SK Eternix earns overall B+ in first ESG assessment, with A grades in environmental and social categories

[Financial News] SK Eternix received an overall B+ rating in its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessment by the Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS) since launching in March 2024. It received A ratings in the environmental and social categories, respectively, but its governance rating was limited to B.
SK Eternix said on the 12th that it received these ratings in the 2026 ESG assessment.
The environmental category assessed factors including greenhouse gas reduction targets and the company’s climate change response system. SK Eternix set a goal of reducing its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 36% by 2030 from 2025 levels and achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. It also analyzed and disclosed the financial impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on its business.
In the social category, the assessment took into account factors including the company’s adoption of a code of conduct for business partners and a supply chain sustainability policy. It also runs community service activities involving its employees.
It received a B in the governance category. SK Eternix said it had zero deficiencies in its internal accounting management system and zero cases of fair-trade violations or sanctions.
SK Eternix CEO Kim Hae-jung said, “Receiving A grades in the environmental and social categories in the KCGS assessment is the result of consistently putting into practice the principle that the renewable energy business is ESG management itself.” He added, “We will continue to contribute to carbon neutrality by expanding renewable energy, while further strengthening the execution of ESG management based on trust with our stakeholders.”
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