In the third quarter of this year, SK Group emerged as the top conglomerate in South Korea, showing the highest level of interest in “ESG management” among the country’s top ten groups. SK Group’s ESG management-related posts were the only ones to exceed 10,000, with LG Group and HD Hyundai Group following closely behind.
On Oct. 19, Data and Research reported the findings of its investigation into the posting frequency of the keyword “ESG management” related to the top ten domestic conglomerates during the third quarter. It conducted this research by analyzing 230,000 websites across 12 channels.
The survey focused on conglomerates ranked first to 10th based on the asset size announced by the Fair Trade Commission in April. In terms of the number of postings, the rankings were as follows: SK Group, LG Group, HD Hyundai Group, Lotte Group, Samsung Group, POSCO Group, NongHyup, Hanwha Group, GS Group, and Hyundai Motor Group.
During the third quarter, SK Group recorded a total of 11,071 ESG-related posts, securing the top position in ESG management interest among the top ten conglomerates. In September, SK Group organized the Ulsan Forum to discuss ways for young people to settle in local communities in the face of issues such as population decline and youth migration. In August, SK shieldus conducted the “Safe School Campaign,” an educational program on children’s safety, with a cumulative participation of 20,000 people. During the same month, SK C&C held a graduation ceremony for the 7th cohort of the “SEED” program, which focuses on training young disabled ICT professionals to support employment opportunities for youth with disabilities. Out of 31 graduates from the 7th cohort, 10 have secured employment at companies such as S-OIL and SK shieldus.
A representative from Data and Research stated, “Amid the sustained interest in ESG management within the business sector, SK Group has consistently secured the top position in various categories related to corporate social responsibility activities, including ESG management, social contribution, and local community engagement, over the recent years. This is a testament to Chairman Chey Tae-won’s distinctive commitment to noblesse oblige.”