The Korea Technology Finance Corporation (Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Chairman Kim Jong-ho, hereinafter referred to as “KIBO”) announced that it received the “Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award” in the comprehensive ESG category at the “2025 Government Awards for Sustainable Management” held at the Science and Technology Convention Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Tuesday, the 16th.
The Government Award for Sustainable Management, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korea Productivity Center, is presented annually to companies, organizations, and groups that have contributed to ESG management practices and the achievement of national policy objectives. Kibo received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy's Award in recognition of its achievements in creating sustainable ESG value.
Kibo has been promoting the internalization of ESG values across all aspects of sustainable management, including ▲supporting the transition of small and medium-sized enterprises to carbon neutrality ▲environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral innovation activities ▲strengthening safety management ▲customized social contribution activities based on local communities ▲upgrading the ethics and compliance management system ▲fair recruitment operations ▲active communication with stakeholders.
In particular, KIBO took note of the difficulties faced by farmers in the Busan region due to the rising bee mortality rate and promoted the "BK LOVE Campaign," which symbolizes KIBO's love for bees, and carried out support for beekeepers and related local mutual growth donation activities. Furthermore, KIBO actively practiced ESG in daily life, such as conducting plogging activities in the Gwangalli and Mipo areas of Busan to preserve the marine environment and collecting a total of 560 liters of marine debris.
Kibo CEO Cheon Chang-ho said, “This award is a meaningful achievement that externally recognizes Kibo’s continuous efforts to practice ESG management,” and added, “As a public institution, Kibo will continue to contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality and the creation of social value, and faithfully fulfill its responsible role in expanding ESG management.”
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