Mirae Asset Securities Passes First Agenda After Establishing ESG Committee

Approval of ESG Company-wide Implementation Plan and Social Environmental Policy Declaration

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Hwajeong] Mirae Asset Securities announced on the 30th that it held an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Committee meeting within its board of directors and resolved two agenda items: the ‘ESG Policy Framework’ and the ‘Environmental and Social Policy Statement.’

Mirae Asset Securities approved the ESG Policy Framework, which includes the ESG management mission and mid- to long-term strategic directions. Through this, the company plans to establish ESG policies, set strategies and goals, provide direction for company-wide implementation, and enhance the level of ESG management.

Additionally, to systematically promote, implement, and manage ESG management tasks, it decided to establish and operate a four-tier governance system consisting of the ESG Committee, ESG Executive Council, ESG Working Council, and ESG Promotion Team.

The second agenda item, the Environmental and Social Policy Statement, contains standards and implementation processes for managing environmental and social risks by setting areas of caution and exclusion during investment.

This statement also includes the exclusion of direct investments related to coal-fired power plant construction and coal mining, and it is scheduled to be implemented in the first half of this year through revisions to company regulations.

A representative of Mirae Asset Securities said, "Mirae Asset Securities will strengthen ESG management by establishing company-wide ESG policies, establishing sound governance, enhancing shareholder value, and actively addressing social and environmental issues," adding, "By also enhancing the economic value for stakeholders, we plan to build a management environment that can sustain stable and balanced business operations against any external changes that may arise in the future."

Mirae Asset Securities has solidified its position as a leading ESG securities firm by being selected for nine consecutive years in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World, which selects the top 10% of companies considering both financial performance and ESG achievements, and by receiving the highest ratings from major ESG evaluation agencies.

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