Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, received the prestigious Top CEO "ESG Business Leader of the Year 2024" award at the Daily News Top CEO 2024 award ceremony at Centara Grand Hotel at CentralWorld.
Chaiwat has been recognized as an outstanding leader in driving sustainable business and pioneering innovative changes in multiple areas, especially in integrating ESG into business operations. He has skillfully balanced all dimensions of ESG in developing environmentally friendly business innovations, while also caring for society and communities. With the goal of becoming a sustainable organization through the "Bangchak 100x" initiative, the company continues to grow its business alongside creating value and positive impact on the environment and society, guided by the vision of "Crafting a Sustainable World with Evolving Greenovation."
In his speech, Chaiwat congratulated Daily News on their 60th anniversary and expressed his honor in receiving this award in its inaugural year. He noted that 2024 marks Bangchak's 40th year of operations, stepping into its fifth decade. He emphasized that ESG has been a part of Bangchak since its inception, considering ESG as the company's DNA. Over the past 40 years, Bangchak has demonstrated that business and ESG can be integrated to build strength and sustainability. Moreover, in the past 10 years, Bangchak has achieved a "double bottom line," generating profits in both financial terms ("value") and social impact ("virtues"). He thanked the employees, management, board members, shareholders, customers, and stakeholders for their contributions to the company's strong and stable growth.
The Daily News Top CEO 2024 awards, organized by the Daily News newspaper and Daily News Online on their 60th anniversary, aim to recognize and honor top executives who excel in managing their businesses across various sectors, serving as role models, and inspiring future leaders and Thai society.