SDG Investor Map, a tool for reaching sustainable development goals

By Sustainability Promotion Department Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) All 17 goals of the United Nations Covers sustainability issues in both economic dimensions. Society and environment It is a commitment that countries around the world, including Thailand, attach importance to as a framework that helps determine the direction of development. and is a guideline for encouraging all sectors to work together to eliminate poverty. protect the environment To help everyone on earth live in peace and prosperity by 2573.

The global private sector plays an important role in driving sustainable development through innovation in business operations. and investing in projects for sustainability It has the potential to create economic value of up to 360 trillion baht per year. from investments in agriculture and food Infrastructure, Energy, Resource Processing and health services. However, with the shrinking rate of private investment and costs required to manage the impact of COVID-19 of all sectors over the past several years
As a result, global sustainable development investment will require additional investment of up to 75 trillion baht and may rise to 126 trillion baht.

UNESCAP (2019) It was predicted in 2562 that in order to meet the sustainable development goals. Thailand will need an additional investment of approximately 1.27 trillion baht or 40.9 billion USD per year from 2563 to 2573, which is equivalent to 50 baht per person per day. Therefore, the strategic plan nation and the national economic and social development plan of Thailand No. 13 for the year 2566 - 2570 therefore gives importance to driving the country's economy to be a high value economy. environmentally friendly and taking into account biological diversity as well as creating a society of opportunity and equality To enable Thai people to have a stable, prosperous, and sustainable way of life.

What is the SDG Investor Map?

To accelerate investment in sustainable development in the private sector The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has therefore collaborated with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out the project. “Investment Map towards the Sustainable Development Goals” (SDG Investor Map) by developing the investment platform towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Investor Platform) as the main tool for presenting investment opportunities (Investment Opportunity Areas: IOAs) ) in a business that can answer the needs of sustainable development in countries around the world, including Thailand. By presenting information to support various investment decisions, such as market opportunities. Return on investment Potential sustainability benefits Including related risks, this SDG Investor Map will be a tool to help investors make informed investment decisions. as well as making it easier for businesses and sustainable projects to access funding sources.

How does the SDG Investor Map benefit stakeholders?

Thailand's investment map towards the Sustainable Development Goals will appear on the SDG Investor Platform alongside 19 other countries, which has been compiled from research and listening to opinions from more than 30 interviews. The map reflects: Seeing the need for information from investors regarding overall investment opportunities and in sub-industry groups At the same time, the map also suggests business models that are likely to receive government support. Because it is within the criteria to receive various promotions
From the government sector, considering the country's strategy, it is seen that it is an industry that is the country's strategic sector (strategic sector) in creating sustainable economic growth of the country and therefore has a rather high likelihood of success.

By the investment map of Thailand It has identified interesting investment opportunities in 2566, including 15 areas, along with examples of 31 companies from 8 target industry groups that are in priority for the SDG goals, which will help promote the implementation of the National Economic and Social Development Plan. and drive Thailand to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The 8 target industry groups include food and beverages. Renewable resources and alternative energy Health care, transportation, finance, infrastructure, services
and education. Companies on the SDG Investor Map include businesses of all sizes, both small and startups, such as Kao Rai Business Solutions Co., Ltd., a service, management and agricultural management system development business, Local Alike Co., Ltd. For a sustainable tourism society and large companies listed on the stock exchange such as UAC Global Public Company Limited, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Public Company Limited, Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited, etc.

More than half of the investment opportunity opportunities (IOAs) of businesses are recommended on the platform. Focus on leveraging technology to help bridge the access gap. And almost all of them focus on people living in areas lacking basic necessities. Each IOA will contain important information such as efficiency forecasts, investment size, payback periods. Rewards that have a positive impact on society Beneficiaries, results, and risks for those interested to use in making investment decisions. This allows the private sector that wants to invest sustainably to use the map as a tool to explore investment models that are consistent with the needs of the SDGs in Thailand and the development of the public sector.

How does the SDG Investor Map benefit the country?

The SEC and UNDP sincerely hope that the Thailand SDG Investor Map will benefit Thailand both socially and economically and will attract the attention of stakeholders who will play an important role in the platform. both as a person who needs capital (supply), who wants to invest (demand) in sustainability and institutional investors large investors as well as small investors together to strengthen the potential of visibility (visibility) as a source of investment in sustainability of Thailand to the world and to promote strong cooperation between the public and private sectors in driving sustainable finance, creating positive impacts in order to drive ecosystems that support economic and social growth. along with sustainable development in the future