Kakao Pay, First in Fintech Industry to Obtain 'Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification'
[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] Kakao Pay has become the first company in the fintech industry to obtain an international standard related to greenhouse gas emissions.
Kakao Pay announced on the 15th that it received the 'Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification' from the overseas certification body DNV Business Assurance Korea.
With this verification, Kakao Pay received a statement confirming that all sectors comply with the international standard (ISO14064) and the verification of greenhouse gas emissions.
Going forward, the company plans to continuously calculate its greenhouse gas emissions internally and conduct third-party verifications, making ongoing efforts in this area. Earlier, in May, Kakao Pay established an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Promotion Committee and announced active participation in the 'Active Green Initiative,' a climate crisis response principle promoted at the Kakao Group level as part of its ESG activities.
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A Kakao Pay official stated, "To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we avoid unnecessary paper use and encourage the use of tumblers by installing dedicated washers in the office, striving to foster an eco-friendly corporate culture." They added, "We will continue to raise awareness of the climate crisis, strengthen ESG management, and widely promote eco-friendly financial services such as a paperless society."
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