Positive Reviews for Women's Welfare... Hana Financial Group Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Welfare Programs Including Family Care, Infertility, and Prenatal Checkup Leave
Also Recognized for Gender Equality Education Programs

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] Hana Financial Group has been highly evaluated for its various female welfare systems and has been included in the gender equality index announced by Bloomberg.

Hana Financial Group announced on the 27th that it was included in the ‘2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (BGEI)’ announced by Bloomberg.

The BGEI is an index announced by Bloomberg to inform investors about the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) status of companies. It selects target companies based on evaluations in five categories: ▲female leadership and talent development ▲equal pay and gender pay parity ▲inclusive culture ▲sexual harassment policies ▲female-friendly brands, targeting listed companies.

Hana Financial Group explained that it was recognized for its institutional efforts to promote various female welfare benefits such as ▲family care leave ▲maternity leave ▲infertility leave ▲fetal examination leave, as well as for operating gender equality education programs and efforts to establish an inclusive culture, consistently practicing ESG management.

Earlier, Hana Financial Group launched the first cohort of ‘Hana Waves,’ a next-generation female leader development program, producing 34 female leaders. These leaders were fully deployed in actual work. The group also operates the ‘W-Leaders Program’ for nurturing female talent and the ‘Corporate Finance Capability Enhancement Program’ to expand the scope of women’s work.

It is also promoting actions to spread a culture of gender equality throughout society. Through the ‘Hana Power On Challenge,’ a social innovation company growth support program, it supports women with careers in social innovation companies. The daycare center construction project is also underway with a goal of establishing 100 centers.

A Hana Financial Group official said, "With the inclusion in the internationally recognized BGEI, we can expect not only the creation of ESG-based investment conditions but also an enhancement of corporate competitiveness based on policies for embracing female talent." He added, "We will continue to make sustained efforts to strengthen the capabilities of female talent, spread a culture of gender equality, and create a society where women can grow."