SET Announcing the list of sustainable stocks in THSI (Thailand Sustainability Investment) for the year 2022, with 170 listed companies (Co., Ltd.) being selected, increasing from 144 companies last year, reflecting that Thai companies are determined to develop their organizations to grow. continuously taking into account risk management Ready to deal with the changing factors of society and the environment. increase competitiveness and giving importance to all stakeholders
Mr. Pakorn Pettawatchai Director and Manager The Stock Exchange of Thailand revealed that the Stock Exchange of Thailand Prepared a list of sustainable stocks THSI (Thailand Sustainability Investment) since 2015, with more listed companies participating and passing the appraisal. This year, 170 companies were selected to be in the THSI sustainable stock list, reflecting the company’s focus on sustainable business operations. At the same time, all market participants attach great importance to sustainability. climb Whether it is investors who are alert and invest in sustainability by bringing information on the environment, society and corporate governance (Environmental, Social, Governance: ESG) to use in investment decisions. along with financial performance information In addition, institutional investors In particular, the Government Pension Fund (GPF) has used the list of THSI sustainable stocks for consideration in selecting the stocks to invest. Investment analysts also use ESG factors as well as the THSI Sustainable Stock List to analyze and advise investors through stock analysis.
“SET Encourage business sectors to operate responsibly to stakeholders, taking into account ESG to build strength and sustainable growth. In line with the SET’s vision “To Make the Capital Market ‘Work’ for Everyone”, this year’s 170 companies on THSI’s sustainable stock list demonstrate significant developments in environmental and social disclosures such as policies and goals. environmental management Performance and efficiency in the management of resources of electricity, energy, water and waste arising from production. and performance related to employees communities and society through business processes, etc. In addition, listed companies assess climate change risks (Climate Change) by seriously formulating policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Comprehensive human rights review process This is to ensure that human rights are not violated throughout the supply chain,” Mr. Pakorn said.
List of sustainable stocks THSI 170 companies are listed companies in the SET 157 companies and mai 13 companies The industry group with the top 3 companies in the list of THSI sustainable stocks are 33 service groups, 28 resource groups, and real estate and real estate groups. Construction of 27 companies by listed companies in the sustainable stock list THSI has a total market capitalization of 14 trillion baht or 72% compared to the total market capitalization of SET and mai (as of October 3, 2022).
List of sustainable stocks THSI selected from companies that voluntarily participated in the sustainability assessment form. It consists of 19 general indicators for all companies and indicators according to the nature of business in 8 industry sectors such as agriculture and food industry. use water The financial business group has indicators on data security and information systems. Responsible conducting financial or insurance business Increasing access to financial or insurance services This is a measure that is consistent with the important issues that investors are interested in and affects the company’s long-term competitiveness.
Companies with a score of 50% in each dimension (economic, environmental and social dimensions) and passed the qualifications specified by the SET, for example, a company with a CGR rating of 3 stars or more is not Companies that have been accused or convicted of an offense by an official authority with net profit 3 out of the past 5 years, etc. will be selected on the list of sustainable stocks THSI by the Sustainable Investment Working Group. consisting of experts in the capital market sector The SETTHSI Sustainable Stock List will be used as a criteria for selecting members of the SETTHSI Index to promote sustainable investment. which the Stock Exchange of The members of the SETTHSI Index are reviewed semi-annually.
The list of sustainable stocks can be viewed at www.setsustainability.com
