External Evaluation

Evaluation Outcomes

the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability logo the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability logo

Since 2003, the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS) has conducted corporate governance assessments based on expertise and transparency. Through ESG evaluations, which include social responsibility and environmental management, KCGS has assessed the sustainability management level of domestic publicly listed companies annually since 2011.

The objective of KCGS's ESG evaluation is to assist listed companies in assessing and enhancing their current sustainability management level. Its independent ESG evaluation model conforms to international standards, such as the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and ISO 26000, as well as the domestic legal and business management environments.

the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability Evaluation Outcomes
Evaluation year Overall grade Environmental Social Governance
2023 A A A+ B+
2022 A A A+ B+
2021 A A A+ A
SUSTINVEST logo SUSTINVEST logo

Sustinvest comprehensively evaluates the level of ESG risk management of domestic companies, assisting in the selection of outstanding companies from a sustainability perspective. ESGValue™, an ESG evaluation model developed by Sustinvest in 2007, reflects the ever-evolving and expanding domestic and international ESG discourse.

Sustinvest's ESG data and evaluation results indicate that investors making sustainable investment decisions that take into account both financial and non-financial ESG factors will serve as a major force in achieving a sustainable society.

SUSTINVEST Evaluation Outcomes
Evaluation year Overall grade
2023 A
2022 A
2021 A
CDP logo CDP logo

The CDP is a non-profit organization that operates a global disclosure system to aid in the management of environmental impacts. Each year, it assists tens of thousands of businesses, municipalities, states, and regions in assessing and managing risks and opportunities associated with climate change, water security, and deforestation.

The global economy recognizes the CDP as the gold standard for environmental reporting, as it provides the richest and most exhaustive data on business and city government activities.

CDP Evaluation Outcomes
Evaluation year Overall grade
2023 A-
2022 B
2021 B

Ecovadis

Ecovadis

EcoVadis offers comprehensive corporate sustainability assessment services via a global SaaS platform. EcoVadis ratings encompass a broad spectrum of non-financial management systems, including the impact of environmental, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Each company is evaluated based on material issues relating to its size, location, and industry.

These evidence-based evaluations are presented on simple scorecards with scores from 0 to 100 and medals (Gold, Silver, and Bronze). The scorecards also provide guidance on areas for improvement and areas of strength, which evaluated companies can use to focus their sustainability efforts and develop corrective action plans to improve their sustainability performance.

  • Evaluation Scope

    Group

  • Rating

    Sliver

  • Validity Period

    23.12.28 ~ 24.12.28

Awards

  • Endangered Species Conservation Support
    Certificate

    Hyosung Chemical engaged in enrichment activities for endangered wildlife species such as the Asian black bear and Himalayan tahr in collaboration with the ex-habitat conservation organization Cheongju Zoo. On the “Endangered Species Day” in 2023, Hyosung Chemical’s efforts in conservation activities for endangered species were recognized. As a result, the company was awarded the “Endangered Species Conservation Support Certificate” by the National Institute of Ecology.

  • Company recognized
    for its contribution to local communities

    The CSR in the Community is a system by which the local community recognizes the contributions of businesses and institutions that have partnered with non-profit organizations and consistently performed community contribution activities. Since 2019, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare have selected Hyosung Chemical as a "CSR in the Community" for three consecutive years due to its volunteer activities and contributions to local communities.

  • CDP Korea Awards

    CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is an organization that requests disclosure of environmental management information such as climate change and water resource management. Hyosung Chemical has been participating in the climate change sector since 2021 and has been disclosing the company's carbon emissions management status and strategy, and received an A- grade, ranking among the top 4 companies in the raw materials sector in the 2023 evaluation. So, we won the ‘Carbon Management Sector Honors’ at the CDP Korea Awards held on Wednesday, March 13th.