Korea Investment & Securities Holds 'Vegan Day' to Promote ESG Practices

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] Korea Investment & Securities, a subsidiary of Korea Financial Group, held an 'ESG Vegan Day' on the 27th at its Yeouido headquarters cafeteria, offering a plant-based menu to protect both employees' health and the environment.

As part of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management, the event provided an eco-friendly, low-carbon menu using plant-based protein alternative meats and fresh vegetables. The dishes included cutlets made from soy meat, curry rice bowls, and handmade mushroom burgers.

Compared to animal-based diets, which emit a large amount of greenhouse gases during production and distribution, low-carbon diets that actively use plant-based ingredients can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70%. They are also effective in preventing diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.

A representative from Korea Investment & Securities said, "As the first securities company to introduce an eco-friendly low-carbon diet, we paid special attention to developing menus that anyone can enjoy without resistance. Using fresh ingredients such as domestically grown seasonal organic vegetables, soybeans, and tofu, along with various recipes, we will create a delicious 'Vegan Day.'"

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