Bangkok SET changed the name "THSI Sustainable Stocks" to "SET ESG Ratings" using the same evaluation principles. The results of the first year's evaluation will be announced on the website on 6 November, creating opportunities for sustainable investment. More access to capital
Mr. Sornphon Tulyasathien, Deputy Manager, Head of Corporate Strategic Planning Division and Head of the Capital Market Sustainability Development Department The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) mentioned the evaluation of sustainable stocks, SET ESG Ratings, that the Stock Exchange Started announcing evaluation results in the form of a list of sustainable stocks THSI (Thailand Sustainability Investment) since 2015 and also used the list of sustainable stocks to prepare the SETTHSI Index. In 2023, the name was changed to “THSI sustainable stocks. (Thailand Sustainability Investment)” as “SET ESG Ratings Sustainable Stocks” along with announcing the evaluation results in the form “List of listed companies” and “SET ESG Ratings” are the first year, which is different from the results previously being announced as a list of companies. registered only
For SET ESG Ratings are the results of evaluating sustainable stocks of listed companies. From information on environmental, social and corporate governance performance (Environmental, Social and Governance or ESG) of listed companies, divided into 4 levels: BBB (50-64 points), A (65-79 points), AA (80-89 points), and AAA (90-100 points) by The selection process and various criteria still use the same principles as the evaluation of THSI sustainable stocks. Announcement of results only for listed companies that have received SET ESG Rating from BBB using the same selection process as THIS by the Stock Exchange. Consider ESG data of listed companies that voluntarily participate in sustainability assessments.
Companies that will receive the announcement of SET ESG Ratings sustainable stock assessment results must meet two criteria:
1) score criteria from the sustainability assessment and 2) qualification criteria: must also meet other qualifications, such as the results of the assessment of the quality of corporate reporting. Governance (Corporate Governance Reporting or CGR) performance in terms of net profit and shareholders' equity Results of supervision on issues related to the qualifications of listed companies Not being penalized for ESG issues, being a security that does not bear the C sign, etc.
If it is found that the listed company does not meet the qualification criteria Stock Exchange Company names will be removed from the results of the SET ESG Ratings sustainable stock assessment. A working group for sustainable investment consisting of experts in corporate governance and sustainable development will consider the criteria for evaluating sustainable stocks and the selection process to ensure consistency. Transparent As well as considering the results of sustainable stock assessments, SET ESG Ratings.
Listed companies can use the sustainability assessment as a tool for improving and developing their business operations to cover ESG issues in order to effectively manage risks in their operations. Use it as a guideline to improve business management to respond to related ESG issues. Able to compare ESG performance evaluation scores of listed companies. and compared with other listed companies Including creating opportunities to attract the attention of investors who have sustainable investment ideas (Sustainable Investment), making them able to access more capital.
While investors and analysts There will be preliminary data comparing the ESG performance of each company. Used for analysis Evaluate the value of stocks for investment It is basic information for developing investment products (fund managers). It is used as basic information for following up and creating participation to encourage companies to consider ESG. However, investors need to study and consider financial information. Including additional information in making investment decisions.
Stock Exchange Use the list of companies with SET ESG Ratings for sustainable stock assessments to create the SETESG Index by changing the name “SETTHSI Index” to “SETESG Index” (following the change from “THSI” to “SET ESG ratings”) still The same principles are used, namely
- being a company with results from the latest SET ESG Ratings assessment that is listed on the Stock Exchange.
-Be securities that have been traded on the Stock Exchange for not less than 6 months
. -Have a market capitalization of not less than 5,000 million baht
. -Have a proportion of small security holders (free-float) of not less than 20 percent of the paid-up capital.
-The number of shares traded is not less than 0.5 percent of the number of registered shares of the company. for not less than 9 out of 12 months
which will begin using the name SETESG Index by publishing on the website from 6 Nov. 2023 onwards. In the event that a name is selected from the results of the SET ESG Ratings sustainable stock assessment, if the stock is a component of the SETESG Index, it will be selected. also removed from the SETESG Index.
In this regard, the Stock Exchange The 2023 SET ESG Ratings sustainable stock assessment results will be announced on Monday, November 6, 2023. Investors can view the SET ESG Ratings sustainable stock assessment results at https://www.setsustainability.com/ESG-ratings, www
. .settrade.com, www.set.or.th, www.setsmart.com For more information, please contact Sustainable Investment Development Department, email Setsustainability@set.or.th
Source: Thai News Agency