2023 Kakao ESG Report - Report Overview - Third-Party Assurance - GRI/SASB Standards

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2023 Kakao ESG Report discloses the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments through transparent performance reporting. It states preparation in line with GRI Standards 2021 and SASB Internet Media & Services Standards, with financial results following K-IFRS. The report covers progress against the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles across human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and tracks alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It defines the reporting period (Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2023), scope, and third-party assurance by BSI Korea under AA1000AS v3 Moderate Level, Type 2.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages132

Reading Time5 h 33 min

AccessFree to download

About this report

Report Overview

Reporting Standards

Reporting Period

Reporting Scope

Assurance

Inquiries on this Report

ESG Framework and Commitments

ESG Framework

Stakeholder Communication

Double Materiality Assessment

Sustainable Management

Active Green Initiative

Safe and Responsible Digital Ecosystem

002 2023 Kakao ESG Report Introduction Our Commitments Sustainable Management Appendix About this report Report Overview Kakao annually publishes ESG reports to illustrate the company’s commitments and responsibilities in making a better world. By transparently disclosing our performance in the Environmental, Social, and Governance areas, we aim to engage ever closer with our stakeholders. Reporting Standards This report was prepared in accordance with the international sustainability reporting framework of the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards 2021 and the Internet Media & Services Industry Standards of SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) of the US. The financial performance, unless otherwise stated, is presented in conformity with the K-IFRS (Korean International Financial Reporting Standards) . Additionally, this report outlinesour progress in abiding by the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption, as a member of the UNGC (United Nations Global Compact), as well as in attaining the UNSDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) . Reporting Period The reporting period spans from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Information prior to 2023 or in the first half of 2024 is partially included and distinctly marked within the report. For quantitative performance, data from the last three years (2021-2023) are provided to enable year-on-year trend analysis. Reporting Scope Financial performance is reported on a consolidated basis, and non-financial performance is mainly focused on Kakao’s domestic operations. A portion of the environmental and social performance data covers the performance of our major affiliated companies. Assurance Kakao has undergone third-party verification from an independent assurance provider, BSI Korea, to ensure the reliability of the reporting process and the disclosed information. The assurance engagement was conducted in conformity with AA1000AS v3 Moderate Level, Type 2. Inquiries on this Report For any inquiries regarding the report, please contact:Kakao ESG Management E-mail [esg@kakaocorp.com](esg@kakaocorp.com) Website [www.kakaocorp.com/esg](www.kakaocorp.com/esg kakao ESG website)[ kakao ESG website](www.kakaocorp.com/esg kakao ESG website) Part 1 Introduction Part 2 004 Kakao’s Mission 005 A Message from the ESG Committee Chair 006 A Message from the CEO 007 ESG Highlight (2023-2024) 009 About Kakao 010 Business Portfolio Part 3 Sustainable Management Part 4 Environmental 025 Active Green Initiative Social 036 Safe and Responsible Digital Ecosystem 041 User Protection and Accountability 047 Data Privacy and Information Security 055 Service Reliability 060 Barrier-Free Initiative 062 Human Rights and Diversity 066 Krew Value Enhancement 074 Win-Win Initiative 086 Social Impact Governance 091 Corporate Governance 098 Risk Management 101 Ethical Management and Compliance Our Commitments 014 ESG Framework 018 Stakeholder Communication 019 Double Materiality Assessment Appendix 106 About Kakao Affiliates 108 ESG Data 119 Reporting Methodology 120 GRI Standards Index 123 SASB Index 124 ISSB 124 UN Global Compact 125 UNSDGs 126 Kakao’s ESG Policies and Regulations 127 Memberships 127 Awards 128 GHG Emissions Verification Statement 130 Third-party Assurance Statement 003 2023 Kakao ESG Report Introduction Our Commitments Appendix Introduction 004 Kakao’s Mission 005 A Message from the ESG Committee Chair 006 A Message from the CEO 007 ESG Highlight (2023-2024) 009 About Kakao 010 Business Portfolio 005 2023 Kakao ESG Report Introduction Our Commitments Sustainable Management Appendix A Message from theESG Committee Chair First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our shareholders, investors, customers, and users for their unwaveri

FAQs

Which standards were used to prepare the 2023 Kakao ESG Report?

The report was prepared according to GRI Standards 2021 and the SASB Internet Media & Services Industry Standards. Financial performance follows K-IFRS unless otherwise stated.

What time period does the report cover?

The reporting period spans January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Some information before 2023 or in the first half of 2024 is included in part and clearly marked.

How was the reporting process verified?

An independent third-party assurance provider, BSI Korea, conducted verification of the reliability of the reporting process and disclosed information under AA1000AS v3 Moderate Level, Type 2.

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