ESG Ratings
Key Achievements
Korea's First to Issue Global Green
KRW Sustainability Bonds for 4 consecutive years
These facilities are used for domestic and international renewable energy projects, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy efficiency improvements, etc., and are expected to contribute to greenhouse gas reduction.
Number of Energy Valley partner companies passed 632
Since 2015, we have promoted the creation of an Energy Valley, and in 2019, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport selected KEPCO's Smart City Operation Platform as an exemplary case in innovation cities. As of 2023, 632 companies have joined the cooperative agreement.
Strengthened ESG-focused governance,
and management
In 2020, we established the first ESG Committee under the Board and launched an ESG Advisory Committee of external experts in 2021. In 2019, we formed a CEO-led Compliance and Ethics Committee and in 2022, underwent Board of Audit and Inspection evaluation.
Excellent results from evaluations by external institutions
DJSI
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DJSI Aasia Pacific Inxex : Included for 11 consecutive years(2014~2024)
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DJSI Korea Index : Included for 5 consecutive years(2020~2024)
CDP
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Energy Utility Sector
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Selected for Carbon Management Sector Honors
(2016-2021, 2023)
MSCI
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Maintained BB rating in 2024
Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability
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Ovearall ESG Rating for 2024 : B
Domestic & International Awards
Domestic
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Winner of the JungAng ESG Management Award (Public Enterprise Category) for 5 consecutive years (2021~2025)
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Winner of the ESG Tech Award (Minister of Environment Award, 2024)
International
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Selection of LACP 2024/25 Spotlight Awards(Global 2nd, Domestic 1st / PltiRti)
Certifications & Recognitions
ISO 14001 Certification
The ISO 14001 certification is an international certification on environmental management system, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It engages a third-party certification institution to evaluate whether an organization's environmental management system complies with global standards. KEPCO obtained company-wide certification in 2008, recognizing its compliance with environmental regulations, environmental performance management, and pollution reduction activities in accordance with international standards.
Certification - Overview
- Certification Standards
- KS | ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015
- Scope of Certification
- Construction and operation of assets related to transmission, transformation, distribution, and nuclear power generation of electricity
- Certification Period
- Nov 30, 2023 ~ Oct 22, 2025
- Certifying Body
- KSR QES