The KCGS has evaluated corporate governance of domestic businesses since 2003 based on the values of transparency and professionalism. Especially since 2011, the Institute rates sustainability of the listed enterprises every year through ESG evaluation including corporate social responsibility and environmental management.

SUSTINVEST is a leading research firm that evaluates and analyzes companies’ ESG performance to measure the level of corporate sustainability management. ESGValueTM  is the unique evaluation model solely developed by SUSTINVEST to evaluate and analyze sustainable management performance of a company.

* SUSTINVEST ESG Ratings Scale : Sustinvest ESG ratings range from AA to E, seven in total. Scores are given based on absolute assessment and ratings are assigned according to the score criteria.

EcoVadis provides leading solutions to monitor sustainability of global supply chain and has evaluated more than 50,000 companies with four main subjects (Environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement). Based on international sustainability standards (Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000), EcoVadis guarantees reliable 3rd party CSR (Corporate social responsibility) assessments by its Scientific Committee comprised of CSR and supply chain experts.

NQC SUPPLIERASSURANCE is a system that evaluates policies and practices related to human rights, environmental sustainability, and health and safety. It assesses members of Drive Sustainability, including global OEMs such as BMW Group, Daimler Truck, Ford, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Group, among others. NQC Supplier Assurance conducts sustainability performance assessments throughout the entire automotive supply chain, covering raw materials, manufacturing, logistics, assembly, and retail.