KASIKORNBANK announces zero greenhouse gas emissions position by 2030
Date 31 Oct 2021 time 17:43
KASIKORNBANK has announced its stance on zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, ready to inject no less than 1-2 hundred billion baht to support finance and investment for sustainability.
KASIKORNBANK announces a Net Zero Commitment with the Bank’s net zero greenhouse gas emission target (Scope 1 and 2)* by 2030 (C) 2030) and set a net zero greenhouse gas emission target for the bank’s portfolio. in line with the country’s goals and invade environmentally friendly financial services Prepare to inject at least 1-2 hundred billion baht, lending and investment for sustainability Support customers transition to a net zero emissions economy. To support the efforts of the global community during the transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to contribute to mitigating environmental impacts. in accordance with the Paris Agreement
Ms. Kattiya Indaravichai, Chief Executive Officer Kasikorn Bank revealed that with its determination to be the country’s leading sustainable bank, The bank supports the international community’s efforts to transition into net zero greenhouse gas emissions. to alleviate the impact on the environment Pushing Thailand and the bank’s customers in the regional economy Let’s move towards a net zero greenhouse gas emission economy together. The Board of Directors of KASIKORNBANK has resolved to announce its commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero Commitment) as follows:
1. KASIKORNBANK is committed to empowering every life and business of its customers. We are ready to support our customers towards a net zero greenhouse gas emission economy. Sustainability is embedded in the bank’s way of doing business and serving customers.
2. The Bank is committed to supporting Thailand and its customers in the regional economy. to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions It will also support the efforts of the international community during the transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
3. The Bank is determined to be the leading sustainability bank in Thailand. by supporting finance and investment for sustainability not less than 1-2 hundred billion baht by 2030 and will be a pioneer in offering environmentally friendly financial products and services.
4. The Bank sets a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target (Scope 1 and 2)* by 2030, including a net greenhouse gas emission target. Zero in the bank’s portfolio in line with Thailand’s goals and will expedite the possible action as quickly as possible The Bank will continually assess business opportunities in order to operate in a timely manner in accordance with technology. Regulations as well as the external environment are constantly evolving.
Miss Kattiya said at the end The Bank believes in operating on the principle of being a bank of sustainability. that focus on not only the environmental dimension but including the social dimension and good governance continued The Bank places importance on creating access to financial services. financial literacy respect for human rights Taking care of employees, communities and society under good corporate governance principles. including providing fair services to customers cyber security and take into account the privacy of customer data as important All of these will lead to long-term sustainable returns for all stakeholder groups. with the belief that sustainability cannot be achieved alone requires cooperation from all sectors The bank is ready to be a part of helping to make this change possible. and can deliver a balanced and sustainable world to the next generation.
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