SME D Bank Launches Thailand SD SME Awards 2026

Matichon•Economy•4d ago

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SME D Bank and partners have launched the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026 to support Thai SMEs in adopting ESG standards.

•SME D Bank partnered with CBiS and over 15 public and private networks for the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026.
•Applications are open from August 21 to September 21, 2026.
•The program will select 300 SMEs for potential development, eventually awarding 4 top sustainability models in early 2027.
•The project focuses on four key areas: Efficiency Leader, Green Pioneer, Adaptive Champion, and Impact Maker.

•SME D Bank partnered with the Carbon Institute for Sustainability (CBiS) and over 15 public and private agencies to launch the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026.
•Dr. Decha Jatuthananan stated that ESG standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations have become critical conditions for conducting business.
•Applications for the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026 are open from August 21 to September 21, 2026.
•SME D Bank will provide participants with carbon footprint calculation platforms, business consultancy, and special interest rate loans for green businesses.
•The selection process will start with 300 SMEs for development, narrowing down to 16 finalists (4 per category), and ending with 4 top award winners.
•The Thailand SD SME Awards 2026 will be presented in early 2027.
•The program is open to SMEs nationwide, including individuals, legal entities, and E-commerce businesses registered with the Department of Business Development.

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Pichit Mitrawong

"This award is not a competition venue, but an opportunity for Thai SMEs to develop their businesses and elevate them towards sustainability."

รางวัลนี้จึงไม่ใช่เวทีแห่งการแข่งขัน แต่คือ โอกาสที่เอสเอ็มอีไทยจะได้พัฒนาธุรกิจยกระดับสู่ความยั่งยืน

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารพัฒนาวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมแห่งประเทศไทย)

Also known as SME D Bank, this organization launched the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026 to support SMEs in ESG adaptation.

SME D Bank

The bank providing financial support and sustainability tools to Thai SMEs through the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026.

Carbon Institute for Sustainability(สถาบันคาร์บอนเพื่อความยั่งยืน)

CBiS is a partner from the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, collaborating on the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026.

CBiS

An organization partnering with SME D Bank to drive the Thailand SD SME Awards 2026.

Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️

The institution whose Faculty of Engineering houses CBiS.

Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️

The government ministry where Dr. Decha Jatuthananan serves as Chief Inspector.

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

The agency where E-commerce businesses must be registered to qualify for the project.

Dr. Decha Jatuthananan(ดร.เดชา จาตุธนานันท์)

Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Industry and Chairman of the Board of SME D Bank.

Pichit Mitrawong(นายพิชิต มิทราวงศ์)

Managing Director of SME D Bank.