[Edaily Reporter Shin Yeong-bin ] SHINSEGAE INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION Co., Ltd. (#SHINSEGAE I&C Technology Co., Ltd.) announced on the 30th that it has published its fourth Sustainability Report and strengthened the disclosure of information related to its climate change response system.

This report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the global standard for sustainability reporting. For third-party verification of non-financial information, the company adopted the internationally recognized ISAE 3000 standard. ISAE 3000 is an international assurance standard for non-financial reporting established by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

In the report, Shinsegae Co.,Ltd. identified physical risks, transition risks, and opportunity factors, focusing on the impact of climate change on the stability of business operations and cost structures. The company also refined its assessment of the materiality of climate change risks and opportunities by comprehensively evaluating business impact, likelihood of occurrence, and response levels.

Based on this, the company presented key response strategies, including the enhancement of energy-efficient operations, strengthening responses to electricity and carbon risks, and cloud- and AI-centered digital-based low-carbon growth.

In the social sector, the report highlighted corporate social responsibility achievements centered on shared growth with business partners and employee support initiatives. Shinsegae I&C Technology Co., Ltd. received a “Good” rating in the 2025 Shared Growth Index evaluation based on its support programs for business partners and its supply chain ESG management system.

The company also disclosed its achievements in fostering a work-life balance culture. Shinsegae Co.,Ltd. received the Presidential Commendation for Excellence in Family-Friendly Companies, and the report detailed initiatives—such as the operation of a Health Support Center—aimed at creating a positive work environment for employees.

In the corporate governance section, the company introduced initiatives to ensure transparent governance and strengthen shareholder rights. Notably, as an IT specialist firm, it also unveiled new standards for the responsible use of AI.

Shinsegae Co.,Ltd. presented principles such as “Human in the Loop,” as well as guidelines for security and confidentiality protection, accuracy verification, and compliance with copyright and legal requirements. The company explained that it has established standards for the safe use of technology from a corporate ethics perspective amid the expanding use of AI.

As a result of its efforts to strengthen ESG management, Shinsegae I&C Technology Co., Ltd. has received an overall “A” rating in the Korea ESG Standards Institute (KCGS) ESG evaluation for three consecutive years.

Yang Yoon-ji, CEO of Shinsegae I&C Technology Co., Ltd., stated, “This report focused on specifically examining sustainable management issues surrounding the IT industry, such as climate change and the expanding use of AI.” She added, “Going forward, we will faithfully fulfill the sustainable management tasks required of IT companies—including responding to climate change and ensuring responsible AI management—and strengthen the foundation for sustainable growth through the disclosure of highly reliable information.”