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Sustainability with Korea

Sustainability with Korea

The Current ESG
Focus in Korea ESG

Represents the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Governance. Aims to manage resources without degrading them for future generations.

Korean ESG Focus

  • Investment Guide
    Investment Guide

    Addresses a company's overall impact, emphasizing carbon neutrality and renewable energy.

  • Social
    Social

    Concerns corporate responsibilities towards stakeholders, emphasizing human rights and safety.

  • Governance
    Governance

    Involves stakeholder rights, emphasizing diversity and ethical management.

  • 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.

  • Mandatory and Encouraged ESG Reporting for Major Corporations in Korea
    • 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.

Enhancing Business Competitiveness and
Building a Sustainable Economy
through ESG Policies

In pursuit of bolstering South Korea's business prowess and fostering a sustainable economy, our key strategy entails aligning with global standards and implementing a transparent system to alleviate excessive disclosure burdens. Moreover, we are dedicated to facilitating the transition of SMEs towards ESG management and providing targeted support focusing on supply chain diligence.

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