KCGS 한국ESG기준원

KCGS started corporate governance ratings in 2003 based on a high level of transparency and expertise. Since 2011, it has conducted ESG ratings that include social responsibility and environmental management, measuring the level of sustainable management at listed companies in Korea every year. Through ESG ratings, KCGS aims to help listed firms understand where they are in sustainability management and seek improvement where necessary. The ESG rating models have been developed by KCGS independently, not only aligned with international standards such as the OECD principles on corporate governance and ISO 26000 but also faithfully reflective of legal and management circumstances in Korea.

• Collection of Raw Data

  Corporate disclosure (e.g. business reports, sustainability reports, and websites), materials such as from regulatory bodies and municipalities, and media coverageAbout 1,000 listed companies are rated.
  More than 900 raw data are collected per company.

• Standard Rating

  Is a system in place to minimize ESG risks?

  In-Depth Analysis

  Is there any ESG-related issue likely to degrade corporate value?

• Verification

  Adopt various data verification methods for accurate evaluation

  Feedback

  Two-way feedback via a web-based rating system

KCGS rates all the KOSPI-listed companies and selected KOSDAQ firms. Ratings are performed based on publicly available data initially, and rated firms can provide feedback on our website dedicated to ESG ratings, where detailed information regarding rating activities is available, including rating results, rating models and guidelines, and revision history.