Awards and Recognitions

2022

A Carbon Neutral Company
The first and only carbon neutral rail transportation company.
#1 Global Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
Included in the DJSI for 4 consecutive years (2018-2021) and ranked first globally in the DJSI Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure (TRA) Sector for two consecutive years (2020-2021).
Sustainability Award, ‘Gold Class’ in the Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure sector (2022)
Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 and the sole recipient of the Gold Class designation in TRA sector for 2 consecutive years.
CDP Climate Change Assessment – “B” score
Awarded “B” score in BTS Group’s first year of submission to the CDP assessment (2021). We were amongst 12 Thai companies with A and B ratings from a total of 44 submitted Thai companies.
Climate Leaders Asia-Pacific 2022
Inclusion in the Financial Times Inaugural Edition of the Climate Leaders Asia-Pacific 2022. BTS Group is 1 of 6 Thai companies and the only Thai transportation company awarded out of 200 leaders in Asia Pacific.
A constituent of FTSE4Good Index Series
Recognised as a constituent of FTSE4Good Index Series for the 5th consecutive year.
A constituent of MSCI Indices, with ‘AA’ ESG ratings (2021)
5 years ranked among leading companies (A list) in emerging markets in ESG operations with “AA” rating (2021).
The Asset ESG – ‘Platinum’ award
3 years in the Asset ESG Corporate Awards (2019-2021) and amongst the best-in-class Thai companies that received this prestigious recognition.
Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI)
3 years in a row in the THSI from The Stock Exchange of Thailand (2019-2021) and amongst the listed Thai companies with outstanding performance on ESG aspects.
Sustainability Disclosure Award 2021
Sustainability Disclosure Award 2021 from the Thaipat Institute owing to transparent public disclosure of the Company’s performance in its Sustainability Report.
‘5-star’ rating or ‘Excellent’ rating in Corporate Governance
Certified member of the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption and assessed as ‘5-star’ rating or ‘Excellent’ in Corporate Governance Scoring, for the 10th consecutive year.
Transport Deal of the Year, Thailand
BTS Group’s second green bond of THB 8.6bn won the Transport Deal of the Year, Thailand at The Asset Triple A Infrastructure Awards 2021.
Best Corporate Governance (Thailand) 2021
BTS Group was awarded Best Corporate Governance (Thailand) by Capital Finance International (cfi.co).
BTS Group wins Sustainability Disclosure Award 2021
BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (BTS Group) received the Thaipat Institute Sustainability Disclosure Award 2021 in recognition of its excellent public disclosure of company performances and coverage of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects in the BTS Group Sustainability Report.
BTS Group has been selected as fourth-time DJSI index component and become second-time “DJSI INDUSTRY LEADER” for Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure

BTS Group has been selected as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) 2020 in the DJSI Emerging Markets for fourth consecutive years. BTS Group is the only Thai rail transportation Company ranked amongst world class DJSI Indices members. According this year’s evaluated performances, BTS Group continues the second-time “DJSI INDUSTRY LEADER” for Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure Industry.

BTS Group achieved “Excellent” Corporate Governance for the 10th consecutive year by The Thai Institute of Directors Association

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited has been assessed as “Excellent” in Corporate Governance for ten consecutive years by The Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), with support from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The IOD assessed a total of 716 Thai listed companies in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2021. This showcases the Company’s commitment to business growth on the basis of good governance and sustainable development, taking into account the interests of all stakeholders involved.

In addition, BTS Group has been awarded and recognised on its sustainability-related performance both nationally and internationally. Besides our emphasis on corporate governance, this represents the Company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and supporting community development and economic growth. It also demonstrates the Company’s resilience while maintaining good sustainability practices, even in challenging and rapidly changing economic conditions during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

BTS Group renewed the third-time Certified Company of Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption

On 20 July 2021, BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was awarded with a renewal of certification of membership of Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption by the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption Council for the third consecutive time. This showcases the Company’s explicit measures against fraud and corruption.

BTS Group – The first and only rail transportation company certified as carbon neutral

We are honoured to be the first and only rail carbon neutral transportation company (certified by the Thai Government’s Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation). This achievement was as a result of BTS Group’s sustainable business plan and ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, coupled with the implementation of carbon offsetting schemes by joining a carbon credit programme with Mitr Phol Bio-Power project. This collaboration reflects our commitment to sustainably mitigate the impact of climate change, at the same time enabling Thailand to achieve its nationally determined contribution to reduce greenhouse gases in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement.

