Ms. Marisa Watthaphanich, KBank Executive Vice President, recently represented the Bank in receiving the Plaque of Honor as a Climate Action Leading Organization (CALO) for 2024. KASIKORNBANK was one of 91 organizations to receive this honor, with only 23 organizations, including KBank, achieving the highest level in the financial business category for the second consecutive year. Additionally, 68 organizations received recognition at the excellent level. The accolade recognizes the Bank's clear goals and action plans in driving greenhouse gas reduction efforts, in both the management of and responsibility for the organization's greenhouse gas emissions to achieve the net zero target in line with the Paris Agreement. The award was presented by Mr. Jatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, at the CALO Award Presentation Ceremony, organized by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) or TGO, at the Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok.
Regarding operations in greenhouse gas management, KBank has consistently measured, reported, reduced, and offset its greenhouse gas emissions. The Bank has been a verified Carbon Footprint of Organization (CFO) since 2019 and Carbon Neutral since 2020 by the TGO. This reaffirms KBank's dedication to being a leader in ESG among banks in Southeast Asia, as well as a valuable partner in creating and delivering sustainability for all.