G-CSR | ESG

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Social Responsibility System

KT&G recognizes the importance of sustainable corporate management and, to realize the management philosophy of ‘a company that grows together,’ establishes systematic social responsibility strategies led by a dedicated team. Based on the P-C-P (People-Community-Planet) value system, we aim to fulfill the value of ‘PEOPLE,’ supporting individual growth so it can lead to social and corporate change and innovation; ‘COMMUNITY,’ striving to identify and solve local community issues to achieve mutual growth; and ‘PLANET,’ focusing on global issues and seeking innovative solutions.

VISION

Sustainable Growth of Business and Society

SLOGAN

Imagine a Better Tomorrow

STRATEGY

To realize the management philosophy of ‘a company that grows together,’ KT&G systematically establishes and implements a social responsibility value framework. Based on the beneficiary-focused P-C-P (People-Community-Planet) model, we are carrying out diverse social responsibility initiatives for a better tomorrow for people, communities, and the planet.

VALUE &
BUSINESS

PEOPLE

We support individual growth so it can connect to social change and innovation.

KT&G Welfare Foundation
KT&G Scholarship Foundation

COMMUNITY

We identify and solve local issues to grow together with the community.

Imagine Planet (Sangsang Planet)

Imagine Fund

Imagine Madang

Tobacco Leaf Farming Support

PLANET

We focus on global issues and seek innovative solutions.

Environmental CSR
Global CSR

G-CSR

KT&G strives to fulfill its roles and responsibilities as a global company and a member of the global community by providing necessary assistance worldwide and driving positive change.

History

KT&G is deploying systematic social responsibility activities for the sustainable development of both the company and society from a long-term perspective.
In addition, we aim to fulfill our responsibilities as a corporate citizen by creating shared value in a differentiated way unique to KT&G.

2024

Mar. Strengthened ESG Management through Organizational Expansion and Reorganization

To strategically fulfill corporate social responsibilities from an ESG perspective and create sustainable future value, KT&G renamed the existing Social Contribution Office to the ESG Management Office and enhanced its structure.

2023

Nov. Awarded the Presidential Commendation at the 2023 Mecenat Awards

At the 2023 Mecenat Awards, KT&G received the Presidential Commendation (Grand Prix) for its extensive Mecenat activities based at the nationwide KT&G SangSang Madang, recognizing contributions to coexistence with local communities and to culture and arts.

Nov. Awarded the Presidential Commendation at the 2023 Crime Prevention Awards

KT&G received the Presidential Commendation for its activities since 1998, including support for social resettlement of persons subject to protection and improvement of conditions for medical personnel and patients under care.

2022

Dec. Won Presidential Award in Recognition of Contributing to Job Creation

KT&G received the Presidential Commendation in recognition of its contribution to youth employment promotion, including operating youth startup platforms such as SangSang Planet and the SangSang Start-up Camp social venture fostering program.

2021

Jul. Won Presidential Award for Merit in Social Economy

KT&G won the Presidential Award in the social economy and value category in recognition of sponsoring youth start-ups and helping neighbors in need as part of its social responsibility activities.

2020

Jul. Opened KT&G SangSang Planet

KT&G opened SangSang Planet exclusively for startups in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the center of social ventures, to promote the youth startup ecosystem and lay the foundation for sponsoring youth startups.

Sep. Opened KT&G SangSang Madang Busan

KT&G opened KT&G SangSang Madang Busan in Seomyeon to build on sponsorship for culture and art and open up greater opportunities to experience local culture.

Social Responsibility Projects

PEOPLE

KT&G Welfare Foundation

Support programs for economic and cultural activities for low-income groups
Overseas relief and education infrastructure improvement
Welfare center support
Volunteering activities

Vulnerable social group

KT&G Scholarship Foundation

SangSang Scholarship
Culture & Art Scholarship
Restart Scholarship
Talent-training Scholarship
On-demand/Urgent Scholarship
Global Scholarship

Vulnerable social group

COMMUNITY

SangSang Planet

SangSang Start-up Camp
Social venture scale-up program
Play & network program

Vulnerable social group

Support for tobacco leaf farms

Volunteering for harvesting tobacco leaves
Supporting for additional profits
Improving welfare of farms

Local communities, Stakeholders, Farms

SangSang Fund

Donation Market, Donation Petition
Employee volunteering group
Other public services

Vulnerable social group, Local communities, Stakeholders

SangSang Madang

Discovering new artists
Performance/exhibition support
Culture & art-related education

Local communities, New artists

PLANET

Global CSR

Indonesia SangSang Univ.
Korean Center
Global disaster relief

Vulnerable social group, Local communities, Stakeholders

Environmental CSR

Improving smoking environment
Protecting marine ecosystem
Forestation
Biodiversity CSR
Support for drinking water supply in Africa

Local communities, Stakeholders

Archiving

KT&G is advancing ESG management and committed to transparent information disclosure.

2024 KT&G G-CSR Report

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