KB Financial Group Earns Top 'AAA' Rating in 'MSCI ESG Ratings'

First Korean Financial Institution
Achieves Four Consecutive Wins

KB Financial Group has become the first Korean financial company to receive the highest 'AAA' rating for four consecutive years in the '2025 MSCI ESG Ratings' by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).

The 'MSCI ESG Ratings' are comprehensive assessments of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management performance conducted annually by MSCI, a leading global investment research firm, for approximately 8,500 listed companies worldwide. The results are announced in seven tiers, ranging from AAA (highest) to CCC (lowest).

In this year's evaluation, KB Financial Group received high marks in key areas such as 'corporate governance,' 'eco-friendly finance,' 'human capital,' and 'information protection and data security.' It is the only Korean financial institution to have achieved the 'AAA' rating for four consecutive years.

In addition to the 'MSCI ESG Ratings,' KB Financial Group was also rated as 'Low Risk,' the highest grade among Korean financial companies, in the 'Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings,' and has been included in the 'Dow Jones Sustainability World Index' for nine consecutive years.

Global ESG rating agencies have consistently given high marks to KB Financial Group for several reasons: its stable sustainability management system centered on the 'ESG Committee' under the board of directors; the expansion of green and transition finance through the 'KB Green Wave 2030' strategy; and the strengthening of ESG management practices across all affiliates, including certifications such as ISO 27001 and ISMS for information security management systems.

A representative from KB Financial Group stated, "We will continue to do our utmost to fulfill the fundamental role of finance in driving sustainable growth for society and industry."

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