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AXA Promotes Holistic Wellness and Strengthens Community Bonds Through Liverpool FC Hong Kong Tour

Fuelling inclusion, wellness, and football passion of all ages

HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the proud Official Global Training Partner of Liverpool FC (LFC), AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) has promoted holistic wellness through the LFC Hong Kong Tour and a series of football initiatives, which sparked widespread excitement across the city. The highly anticipated Liverpool FC vs AC Milan match, held on 26 July, marked a historic moment for football enthusiasts across Hong Kong and brought immense joy to many. Building on this momentum, AXA has launched a series of impactful community initiatives prior to the match, making the spirit of football accessible to everyone.

Since 2018, AXA has proudly partnered with LFC as their Global Training Partner, united by a common goal: to promote well-being, encourage healthy lifestyles, and support progress for LFC fans and AXA customers alike. This partnership reflects AXA’s brand purpose: Act for human progress by protecting what matters.

Exclusive Meet & Greet with Liverpool FC Players & Legend

The LFC Hong Kong Tour ignited with an Exclusive Meet & Greet with Liverpool FC Players & Legend on 22 July, sparking excitement among internal staff and guests as they can hear inspiring stories of resilience and success up close. Colleagues were thrilled to interact with LFC first-team players and legends, including the German midfielder Florian Wirtz, who joined this summer for a record-breaking transfer fee in the Premier League; Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong, also a new signing this summer; and the former goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek, who has won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool. This vibrant kickoff set the tone for a series of initiatives that brought the spirit of football to the wider community, reflecting AXA’s commitment to sharing joy and passion and fostering community bonds with sports.

AXA X Liverpool FC Soccer Clinic 2025

The AXA x Liverpool FC Soccer Clinic (Soccer Clinic) took place at AXA Dreamland in GO Park Sai Sha on 24 July, marking its second year. in collaboration with St. James’ Settlement, the event engaged nearly 100 children from diverse backgrounds, including underprivileged communities. Set in a vibrant and inclusive environment, the event celebrated the fun of sport, the values of teamwork and resilience, inspiring healthier lifestyles for all.

To make this experience truly exceptional, the Soccer Clinic featured exclusive appearances by the Club legends Lucas Leiva, who made a total of 346 appearances as a midfielder, and Niamh Fahey, wore the armband 70 times and lifting the FA Women’s Championship title in 2022. These once-in-a-lifetime sessions provided young fans with the extraordinary opportunity to learn soccer skills directly from their heroes, hear heartfelt stories of perseverance, and be inspired to dream big, highlighting that the power of sport goes beyond social and economic divides, belonging to everyone.

Angela Wong, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said, “We are proud to serve as the Global Training Partner of LFC, sharing a common vision rooted in passion, perseverance, and success. Building on the Club’s Hong Kong Tour this Summer, we are delighted to create meaningful football experiences that are accessible to all in Hong Kong. These initiatives reflect the true spirit of our partnership—bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds through the universal language of sport, perfectly exemplifying AXA’s Know You Can spirit and our brand promise — encouraging the public to push beyond their limits and unlock new possibilities. At AXA, we believe sport is a powerful catalyst for building confidence, fostering inclusion, and promoting holistic well-being. AXA remains committed to empowering individuals to live better, healthier lives and to fostering a more inclusive, connected society—one goal at a time.”

Liverpool FC Open Training Session 2025

To extend this commitment into the community, AXA, as Diamond Sponsor of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, distributed over 100 tickets for LFC’s Open Training session on 24 July to underprivileged children and their families, in collaboration with Caritas Hong Kong and St. James’ Settlement. This precious opportunity fostered connection and inspired young fans, highlighting the values of teamwork and resilience.

The LFC Hong Kong Tour has concluded, uniting Hong Kong through football’s joy and spirit. From exclusive staff moments to community events like the Soccer Clinic and Open Training session, AXA’s partnership with Liverpool FC continues to inspire healthier, more connected lives, empowering communities through the shared love of football.

For highlights and behind-the-scenes footage of Liverpool FC’s Hong Kong Tour, please visit the official page below: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19brHZ1MS6/

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 50 markets and serving 95 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles – as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

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The LFC Hong Kong Tour launched with an Exclusive Meet & Greet with Liverpool FC Players & Legend on 22 July, engaging staff and guests with first-team players and legends.
The LFC Hong Kong Tour launched with an Exclusive Meet & Greet with Liverpool FC Players & Legend on 22 July, engaging staff and guests with first-team players and legends.

