Integrated Grade Rises One Level Compared to Last Year
AhnLab announced on the 24th that it received an overall 'A (Excellent)' rating in the 2024 Korea ESG Standards Institute ESG evaluation.
AhnLab's overall rating rose one level from 'B+ (Good)' to 'A (Excellent)', and it also achieved an 'A+ (Very Excellent)' rating, one level higher, in the Social (S) category. The Environmental (E) and Governance (G) categories maintained their 'B+ (Good)' ratings.
Under the sustainability management catchphrase "Every Little Detail," AhnLab manages all ESG tasks, including environmental issues, down to the smallest details.
In the Environmental (E) category, AhnLab signed a "Business Agreement for ESG Environmental Sector Win-Win Cooperation" with Seongnam City in March this year, practicing eco-friendly social contribution activities and biodiversity conservation activities linked with the local community. The company is reducing the use of disposable products in the office by using reusable cups in the in-house caf? and conducting campaigns that encourage employees to participate in environmental protection, such as donating secondhand goods and used electronics. AhnLab obtained the ISO14001 environmental management system international standard certification in 2022 and maintains the certification while promoting gradual improvements in the environmental management system.
In the Social (S) category, AhnLab has established an information security and personal information protection management system based on information security certifications such as ISMS, ISMS-P, and ISO27001 to continuously manage ESG risks. The company focuses on investing in future talent and participating in community activities, establishing and implementing sustainability management policies including personal information protection, fair trade, human rights management, safety and health management, and social contribution activities.
In the Governance (G) category, although there is no disclosure obligation, AhnLab has been publishing an annual corporate governance report since 2022 to enhance management transparency. It strengthens communication with shareholders by disclosing the status of voting rights exercised at regular general meetings of shareholders on its website.
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