KCGS 한국ESG기준원

□ Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS) announced the list of companies in the scope of the institute’s ESG (environmental, social, governance, and FI governance) evaluation in 2023. 



□ In 2023, KCGS is set to assess a total of 1,049 companies - 9 more than in 2022, which include 791 KOSPI-listed, 196 KOSDAQ-listed, and 62 non-listed (financial) firms. 

 ㅇ Environmental and social ratings will be assigned to 987 listed firms (791 on KOSPI and 196 on KOSDAQ). 

 ㅇ Governance ratings will be given to 932 listed firms that are not in the financial sector (745 on KOSPI and 187 on KOSDAQ) and 117 financial companies (55 listed and 62 non-listed) based on the respective rating models.

ㅇ For 2022 ratings, a total of 1,040 companies were assessed, including 777 on KOSPI, 205 on KOSDAQ, and 58 non-listed (financial) companies.



□ The timelines for the 2023 ESG evaluation of each category are as follows*: 

    * The timelines are subject to change depending on the progress this year.

 

 ㅇ Assessment Period: Week 1 of April ~ Week 4 of September

 ㅇ Feedback Period for E & S 

   - Disclosure of Submission Guidance: May 19

   - Company Feedback: [Standard] Jun. 12 ~ Jun. 30 / [In-Depth] Aug. 14 ~ Aug. 25 

 ㅇ Governance (incl. FI Governance) Feedback 

   - Disclosure of Submission Guidance: During the feedback period

   - Company Feedback: [Standard 1st Round] Jun. 28 ~ Jul. 7 

   [Standard 2nd Round/In-Depth] Jul. 17 ~ Jul. 21

 ㅇ Announcement of Final Ratings: Week 2 of October

 ㅇ Selection of Exemplary Companies and Awards: November