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was ranked “SAM Gold Class”

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was ranked “SAM Gold Class” distinction, for Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure Industry, assessed by S&P Global. This ranking has been announced in The Sustainability Yearbook 2021, in which provides the ranking of the 630 sustainability leaders selected, based on their S&P Global ESG Scores, from over 7,000 companies assessed worldwide.

BTS Group wins Sustainability Disclosure Award 2020
BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was awarded Sustainability Disclosure Award 2020 by Thaipat Institute owing to the public disclosure of the Company’s performances with transparency through its Sustainability Report. This demonstrates that BTS Group has placed importance to create sustainable business as well as focus on responsibility for the environment, society and governance (ESG).
BTS Group has been selected as third-time DJSI index component and become “DJSI INDUSTRY LEADER” for Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure

BTS Group has been selected as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) 2020 in the DJSI Emerging Markets for 3 consecutive years. BTS Group is the only Thai rail transportation Company ranked amongst world class DJSI Indices members. According this year’s evaluated performances, BTS Group becomes “DJSI INDUSTRY LEADER” for Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure Industry.

BTS Group Holdings as Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) 2020

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was selected by the Stock Exchange of Thailand

to be a member of Thailand Sustainability Investment List (THSI) 2020 as the second-time member in the service category. This reflects the commitment of BTS Group to operate and place importance to create sustainable business as well as focus on responsibility for the environment, society and governance (ESG).

BTS Group as the fifth-time constituent company in ESG100
BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was ranked as the fifth-time ESG 100 by THAIPAT’s ESG Rating Unit, as the one of the top 100 listed companies, having demonstrated outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievement in the year 2020, out of 803 listed companies. This showcases the confidence and acknowledgement in the Company’s financial performances in line with the responsibility for the environment, society and governance to create sustainable development.
BTS Group as the forth-time constituent company in FTSE4Good Index Series
BTS Group Holdings PCL has been selected for the forth-time constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index Series by FTSE Russell, which is a family of indices evaluating the sustainability performance of corporations, broadly recognized worldwide. This selection demonstrates that BTS Group has strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognized standards.
BTS Group Green Bond wins the Best Green Bond Award 2019
BTS Group Holdings PLC has won the Best Green Bond Award, in the category of Best Deal - Transport and Infrastructure, at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Regional Awards 2019. The 13 billion baht multi-tranche senior and unsecured green bond of BTS Group is the first Thai green bond offering to institutional and high net worth investors, and the largest and longest tenor green bond offered in Thailand. The propose of this bond issuance is for investment in Bangkok's Pink Monorail Line (Khae Rai-Min Buri section) and the Yellow Monorail Line (Lat Phrao-Samrong Section) that is under construction. The two lines is important projects to promote travel by public transportation with electric energy, reduce the use of private cars and greatly enhance emissions reduction in Bangkok.
BTS Group wins Sustainability Disclosure Award 2019

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was awarded Sustainability Disclosure Recognition 2019 by Thaipat Institute owing to the public disclosure of the Company’s performances with transparency through its Sustainability Report. This demonstrates that BTS Group has placed importance to create sustainable business as well as focus on responsibility for the environment, society and governance (ESG).

BTS Group achieves CG Score at Excellent level, for the 8th consecutive years

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, has been assessed the corporate governance scoring, at an “excellent” level, for the eighth consecutive years, out of the total 677 listed companies entering the assessment, under the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2019 Project. This showcases the Company’s focus on and responsibility for the environment, society and governance to create sustainable development.

BTS Group Holdings granted the Certificate of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management

Technological advancement can make information accessibility easier. People are able to access information from anywhere in the world. With this, it becomes easy as well for unauthorized users to access any information of the organization via whether email, document files on computer, personal information and important data of the organization, such as financial statement, customer and supplier list. These all are important information that helps create a competitive advantage for the organization.

BTS Group realizes this matter and has been implemented the ISO 27001 standard by establishing a system that helps to store both digital and corporate documents safely. Today Information Technology System of BTS Group has been officially certified in accordance to ISO / IEC 27001: 2013.

