Gyeonggi Economic Science Institute Signs MOU with Yuhan-Kimberly to Support ESG Education

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency has signed an ESG education support agreement with Yuhan-Kimberly.

ESG is an acronym derived from the initials of Environment, Social responsibility, and Governance, and has recently emerged as a key management topic among companies.

On the 14th, the Gyeonggi Economic Science Agency announced that it signed a "Business Agreement for ESG Education Support for Sustainable Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises" with Yuhan-Kimberly at the Science Agency in Gwanggyo Technovalley, Suwon.

According to the agreement, the Gyeonggi Economic Science Agency will be responsible for developing and operating practical ESG education courses to carry out the ESG education support project. Yuhan-Kimberly will be in charge of education promotion targeting partner small and medium-sized enterprise manufacturers.

Since 2014, the Gyeonggi Economic Science Agency has operated 54 courses such as "Understanding Ethical Management and Win-Win Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises" for Yuhan-Kimberly partner SMEs, providing education to 1,362 trainees over eight years.

Yoo Seung-kyung, president of the Gyeonggi Economic Science Agency, said, "Now is an important time when companies, regardless of size, must seriously consider ESG for sustainable growth," adding, "I hope this agreement will serve as an opportunity to improve ESG awareness among small and medium enterprises."

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