2018 marked the first year of Krungsri’s notable progress in the sustainable banking journey, with the official establishment of the Environmental, Social, and Governance Division (ESG Division) on January 1. The Environmental, Social, and Governance Division operates under the supervision of the Corporate Strategy and Planning Group and takes the main responsibility to set up strategic operations and policies as well as socially responsible activities within ‘the sustainable banking’ framework covering on environmental, social, and governance aspects. It is also a responsibility of the ESG Division to ensure that Krungsri’s practices are carried out in accordance with MUFG’s Medium-Term Business Plan while responding to sustainable development goals toward recognition at national and international levels. Other key duties of ESG include disclosure of the Bank’s information on investments and sustainable development to stakeholders, especially investors, trade partners, and other institutions and organizations, to enhance stakeholder confidence and to reflect the intrinsic value of Krungsri’s shares as well as continuous value-added to the Bank.