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'Society 5.0' needs upskilling: forum
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/11/2023
» The government should invest more in developing human resources to prepare for the coming of Society 5.0, in which innovative technology and artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role in driving the global economy, according to the chairman of Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT).
UNDP and SEC Launch SDG Guidebook and Impact Standards for Thai Companies
Published on 01/11/2023
» On October 27, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) together with its partners, Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA) and Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) launched the SDG Guidebook for Thai Listed Companies and SDG Impact Standards.
Business leaders urge re-think of investing choices in sustainability
Published on 14/02/2023
» Trillions of dollars in assets and resources can be unlocked to speed up the transition away from carbon emissions and put the world on a low-carbon pathway, but corporate planners will need to commit themselves to better strategic investment choices, a United Nations-sponsored high-level forum has heard.
IRPC expresses unity in driving the country’s goals to protect ecosystems
Published on 08/11/2022
» IRPC Public Company Limited represented by Ms. Arisara Suthasut, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary, announced their commitment to “show strong determination in formulating policies, managing and utilising biodiversity sustainably and fairly throughout the supply chain.
New mindset 'key to green growth'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/11/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday called for all stakeholders to change their business mindset and put a focus on sustainability as he touted Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model as a solution to climate change and a core strategy for sustainable economic growth.
Private sector has key roles in climate action
Oped, Published on 18/02/2022
» The UN's Race to Zero campaign sets an ambitious target -- net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest, averting the most harmful impacts of climate change and building towards a more sustainable world. The global campaign rallies businesses, cities, regions and investors from across the world for a resilient carbon-zero recovery, but that goal is still far from being met and requires unprecedented economic and social transformation.
Achieving just transition to net-zero economy key
Published on 14/10/2021
» Bangkok, Thailand – Business leaders representing Thailand’s major industries today joined the Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) Forum 2021 and United Nations in issuing a strong call to action by the private sector community on climate sustainability ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 in November in Glasgow. They committed to transition to more sustainable business models at the annual GCNT Forum, including net zero emissions by 2050 at the earliest.
Carbon neutrality by 2065, vows PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/10/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has stressed that Thailand is moving toward a low carbon economy with a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2065, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
Global Compact, United Nations to accelerate Thailand’s business leadership on climate action
Published on 06/10/2021
» The Global Compact Network in Thailand, in partnership with the United Nations in Thailand, is organising the GCNT Forum, which brings together a broad range of delegates to discuss strategies on maximising the positive contribution of business to Thailand’s climate leadership and chart a path to a more inclusive future.
Leading businesses in Thailand join Global Compact-United Nations push for climate action
Published on 01/10/2021
» Representatives of 77 companies in Thailand have gathered to discuss the next steps they can take to tackle climate change, a main goal of Global Compact Network and the United Nations in Thailand in contributing to the upcoming climate summit COP26 in Glasgow in November.