IBK Industrial Bank Introduces ESG Self-Diagnosis System Specialized for SMEs

Free Online Assessment of Corporate ESG Management Level Without Document Submission

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Hwajeong] IBK Industrial Bank of Korea announced on the 7th that it will launch the IBK ESG Self-Diagnosis Tool to raise awareness of and spread ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that find it difficult to adopt ESG management.

The IBK ESG Self-Diagnosis Tool is characterized by its mobile accessibility, making it convenient to use, differentiated diagnosis through SME-specialized indicators, and clearly presenting the diagnostic results of a company's ESG management level.

The service is available to all small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-sized companies, with self-diagnosis conducted based on comprehensive ESG ratings, sector-specific ratings, and issue-specific diagnostics. The results provide individual companies with ESG management points and improvement directions, expected to serve as a catalyst for SMEs' transition to ESG management.

Access to the ESG self-diagnosis system is available via banners on the bank’s corporate internet banking and mobile banking i-ONE Bank (Corporate) platforms, and users can easily receive the self-diagnosis service by simply registering their business information.

An IBK Industrial Bank of Korea official stated, "Through the IBK ESG Self-Diagnosis Tool, we have laid the foundation for SMEs to take their first step toward ESG management together with IBK Industrial Bank of Korea," adding, "We will continue to do our best to establish ESG management systems for SMEs through step-by-step ESG consulting, including ESG education, detailed ESG diagnosis, and advanced consulting."