revenue and dividends. It also has served itself some 6 billion baht in new investments. East Water has provided its customers with a reliable supply of water for over 19 years. The company has been holding several kinds of CSR activities aimed at providing a better quality of life to communities, conserving the environment, supporting the youth, and conserving the cultural and religious activities of communities. East Water is trying to integrate these activities and apply them with the core concept of biodiversity. CSR Activity by East Water Addressing corporate social responsibility is a key mission of East Water. Emphasis is placed on community, water and environment, youth and society, as well as culture and religion. East Water conducts CSR activities based on sustainability. The company employs its expertise on water management to improve the quality of life in communities, while conserving the environment. In 2011, the company implemented several projects, based on initiatives covering four main issues to empower the communities. 1. Water resources development and environmental project: Royal Rain Making, aquatic animals release, mangrove forestation project, and canal dredging. Realizing the value of natural resources and glorifying auspicious opportunities such as the Royal days, East Water organized activities such as canal dredging in cooperation with local communities and governmental agencies. These projects were mostly held in the eastern regions of Thailand. In 2011, East Water held these kinds of activities in Chachoengsao. Apart from canal dredging, the company also demonstrates its concern for the environment by holding various activities related to conserving aquatic creatures and general natural circumstances. A salient activity is the releasing of marine biodiversity such as fishes. Growing trees in the forest and growing mangroves are also crucial activities. Thus far, the company has conducted plant growing projects in operation areas in Rayong and 118 THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY Chachoengsao. Last but not least, East Water also highlights the significance of water concerns for residential consumption nationwide. It supports the Royal Rain Making Project by offering 5 million baht. Through this, the company aims to help areas affected by the drought and provide rain water for communities and agricultural areas. 2. Development of quality of communities’ life project: Clean drinking water for community, community’s tap water system improvement and training. 3. Education support and creation of innovation projects. East Water established the East Water Young Leader Projects which has been organized for three consecutive years. To date, the project has reached 320 schools and 1,200 young leaders have completed the camp. East Water’s CSR and Biodiversity East Water is one member of the private sector that is eager to learn more about biodiversity. Before implementing CSR activities, the company carefully studies whether or not it really does abide by the concept of biodiversity conservation. From a long list of activities, East Water selects projects whose outcomes will meet the concept of both biodiversity and sustainable development. East Water has two categories when considering the application of biodiversity in its CSR activities: environment/improving and developing ecology, and educating and building realization toward environment. Efforts on environment / improving and developing ecology are divided into two projects – developing water resources and environment, and Royal Rain Making. The first one is focused on water resources and the environment, particularly in the operating areas of East Water. Recognizing the importance of water resources in the surrounding areas, East Water implements several activities such as releasing marine species or growing plants in forests and wetlands. These activities will have a positive impact not only on East Water’s production, but also to communities near the operating area. Moreover, these activities
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