AIMC Joins Forces with GPF and SET to Advance ESG Standards Full Throttle, Targeting 800 Companies by 2029

On February 17, 2026, the Investment Management Association (AIMC), Government Pension Fund (GPF), and Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) demonstrated their commitment to proactively driving listed companies to consider climate change impacts and support Thailand's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goals under the Paris Agreement. Chavinda Hanratanakul, President of AIMC, revealed that the investment management industry has consistently prioritized ESG issues, particularly governance. The association now aims to elevate environmental considerations, especially climate change, as investment in ESG segments continues to grow. The roadmap involves engaging with 100 companies initially, expanding to 200 companies in 2027-2028, and covering approximately 800 listed companies by 2029. The approach will shift from focusing solely on ESG-labeled stocks to encompassing all market stocks, involving over 20 investment management members. The initial strategy will focus on companies without clear Net Zero targets, using constructive engagement to encourage precise goal-setting. By 2031, the association aims to transparently disclose investment portfolio carbon credit and climate transition proportions.