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ESG Ratings and Awards

KCGS (Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability)

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The Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS) has been conducting corporate governance ratings since 2003 based on high transparency and professionalism. Since 2011, it has also been evaluating the sustainability management levels of domestic listed companies annually through ESG ratings. The KCGS's ESG evaluation framework aligns with international standards such as the OECD Corporate Governance Principles and ISO 26000, while faithfully reflecting domestic laws and business environments in Korea.

SK D&D ESG Rating Result

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2023 KCGS ESG Rating
2023 KCGS ESG Rating

MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International)

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The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has been providing ESG ratings since 1999. It evaluates 10 themes and 35 key issues within the ESG pillars, assigning rating results from AAA to CCC across seven grades. Governance receives weighted consideration in the evaluation, and in addition to overall ratings, individual scores and rankings are given for each ESG pillar.

SK D&D ESG Rating Result

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2024 MSCI ESG Rating
2024 MSCI ESG Rating

Awards & Achievements

SK D&D Awards & Achievements

ESG Management Achievements
2023 KCGS ESG Ratings – Best Performers 2023 Best Governance Company Award
LACP 2023 Inspire Awards Platinum Award

Awards for Spaces
2021 Co-living Award Grand prize in Best Co-living Operator category
2021 Global Design Awards Special Mention in Brand Identity category
2021 A ‘Design Awards & Competition’ Bronze Medal in Graphic Communication category
2021 Serviced Apartment Awards Best Co-living Development
2021/2022 Mercury Awards Honors in the Design Culture/Lifestyle category
German Design Award Special 2021 Special Mention in the Brand Identity category
2022 Red Dot Design Award Spatial Communication - Interior Design (Winner)
2022 MarCom Awards Platinum Award in Integrated Marketing and Collaboration category
Golden Scale Design Awards Client Award for Gangnam 262 & Seocho 393
Korea Design Awards Corporate Value Innovation Award
FRAME Design Awards 2022 Co-living Complex of the Year Award
INNOVATION BY DESIGN Awards Honors in the Space and Places category
2023 iF Design Awards Prize Winner in the Residential Interior - Interior Architecture category
2023 Co-living Award Winner in the Impact & Sustainability category
2023 MarCom Awards Honors in the 'Research/Study' and 'Corporate Social Responsibility' categories
2023 Seoul Architectural Work Award(41st) Excellence Award for Saeng-gag Gongjang Dangsan
2023 Korea Green Building Award Ministry of Environment Prize for Saeng-gag Gongjang Dangsan

Awards for Episode

Through its co-living housing brand, Episode, SK D&D aims to embody its residential philosophy of ‘living space, valuing individual life, a microcosm of society, and connecting value’. The Episode is one of the largest shared housing brands domestically and offers diverse residential experiences from a user perspective, departing from provider-centric spatial design.

Episode distinguishes itself by customizing community spaces at each location to reflect their unique characteristics. In Episode Gangnam, situated in a densely populated office area, we create spaces that enhance the quality of work-life balance. Meanwhile, Episode Seongsu, celebrated for its distinctive personality and sense of style, offers trendy community lounges. These initiatives spearhead a dynamic residential culture that incorporates demographics, local geography, and socio-cultural factor. As a result, Episode has received various awards including the 2023 iF Design Award Grand Prize.

Participation Initiatives and Associations

Participation Initiatives

TCFD

TCFD | Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
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The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) issued its recommendations in 2017 to encourage companies and financial institutions to transparently disclose climate-related financial risks to investors, shareholders, and the public. In 2022, SK D&D declared its support for the TCFD recommendations and published TCFD reports. Annually, through our sustainability report, we disclose climate-related financial information aligned with the TCFD recommendations.

RE100

RE100
K-RE100

SK D&D has established the target to achieve RE100 by 2023 as part of its 2030 Net Zero roadmap. In 2023, we implemented RE100 (100% renewable energy transition) by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) equivalent to our total electricity consumption of 16.58 TJ. We are considering expanding our means of achieving RE100 by exploring future options such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and long-term REC purchase contracts. These efforts aim to contribute to achieving clean energy transition for national carbon neutrality by 2050.

Participation Associations

Membership Status

Associations
Korea Data Center Association
Korea ESS Industry Development Association
ESS Ecosystem Promotion Council
Korea Wind Energy Industry Association
Fuel Cell Industry Development Council
Korea Fire Safety Association
Korea Power Exchange
Korea Proptech Forum