Photo shown: Khun Rangsin Kritalug, BTS Group Executive Director and Chief Operation Officer, on behalf of the chairperson of the Information Security Management Committee and Khun Charoen Wattanasin, BTS Group Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee were received the Certificate of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management from the representatives of BSI Group Company Limited. Congratulated by ACSI Professional Center Company Limited and BTS Group management at Meeting Room, G Floor, BTS Building, Phahonyothin Road.

BTS Group Holdings as Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) 2019

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited was selected by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to be a member of Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) 2019 list, in the category of listed companies with market capitalization of more than THB 100,000 million. This reflects the commitment of BTS Group to operate with the consideration in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and to be acknowledged internationally.

BTS Group Holdings as the second-time DJSI Emerging Markets Member

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (BTS) has been officially selected by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2019 as the second-time member in the Transportation category. This is a proud achievement of the company's commitment to management disciplines, which have been demonstrated in our prudent financial and investment practices, sustainable management policies and viable business progression, covering all three sustainable dimensions; Economics, Social and Environmental as well as responsibility for all stakeholders.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, or DJSI, are a family of indices evaluating the sustainability performance of corporations, broadly recognized worldwide. The indices are divided among industries, with assessment criteria focusing on economic, social, and environmental performance spanning more than 600 criteria. Evaluations are performed in parallel with analysis of financial performance. Every year more than 3,400 publicly listed companies with the highest market capitalizations from 60 industries worldwide are invited to take part in the corporate sustainability evaluation. Investment funds worldwide recognize and have adopted the DJSI for consideration when investing in companies and firms. In 2019, 20 listed companies from Thailand have been selected as DJSI members.

FTSE4Good Index Series 2019
BTS Group Holdings PCL has been selected for a constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index Series 2019, as the BTS Group demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognized standards.
Listed Companies with Outstanding Achievement in Business Sustainability (ESG100) assessed by the ESG Rating Unit of the Thaipat Institute
BTS Group Holdings PCL was granted the ESG 100 Certificate by Thai pat Institute as one of 100 listed companies in the year 2019, out of 717 listed companies, that have demonstrated outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievement. This showcases the Company’s focus on and responsibility for the environment, society and governance to create sustainable development.
300 Best Public Companies of the Year 2019, organised by Money and Banking Magazine

The Company was ranked as one of the 300 Best Public Companies of the Year 2019, organised by Money and Banking Magazine. The selected 300 listed companies were considered by their strong financial performance, market captialisation, profitability and return on investment as well as liquidity opportunities allowing retail investors to invest for more returns.

Certified Company of Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption by the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption Council

On 26 February 2019, the Company was awarded with a renewal of certification of membership of Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption for the second consecutive year. This showcases the Company’s explicit measures against fraud and corruption.

BTS Group is awarded the Sustainability Report Award 2018

Mr. Rangsin Kritalug (Left) Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, BTS Group Holdings Plc, was handed over the Sustainability Report Award 2018 in the ‘Recognition’ category in the Award Presentation Ceremony of the Sustainability Report Award 2018, organised by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Thai Listed Companies Association, CSR Club and ThaiPat Institution, on 7th December 2018 at the Sukri Audithorium, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Rama IX Road. In 2018, there were a total of 100 listed companies participating in this competition, and BTS Group was one of 56 companies nominated by the committee.

BTS Group ranked among world class Dow Jones Sustainability Indices members

BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, the preeminent mass-transit services provider in Thailand and a privately-owned conglomerate, has been officially selected by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2018 as the first-time member in the Transportation category.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, or DJSI, are a family of indices evaluating the sustainability performance of corporations, broadly recognized worldwide. The indices are divided among industries, with assessment criteria focusing on economic, social, and environmental performance spanning more than 600 criteria. Evaluations are performed in parallel with analysis of financial performance. Every year more than 3,400 publicly listed companies with the highest market capitalizations from 60 industries worldwide are invited to take part in the corporate sustainability evaluation. Investment funds worldwide recognize and have adopted the DJSI for consideration when investing in companies and firms. In 2018, 20 listed companies from Thailand have been selected as DJSI members.

FTSE4Good Index Series 2018

BTS Group Holdings PCL has been selected for a constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index Series 2018, as the BTS Group demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognized standards.

