KASIKORNBANK (KBank), in collaboration with global partners, has officially commenced “EARTH JUMP 2026,” its fourth annual flagship sustainability forum, held under the theme “A Bridge to Empowered Actions.” Attended by over 2,000 Thai business leaders and SME entrepreneurs, the two-day event features 60 speakers across two stages.
At the forum, KBank introduced its “K-Climate Solutions” suite, which includes ESG readiness assessments, greenhouse gas calculation platforms, and advisory support, alongside a new Sustainability-Linked Loan financing option for SMEs that offers interest rate discounts upon meeting sustainability targets. Concurrently, KBank partnered with the World Bank Group to host the 8th Global Policy Forum on Natural Capital 2026 to align international policy frameworks with practical business applications.
Kattiya Indaravijaya, Chief Executive Officer of KASIKORNBANK, stated that navigating global regulatory shifts and economic pressures requires businesses to treat sustainability as an operational prerequisite rather than a mere competitive advantage. She outlined four essential characteristics for guiding Thai businesses toward sustainable growth: 1) shifting mindsets from short-term survival to long-term sustainable growth; 2) converting environmental challenges into commercial opportunities; 3) ensuring inclusive advancement across large corporations, supply chains, and SMEs; and 4) moving from conceptual commitment to measurable action. Ms. Kattiya emphasized that KBank’s role is to connect clients with capital, technical tools, knowledge, and transition solutions to facilitate a collective move toward a net-zero future.
Melinda Good, Division Director for Thailand and Myanmar at the World Bank, remarked on the alignment between EARTH JUMP 2026 and the concurrent 8th Global Policy Forum on Natural Capital 2026, noting that both aim to advance a nature-positive economy. She indicated that Thailand’s natural resources can leverage financing opportunities and investor confidence to support long-term economic resilience. The joint forum convenes global policymakers, economists, and financial experts to discuss structural designs for policies and economic frameworks that treat nature as critical national capital, thereby helping public and private sectors translate this concept into operational sustainability strategies.
To facilitate actionable steps for businesses, KBank is deploying its “K-Climate Solutions” during the two-day forum through four primary services:
- ESG Readiness Check: Assess your business’s readiness in environment, energy, and supply chain aspects within minutes, receiving a tailored action plan and solutions at the event.
- KCLIMATE 1.5: A greenhouse gas emissions calculation platform that collects data to support future carbon reduction planning.
- K ESG ADVISORY: Sustainability consulting services provided by industry experts.
- Financial Solutions: Launching the new “Sustainability-Linked Loan for SME,” offering special interest rate discounts upon achieving set targets, such as reducing energy consumption or obtaining green business certifications.
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