KGI Financial has once again received international recognition for its sustainability efforts. For the fifth consecutive year, it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and selected for both the 2024 DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Markets indices. Additionally, in the latest ratings released by MSCI ESG, KGI Financial achieved an 'A' rating, positioning itself as a leading global ESG company
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), which annually adjusts its components based on companies' ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance, is the world's initial corporate sustainability investment index. Only the top 10% of companies with the highest scores in each industry category are included in the DJSI. More than 10,000 companies worldwide participated in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment in 2024, and KGI Financial emerged as one of the outstanding companies selected for inclusion in the DJSI. KGI Financial received top scores in two categories: "Transparency Reporting" and "Customer Relationship Management," and a high score of 99 points in "Materiality." Additionally, in the environmental dimension, KGI Financial ranked third globally in the insurance industry, highlighting the company's significant achievements in sustainable development.
MSCI, Morgan Stanley Capital International's ESG rating tool, measures companies' exposure to ESG-related financial risks and their ability to manage ESG opportunities using key indicators. It is one of the world's most credible ESG rating tools and serves as an important reference for many ESG fund investments. KGI Financial has been upgraded to an 'A' rating, demonstrating its resilience and innovation in managing ESG risks and opportunities.
In addition to international ESG recognitions, KGI Financial has also excelled in domestic sustainability awards. The company was honored with the Taiwan Top 100 Sustainable Model Enterprise Award for Comprehensive Performance and received the Gold Award for Sustainability Reporting in the Finance and Insurance sector at the 2024 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards. These accolades highlight KGI Financial’s outstanding achievements in long-term operations and sustainability in the financial market.
KGI Financial, upholding the ONE KGI spirit, collaborates with its subsidiaries to deepen sustainable operations. The company will continue to focus on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions, leveraging its financial expertise to create sustainable value for investors, clients, and society.
