Hanwha Investment & Securities Receives 'A Grade' in ESG Evaluation from Korea ESG Standards Institute

Hanwha Investment & Securities announced on the 30th that it has received an integrated A grade in this year's ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) evaluation conducted by the Korea Corporate Governance Service (KCGS).

KCGS annually assesses the sustainability management levels of domestic listed companies and assigns grades for each area of Environment (E), Social (S), and Governance (G), as well as an integrated ESG grade to be used for improvement.

In this ESG evaluation, Hanwha Investment & Securities received high scores in the Social (S) category, which evaluates employee working conditions, information protection, consumer protection, social contribution, and safety and health. In particular, efforts such as family-friendly company certification, community participation, information protection, and consumer protection were highly rated.

Hanwha Investment & Securities declared "Expanding Sustainable Finance for a Better Future" as its 2023 management strategy goal to fulfill its role as a financial company providing economic prosperity and life solutions. It is selecting and implementing key initiatives in each area of Environment, Social, and Governance. Son Jong-min, Executive Director of the Planning and Management Office at Hanwha Investment & Securities, stated, "We believe ESG is a competitiveness factor for sustainable growth," and added, "We will continue to strengthen ESG management activities to leap forward as a leading ESG securities firm."

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