Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is proud to be the only Thai real estate company to be listed on the world recognized indices “Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)” in two categories, namely ‘DJSI World’ for the second consecutive years (2018-2019) and DJSI ‘Emerging Markets’ for the sixth years (from 2014-2019). This affirms CPN’s effort to maintain sustainable growth with good corporate governance and is responsible in terms of society, community and environment to encourage sustainable growth for all stakeholders.
Mr. Preecha Ekkunagul, President and CEO of CPN, said: “We are proud that CPN is the one and only real estate company in Thailand which has been selected on the global renowned DJSI in ‘Emerging Markets’ for six years in a row and also has been listed on the ‘DJSI World’, or as a sustainable company with global standard for the second consecutive years. CPN is one out of twelve companies from Thailand that has been listed on the DJSI World index. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index member tracks the stock performance of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria. DJSI is also a key reference point in sustainability investing for global investors. To be listed on DJSI, is another achievement for CPN which also reaffirms CPN as a global player demonstrating sustainable growth with long-term commitment to corporate sustainability, corporate governance, social responsibility, innovation, human capital development as well as our endeavor in creating value for society, communities and all stakeholders that in turn will deliver credible and incremental returns to our shareholders in the long run.
Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) is Thailand's largest retail property developer with the biggest share and the highest value in Thailand’s real estate segment, with over 39 years of retail expertise. The Company's vision is to develop lifestyle destination for all and to become ‘Center of Life’ for the communities in high potential locations both in Bangkok and major cities throughout Thailand and overseas. CPN currently manages 34 shopping centers (15 projects in Bangkok,18 projects in provinces, and 1 project overseas) under the brands CentralWorld, CentralPlaza, CentralFestival, Central Phuket, Central Village and Central i-City in Malaysia. Besides core business, shopping center development, CPN also operates 30 food centers, 7 office buildings, 2 hotels (Hilton Pattaya and Centara Udonthani), 1 residential building (Central City Residence), 8 condominiums under the brands ‘Escent’, ‘Escent Ville’ and ‘Phyll Pahol 34’ and 1 housing project ‘Niyham-Boromratchachonnani’.