Listed Companies with Outstanding Achievement in Business Sustainability (ESG100) assessed by the ESG Rating Unit of the Thaipat Institute

The Company was ranked as one of the top 100 listed companies that have demonstrated outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievement in the year 2018, out of 683 listed companies. This showcases the Company’s focus on and responsibility for the environment, society and governance to create sustainable development.

300 Best Public Companies of the Year 2018, organised by Money and Banking Magazine

The Company was ranked as one of the 300 Best Public Companies of the Year 2018, organised by Money and Banking Magazine. The selected 300 listed companies were considered by their strong financial performance, market captialisation, profitability and return on investment as well as liquidity opportunities allowing retail investors to invest for more returns.

DRIVE AWARD 2018, organised by MBA Chula Alumni Association

The Company was awarded the DRIVE AWARD 2018 in Management Category for the second consecutive year, organized by MBA Chula Alumni Association. The leading business, organisations and personal groups were selected by considering from their outstanding performance in driving the economy at the macro level effectively to receive the award in 7 categories consisting of strategic, management, marketing, human resources, finance, local philosopher and community enterprises.

2018 Thailand Top Company Award organised by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Business Plus Magazine, and ARIP Public Company Limited

The Company was awarded the 2018 Thailand Top Company Award, out of a total of 13 companies that received the awards. This shows BTS Group’s potential to operate its businesses with good governance and social responsibility which is a good model for sustainable development of the organisation.

BTS Group is awarded the DRIVE AWARD 2017 in Management Category

Mr. Surayut Thavikulwat (Right), Chief Financial Officer, BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, was handed over the DRIVE AWARD 2017 in Management Category by Assoc. Prof. Pasu Decharin, Ph.D. (Center), Dean of Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, and Mr. Chatchai Payuhanaveechai (Left), President of MBA's Alumni Association, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University. The ceremony was held on 29th June 2017 at the Chulalongkorn University Auditorium.

DRIVE AWARD 2017, organised by MBA Chula Alumni Association

The Company was awarded the DRIVE AWARD 2017 in Management Category, organized by MBA Chula Alumni Association. The 32 leading business, organisation and personal groups were selected by considering from their outstanding performance in driving the economy at the macro level effectively to receive the award in 7 catergories consisting of strategic, management, marketing, human resources, finance, local philosopher and community enterprises.

Result of the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies conducted by Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)

The Company was one of the 110 companies that received the result of the 2017 corporate governance assessment in the “Excellent” level and was categorized in the 5-star group (assessment scores of 90%-100%) out of 620 listed companies that were assessed for corporate governance. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Company was ranked in the 5-star group since 2012, which is an affirmation that the Company has stood by its principles of good corporate governance for the sustainable development of the organisation.

Result of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Quality Assessment conducted by Thai Investors Association (TIA)

This assessment aims to evaluate the quality of the annual general meeting of shareholders held by listed companies based on what listed companies should do before the meeting, on the day of the meeting, and after the meeting. Because the Company has given importance and has striven to improve the quality of the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders continuously and regularly, the Company received 98 out of 100 scores for the quality of the 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

Result of the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies conducted by Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
The Company was one of 80 companies that received the result of the 2016 corporate governance assessment in the “Excellent” level and was categorized in the 5-star group (assessment scores of 90%-100%) out of 601 listed companies that were assessed for corporate governance. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Company was ranked in the 5-star group since 2012, which is an affirmation that the Company has stood by its principles of good corporate governance for the sustainable development of the organisation.
Result of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Quality Assessment conducted by Thai Investors Association (TIA)
This assessment aims to evaluate the quality of the annual general meeting of shareholders held by listed companies based on what listed companies should do before the meeting, on the day of the meeting, and after the meeting. Because the Company has given importance and has striven to improve the quality of the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders continuously and regularly, the Company received a perfect 100 scores for the quality of the 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was the fourth consecutive year since 2013.
Listed Companies with Outstanding Achievement in Business Sustainability (ESG100) assessed by the ESG Rating Unit of the Thaipat Institute
The Company was ranked as one of the top 100 listed companies that have demonstrated outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievement in the year 2016, out of 621 listed companies, which was the second consecutive year since 2015. This showcases the Company’s focus on and responsibility for the environment, society and governance to create sustainable development.
2016 Sustainability Reporting Awards organised by the Office the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thai Listed Companies Association, CSR Club, and Thaipat Institute

The Company was awarded the “Recognition Award” (which was the second consecutive year since 2015) for the 2016 Sustainability Reporting Awards, out of a total of 124 companies that submitted their sustainability reports for the consideration. This shows that the Company has placed importance to the disclosure of both financial and non-financial information to the investors and other stakeholders of the Company which would create sustainable development for the organisation in the long run.

