Three more Thai companies – Central Retail Corporation, Global Power Synergy, and SCG Packaging – have been added to the global sustainability benchmark this year, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) said on Monday.
Meanwhile, 11 Thai companies were listed on DJSI World, which features the globe’s top 10% of firms in terms of economic, environmental, and social criteria.
The listings reflected the Thai firms’ focus on balancing business and social concerns while creating trust among Thai and foreign investors, the SET commented.
It added that the push for sustainability was also reflected in Thailand gaining most listings in Asean on the FTSE4Good Index and MSCI ESG Universal Index, with 40 and 42 respectively.
SET president Pakorn Peetathawatchai said businesses that operate with ESG (environmental, social, and governance) principles not only shield themselves from crises but also increase competitiveness and trust.
The 26 companies listed on the DJSI are:
The listings take effect on Monday (December 19).
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