IBK, Included in Global ESG Index 'FTSE4Good' for 2 Consecutive Years

Performance Improvement Compared to Previous Year... Proving Global Competitiveness in ESG Management

IBK Industrial Bank announced on the 17th that it has been included in the global ESG index ‘FTSE4Good (Socially Responsible Investment Index)’ for the second consecutive year.

‘FTSE4Good’ is a leading European sustainability index created by the FTSE Group, jointly established by the Financial Times (FT) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Every year, it evaluates the ESG levels of over 8,000 companies worldwide to determine inclusion, with evaluation criteria consisting of more than 300 indicators including ▲climate change response ▲human rights ▲labor standards ▲anti-corruption, among others.

IBK Industrial Bank received improved evaluations compared to the previous year across social and governance sectors, including increased issuance of sustainable bonds, achievements in cooperation with domestic and international initiatives, and the establishment of anti-corruption and compliance management systems.

An IBK Industrial Bank official stated, “Being included for two consecutive years is meaningful as it reflects the international recognition of IBK’s ESG performance,” and added, “We will continue to make ESG a core value of the bank and carry out more substantial ESG activities.”

Meanwhile, IBK Industrial Bank has consistently been recognized for its ESG achievements, ranking first among domestic financial institutions in the ‘2024 Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders’ selected by the Financial Times in June, and first among domestic banks in the ‘2024 First Half ESG Evaluation’ selected by Sustinvest.