As Diamond Sponsor of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, AXA donated over 100 tickets for LFC’s open training on 24 July to underprivileged children and families, in partnership with St. James' Settlement and Caritas Hong Kong, enabling them to join Liverpool FC fans and players for warm-up activities.
As Diamond Sponsor of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, AXA donated over 100 tickets for LFC’s open training on 24 July to underprivileged children and families, in partnership with St. James’ Settlement and Caritas Hong Kong, enabling them to join Liverpool FC fans and players for warm-up activities.

Big Jump Leverages AI-Driven Content Strategy to Boost Organic Traffic and Brand Visibility for PONS.ai, F45 Kwun Tong, and Hang Po Transportation

Hong Kong, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong-based digital transformation consultancy Big Jump Digital announced today that its AI marketing platform has successfully delivered integrated content enhancement solutions in Q2 for three industry leaders—PONS.ai, F45 Training Kwun Tong, and Hang Po Transportation—driving increased organic website traffic and significantly shortening the production cycle for high-quality content.

Meeting SEO and Brand Storytelling Needs with Generative AI

Big Jump’s core technology integrates semantic search algorithms, a generative content workshop, and cross-platform publishing schedules. It instantly analyzes trending keywords, competitive rankings, and user intent to automatically produce human-quality multilingual articles, short video scripts, and social media posts. The system also features a “Content Hotspot Tracking” module, enabling marketing teams to transform real-time topics into SEO-friendly multimedia assets within 48 hours, ensuring brands maintain high-traffic visibility across search and social channels.

Client Success Stories

PONS.ai: AI Photo Booth Content Drives Global Exposure

PONS.ai, a leader in Hong Kong’s generative AI Photo Booth solutions, has gained attention in the events market, servicing numerous corporate events. Big Jump’s “Multilingual AI Newsroom” created dedicated Chinese and English content sections for PONS.ai, incorporating trending topics like the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum to make brand stories more shareable.

F45 Training Kwun Tong: Turning Hyrox Buzz into Search Traffic

F45 Kwun Tong, one of Hong Kong’s first Hyrox-certified functional training centers, offers 45-minute HIIT classes and specialized Hyrox sessions. Big Jump used AI to analyze local search trends for “Hyrox training,” generating tutorial articles, trainer interviews, and short Reels. The marketing team only needed to review drafts before scheduling synchronized posts, which helped elevate the “10-Day Trial + 1 Hyrox Session” offer page to Google’s first page, boosting the studio’s organic traffic compared to the previous year.

Hang Po Transportation: From Traditional Coach Rentals to Surging Digital Orders

Hang Po Transportation Co., Ltd., a leading Hong Kong coach rental company with a large fleet, offers customized quotations. Addressing the high competition and content homogeneity in coach rental keywords, Big Jump deployed a “Long-Tail Topic Library” and “Semantic Q&A” module to produce AI-generated content like vehicle comparisons, niche route guides, and festive charter tutorials, embedded with online quote CTAs.

Outlook

Big Jump Digital’s founder, Marco Lau, stated: “Generative AI is not just about writing articles—it’s a new interface for brands to engage with consumers. We will continue to refine our semantic mapping and incorporate multimodal data training to help more Hong Kong businesses stand out in the fierce content race.”

As AI tool accessibility grows, Big Jump is opening its “AI Content Workflow” for SME testing and plans to support Cantonese voice-over video auto-editing by year-end, empowering local brands to gain a competitive edge in regional markets.

accesso® and Six Flags Extend 20-Year Ticketing Partnership with New 5-Year eCommerce Agreement

accesso Technology to Support Growth and Guest Experience Across 42 Six Flags Venues in North America

TWYFORD, England, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets worldwide, today announces the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) through a new five-year agreement for the continued use of the accesso Passport® platform. The renewed contract, commencing January 1, 2026, continues the use of accesso eCommerce ticketing across the portfolio of Six Flags’ theme and water parks in North America, now totaling 42 properties following the company’s merger with Cedar Fair in July 2024.

