SCB and Santri Push SMEs to Adopt ESG and AI Strategies for Sustainable Growth

Key summary

At the 'Synergy for SME Sustainable Success' event, Santri CEO Uthai Uthaisaeksuk and SCB Head of Economic Research and Sustainability Dr. Yarrong Thaijaroen discussed integrating ESG into business operations. They emphasized that sustainability is no longer optional but a necessity driven by customer expectations and global standards like the EU's carbon reduction measures. Santri highlighted its 2050 Net Zero target, focusing on product design, supply chain ecosystem management involving roughly 4,000 partners, and addressing labor rights in construction camps. SCB supports SMEs through financial solutions, knowledge sharing, and leveraging data over traditional collateral for lending, aiming to bridge the gap between adaptable and non-adaptable businesses in Thailand's 'K-shaped' economy.