KB Financial Group Achieves A+ in All ESG Evaluation Categories for 3 Consecutive Years
[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] KB Financial Group announced on the 24th that it has received an A+ grade in all categories for three consecutive years in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) evaluation by the Korea Corporate Governance Service (KCGS). It is the only financial company to achieve this.
KB Financial received excellent evaluations in key revised assessment areas this year, including 'Leadership in Environmental Management and Strengthening Governance Systems,' 'Establishment of Safety and Health Policies and Information Protection Policies,' 'Setting Diversity Goals,' and 'Emphasis on Board-Centered ESG Management.'
In the 2018 and 2019 evaluations, KB Financial was selected as the best corporate governance company among domestic financial institutions for two consecutive years for the first time, and since 2020, it has received an A+ grade in all ESG evaluation categories, including governance, for three consecutive years.
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A KB Financial official stated, "Going forward, KB Financial will continue to make its best efforts to contribute to the development of a 'better world' globally through differentiated ESG management practices."
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