Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited has won the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2023 (ACES Awards 2023) in the category of Top Community Centric Companies in Asia. This award is presented to companies that create value for communities through various projects and promote overall well-being of society, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to community support and sustainable banking.
Mr. Winyou Chaiyawan, Thai Credit Bank Chief Executive Officer, said, “Thai Credit is committed to provide equal access to secure financial sources for the underserved small and micro business owners through inclusive and accessible innovations in line with Thai Credit’s philosophy of “Everyone Matters”, while promoting financial literacy and discipline, and also measuring, improving, and tracking the impact in order to enhance the quality of life of small and micro entrepreneurs. Achieving financial literacy can help individuals to avoid making poor financial decisions. It can help them become self-sufficient and achieve financial stability to drive economic growth.”
“Additionally, Thai Credit recognises the importance of sustainable banking and therefore operates under the dimensions of ESG, namely environmental, social and employee, and governance, in order to generate long-term growth for the business and society. The Bank established the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Development Committee to oversee the Bank’s ESG operations. The Bank also set up the Environment and Social Management System (ESMS) and integrated ESG considerations into the customer’s due diligence and process as specified by the Bank.”
“Winning this award is a testament to our commitment to sustainable banking and being a pillar of support for the underserved in the communities. Thai Credit will continue to steadfastly pursue a sustainable business approach,” said Mr. Chaiyawan.
Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES Awards) is one of the most prestigious accolades that recognises inspiring leaders and sustainability advocates cross-industry and across Asia. Having been held continuously since 2014, ACES brings Asia’s business aspirations and success stories to the world stage through knowledge sharing and recognition. Top Community Centric Companies in Asia Award category is presented to companies who have created value for communities through various outreach initiatives with their mission and values that cares for the community and demonstrate exemplary active citizenship in promoting overall well-being of society.