Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of beverages under the Suntory and PepsiCo brands in Thailand, has been honored with the “HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025” award by HR Asia, the leading publication in the human resources industry, recognized throughout the Asia region. This prestigious award recognizes companies with the best human resource practices and demonstrates high levels of employee engagement and an excellent workplace culture. Representing the company to accept this honorable award were Mr. Tanuj Chadha, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Yosayut Sahawatcharin, Senior Vice President of People & Culture and Corporate Affairs at Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Mr. Tanuj Chadha, Chief Executive Officer of Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., shared his thoughts on this remarkable achievement: “Being honored with the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 award is a proud moment for Suntory PepsiCo Thailand. It reflects our strong commitment to human resources management guided by the 'People-First' concept, which places employees at the heart of our success. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace culture where employees are empowered to reach their full potential and be their authentic selves, while growing together under the theme ‘Uniquely Me, Growing as One.’ We believe that every individual holds unique value and potential, which can collectively drive personal and organizational growth. At the same time, we remain committed to growing alongside society and the environment in a sustainable way, all in alignment with our corporate value of ‘Growing for Good,’ which we have always upheld."

Mr. Yosayut Sahawatcharin, Senior Vice President, People & Culture and Corporate Affairs at Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., added: “At Suntory PepsiCo Thailand, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). We embrace diverse perspectives and believe in sharing positivity to achieve together (Better Together). Employees are given opportunities to learn, grow, and advance their careers through a wide range of experiences, leveraging the strengths of our joint venture between two global leading companies, Suntory and PepsiCo. This enables employees to gain valuable experiences at both regional and global levels, broadening their horizons. With our continuous dedication to employee care and development, we strive toward collective goals and shared success. The result is a happy, engaged, and motivated workforce, ready to drive sustainable growth in today’s fast-changing world. This is another strong testament to our successful people management and the deep engagement our employees have with the organization”

The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 award involves a comprehensive selection process that includes an employee survey conducted across diverse functions, age groups, genders, and years of service, utilizing the Total Engagement Assessment Model (“TEAM”). The findings demonstrate that Suntory PepsiCo Thailand scored above market benchmarks compared to over 303 Thai organizations participating in the evaluation across the following 3 assessment dimensions:

1.CORE: This area assesses organizations based on clear business goals, transparent strategies and policies, a strong organizational culture, and responsibility toward society. Suntory PepsiCo Thailand received high marks in this category through its consistent dedication to the core value “Yatte Minahare,” which encourages employees at all levels to dare to be themselves, dare to think creatively, and dare to act with confidence, free from fear of mistakes or failure, in order to develop their work and enhance their skills. This culture not only supports individual development but also drives overall organizational success. The company also emphasizes the value of “Giving Back to Society,” encouraging employees to participate in social and environmental initiatives. Examples include the “Mizuiku” Program, which educates youth about the importance of water resources and promotes water conservation — an initiative the company has been implementing since 2019; the “Good People & Water” activity, which involves employees in watershed forest conservation; and the “Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand" Project, which promotes sustainable packaging management. These efforts reflect the company’s strong commitment to harmonizing business growth while caring for society and the environment.

2.SELF: At Suntory PepsiCo Thailand, the workplace is not just a “place to work” but a “home” where employees feel safe, accepted, and empowered to be their authentic selves. It is also a “learning ground” where employees are empowered to unlock their full potential, with access to more than 18,000 online learning courses, as well as “MySU” (My Suntory University), a digital learning platform developed by the Suntory Group that utilizes AI to provide employees a learning experience tailored to their individual aspirations. Importantly, the company also supports continuous career growth for employees across various functions, including headquarters, sales teams, and manufacturing teams at the plants, while offering high-potential employees a variety of opportunities and diverse work experiences at regional and global levels, enabling them to grow alongside the company. In addition, the company regularly recognizes and rewards employees’ contributions, inspiring pride, motivation, and a strong sense of achievement in their work.

3.GROUP: This dimension evaluates organizations based on collaboration, unity, a supportive working atmosphere, and open communication that respects diversity. According to the survey results, Suntory PepsiCo Thailand has consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement, with an average engagement score as high as 81% across the past four years (2021–2024). This reflects strong employee engagement and a collaborative working culture that encourages open expression of diverse perspective in an inclusive environment. As a result, employees demonstrate strong collaboration, trust, confidence, acceptance, and mutual support. Together, these qualities form the foundation and driving force for building an organizational culture where everyone can ‘Growing as One’ with strength and purpose.”

This prestigious recognition stands as a testament to Suntory PepsiCo Thailand’s success in cultivating a workplace culture that truly meets the needs of today’s workforce. It also serves as a powerful driving force that inspires the company to continue advancing toward becoming ‘The Inclusive Place to Work For’.