This milestone renewal celebrates over 20 years of ticketing partnership and collaboration between accesso and Six Flags, a relationship that began in 2006. Since then, hundreds of millions of tickets and entitlements have been sold online using the accesso Passport platform. The technology has continuously evolved to meet the operational scale of one of the world’s largest regional theme park operators, driving revenue via benchmark level conversion rates and optimizing basket size while delivering a modern digital user experience.

The accesso Passport eCommerce suite delivers a robust, intuitive platform built to handle massive scale across daily ticket sales, season passes, memberships, and flexible payment plans. With integrated up-sell and cross-sell capabilities, the platform supports deeper guest engagement and maximizes revenue opportunities. Its industry-leading conversion rates and proven reliability demonstrate why clients continue to select and renew their partnerships with accesso.

Commenting on the renewal, Brian Witherow, CFO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, said:

Accesso has been a trusted partner in helping us deliver a streamlined and reliable ticketing experience to our guests for nearly two decades. We are pleased to continue working with Accesso as a proven technology partner that understands the unique scale and operational needs of our parks.”

Reflecting on the renewal, Steve Brown, CEO of accesso, said:

“Six Flags is a flagship client for Accesso, and we’re pleased to further extend our long-term relationship. This renewal reaffirms the value our technology and highlights our ability to scale with our partners as they evolve and grow.”

Under the terms of the agreement, accesso continues as the exclusive online ticketing platform for Six Flags through December 31, 2030, notwithstanding Six Flags’ one time option to terminate the agreement on December 31, 2027, providing notice is given no later than twelve months in advance of this date.

About accesso Technology Group plc
accesso is the leading global provider of patented and award-winning technology solutions that redefine the guest experience, drive increased revenue, streamline operations, and support data-driven business decisions for leisure and entertainment operators. Currently serving over 1,200 venues worldwide, accesso invests heavily in research and development to provide venues with technology that empowers unforgettable guest experiences. Staffed by a team of attractions, cultural venue, and ski industry veterans, accesso partners with venues to maximize guest engagement and revenue through intuitive ticketing, point-of-sale, virtual queuing, distribution, and experience management technologies.

accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at accesso.com or follow accesso on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Six Flags Entertainment
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

Driving Change: The Provincial Electricity Authority’s Award-Winning ESG Projects Reshape Communities and Earn AREA 2025 Glory

BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a state enterprise delivering essential electricity services across 74 provinces of Thailand, is proud to announce its significant recognition at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025. The AREA 2025 is organized by leading NGO, Enterprise Asia to recognize corporations that have gone the extra mile to give back to their communities.

The company’s profound commitment to ESG principles has earned it prestigious awards in the Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Sustainability Reporting categories. These accolades celebrate PEA’s dedication to sustainable development and its tangible positive impacts on communities nationwide.

A cornerstone of PEA’s ESG success is the PEA Solar Powered Electric Long-Tail Boats Support Project. This five-year initiative (2021-2025) champions clean energy by introducing solar-powered electric long-tail boats, initially providing 25 sets to the Damnoen Saduak Canal Community. Beyond its environmental benefit of reducing 365 tCO₂eq annually, this project has significantly boosted local economies through ecotourism, leading to a remarkable 50-150% increase in stakeholder income. Future plans include expanding this impactful initiative to other key waterways.

Further solidifying its Social Empowerment credentials, PEA’s Chor Sa-ard Village Project is a comprehensive ESG endeavor fostering integrity, public-mindedness, and anti-corruption within communities. Since 2022, this collaborative project has engaged over 1,300 beneficiaries, educating them on ethical conduct, efficient electricity use, and environmental conservation, all rooted in the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. The project has notably improved participant satisfaction, encouraged ethical behavior, boosted integrity scores, and reduced electrical accidents. Looking ahead, it plans to integrate technology for greenhouse gas calculations and clean energy adoption, creating sustainable learning spaces.

PEA’s commitment to enhancing overall ESG performance is evident in its strategic approach to modernizing power distribution, ensuring widespread, high-quality electricity access, especially for the 0.3% of households currently off-grid. Key initiatives like the Solar Home System Expansion Project and the Microgrid Development Project on Ko Phaluai aim to electrify thousands with clean energy. The company’s award in Corporate Governance underscores its robust stakeholder engagement, commitment to good governance and social responsibility (aligned with ISO 26000), open dialogue, adherence to AA1000SES standards for relationship building, and transparent, externally assured sustainability reporting.

