AirAsia & KBank joins a force of 25 organizations to establish the “Thailand Climate Business Network”

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presided over “Earth Jump 2024: The Edge of Action”, organized by KASIKORNBANK (KBank). The event marked the launch of the “Thailand Climate Business Network (ThaiCBN)”, in which KBank, represented by Ms. Kattiya Indaravijaya,KBank Chief Executive Officer, has joined a collaborative effort of 25 leading national and international organizations. This network aims to coordinate the efforts of five key sectors – namely the public, private,education, and financial and banking sectors, together with international organizations and businesses – to collectively support Thailand’s drive towards the net zero goal. The initiative focuses on three key areas:

1) Establishing a climate change network across the supply chain and fostering the exchange of knowledge, research, technology, and best

practices;

2) Promoting the real-world use of knowledge and technologies; and

3) Enhancing the capabilities of businesses and industries throughout the supply chain to seize new opportunities in a low-carbon economy. Thailand Climate Business Network (ThaiCBN) comprises 25 organizations, including:

Public Sector

1. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Mr. Tawatchai Sumranwanich, Deputy Governor - Strategy

2. Office of National Higher Education Science Research and

Innovation Policy Council (NXPO)

Dr. Siriporn Pittayasophon, Vice President and Acting President

3. Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP)

Dr. Panita Shinawatra, Director General, Office of SMEs Promotion

4. Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)

Mr. Pongpanu Svetarundra, Chairman, Board of Directors

Private Sector

1. B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited

Mr. Nopadej Karnasuta, Senior Executive Vice President - Investment,

Innovation and Sustainability, and Thailand and Malaysia Region Business

2. Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN)

Ms. Uthaiwan Anuchitanukul, Executive Vice President, Excellence

and Sustainable Development Division

3. Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA)

Mr. Chatrapon Sripratum, Vice President - Climate Change Strategy

& Sustainability

4. Federation Of Thai Industries (FTI)

Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman

5. Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT)

Ms. Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg, Chairwoman

6. Thai Airasia Company Limited

Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Chief Executive Officer

7. Thai Eastern Group Holdings Company Limited (TEGH)

Ms. Sineenuch Kokanutaporn, Managing Director

8. Thailand Federation of Accounting Professions (TFAC)

Mr. Winid Silamongkol, President

9. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)

Dr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, Senior Executive Vice President-Head of

Corporate Strategy & Strategic Initiatives Division

10. The Thai Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Yuttana Jiamtragan, Chairman, Circular Economy and

Environment Steering Committee

Education Sector

1. Chiang Mai University

Associate Professor Prasert Rerkkriangkrai, Vice President of

University

2. Chulalongkorn University

Professor Dr. Supot Teachavorasinskun, Dean of the Faculty of

Engineering

3. Kasetsart University

Professor Dr. Wanchai Yodsudjai, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

4. Thammasat University

Associate Professor Dr. Peera Charoenporn, Associate Dean of the

Faculty of Economics

Financial and Banking Sector

1. Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives

Mr. Kiattisak Praworn, Executive Vice President

2. Citibank, N.A. Thailand

Ms. Narumon Chivangkur, Citi Country Office and Banking Head

3. KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited

Ms. Kattiya Indaravijaya, Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Pipit Aneaknithi, President

4. Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited

Mr. Plakorn Wanglee, Chief Executive Officer

5. United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited

Mr. Chow Wong Yuen, Chief Sustainability Officer

International Organizations and Businesses

1. International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Mr. Allen Forlemu, Regional Industry Director, FIG, Asia & Pacific

2. Lombard Odier (Singapore) Limited

Mr. Xavier Burkhardt, Head of Strategic Alliance in Thailand