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• AWC and IHG Celebrates World Environment Day by Leading “InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping” makes history as the first hotel in Thailand to be awarded LEED Gold v4 BD+C: Hospitality certification for green building excellence.
• Milestone reinforces AWC’s commitment to developing properties in line with global green building standards, strengthening Thailand's position as a world-class sustainable tourism destination.
• AWC lays a strong foundation for sustainable growth by targeting LEED certifications for six additional hotel and office properties this year, focusing on energy efficiency, resource management, and enhancing quality of life.

5 June 2025, Bangkok, Thailand – Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and IHG, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, as part of World Environment Day celebrations on June 5, continues to elevate sustainability practices across its hospitality and commercial portfolios, setting a new benchmark for the tourism industry. AWC has successfully led InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping to achieve Thailand’s first-ever LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification, v4 BD+C: Hospitality, a globally recognized standard for green building excellence.

This milestone reflects AWC’s steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, emphasizing energy efficiency and responsible resource management, and sustainable design practices. Building on this success, AWC plans to certify six additional properties within its portfolio in 2025, This reflects the shared commitment of AWC and partners to leading reinforcing its leadership in sustainable tourism real estate development, further advancing its mission of “Building Better Future For All”

Mrs. Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and President of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), said, “AWC is proud to partnering with IHG elevate Thailand’s tourism industry towards greater international sustainability standards. InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping’s LEED Gold v4 certification marks a historic achievement, both as Thailand’s first hotel and Northern Thailand’s first property to receive this distinction. This reflects our commitment to developing destinations under the AWC’s Lifestyle Destination model, while driving balanced business growth through our 3BETTERs sustainability framework. By integrating advanced innovations into project operations such as resource efficiency, intelligent building management systems, renewable energy, and water recycling, we are creating long-term positive impacts on quality of life, the environment, and biodiversity. We are honored to contribute to positioning Chiang Mai as a leading global sustainable tourism destination.”

“At the same time, AWC is expanding its sustainability efforts across its broader portfolio. In 2025, the Company plans to certify four commercial office buildings — The Empire, Athenee Tower, 208 Building Wireless Road, and Interlink Tower Bangna — and two additional hotels in Pattaya, Chonburi — to LEED Gold or higher. This strategic initiative represents another critical step in AWC’s ambition to foster sustainable growth by balancing business success with environmental preservation and community wellbeing.”

LEED, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, recognizing best practices in energy efficiency, resource management, and occupant wellbeing. The LEED Gold v4 BD+C: Hospitality certification awarded to InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping evaluated seven key categories:

1.) Location and Transportation: Strategically located in Chiang Mai’s Chang Klan district with excellent public transport access, reducing reliance on private vehicles. 2.) Sustainable Sites: Designed to minimize environmental impact, including mitigating urban heat island effects through high-reflectance exterior materials. 3.) Water Efficiency: Over 47% reduction in indoor water consumption; 100% of landscaping irrigated with recycled water. 4.) Energy and Atmosphere: Energy savings exceeding 27% through efficient LED lighting, advanced HVAC systems, solar energy integration, and the elimination of CFC-based refrigerants. 5.) Materials and Resources: More than 75% of construction waste diverted from landfills; over 16% of materials sourced with recycled content. 6.) Indoor Environmental Quality: Enhanced ventilation by 30%, installed advanced dust filtration systems, and emphasized occupant health and comfort. 7.) Innovation: Applied proactive risk assessments during design and developed comprehensive emergency preparedness plans. The project achieved all four Regional Priority credits from USGBC, focusing on water use reduction, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality enhancement.

The certification not only highlights AWC’s excellence in sustainable building design but also reinforces its leadership in developing lifestyle real estate that prioritizes environmental, social, and economic sustainability. InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping offers guests a luxurious, comfortable, and eco-conscious experience, with carefully crafted spaces optimizing natural light, indoor air quality, and efficient energy and water use—creating an environment that benefits both people and the planet. AWC remains committed to elevating sustainability standards in Thailand’s tourism industry, driving global growth through sustainable development to building better future for all.