Ultimately, PEA comprehensively integrates ESG principles into its operations, driving sustainable development across provincial Thailand. Through these award-winning initiatives, it actively fosters cleaner environments, stronger economies, enhanced community integrity, and improved quality of life, exemplifying its dedication to UN SDGs.

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)

The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.

Beyond Good Steel: THAIKOON’s “Thai Elephants” Project Wins AREA 2025 Green Leadership Award

BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thai Koon Steel, a leading steel manufacturer in Thailand, is proud to highlight the significant achievements of its impactful “THAIKOON for Thai Elephants” project. This initiative underscores the company’s deep commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, guided by its philosophy: Beyond Good Steel. This ESG project has been honored with the prestigious Green Leadership award at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025, an award ceremony presented by Enterprise Asia to celebrate corporations pioneering responsible business practices.

The “THAIKOON for Thai Elephants” project embodies innovative sustainability by transforming scrap steel from the manufacturing process into limited-edition, handcrafted elephant-shaped lamps. With only 133 unique pieces produced, all proceeds, after deducting necessary costs, are dedicated to foundations caring for and protecting elephants across Thailand. This initiative was inspired years ago by efforts to help an injured elephant named “Pang Thaikoon”, and it now serves as a vital bridge between the steel industry and its social and environmental responsibilities, aiming for a positive national impact.

This project was meticulously planned over a year, ensuring its intentions aligned perfectly with its vision and the team’s dedication. It involved close collaboration with the artist from conception to the final handcrafted products. Launched on April 4, 2025, at the STYLE Bangkok Fair 2025, the project leverages existing steel scrap, demonstrating principles of waste reduction, value creation, wildlife conservation, and long-term environmental sustainability. It also fosters employee development, embedding Corporate Social Responsibility into the company’s core culture.

Since its launch, the project has garnered significant public interest, with over 55% of the limited-edition pieces already sold and more than THB 674,925 (approximately USD 20,729) raised to date. These funds are strategically allocated to three crucial areas: providing medical care for injured elephants, rehabilitating their habitats, and educating communities to prevent human-elephant conflict. More than just a fundraiser, it’s a social movement inspiring empathy, awareness, and engagement for Thai elephants’ well-being, while also contributing to carbon emission reduction for a healthier planet.

The project is committed to the continuous expansion of its ESG and CSR initiatives. This includes supporting communities and underserved areas by providing steel for school renovations and essential supplies. The project also continues its vital support for elephants in need through reputable foundations. Its strong emphasis on innovation and community engagement is further highlighted by its submission of the “ELEPHANT HOPE” lamp project, showcasing a forward-looking approach to sustainable impact.

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)

The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.

CKPower Shines Bright With Dual Wins at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025

BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower) is a leading renewable energy producer that has recently received two prestigious awards at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 for the Social Empowerment and Green Leadership categories. This recognition highlights CKPower’s strong commitment to sustainable development, community well-being, and environmental stewardship, demonstrating its dedication to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its operations.

The company’s winning ESG project under the Social Empowerment category is “Hinghoi Project; Firefly “The Power of a Little Light that Warms the Heart.”, a sub-project of CKPower’s flagship CSR initiative, The Hinghoi Project, which was originally launched in 2016. This project utilizes CKPower’s expertise to provide clean electricity and essential utilities to communities near its power plants and in remote areas of Thailand and Lao PDR.

Focusing on “Renewable Electricity for Better Quality of Life” and “Co-Creating Innovations to Enhance Opportunities for Communities”, this project has supplied 100,330 watts of renewable energy, reduced 106,464 kg of CO₂ emissions annually, empowered 9,513 individuals through knowledge transfer, established 25 learning centers, enhanced 62 public services, and generated THB 844,350 in supplementary income through innovation co-creation. By 2026, the project aims to deliver 150,000 watts of renewable energy, educate 20,000 youth, and generate at least THB 1.3 million in community income.

Besides that, CKPower’s innovative “Hinghoi for Preserving and Restoring Natural” project earned it AREA’s Green Leadership recognition. Implemented at the Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Plant in Lao PDR, this initiative converts on-site food waste into high-quality organic soil conditioners. This circular economy approach has transformed 4,811 kg of food waste, reduced 4,450 kg of CO₂-equivalent emissions, empowered 284 individuals with environmental knowledge, and led to five communities adopting pesticide-free farming, generating an average supplementary income of THB 3,174 per household. CKPower plans to expand this project, aiming to educate 444 individuals, reduce 1,316 kg of CO₂ emissions annually, and establish five environmental network partnerships by 2026.

