NHN Receives Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation at the 2023 Sustainable Management Awards

At the ‘2023 Sustainable Management Government Awards’ ceremony held on the 14th at the Yeouido FKI Tower, Jo Jeongsuk, Director of NHN ESG Management Promotion Office (right), is receiving the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation. (Photo by NHN)

On the 15th, NHN announced that it received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation at the ‘2023 Sustainable Management Merit’ government awards ceremony.

The ‘Sustainable Management Merit’ is a government award program hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korea Productivity Center. Every year, it comprehensively evaluates and awards exemplary companies that have contributed to the expansion of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management. NHN was selected as the final awardee in the comprehensive ESG category in recognition of its achievements in improving energy efficiency through various energy-saving technologies in its data centers, as well as its contributions to nurturing local IT talent and creating jobs.

Earlier in July, NHN declared its ESG vision titled ‘A Sustainable Future Made Through Our Connections’ and has been actively practicing ESG management based on three core values: ▲Digital Co-growth ▲Responsible Digital Society ▲Digital Inclusion. In July of this year, NHN published its first sustainable management report, which includes major ESG achievements and mid-to-long-term directions.

In particular, NHN has applied eco-friendly technologies such as an indirect evaporative cooling system developed with its own technology in its data centers, achieving an average PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.32 over the past three years (2020?2022). NHN is also leading efforts to nurture local talent and create jobs in the ICT sector through regional hubs such as the NHN Academy Campus, R&D Center, and Security Control Center.

Jung Yeon-hoon, Head of NHN’s ESG Division, said, “We are honored that NHN’s eco-friendly and social contribution achievements have been recognized through this Sustainable Management Merit award. Going forward, NHN will strive to maximize social impact, pursue responsible growth, and work for the sustainable growth of all members, partners, and stakeholders.”

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