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The Current ESG
Focus in Korea ESG
Korean ESG Focus
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Investment Guide
Addresses a company's overall impact, emphasizing carbon neutrality and renewable energy.
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Social
Concerns corporate responsibilities towards stakeholders, emphasizing human rights and safety.
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Governance
Involves stakeholder rights, emphasizing diversity and ethical management.
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Comprehensive Expansion Plan for
ESG Infrastructure
in 2021-
The 2021 ESG infrastructure expansion plan encompasses various initiatives, including public ESG disclosure, autonomous regulation within the market, ESG management in the public sector, and promotion of ESG financial products.
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Mandatory and Encouraged ESG Reporting for Major Corporations in Korea
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In line with sustainable management and governance, ESG adoption mandates and encourages reporting for corporations with assets over KRW 1 trillion. Major players like Samsung and SK are leading in ESG reporting and management, with over 80 companies in Korea issuing sustainability reports as of 2021.
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Enhancing Business Competitiveness and
Building a Sustainable Economy
through ESG Policies
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