Bangkok, December 19, 2024 – Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (CRC) showcased its success as a leading retailer and wholesaler in Thailand, Vietnam, and Italy in 2024. The company earned a total of 57 awards from 29 global institutions and leading publications, both domestically and internationally. These awards spanned key areas such as Human Resources, Business Management & Governance, Sustainability, Leadership, and Investor Relations. This success reflects CRC’s commitment to people, along with strong ecosystems, resilient portfolios, and exceptional managerial proficiency under the CRC OMNI-Intelligence vision across its five business groups: Food, Fashion, Hardline, Property, and Health & Wellness.

CRC’s business performance in the third quarter of this year was a testament to its success, with an 86% increase in profit and total revenue exceeding 63,114 million THB. This achievement was aligned with its "CRC Care" philosophy, emphasising ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) across seven dimensions. It marked a significant milestone for CRC in 2024, as the company earned numerous top-tier awards, which can be categorised into five key aspects:

1. Human Resources: 26 Awards – CRC’s emphasis on “people” as the core driving force of the organisation has been central to its success. Through its “HAI” strategy, CRC fosters growth and career opportunities for nearly 60,000 employees while promoting an innovative, equitable, and sustainable work environment for all. This commitment earned the company several prestigious awards, including the Global Best Employer Brand Awards from the Employer Branding Institute and World HRD Congress, the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 award from HR Asia, and the Excellence in Workplace Culture Award (Silver) from the HR Excellence Awards Thailand, among others.
2. Business & Governance: 13 Awards – CRC has been recognised for its exceptional business management, which has driven impressive performance and adaptability in challenging situations. The company consistently delivers the best products and services to customers while upholding its commitment to ethical, honest, transparent, and verifiable business practices. Notable accolades include the Best Managed Company (Silver) from the FinanceAsia Awards and the Corporate Excellence Award from the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards. CRC was also ranked 2nd among Southeast Asian companies in the retail sector by FORTUNE, the world-renowned financial and investment magazine, and secured the 42nd position overall in the FORTUNE Southeast Asian 500 list, among others.
3. Sustainability: 8 Awards – CRC continues to reinforce its mission as a green and sustainable retailer and wholesaler in Asia, guided by its strong brand purpose of being ‘Central to Life.’ This involves nurturing and elevating every sector for the benefit of society and the environment, ensuring a liveable world for future generations. Key accolades include the Best Community Programme Award from the Global CSR Awards and Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia from the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards. In addition, Central Retail received an “AA” score on Thailand’s SET ESG Rating and was included in the DJSI World for 2 consecutive years and Emerging Markets for 3 consecutive years. In 2024, CRC ranks in the Top 3 in the retail industry with a score of 84 in the S&P Global CSA.
4. Leadership: 6 Awards – CRC's visionary leadership has driven strong growth and efficient financial and investment management. The company continues to build trust among business partners, employees, shareholders, and all stakeholders while developing its core business to achieve exponential growth. This is accomplished through a comprehensive omni-channel platform that seamlessly integrates all shopping experiences to meet customer needs. Notable awards include the Best Luxury Retail CEO Award from the International Finance Awards, Best CEO in Luxury Retail from the Global Business Outlook Awards, Asia’s Best CEO and Asia’s Best CFO Awards from the Asian Excellence Awards, as well as the Outstanding CEO and Outstanding CFO Awards from the IAA Awards for Listed Companies, among others.
5. Investor Relations: 4 Awards – CRC has demonstrated excellence in investor relations by combining strong business operations with efficient investor relations management, driving sustainable growth across all sectors. Notable recognitions include the Best Investor Relations (Silver) from the FinanceAsia Awards and the Outstanding Investor Relations Award from the SET Awards.

Ms. Piyawan Leelasompop, Head of Corporate Marketing of Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited or CRC, said, “Each award we have received reflects the potential and strength of our team at all levels, who are the driving force behind CRC’s success as the No. 1 retailer and wholesaler. Our steady growth is built on a strong ecosystem that serves as our foundation. We are ready to expand and move the business forward while fostering environmental care, social upliftment, and sustainable growth for all stakeholders. It is a great pride and an honour for all of us at Central Retail to receive these awards, and we will continue to strive for more success and growth in the future.”