{"id":180706,"date":"2026-02-20T11:07:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=180706"},"modified":"2026-02-20T11:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:07:55","slug":"scbx-top-sp-global","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/scbx-top-sp-global\/","title":{"rendered":"SCBX ranks in global top 10% for sustainability, Highest among Thai banks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SCB X Public Company Limited (SCBX) has been officially included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026<\/strong>. This recognition follows the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), where the group earned a score of 88 out of 100. The result places SCBX within the top 10% of banks globally and marks the highest score in the Thai banking industry as of 11 February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this milestone, SCBX Group maintains its membership in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)<\/strong> for the ninth consecutive year, featured in both the World Index and the Emerging Markets Index within the Banking Industry category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arthid Nanthawithaya<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of SCBX, stated that the group\u2019s improved global ranking reaffirms its commitment to embedding sustainability into its core business. He noted that SCBX continues to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and expands financial access through responsible digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCBX Group\u2019s Key Sustainability Focus: Tangible and Measurable Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Climate Action and Sustainable Finance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    SCBX continues to accelerate the transition toward a low\u2011carbon economy, providing THB 223.5 billion in sustainable financing between 2023 and 2025\u2014exceeding its initial targets and reinforcing its role in bolstering economic resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Group also reduced its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 25% from its 2023 baseline through initiatives such as increased renewable energy sourcing, upgrading air conditioning systems, deploying electric vehicles, and installing solar power solutions. These efforts support its commitment to achieving Operational Net Zero by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Expanding Financial Inclusion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      SCBX Group continues to broaden access to responsible, transparent, and inclusive financial services for underserved populations through the group digital lending ecosystem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n