Thai firms top S&P sustainability index

A total of 37 Thai companies have been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2023, with 12 awarded “Gold Class”, the highest tally globally for the best performing sustainable companies in their industry, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reported yesterday.

The recognition reflects their leadership in sustainability and bolsters the confidence of global investors in the Thai stock market, said SET president Pakorn Peetathawatchai.

Thai companies have embraced sustainable and balanced growth, and a number of them have been regularly selected for global sustainability indices, including MSCI, FTSE and S&P Global, said Mr Pakorn.

The SET supports sustainability integration in business operations regarding environmental, social and governance practices for the optimal benefit of businesses and the country, he said.

The Thai companies listed as Gold…