GCNT Launches SDG Report, Announces July Expo
GCNT also announced the upcoming GCNT Expo 2025, scheduled for 29–31 July 2025 at True Digital Park, Bangkok. This national-level event will bring together stakeholders from all sectors to accelerate tangible progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SDGs in 2025: The World Must Accelerate
According to the United Nations, the world is on track to achieve only 17% of the SDGs by 2030. 48% are progressing 'too slowly' and 37% show 'no progress or are regressing.' In the Asia-Pacific region, the UNESCAP report, Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report: Engaging Communities to Close the Evidence Gap 2025, emphasises the ongoing challenges including the climate crisis, economic inequality, and energy insecurity. Thailand, while ranking 1st in ASEAN and 45th globally for SDG progress, still faces critical gaps—particularly in carbon emissions reduction, equality, and human capital development.
GCNT Unveils 4 Key SDG Mega Trends Thai Businesses Must Know
Dr. Thunyaporn Krittiyayawuth, Executive Director of GCNT, stated that the Forward Faster Now report compiles global insights, particularly from the UN Global Compact, and translates them into the Thai context. She emphasised that unless businesses accelerate their adaptation, a stable and sustainable future cannot be achieved.
As GCNT President Mr.Suphachai Chearavanont has said, 'We have less than five years to achieve SDGs 2030. We must act faster and go further.' This report is a strategic roadmap to guide Thai businesses through today's uncertainty.
AI is transforming all aspects of business—from operational efficiency to ESG performance and transparency. Responsible technology use can lead to competitive, sustainable business models.
Thriving by Mimicking Nature
Nature-Based Solutions and biomimicry are now central to reducing environmental impact, restoring ecosystems, and creating innovative, sustainable products and services that appeal to the new generation of conscious consumers.
Accelerating Sustainable Finance Innovation
Finance is a critical enabler of sustainability. Green finance, sustainability-linked bonds, climate finance, and ESG-linked instruments will be vital for unlocking new funding, enhancing competitiveness, and driving the sustainability transition.
People-Powered Development
Businesses must invest in human capital—enhancing capability, fostering responsibility-driven cultures, and empowering employees at all levels to create change from within. This is especially crucial in an era of rapid and disruptive transformation.
The report also references the Forward Faster initiative by the UN Global Compact, which urges businesses worldwide to act faster on key issues like gender equality, living wages, climate action, water stewardship, and sustainable finance. It includes case studies from GCNT members who have effectively integrated the SDGs into their core business strategies.
GCNT Rallies Members to Drive Thailand Toward SDG2030
Dr. Thunyaporn also shared that GCNT Expo 2025 will be a significant milestone for multi-sectoral collaboration. In partnership with leading corporate members, the public sector, and civil society, the event will foster action-based dialogue and cooperation.
The Expo will engage stakeholders across the value chain, including SMEs, and be open to the public—students, educators, and sustainability enthusiasts are encouraged to participate and learn how to embed sustainability in all aspects of business and life.
In addition, GCNT and its members plan to establish an SDGs Learning Center to foster continuous learning on sustainable development for employees, partners, and educational institutions. The initiative will promote capacity building among students, supply chain partners, and other stakeholders, ensuring inclusive progress towards the SDGs.
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