Mirae Asset Daewoo Achieves Triple Crown in ESG Management Performance with DJSI, KCGS, and SustainBest

DJSI World Index Inclusion for 9 Consecutive Years
Achieved Top Industry Ratings from KCGS and SustainBest

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Hwajeong] Mirae Asset Daewoo announced on the 10th that it received the highest grade of A among securities firms in the ‘2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Rating’ released by Sustainvest.

Mirae Asset Daewoo achieved a triple crown in ESG management performance by receiving an A grade in the 2020 ESG evaluation of listed companies announced by the Korea Corporate Governance Service (KCGS), being selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World for nine consecutive years, and ranking first within the Sustainvest sector.

ESG stands for Environment, Social, and Governance, encompassing corporate social responsibility investment and management. Mirae Asset Daewoo received 50 points in Environment (sector average 13.46), 58.50 points in Social (sector average 31.94), and 72.98 points in Governance (sector average 57.71), earning the highest grade of A in the securities industry.

Sustainvest is the largest social responsible investment (SRI) specialized research institution in Korea, evaluating the ESG management performance of over 1,000 companies and providing advisory services to global socially responsible investment funds, including domestic pension funds. It is a leading research institution in Korea.

A representative of Mirae Asset Daewoo stated, "We are honored that Mirae Asset Daewoo’s ESG management continues to be recognized by credible institutions," and added, "We will continue to do our best to contribute to society through finance by providing high trust to investors according to the group’s strategy."

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