Kookmin Bank Raises 100 Million Won in Donations Through Eco-Friendly Initiatives

Cleaning Marine Debris and Supporting Low-Income Family Children with Donations

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Yoon Jong-kyu, Chairman of KB Financial Group, has been emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects across corporate activities. On the 17th, KB Kookmin Bank announced that it will donate 100 million KRW saved through the 'KB Green Wave' eco-friendly campaign.

Since June, Kookmin Bank has been conducting the KB Green Wave campaign with customers, practicing various eco-friendly activities such as reducing paper usage, electricity consumption, and disposable products.

In the 'No Paper Passbook Issuance Event,' customers who opened new accounts without receiving a passbook or who decided not to use paper passbooks were given prizes on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high customer participation, additional events are planned.

KB Kookmin Bank employees reduced copy paper usage by 25% compared to the previous year through work style innovations such as electronic reporting and video conferencing. They also reduced electricity use by maintaining appropriate indoor temperatures and turning off unnecessary lights, which helped secure the funds for this donation.

The 100 million KRW donation will be used through Happy Bean to clean up marine debris left by typhoons and to provide warm coats to children from low-income families.

A KB Kookmin Bank official stated, “Small actions to protect the environment will accumulate to achieve sustainable development,” adding, “We will continue the campaign and strive to fulfill our social responsibilities.”

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