Mahidol University, ZERO13 And Unique Transformation Join Forces To Drive Thailand’s Carbon Credit Ecosystem For Global Sustainability

The Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, in partnership with ZERO13, a leading global digital platform for carbon credits and green real-world assets, and Unique Transformation Co., Ltd., a developer of green projects and high-integrity carbon credits, announced today the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance Thailand’s carbon credit ecosystem and promote sustainable development on both national and international levels.

This strategic triparty agreement and collaboration aims to accelerate Thailand’s progress toward achieving its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by strengthening education, research, technology, and market accessibility in the carbon credit sector.

“This collaboration represents an important milestone in Thailand’s journey to achieve a sustainable future. By combining academic expertise, technological innovation, and market access, we are building a strong foundation for a fair and transparent carbon credit ecosystem,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University.

“ZERO13 is proud to support Thailand’s leadership in sustainability by enabling access to digital carbon markets and global investment opportunities,” stated Mr. Hirander Misra, Chairman and CEO and Chairman of ZERO13.

“Through this partnership, we aim to empower Thai businesses of all sizes to participate in green initiatives that create real environmental and economic impact,” added Mr. Thucksapon Thongdee, Managing Director of Unique Transformation Co., Ltd.

A Shared Commitment to Address Climate Change
The partnership focuses on four key objectives:

Research and Innovation: Collaborative research on carbon credits and sustainability to support evidence-based policy and practical solutions.
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: Public training initiatives to raise awareness and understanding of carbon credits, empowering communities and businesses.
Ecosystem Development: Building a robust and transparent carbon credit ecosystem to drive Thailand’s green transition in energy, transportation, industry, waste management, and agriculture.
Global Connectivity: Establishing networks among government agencies, industries, and international stakeholders to connect Thailand’s carbon credit market with global platforms.

ZERO13: Cutting edge fintech and unrivalled climate finance expertise
ZERO13 is a cutting-edge digital platform recognized globally for advancing ESG and carbon credit markets. Its key strengths include:

Trust and Transparency: Blockchain-based systems prevent greenwashing and double counting, and ensure real-time, transparent carbon pricing.
Global Connectivity: Seamless integration with international carbon markets and stakeholders via API and multi-network blockchain infrastructure.
Investment Ecosystem: Partner to established issuers of carbon and green RWA (real-world assets) investment products listed on regulated exchanges – including SECDEX, ZERO 13’s proprietary hybrid exchange for traditional and digital tokenized assets – enhancing global liquidity and market credibility.
International Award Winner: Accolades reflecting ZERO13’s reputation and achievements include World’s Best Exchange for ESG – Euromoney Capital Markets Awards 2025 and best blockchain solution to scale climate finance – COP28 UAE TechSprint 2023.

A Step Toward Thailand’s Sustainable Future
The three organizations will collaborate over the next five years to deliver pilot projects, training programs, and joint research while conducting biannual progress reviews to ensure impactful outcomes. This partnership underscores a shared vision to support Thailand’s green economy transition and elevate its role in the global carbon market.