2016 Thailand Top Company Award organised by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Business Plus Magazine, and ARIP Public Company Limited

Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, was awarded the 2016 Thailand Top Company Award, out of a total of 10 companies that received the awards. This shows BTS Group’s potential to operate its businesses with good governance and social responsibility which is a good model for sustainable development of the organisation.

BTS Group is awarded the Sustainability Report Award 2016

Mr. Rangsin Kritalug (Left) Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, BTS Group Holdings Plc, was handed over the Sustainability Report Award 2016 in the ‘Recognition’ category by Mr. Thomas Thomas (Right), Cheif Executive Officer of ASEAN CSR Network in the Award Presentation Ceremony of the Sustainability Report Award 2016, organised by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Thai Listed Companies Association, CSR Club and ThaiPat Institution, on 15th December 2016 at the Sukri Audithorium, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Rama IX Road.

In 2016, there were a total of 124 listed companies participating in this competition, and BTS Group was one of 38 companies nominated by the committee. The Sustainability Report Award 2016 is divided into 5 categories, consisting of The Award of Sustainale Excellence, The Excellence Report Award, The Best Report Award, The Outstanding Report Award and The Recognition Report Award.

Certified Company of Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption by the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption Council
On 22 January 2016, the Company was awarded with a certification of membership of Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption. This showcases the Company’s explicit measures against fraud and corruption.
Result of the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies conducted by Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)

The Company was one of 55 companies that received the result of the 2015 corporate governance assessment in the “Excellent” level and was categorized in the 5-star group (assessment scores of 90%-100%) out of 588 listed companies that were assessed for corporate governance. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Company was ranked in the 5-star group since 2012, which is an affirmation that the Company has stood by its principles of good corporate governance for the sustainable development of the organisation.

Result of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Quality Assessment conducted by Thai Investors Association (TIA)

This assessment aims to evaluate the quality of the annual general meeting of shareholders held by listed companies based on what listed companies should do before the meeting, on the day of the meeting, and after the meeting. Because the Company has given importance and has striven to improve the quality of the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders continuously and regularly, the Company received a perfect 100 scores for the quality of the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was the third consecutive year since 2013.

Listed Companies with Outstanding Achievement in Business Sustainability (ESG100) assessed by the ESG Rating Unit of the Thaipat Institute
The Company was ranked as one of the top 100 listed companies that have demonstrated outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievement in the year 2015, out of 567 listed companies. This showcases the Company’s focus on and responsibility for the environment, society and governance to create sustainable development.
2015 Sustainability Reporting Awards organised by the Office the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thai Listed Companies Association, CSR Club, and Thaipat Institute
The Company was awarded the “Recognition Awards” for the 2015 Sustainability Reporting Awards, out of a total of 106 companies that submitted their sustainability report for the consideration. This shows that the Company has placed importance to the disclosure of both financial and non-financial information to the investors and other stakeholders of the Company which would create sustainable development for the organisation in the long run.
BTS Group is awarded the Sustainability Report Award 2015

Mr. Rangsin Kritalug (Right) Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, BTS Group Holdings Plc was handed over the Sustainability Report Award 2015 in the ‘Recognition’ category by Mr. Chaiwat Uthaiwan (Left), Vice Chairman of Thai Listed Companies Association in the Award Presentation Ceremony of the Sustainability Report Award 2015, organised by CSR Club, Thai Listed Companies Association on 15th December 2015 at the Exhibition Hall, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Rama 4 Road.

In 2015, there were a total of 106 listed companies participating in this competition, and BTS Group was one of 32 companies nominated by the committee. The Sustainability Report Award 2015 is divided into 4 categories, consisting of The Excellence Report Award, The Best Report Award, The Outstanding Report Award and The Recognition Report Award.