DGB Financial Selected as Recognized Company for 'Community Contribution Recognition System' for 5 Consecutive Years

DGB Financial Group announced on the 9th that it has been selected as a recognized company for five consecutive years in the ‘Community Contribution Recognition System’ jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare.

The Community Contribution Recognition System is a program that acknowledges companies and institutions that have consistently engaged in community contribution activities through partnerships with non-profit organizations. An evaluation panel composed of expert judges assessed various aspects of community contribution activities, including environmental management, implementation systems, awareness of issues, programs, and networks.

DGB Financial Group established and promoted the ‘Community-Based Management Social Contribution Practice Program’ to lead volunteer activities aimed at building a better community. As part of this effort, the group’s executives and employees organized the DGB Donghaeng Volunteer Corps to carry out systematic and strategic volunteer work.

In particular, DGB Financial Group has been conducting more specialized social contribution activities since the establishment of the DGB Social Contribution Foundation, a social welfare corporation, simultaneously with the founding of DGB Financial Holding Company in 2011. Under the foundation, the ‘Parangsae Dream Regional Children’s Center’ was directly opened to continuously provide after-school care services for vulnerable children in the community. Additionally, the ‘Kkumnamu Education Project Group’ was established to practice inclusive finance for youth, people with disabilities, single-parent families, and self-support workers.

DGB Financial Group has been active as a recognized company in the Community Contribution Recognition System since 2019 to emphasize ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management in the global market and to respond to the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Last year, through a business agreement to revitalize the Community Contribution Recognition System, it has been supporting benefits such as consulting cost support for small and medium-sized enterprises and discounts on training center usage.

Kim Tae-oh, Chairman of DGB Financial Group, stated, “Corporate social responsibility activities for the community are the foundation of ESG management.” He added, “Going forward, DGB Financial Group will continue to practice warm finance that coexists with the community through various roles as a leading company in ESG management.”