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KT&G joins 'DJBIC World Index' for two consecutive years'
KT&G ranked in the top 10% of 2,500 global companies for ESG performance, according to S&P Global.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, KT&G joined the top-tier Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the second consecutive year, ranking in the top 10% of 2500 Global companies for ESG-performance.
- The Dow Jones Sustainability Index includes only the top 10% of 2500 Global companies, presenting the standard for responsible investments to global investors seeking ESG-performance leaders.
- Across ESG categories, KT&G received high scores for its Green Impact environmental vision addressing climate change and water management, plus recognition for human rights execution in the social field.
- Simultaneously, KT&G joined the Asia Pacific and Korea Indices, with governance excellence reflected in top ratings for board independence, diversity policies, and ESG governance structure aligned with Global standards.
- ESG Management Director Young-ah Shim stated the company will strengthen ESG management execution to establish stakeholder trust, building on the AAA ESG Index rating received from MSCI last December.
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