Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, President of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), took photos with Dr. Mongkol Leelatham, the Chief Executive Officer of PMG Corporation Limited (PMG), and Ms. Narintip Viriyabunditkul, the Chairman of Executive Directors of PMG, and guest speakers during a seminar titled ‘Bringing Thai SMEs to the ESG Universe,’ organized by PMG at True Space Siam Square in Bangkok on October 11, 2023.
EXIM Thailand participated in the seminar ‘Bringing Thai SMEs to the ESG Universe,’ presenting business strategies to harness new opportunities on the global stage through the lens of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The panel of speakers included Mrs. Arada Fuangtong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce; Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.); Mr. Veerapong Malai, Director-General of the Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP); Mr. Kiatchai Maitriwong, Executive Director of Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization); and Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Deputy Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization).
EXIM Thailand showcased its approach to organizational management, emphasizing the significance of addressing every dimension, including ESG principles, to create fresh opportunities for accessing Thailand’s exports in the global market’s supply chain. This aligns with market trends focused on sustainability (Go Green) and the growing importance of financial institutions considering sustainability in credit decisions. This direction is in line with EXIM Thailand’s missions and goals to become a Green Development Bank, with a commitment to support businesses in Thailand at all levels in transitioning toward environmentally friendly practices through green credit and sustainable growth.