[Edaily Reporter Shin Yeong-bin ] Shinsegae Co.,Ltd(004170) I&C announced on the 12th that it received an overall “A” rating for the fourth consecutive year in the Korea ESG Standards Institute (KCGS) “2026 ESG Rating Assessment.”

KCGS evaluates the environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) management systems and performance of domestic listed companies and publishes ratings annually. SHINSEGAE INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION Co. earned an “A” rating for environmental performance, an “A+” for social performance, and an “A” for governance this year.

In the environmental category, the company analyzed the impact of climate change on its business and assessed its significance. It identified improved energy efficiency and cloud- and AI-based low-carbon growth as key opportunities and plans to incorporate these into its future response strategies.

The company is also promoting the “Green Wave Project” to conserve biodiversity. This project uses AI and drones to analyze biodiversity and supports ecosystem restoration over the course of about one year through activities such as removing invasive species, sowing native plants, and monitoring changes.

In the social sector, the company has established medium- to long-term plans for human rights management and community engagement. It has expanded its “shared growth” program, which provides support for ESG, occupational safety and health, and information security consulting, as well as recruitment and training for partner companies. The company is also continuing its social contribution activities, such as AI education for youth in rural and fishing communities and support for social solidarity economy enterprises.

In the corporate governance sector, the company is reviewing key sustainable management issues and related opportunities and risks, centered on the ESG Committee. It has also revised its articles of incorporation to allow the dividend record date to be set after the dividend amount has been finalized. This measure enables shareholders to confirm the dividend amount and make informed investment decisions.

SHINSEGAE INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION Co. also received an “A” rating in SustainBest’s “2026 First-Half ESG Evaluation” last June. The evaluation covered 1,305 companies in South Korea.

Yang Yoon-ji, CEO of SHINSEGAE INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION Co.,Ltd., stated, “As an IT company, we are examining our impact on the environment and society and focusing on incorporating ESG values into all aspects of our management from a medium- to long-term perspective.” She added, “We will listen to the opinions of our stakeholders and deliver tangible results on the ground, such as environmental conservation and the creation of social value.”