IBK Investment & Securities Establishes ESG Council... "Promoting Sustainable Management"

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] IBK Investment & Securities announced on the 20th that it has established an 'ESG Council' directly under the CEO to practice sustainable and consistent ESG management.

The 'ESG Council' is a company-wide consultative body responsible for establishing ESG management strategies and policies, promoting business initiatives, internalizing ESG management, and supporting ESG activities in each division. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as the chairperson, and executives in charge of each business division make up the committee.

Key projects include △participation in the carbon emissions trading market and expansion of eco-friendly investments △business and social contribution activities to support youth, the future leaders △strengthening infrastructure for financial consumer protection, among other meaningful activities. In the future, an ESG committee under the board of directors will be established, and execution will be enhanced through regular progress checks and planning.

An IBK Investment & Securities official stated, "We will establish sound governance in line with global management trends, enhance shareholder value, and actively address social and environmental issues," adding, "We plan to strengthen collaboration with IBK Industrial Bank and the financial group’s ESG promotion council to create synergy."

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