KCC Glass Wins 'Gold Medal' in EcoVadis Assessment

KCC Glass has received the Gold Medal rating in the EcoVadis assessment.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] KCC Glass, which operates the interior specialty brand HomeCC Interior, has received the 'Gold Medal' rating, placing it in the top 5%, in the '2022 Sustainability Assessment' conducted by the global research organization EcoVadis.

EcoVadis is an institution that evaluates and certifies ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) activities, which are non-financial factors of global companies. The evaluation covers over 90,000 companies across more than 160 countries worldwide. The assessment criteria include four categories: △ Environment △ Labor and Human Rights △ Ethics and Fair Trade △ Supplier Management. Based on the results, ratings such as Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 25%), and Bronze (top 50%) are awarded.

In this evaluation, KCC Glass received high marks for establishing ESG-related policies and management procedures as well as for participating in global initiatives.

KCC Glass established a dedicated ESG department last year and has actively promoted ESG management by introducing an ESG committee and completing the establishment of ESG KPIs. In October of last year, the company published its first ESG report, which included its commitment to sustainable management and achievements, transparently disclosing ESG management strategies and status across various areas.

A KCC Glass representative said, "We are pleased to receive positive evaluations for our efforts to actively communicate with various stakeholders regarding ESG activities, including the publication of the ESG report and participation in diverse global initiatives," adding, "We will continue to strengthen ESG management activities to fulfill the company's social responsibilities."

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