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Bangkok Bank highlights its commitment to be an ‘Organization for Sustainable Development’ by joining Sustainability Expo 2024 to showcase success stories to reinforce its position as a “leading regional financial institution” to create value for a sustainable future
September 26, 2024
Bangkok Bank joined Sustainability Expo 2024 under the concept of ‘Creating Value for a Sustainable Future’. The Bank showcased its sustainability strategy with success stories from projects such as ‘Bualuang Save the Earth’, ‘Rak Tha Chin’ and ‘3R+’ together with sustainable financial products including loans, debt instruments and funds while reinforcing its position as an organization that supports sustainable development in every dimension. On this occasion, Bangkok Bank Senior Executive Vice President Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong and Vice President at Public Relations Department Suwit Indrachalerm welcomed Chairperson of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage Thanphuying Putrie Viravaidya, President and CEO ThaiBev, Sustainability Expo 2024’s organizing chairman Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi and Group Chief Executive Officer of Frasers Property Limited Co-Founder of Sustainability Expo 2024 Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi to its booth.
Bangkok Bank Senior Executive Vice President Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong said Bangkok Bank, as an organization focusing on sustainable development, featured a booth at Sustainability Expo 2024, Asia's greatest sustainability expo, under the concept of “Good Balance, Better World”. At the event, the Bank presented content under the concept of ‘Creating Value for a Sustainable Future’ to emphasize its responsible business operations that take into account the sustainability of all stakeholders.
The Bank's booth not only featured its financial products and services that promote environmental conservation and energy saving for the long-term benefit of customers, but also promoted its activities that strengthen the stability of communities, society and the environment while emphasizing the participation of all sectors including the Bank's staff, communities in the areas where the business operates, and society at large, such as
Mr. Chaiyarit added that the success in operating a business in a sustainable and socially responsible manner has also been reflected in the awards the Bank has received e.g. Best Bank For Sustainable Finance in Thailand and Outstanding Leadership in ESG-Related Loans for Asia Pacific awards from the Sustainable Finance Awards 2023, Global Finance magazine as well as Best Sustainable Bank in Thailand from Finance Asia magazine. Moreover, the Bank has also obtained four Cybersecurity Performance Excellence awards from National Cyber Security Agency and a Community Engagement award from Senior Citizen Home Safety Association, Hong Kong.
“Bangkok Bank, as a leading regional financial institution, has adopted a clear sustainability policy in four directions: 1. Risk management 2. Human resource management 3. Good governance and 4. Creating sustainable value for society and environment. These are important principles that have led to successful implementation and sustainability projects. It is a good opportunity to participate in the event such as Sustainability Expo 2024, which is a platform for people who share the same ideology to exchange knowledge and experiences. It also reinforces the Bank's commitment to drive the organization for sustainable growth and promptly develop financial products and services that will support business transformation, like a friend and reliable close friend who joins with partners to create value for a sustainable future,” Mr. Chaiyarit said.
In addition, the Bank has invited three SME entrepreneurs to join the booth at the event. In the SX Market Place zone, LG floor, are 1. MACLOEI Macadamia Shop from the Ban Bor Mueang Noi Agricultural Product. Processing Community Enterprise, it creates sustainable growth with ESG concepts by protecting the environment, creating and allocating income fairly for the community, 2. Herbal cosmetics store under the brands “Chivavithi and Sense” which using raw material sources from a network of herbal growers in the northern region, as well as exchanging, learning and developing products together to leverage local herbs leading to sustainable income for the community. In the Food Fest zone, LG floor, is 3. the Tao Luang Food Products Co., Ltd. Shop, producer and distributor of local northern food “Sai Ua Muang Phrae”, a 5-star OTOP product that uses innovation to extend the food life to last up to 6 months in the freezer without using any preservatives and also sorting raw materials from the community to support local producers.
Participants can visit the Bangkok Bank booth number D15 located on G floor, Better Community zone, Hall 4 and enjoy fun activity of matching waste to the right bin and win an eco-friendly mug available for one customer/mug (or while supplies last). The booth is open from Friday 27 September to Sunday 6 October, 2024 from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.