KOSME Conducts H1 ESG Management Review, Shares Achievements in Supporting SMEs

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced that it held its 2nd ESG Management Committee today (the 21st) to review the implementation status of its basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management plan for the first half of the year.

According to KOSME, the implementation review showed that major tasks across all ESG fields—including carbon neutrality response, safety and security management, community coexistence, and transparent and ethical management—were stably executed.

Specifically in institutional ESG management, KOSME laid the groundwork for renewable energy transition through a public institution K-RE100 (100% renewable energy use) implementation agreement. It also enhanced safety management execution capabilities while pursuing financial support with KB Financial Group to foster safe working environments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In the SME sector, key achievements included: ▲ strengthening capabilities to reduce greenhouse gases and respond to carbon regulations; ▲ supporting the establishment of safety management systems through severe disaster prevention vouchers; and ▲ operating a focused reporting period and a free advisory center to prevent third-party illegal intervention in policy funds.

The meeting also shared the main contents of the 2025 ESG Management Report, which details both institutional operational performance and achievements in supporting SME ESG initiatives.

Kang Suk-jin, Chairman of KOSME, stated, "We will preemptively respond to changing ESG environments to solidify the foundation for sustainable management of the institution, while strengthening support to back the ESG transition of small and medium-sized ventures."

(Photo: Provided by KOSME, Yonhap News)
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