These awards reinforce CKPower’s position as a regional leader in renewable energy, dedicated to achieving 95% renewable capacity and Net Zero emissions while fostering resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities.

About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.

Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited’s Phra Khanong Community Relations: A Model for Social Empowerment

BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited’s Phra Khanong Community Relations initiative has been recognized as a standout success, earning the prestigious Social Empowerment award at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 awards program, organized by leading NGO, Enterprise Asia. This award highlights the project’s profound impact on local communities, reflecting its commitment to fostering sustainable development and shared value.

The project, which originated in 1984 as a response to Thailand’s energy crisis, moved beyond a typical refinery operation to become a long-term solution for energy resilience and societal progress. Guided by His Majesty King Bhumibol’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, the initiative operates under the company’s 4G Sustainability and 4S Business Strategies. A key element, the Green Society pillar, actively engages communities at urban, group-wide, and country-wide levels. The project’s strategy prioritizes inclusive engagement with stakeholders like residents, schools, and households, focusing on eight key dimensions, including economic development, education, quality of life, and environmental conservation. Importantly, the project avoids direct cash handouts, instead strengthening grassroots economies and empowering communities towards self-reliance.

The project’s success is evident in its remarkable achievements and impact. All initiatives are meticulously developed and implemented by the Community Relations Division, with significant amplification from nearly 12,000 employee volunteer hours in 2024. This reflects a company culture that emphasizes virtue, knowledge, and contribution. The project boasts an impressive 89% community engagement rate and consistently achieves over 94% satisfaction ratings, maintaining a record of zero community complaints year after year. In 2024 alone, the program reached 12 communities, 19 schools, 5,098 households, and 29 condominiums, impacting over 41,000 individuals and generating more than millions in community value.

Operating as Thailand’s only urban refinery for over 40 years, the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery has seamlessly integrated with its densely populated surroundings. This unique operating environment has shaped the company’s commitment to Sustainable Innovative Business Development in Harmony with the Environment and Society. As a Future Energy Leader operating in eleven countries, the Bangchak Group remains dedicated to addressing the Energy Trilemma, pursuing responsible growth, and continuing to be a trusted partner in advancing sustainability alongside communities, employees, and stakeholders.

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)

The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.

BAAC Achieves Dual Recognition at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 for Social Empowerment and Corporate Governance Excellence

BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), a leading state-owned financial institution dedicated to empowering Thailand’s agricultural sector, is proud to announce its distinguished recognition at the prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025. Presented by leading regional NGO, Enterprise Asia, the AREA 2025 is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing responsible organizational practices. BAAC has been honored with wins in two categories: Social Empowerment and Corporate Governance, underscoring its unwavering commitment to sustainable rural development and exemplary operational integrity.

The Social Empowerment award celebrates BAAC’s groundbreaking “BAAC Carbon Credit: Where Air Becomes Wealth” project. This innovative initiative, operating under Thailand’s Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER), directly transforms environmental stewardship into economic opportunity for rural communities. By providing farmers with training and support to register trees, measure carbon sequestration, and obtain certification, BAAC actively purchases these carbon credits at a market-leading rate of THB 3,000 per ton. This not only generates sustainable income and increases land value for participating farmers but also significantly contributes to reforestation efforts and Thailand’s national carbon neutrality and Net Zero emission targets, with an ambitious goal of generating over 510,000 tons of carbon credits by 2028 across 6,814 “Tree Bank” communities.

In parallel, BAAC’s win in the Corporate Governance category highlights its vision to be a “Sustainable Rural Development Bank”. The bank has robustly integrated a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework alongside its unique AGRI-CULTURE leadership system. This commitment has led to measurable improvements, including reduced non-performing loans, enhanced operational efficiency through digital systems and data-driven decisions, and increased employee engagement. BAAC’s strategic alignment with national goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) demonstrates its dedication to transparent, ethical, and effective governance that fosters financial literacy, expands product offerings, and builds profound trust within rural communities.

Through initiatives like “BAAC Carbon Credit: Where Air Becomes Wealth” and its steadfast “Sustainable Rural Development Bank” approach, BAAC continues to solidify its role as a pioneer in linking economic growth with environmental responsibility and sound governance, paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)

The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.