EGCO Group has been selected for inclusion in the “Dow Jones Best-in-Class 2026” index.

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EGCO Group has been selected for inclusion in the “Dow Jones Best-in-Class 2026” index in the Electric Utilities category of the Emerging Markets index.

Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) for 2026. Within the Emerging Markets Index, the electricity utilities sector received the highest rating, reflecting its commitment to sustainable growth and development in the electricity and related energy businesses for over three decades. The company is driving its operations to align with the energy transition and climate change, contributing to a low-carbon society globally.

Mr. Thawatchai Samranvanich, President and CEO of EGCO Group. said “Sustainability has always been a guiding principle for EGCO Group in shaping its business decisions, ensuring that organizational growth creates long-term value for the economy, society, and the environment. The concept of sustainability is integrated comprehensively into the organization's processes and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inclusion in the 2026 DJ BIC index is further proof of EGCO Group's commitment to responsible business practices and strengthens confidence among shareholders, investors, and stakeholders worldwide.”

For the 2025 Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the electricity utilities sector of the Emerging Markets Index, aimed at selecting companies for inclusion in the 2026 DJ BIC index, 30 companies from around the world participated, and only 3 companies were selected for inclusion in the index.

EGCO Group has achieved outstanding results in its assessments, highlighting its systematic risk management, including preparedness for emerging risks; portfolio management focused on increasing investment in renewable energy and driving innovative projects; effective environmental management, such as energy reduction and air pollution control; and human resource management that prioritizes quality of life, flexible working arrangements, and continuous employee development.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has renamed its sustainability and ESG index for 2025 from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC), effective February 10, 2025. The annual index review period has also been adjusted to after the last business day of April to align with S&P Global's global sustainability assessment framework.

Prior to the index renaming, EGCO Group had been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for five consecutive years, from 2020 to 2024.

 

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