CBG earns 4.8 in FTSE Russell ESG Scores

CBG earns 4.8 in FTSE Russell ESG Scores — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Carabao Group, or CBG, received a 4.8 rating in the FTSE Russell ESG Scores on May 8, 2026, marking a new international sustainability benchmark for the company. The result places the Thai firm in a globally recognized environmental, social and governance assessment as ESG standards draw growing attention in Phuket and across the country.

FTSE Russell score marks sustainability benchmark

The company said the 4.8 score reflects stronger alignment with international sustainability standards. FTSE Russell’s ESG framework is widely used by investors to assess corporate performance beyond financial results.

The announcement identified the rating as a step up in CBG’s sustainability standing. No further breakdown of the score by category was provided in the source material.

Source: https://www.matichon.co.th/economy/news_5710362

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