KGI Financial Holding’ sustainability achievements have once again received global recognition. S&P Global, an international authority, recently announced the 2026 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), in which KGI Financial Holding stood out among numerous global financial institutions, earning the No. 1 ranking worldwide in the insurance industry category. KGI Financial Holding has now been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for seven consecutive years and simultaneously selected for six consecutive years in both the Dow Jones Best in Class World Index and Emerging Markets Index — underscoring its world-class leadership in sustainability.
The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook award ceremony was held today (13th), where KGI Financial Holding Vice Chairman and Chair of the Sustainability and Integrity Management Committee, Shen Jong-chin, accepted the award on behalf of the company. Shen Jong-chin stated that KGI Financial Holding has incorporated sustainability and integrity governance into the Board’s decision-making framework, setting the goal of achieving “total portfolio net zero carbon emission by 2045”. Through concrete and quantifiable action plans, the company demonstrates the pivotal role of the financial industry in guiding low-carbon transition and advancing sustainable prosperity.
The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook is recognized as the world’s most authoritative ESG benchmark. Based on the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), it comprehensively evaluates companies’ performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. This year’s selection covered 59 countries worldwide, identifying the top 15% of companies in each industry. Amid intense competition among more than 240 insurance companies worldwide, KGI Financial Holding earned the No. 1 global ranking in the insurance industry. The company received top recognition globally in areas including information disclosure, corporate ethics, policy influence, climate strategy, occupational health and safety, financial inclusion, and customer relations.
In the area of governance, KGI Financial Holding promotes resilience management and high‑standard integrity governance. Under the supervision of the Sustainability and Integrity Management Committee, ESG factors have been fully integrated into investment, financing, and risk‑decision processes. The company continues to enhance information transparency, strengthen cybersecurity, and build stakeholder trust.
In the area of environment, KGI Financial Holding has made firm sustainable finance commitments, joining the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to adopt international standards for carbon management in investment and financing, while establishing a climate risk management mechanism. The company also follows the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in advancing its total portfolio net zero goal, with SBTi validation scheduled for 2025. Compared to the 2022 baseline year, sustainable investment positions in 2025 increased by 44.4%, green energy project financing grew by 97.3%, and new green investment commitments rose by 122.8% compared to the 2023 baseline year.
On the social front, KGI Financial Holding has made digital inclusion and building a shared‑prosperity society its key focus. Subsidiaries actively adopt AI technologies to upgrade service efficiency while continuously enhancing financial accessibility for elderly and disadvantaged groups. The company has also long invested in arts, culture, and various public welfare initiatives. Through the “Regional Revitalization Changemakers” program, with active participation from group volunteers, more than 15,000 service hours have been contributed over two years, helping revitalization teams generate over NT$10 million in revenue.
Looking ahead, KGI Financial Holding will continue to strengthen sustainable governance and its role in financial empowerment, collaborating with clients and the supply chain to drive transformative action and build a resilient, long‑term value‑driven sustainable financial ecosystem.
