Avoid
- Goal to halt deforestation and land conversion in protected natural areas by 2030
- Manage leaf tobacco supply chain risks through STP and SGP guidelines
Biodiversity Protection and Forest Conservation Policy
Based on its Biodiversity and Forest Conservation Policy established in 2023, KT&G aims to prevent loss (No Net Loss, NNL) and create a Net Positive Impact (NPI) at business sites near key biodiversity conservation areas by 2050. By 2030, we plan to halt deforestation and land conversion (DCF) in protected natural areas throughout the procurement of leaf tobacco, ginseng, timber, and other materials. Based on the TNFD LEAP framework, we assess and manage dependencies and impacts on natural capital across our business sites and supply chain.
Biodiversity Conservation Activities
KT&G systematically manages biodiversity-related impacts that may arise across its value chain by assessing biodiversity risks and opportunities. To this end, we apply SBTN's AR3T Framework to mitigate risks and advance biodiversity conservation activities.
Reduce
- Strengthen wastewater reuse and water pollutant management
- Expand the use of raw materials certified under FSC, GAPC, and other sustainable agriculture and sourcing standards
Restore & Regenerate
- Conduct annual biodiversity conservation activities with the National Institute of Ecology in communities near business sites, including wetland protection and forest creation
- Promote sustainable forest management and restore wildfire-damaged areas with the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization
Transform
- Review facilities and technical support to prevent climate disasters, including floods and heat waves, on directly and indirectly contracted farms