[Accident] Searching for the Winner of the ‘2021 ESG Public Institution Awards’

The deadline for applications for the ‘2021 Asia Economy ESG Public Institution Awards (大賞)’ hosted by Asia Economy is just ten days away.

Now in its 4th year, the Asia Economy Public Institution Awards recognize and honor public institutions (including public enterprises and quasi-governmental organizations) that strive to realize social value, innovate management, and contribute to society for the benefit of the public. The evaluation is conducted through a fair and transparent review process involving academia, experts, and government officials. Notably, starting this year, special lectures related to ESG and management evaluation for public institutions will be offered. We look forward to active participation from public institutions.

◆ Application and submission of achievement reports: July 26 (Mon) to September 1 (Wed), 2021. Forms can be downloaded from the website (www.asiae.co.kr)

◆ Award ceremony and lectures: September 30 (Thu), 2021, 15:00~16:30

◆ Lecturers and topics: Professor Lee Sang-cheol, Department of Public Policy, Pusan National University (Lecture title: Issues and Management Evaluation of Public Institutions), Professor Kim Jong-dae, Head Professor at Inha University Graduate School of Green Finance and Director of the ESG Center at the Institute for Sustainable Management (Lecture title: ESG, Roles of Public Institutions and the Private Sector)

◆ Venue: Press Center, 20th floor, Press Club (Event may change depending on social distancing measures)

◆ Applications and inquiries: Email (asiapublic@asiae.co.kr), Phone (02-2200-2065)

◆ Sponsors: Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries