SET Announcements

VGI PLC, the leader of Offline-to-Online (“O2O”) Solutions across multiple platforms, with a mission to create sustainable business for all stakeholders, society, and the environment, was ranked in the Top 1% of Sustainability Scorers by S&P Global, achieving the highest score within the Media, Movies & Entertainment industry for the 2nd year straight.

Commenting on this achievement, Nelson Leung, CEO of VGI, said, “We are very honoured to be recognised with a ‘Member’ status within the Media, Movies & Entertainment Industry in the Sustainability Yearbook 2024 of S&P Global, the world’s leading sustainability rating agency. Joining the index for the third year in a row, VGI is the first and only company in the Media, Movies & Entertainment industry in Thailand to be bestowed with this prestigious membership status. Moreover, we were able to achieve an outstanding score of 82 out of 100, maintaining our position in the Top 1% of sustainability scorers, and ranking first in the world for the second year straight.”

“This recognition and achievement reflect VGI’s steadfast commitment to environmental issues, the well-being of people in society, and good governance through our sustainability efforts. These efforts align with the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) principles and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the CEO added.

S&P Global is the world’s renowned provider of credit ratings. Among its key services is the sustainability rating of top enterprises globally, aimed at bolstering the creditworthiness of corporations across economic, social, and environmental dimensions, thereby ensuring sustainable returns for investors and fostering long-term values for stakeholders.

In 2023, over 200 companies in the Media, Movies & Entertainment industry participated in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment, but only five successfully passed the assessment and were featured in the Sustainability Yearbook 2024.