CP Foods Honored with Human Rights Excellence Award 2024

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) was honored by the Ministry of Justice as a distinguished Model Organization for Human Rights in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices for the fourth consecutive year.

Ms. Pimonrat Reephattanavijitkul, Chief People Officer, emphasized that the Model Organization for Human Rights award reflects CP Foods’ comprehensive commitment to ethical business practices. The company has strategically integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks to create meaningful impact across its stakeholder ecosystem.

Guided by the “Three Benefits” philosophy, CP Foods prioritizes national and societal interests over corporate gains. The organization has implemented robust strategies to ensure human rights protection, conducting comprehensive risk assessments across the 17 countries where CP Foods operates business. These principles are implemented through diverse practices and initiatives that champion fairness, embrace diversity, and deeply embed ethical values into CPF’s corporate culture.

CP Foods extends its human rights commitment across its supply chain, empowering business partners and small-scale farmers through targeted knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives. The company rigorously adheres to Thai labor standards and international employment principles, ensuring comprehensive worker protection. By prioritizing ethical practices, promoting opportunities for vulnerable populations, and strictly preventing child labor and illegal employment, CP Foods drives sustainable development that benefits entire communities.

The Ministry of Justice, through the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection, announced the Model Organization for Human Rights Award for the year 2024 to recognize organizations that prioritize the promotion and protection of human rights concretely and serve as a good example for other agencies.