SET reveals 11 Thai companies stand out for sustainability With the number of companies ranked in the world’s highest gold class according to the results of the ranking in the report “The Sustainability Yearbook 2021” by S&P Global, of which 10 are Thai listed companies (listed companies), namely BANPU, BTS, IRPC, PTT, PTTEP, PTTGC, SCC TOP, TRUE and TU, and one Thai company, ThaiBev, emphasize sustainable business operation. Ready to upgrade the capital market to be recognized internationally
Mr. Pakorn Pitathawatchai Director and Manager The Stock Exchange of Thailand revealed that the Stock Exchange Promote the Thai capital market for sustainable development To make the Thai capital market benefit all sectors according to the vision of “To Make the Capital Market ‘Work’ for Everyone”, and to promote the business sector to focus on operating with environmental, social and corporate governance in mind. (Environment, Social, Governance: ESG) with a good performance. To create balanced growth for both business and society (Balanced Growth)
“SET Supporting sustainable business practices for listed companies at all levels and in all industry sectors. It also promotes sustainable investing by improving and enhancing the quality of ESG disclosure, along with developing a reporting process that will be of great benefit to both listed companies for business development and for investors. Most recently, 11 Thai companies were rated Gold class in the “The Sustainability Yearbook 2021” by S&P Global, the highest number of companies’ sustainability assessment. All over the world in 40 countries including more than 7,000 companies ”
For 11 Thai companies that are ranked in Gold class, they consist of 10 listed companies: 1. Banpu Plc. (BANPU) 2. BTS Group Holdings Plc. (BTS) 3. Plc. IRPC (IRPC) 4. PTT Plc. (PTT) 5. PTT Exploration and Production Plc. (PTTEP) 6. PTT Global Chemical Plc. (PTTGC) 7. The Siam Cement Plc. (SCC) 8. Thai Oil Plc. (TOP) 9. True Corporation (TRUE) 10. Thai Union Group Plc. (TU ) And another Thai company, namely Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev).
This year, 29 Thai companies have been ranked in The Sustainability Yearbook 2021, the seventh largest in the world after the United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France and Taiwan.
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