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Amcham seminar highlights ESG standards in global sustainability leadership

A seminar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea discussed the importance of ESG standards and energy self-reliance.

2024-09-26

Samsung Electronics launches 1 trillion won ESG fund

Samsung Electronics will launch a 1 trillion won investment fund with five major banks to help suppliers meet ESG criteria, aiming to support sustainable growth.

2024-09-24

Fila outlines efforts in supply chain transparency in latest ESG report

Fila, a Korean athleisure brand, published Thursday its latest sustainability report that outlines its holding company’s annual performance in 2023 and goals for sustainable practices across production and sales.

2024-06-27

Hana chair discusses ESG with Australian investors, gov't officials

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo met with potential investors and government officials in Australia last week to discuss green financing and environmental initiatives.

2024-06-23

Hana Financial chief joins campaign to limit plastic use

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo joined the Bye Bye Plastic Challenge, a social media campaign to reduce plastic consumption.

2024-05-15

Lotte reaching sustainable goals through ESG

On Nov. 17, Lotte held the annual “2023 Diversity Forum” at the Lotte Human Resources Development Institute Osan Campus. The slogan “We Belong in Diversity” highlighted not only the importance of embracing diversity but also of enhancing a sense...

2024-02-29

Fashion retailer ShinWon joins UN corporate sustainability initiative

Fashion retailer ShinWon joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a corporate sustainability initiative, as part of its environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) management.

2023-12-22

Hana Group's university program empowers young entrepreneurs

Hana Group’s “Hana Social Venture University” program, a key initiative in the company's commitment to fostering innovative job creation as part of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) management, reached its finale on Monday.

2023-12-20

SMEs are the key to a greener Asean, forum told

To further spread environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates in Asean countries' corporate landscape, the role small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) is crucial, according to the experts at the Asean-Korea ESG forum Tuesday.

2023-11-21

Hana Financial Group CEO joins eco-challenge for reusable products

Hana Financial Group's CEO and Chairman, Ham Young-joo, joins the Zero Disposable Challenge to promote reusable products.

2023-11-16