OSMEP Promotes Green SMEs for CBAM and Economic Growth

Thansettakij•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) is developing Green Business potential for SMEs to comply with international trade regulations and increase competitiveness.

•OSMEP is enhancing the potential of SMEs through Green Business guidelines for the year 2026.
•The initiative aims to help entrepreneurs handle measures such as CBAM and the EU Greenwashing Directive.
•OSMEP provides free support including Green SME Index assessments and international environmental standard verification.
•The project expects to generate a total economic achievement value of no less than 69 million baht.

Overview

•Global trade is increasingly prioritizing sustainability due to environmental problems and climate change.
•The European Union has implemented the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Greenwashing Directive with high fines.
•Survey results show consumers are willing to pay a Sustainability Premium for eco-friendly products, increasing by an average of 9.7%.
•OSMEP provides free consulting and verification for standards such as CFO, CFP, Green Hotel, and Green Production.
•Participation in Grand Halal Bangkok 2026 and the 79th Thai Tiew Thai event in late August generated 1.5 million baht in sales for entrepreneurs.
•OSMEP plans to organize Business Matching activities to connect SMEs with certification bodies, green finance institutions, and clean energy technology providers.
•The overall economic achievement value of the project is expected to reach at least 69 million baht.

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Key Entities

Person

Panita Shinawatra(ปณิตา ชินวัตร)

Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP).

Organization

Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion(สำนักงานส่งเสริมวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อม)

The agency (OSMEP) driving the Green Business development for SMEs to increase market competitiveness.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

A trade partner that has implemented CBAM and the EU Greenwashing Directive.

Law

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism(มาตรการปรับราคาคาร์บอนก่อนข้ามพรมแดน)ℹ️

A trade measure known as CBAM implemented by the European Union.

EU Greenwashing Directive(ข้อบังคับต่อต้านการฟอกเขียว)

A European Union regulation against greenwashing that carries high fines.