Biodiversity Protection and Forest Conservation Policy
KT&G recognizes the importance of biodiversity value and sustainable use for humanity's sustainable development. We have established a biodiversity protection policy to actualize sustainable relationships between business operations and ecosystems. Furthermore, KT&G will strive to prevent biodiversity-related losses (No Net Loss) and achieve Net Positive Impact across our business sites and value chain by 2050.
Conservation
Activities
Activities
Natural Monument Restoration
In partnership with the National Institute of Ecology’s Research Center for Endangered Species, KT&G implemented a restoration project to support the conservation of the black stork. The black stork—designated as Natural Monument No. 200, Class I Endangered Wildlife—had disappeared from its former habitat in the Gyeongbuk region. To restore this species, six birds were introduced from abroad, and initiatives for domestic breeding and population recovery are currently in progress.
Forest Conservation Projects
Since 2006, KT&G has been dedicated to improving forest environments both in Korea and abroad. KT&G established the SangSang Forest in Mongolia through the SangSang Fund, which is supported by voluntary employee contributions. KT&G has also been participating in forest conservation projects in various countries, including Kazakhstan, in cooperation with the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO).
Marine Ecosystem Conservation
KT&G partnered with the Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation (KOEM) under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) to advance marine ecosystem conservation, having collected and removed approximately 31 tons of marine waste in 2024.
Archiving
KT&G is advancing ESG management and committed to transparent information disclosure.
TNFD Report
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