Hi Investment & Securities, 'ESG Management Activities in Daily Life' Attract Attention

[Asia Economy Reporter Ji-hwan Park] Hi Investment & Securities announced on the 15th that it is conducting 'Everyday Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)' management activities to realize corporate sustainability through the spread of environmental, social responsibility, and trust.

First, based on discussions from the ESG Council, a monthly ESG practice campaign is underway. The ESG Council consists of eight practitioners from each department. Through regular monthly meetings, they review ESG management issues and topics to identify and promote detailed action plans.

On April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, employees at the Seoul and Busan headquarters turned off the lights for 10 minutes starting at 8 p.m. In May, a campaign to turn off PC monitors when absent was conducted. The purpose was to reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by the use of digital devices.

In June, to commemorate Environment Day, a Walking Together campaign involving all employees is being held. Through a competition comparing the average monthly steps by department, awareness of ESG practices is being spread within the company.

To promote an ESG-related investment culture, the supply of ESG-related financial products is also being expanded. Socially responsible investment trusts and real estate wrap products related to rental housing were sold. The scale of sales of ESG-related funds and bonds is also increasing. In January, the company participated in the underwriting group for Hyundai Oilbank's green bonds.

Regarding environmental matters, to save paper, an electronic document system for counter services was completed in April. Additionally, a paper-saving campaign to change customers' report notification methods from regular mail to email is being conducted on an ongoing basis.

On social matters, active social contribution activities are being carried out. An employee participation social contribution activity involved producing and donating braille cards for visually impaired children. An event to deliver antibacterial supplies for children with pediatric cancer was also held.

To foster financial professionals through industry-academia cooperation, a business agreement was signed with Daegu Catholic University, and an investment academy is being conducted. Regarding governance, to strengthen ethics and transparency, the internal whistleblowing system has been outsourced and operated since the 3rd of last month. Additionally, an ESG-dedicated bulletin board is operated on the company intranet to ensure that ESG management-related matters are spread and communicated throughout the company.

A representative of the Hi Investment & Securities ESG Council stated, "For the sustainable growth of a company, establishing a culture related to ESG management within the company is essential," and added, "We will promote various everyday ESG management activities to ensure that ESG-related matters take root within the company."

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