Kakao Achieves Industry-First International Standard for Environmental Management System

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Kakao is strengthening its eco-friendly management by becoming the first in the industry to obtain the international standard for environmental management systems, 'ISO 14001' certification.

On the 9th, Kakao received the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems from the Korea Management Registrar (KMR) at Kakao Pangyo Office in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.

ISO 14001 is an international standard established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that certifies whether a company systematically manages and improves environmental management as an important criterion of corporate management. Kakao is the first company in the domestic 'portal and other internet information intermediary services' sector to obtain ISO 14001 certification.

Kakao was recognized for establishing specific goals for environmental improvement according to relevant laws and regulations in its work system and operations and systematically promoting these plans.

Currently, Kakao has formed an internal Environment Task Force team to concretize various goals for building a sustainable environmental management system. Starting with the ISO 14001 certification, Kakao is preparing to acquire various international standards related to the environment and is constructing an eco-friendly data center aimed for completion in 2023 to contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy through eco-friendly business. Additionally, Kakao plans to form an advisory group that can collaborate with industry, academia, and institutions.

Kim Yujin, Vice President of Kakao, stated, "We will strive not only to participate in achieving carbon neutrality and energy reuse but also to establish Kakao’s own sustainable environmental management system to create a better world."

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