KCC Glass Publishes Its First ESG Report

Disclosure of Various ESG Management Achievements Including Air Pollution Emission Reduction, Solar Power Facility Installation, and GRS Acquisition

KCC Glass ESG Report.
Photo by KCC Glass

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] KCC Glass has published its first 'ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Report' since its establishment last year, initiating transparent communication with stakeholders about its commitment to and achievements in sustainable management.

Through the publication of the ESG report, KCC Glass plans to transparently disclose its various ESG management efforts and practice global-level sustainable management. Since its inception, KCC Glass has actively pursued ESG management, including joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to participate in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

This report is structured based on the newly established ESG management strategy. It was prepared in accordance with global standards, including the international ESG disclosure guidelines GRI Standards, ISO26000, and the UN SDGs, detailing performance and future plans in the areas of Environment, Social, and Governance.

In particular, KCC Glass’s various activities to minimize environmental impact and R&D efforts for producing eco-friendly products are transparently disclosed. Key achievements include △reducing air pollution emissions through the installation of air pollution control facilities △installing solar power generation equipment on business site buildings to utilize idle spaces △obtaining the ‘Global Recycled Standard (GRS)’ certification for major products. Additionally, the report includes community contribution activities aimed at realizing the social contribution vision of a 'Happy World Living Together' and efforts to enhance product quality and safety to increase customer value.

The cover design of the report reflects KCC Glass’s ESG orientation. The road stretching toward the rising sun and the forest visible through the window symbolize KCC Glass’s vision to lead the global market and become a top company through transparent and environmental management.

Kim Nae-hwan, CEO of KCC Glass, expressed through the report, "We will prioritize honesty and ethics in ESG management and practice stakeholder-centered management to grow into an ESG Leading Company."

The newly published ESG report of KCC Glass can be viewed on the company’s website. A KCC Glass official stated, "The publication of the first ESG report has fostered company-wide understanding and consensus on the importance of ESG management," adding, "We will continue to actively engage in transparent communication with stakeholders through ongoing ESG report publications and strengthen ESG management across various fields."