Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of beverages under the Suntory and PepsiCo brands in Thailand, has been recognized as one of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 for the third time, while also receiving two special recognitions: the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards and the Sustainable Workplace Awards. The achievements underscore the company’s commitment to its corporate value of “Growing for Good” by fostering a People-First culture under the theme “Uniquely Me, Growing as One.” The company remains committed to providing opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and reach their full potential, while building a sustainable workplace.

Mr. Tanuj Chadha, Chief Executive Officer of Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “Being named one of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 for the third time, together with receiving two special awards this year, is a proud achievement for all of us. This recognition reflects our commitment to putting people at the heart of our organization, while conducting our business responsibly and creating a positive impact on society and the environment, guided by our ‘Growing for Good’ value.

This achievement has been made possible by the collective energy and dedication of our employees, who have helped create an open workplace culture that respects differences and encourages everyone to learn and grow together. We believe our people are the key force behind the success of our organization. By providing opportunities for employees to grow and reach their full potential, we can continue delivering the best value to consumers and move closer to our vision of becoming the Most Beloved Beverage Company in Thailand.”

Mr. Yosayut Sahawatcharin, Senior Vice President, People & Culture and Corporate Affairs, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., added, “Listening to our employees and valuing their voices are fundamental to creating a positive employee experience. Feedback from employees and organizational leaders, together with HR Asia’s independent research, reflects our strong performance across three key dimensions: CORE (Collective Organization for Real Engagement), which evaluates effective organizational management, clear communication of the company’s direction, and employee engagement in driving shared goals; SELF (Heart, Mind & Soul), which focuses on holistic employee care and a working environment that strengthens engagement, motivation, and growth in both professional and personal aspects; and GROUP (Think, Feel & Do), which assesses teamwork, openness to diverse perspectives, and the ability to achieve success together. Our scores across these dimensions were above the average of 323 organizations in Thailand participating in the assessment. We also achieved strong scores in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Sustainable Workplace, at 4.35 and 4.62, respectively, compared with market averages of 3.92 and 3.98. These results led to Suntory PepsiCo Thailand receiving three HR Asia Awards in the same year for the first time. We will continue building on these insights to enhance our employee experience and further develop a workplace that better responds to employees’ needs in every dimension.”

These achievements reflect Suntory PepsiCo Thailand’s continued commitment to people development through three key pillars: Talent, Culture, and Organization.

• Building future-ready talent for growth on a global stage (Talent): The company is committed to strengthening employees’ capabilities across sales, digital technology, and AI, while providing opportunities to learn from two leading global organizations, Suntory and PepsiCo — a distinctive strength of the joint venture. Supported through MyCareer, a platform that enables employees to explore career pathways and growth opportunities within the organization, alongside Suntory University (MySU), a digital learning platform offering more than 14,000 courses. AI is also used to recommend learning content based on each employee’s individual development needs and goals.
• Creating a culture where everyone dares to think, act, and grow together (Culture): The company fosters a workplace that embraces change and encourages innovation through the core value “Yatte Minahare,” the spirit of bold ambition and taking action. Employees are encouraged to try new things, learn from experience, and adapt quickly, while advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and fostering Psychological Safety, where employees feel safe to express their ideas and reach their full potential under the theme “Uniquely Me, Growing as One.”
• Building an organization with a deep understanding of the business and consumers (Organization): The company aims to build an agile, continuously learning organization through the principle of “GEMBA,” which encourages employees to engage directly with frontline operations and gain a deeper understanding of consumer needs. This is complemented by cross-functional collaboration and the use of digital technology to enhance decision-making, strengthen adaptability, and enable the organization to respond effectively to changing circumstances.

In addition, Suntory PepsiCo Thailand provides employees with opportunities to contribute to society and the environment through a range of sustainability initiatives. These include water resource conservation through the “One Suntory Mizuiku Program,” sustainable packaging management in line with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle, particularly through the collection and segregation of used PET bottles to be recycled into new bottles under the “Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling by Suntory PepsiCo Thailand” initiative, as well as becoming the first company in Thailand’s beverage industry to introduce bottles made from 100% recycled PET (rPET). These initiatives demonstrate the company’s tangible commitment to advancing sustainability and fostering active employee participation.

Suntory PepsiCo Thailand remains committed to empowering employees to learn, grow, and unlock their full potential, while fostering an open and adaptable workplace culture where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves and grow together through “Uniquely Me, Growing as One.”