or Provide Whistleblowing on Corruption or Non-Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and the Company’s Code of Ethics (Whistleblower Policy), and the Policy on the Acceptance and Giving of Gifts, Property, or Other Benefits to all directors for review, signature, and agreement to comply with these policies. The company has also provided this information to all executives and employees at all levels through the annual training program and published it on the intranet. The result of the training and signed acknowledgment is 100% of all executives and employees.
  • The company reviews, inspects, and updates its anti-corruption measures, policies, and related practices to ensure they are appropriate for business operations and align with any changes in potential risks, and reports these to the Board of Directors annually.
  • The Internal Audit Department has reviewed compliance with the Anti-Corruption Policy, which is included in the annual audit plan, and found no violations of the policy. Additionally, the department examined complaints received through various reporting channels and found no significant complaints related to corruption. The results were reported to the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Development Committee, the Audit and Risk Management Committee, and the Board of Directors.

Whistle Blower System

Blower” system which would allow the company’s employees and all shareholders to notify the company about plausible misconducts, violations of the company’s code of conduct, regulations and other rules concerning working, laws or corruption. The system can help with business operation by keeping it in line with work ethics and sustainable development. Everybody can inform the company about the plausible misconducts via;

  • Complaints can be made directly verbally or written.
  • Through the CPI Hotline system via telephon number 02-034-0284 which is a channel for reporting information/complaints operated independently by an external service provider on behalf of “Chumphon Palm Oil Industry Public Company Limited.”
  • The company website : https://www.cpi-th.com/th/corporate-governance/6
  • send to Chairman of Audit and Risk Management Committee E-mail : noppornpicha@hotmail.com

The Company takes the notification of information/leads on complaints seriously, starting the process of reviewing all facts as soon as possible. Information is kept confidential. Informants are not required to disclose their identity unless they choose to reveal their identity. Additionally, if the informant wants to report on other matters that do not cover the above services, the information can notify the Internal Audit Manager directly.

In 2024, the Company investigated complaints received through the complaint channels, which found no significant complaints related to corruption, and reported the results to the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Development Committee, the Audit and Risk Management Committee, and the Board of Directors.