BNK Financial Group Concludes 2nd Southeast Region SME ESG Talent Development Training

Opening a Sustainable Future with ESG, Together with BNK

BNK Financial Group (Chairman Bin Daein) recently concluded the "2nd Southeast Region Small and Medium Enterprise ESG Talent Development Training" held at the Busan City Hotel.

This event was hosted by the Busan Metropolitan Government and jointly organized by BNK Financial Group, the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Busan Carbon Neutrality Support Center. Approximately 100 executives and employees from local small and medium-sized enterprises attended, demonstrating a strong interest and enthusiasm for corporate sustainability.

BNK Financial Group is conducting the 2nd Southeast Region Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ESG Talent Development Training. Photo by BNK Financial Group

The training aimed to strengthen the capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises through the promotion of climate technology. In particular, as part of the responsible finance initiative announced in BNK Financial Group's Regional Economic Hope Declaration on September 8, training focused on industrial accident prevention was also provided.

The lectures covered topics such as: the latest ESG trends and key points that small and medium-sized enterprises must address; the impact of changes in ESG policy originating from the United States under a potential second Trump administration on domestic export companies; and systems and corporate responses for industrial accident prevention. Through these sessions, the event presented concrete strategic solutions for responding to strengthened supply chain regulations and increased investor demands, and clarified how safety management is closely linked to ESG.

A BNK Financial Group representative stated, "ESG is no longer a choice but an essential element for corporate survival," adding, "BNK will continue to provide active support, both financial and non-financial, so that local small and medium-sized enterprises can secure future growth engines through ESG management. We will lead the transition to an eco-friendly and sustainable society in cooperation with economic players in the Southeast region."

Last month, BNK Financial Group became the first in the financial sector to sign a "Business Agreement for Improving Corporate Awareness of Industrial Accidents" with NICE Information Service and Korea Enterprise Data.

Through this agreement, the group is promoting a variety of collaborative projects for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Southeast region, where industrial accident rates are high. These include data-based risk factor diagnostics, safety and health assessments and consulting, and financial support for industrial accident prevention. BNK Financial Group is also working to improve safety culture awareness in the local community.

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