Industry and lifestyle are constantly changing, and change is sought for long term development. What remains unchanged is that Apex always believes that in addition to focusing on its core business and pursuing revenue and shareholder returns maximization, companies must also consider their impact on the environment and social responsibility, and become a force in the positive cycle of society.

ESG importance has become a global consensus, and Apex is committed to bringing positive impacts to society. Since 2015, Apex has based its operations on sustainable management and formul ated a sustainable management policy, which incorporates three major goals: "Corporate Governance," "Sustainable Environment," and "Social Welfare" into daily operations. To understand the major issues of concern to stakeholders, information is collected t hrough internal units, strategies are developed, specific actions are taken, and information disclosure on sustainable management is strengthened.

Facing global climate change and responding to international trends, the company has launched the "Apex GREEN Project" to strengthen ESG development through the three main pillars of "renewable energy," "wastewater recycling," and "improving energy efficiency." The development of "renewable energy" began in December 2021 and aims to increase the company's renewab le energy substitution rate through the "Apex Solar Energy Program" to meet future factory electricity demand. "Wastewater recycling" introduces a new generation of wastewater treatment and recycling system through the "Apex Wastewater Recycling Project" to increase the proportion of wastewater recycling. The GREEN Project is not only being constructed within the company's scope, but Apex is also taking resources to remote areas in northern Thailand to help local rural areas install solar panels and improve their water supply systems. Apex adheres to the business philosophy of putting people first and deeply cultivates Thailand. This project not only unilaterally brings clean energy and sustainable concepts to remote areas in northern Thailand but also reinf orces the centripetal force of the Apex family by giving back to employees' hometowns, rooting deeply in local communities in Thailand, and establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with society.

Social engagement and employee welfare are two major a reas that Apex places great emphasis on. Apex International is like a big family, and employees are our greatest asset. Therefore, the physical and mental well being of employees and the workplaceenvironment are highly valued. In addition to ensuring the safety and hygiene of the work environment through various inspections and certifications, Apex also provides a large number of job opportunities and offers highly competitive salaries, diverse training courses, and various work-life balance measures to provide employees with a better present and a promising future.

In terms of corporate governance, Apex has been ranked among the top 6% to 20% of listed companies in corporate governance evaluations for eight consecutive years, and we are constantly striving for progress. We actively promote business integrity and management execution and fulfil our responsibilities through the operation of functional committees, ensuring that the company's operations comply with relevant laws and regulations, and arranging relevant courses to ensure that directors, managers, internal personnel, and employees understand business integrity. More than one-third of the board of directors are independent directors, and in 2022, a female director was added to the board. All directors are outstanding figures in their respective fields, demonstrating the diversity of the Apex board of directors and leading Apex's sustainable business development together.

In 2023, Apex will continue to take the firmest steps towards sustainable development and strive to fulfil our responsibilities for sustainability.