KT M Mobile Strengthens ESG Management with Eco-Friendly SIM Package and eSIM

KT M Mobile's FSC-certified eco-friendly SIM card package 'Use with Peace of Mind' Photo by KT M Mobile

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Su-yeon] KT M Mobile will accelerate its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management by introducing 'eSIM (embedded SIM)' that can reduce plastic starting from September.

KT M Mobile announced on the 29th that it has been achieving ESG management results through various activities in the environmental, social, and governance areas since 2021.

Since August last year, KT M Mobile has eliminated vinyl and plastic materials from USIM packages and produced the 'Use with Confidence' USIM package using eco-friendly paper certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The eco-friendly USIM package consists of a delivery box, USIM delivery envelope, and leaflet guide.

Over the past year, KT M Mobile produced about 300,000 eco-friendly delivery envelopes and leaflet guides, reducing paper waste by approximately 1.6 tons and planting about 28 trees. To reduce unnecessary paper waste, detailed subscription guides and activation pages within product packages were replaced with QR codes.

KT M Mobile practices ESG management by using the cost savings from eco-friendly USIM packages for social contribution activities. Since last year, it has donated hope lunchboxes, school supplies, and feminine hygiene products, as well as automatic blood pressure monitors to help socially vulnerable groups. It also announced plans to hold a transportation card donation event for low-income youth.

Furthermore, based on these achievements, KT M Mobile plans to continue various ESG activities. Earlier this year, through an internal contest, the company selected the slogan "One Sim Community! This Sim Wholehearted! All Sim Power!" and is preparing to launch eSIM commercially from September. eSIM does not use a physical plastic USIM but is downloaded and used through a mobile phone, which not only reduces costs but also decreases plastic usage. Through the release and marketing of eSIM plans, KT M Mobile plans to gradually increase the eco-friendly use of eSIM that can reduce plastic.

Chae Jeong-ho, CEO of KT M Mobile, said, "ESG management activities are not optional but essential for leading a company," adding, "We will continue to strive for eco-friendly management leadership, social responsibility, and transparent management to practice ESG management based on customer trust."

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