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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.","002 2023 Kakao ESG Report  \nIntroduction  \nOur Commitments  \nSustainable Management  \nAppendix  \nAbout this report  \nReport Overview  \nKakao 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.  \nReporting Standards  \nThis 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) .  \nReporting Period  \nThe 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.  \nReporting Scope  \nFinancial 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.  \nAssurance  \nKakao 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.  \nInquiries on this Report  \nFor any inquiries regarding the report, please contact:Kakao ESG Management  \nE-mail [esg@kakaocorp.com](esg@kakaocorp.com)  \nWebsite [www.kakaocorp.com/esg](www.kakaocorp.com/esg kakao ESG website)[ kakao ESG website](www.kakaocorp.com/esg kakao ESG website)  \nPart 1  Introduction  Part 2   \n004 Kakao’s Mission  \n005 A Message from the ESG Committee Chair  \n006 A Message from the CEO  \n007 ESG Highlight (2023-2024)  \n009 About Kakao  \n010 Business Portfolio  \n Part 3  Sustainable Management  Part 4   \nEnvironmental  \n025 Active Green Initiative  \nSocial  \n036 Safe and Responsible Digital Ecosystem  \n041 User Protection and Accountability  \n047 Data Privacy and Information Security  \n055 Service Reliability  \n060 Barrier-Free Initiative  \n062 Human Rights and Diversity  \n066 Krew Value Enhancement  \n074 Win-Win Initiative  \n086 Social Impact  \nGovernance  \n091 Corporate Governance  \n098 Risk Management  \n101 Ethical Management and Compliance  \nOur Commitments  \n014 ESG Framework  \n018 Stakeholder Communication  \n019 Double Materiality Assessment  \nAppendix  \n106 About Kakao Affiliates  \n108 ESG Data  \n119 Reporting Methodology  \n120 GRI Standards Index  \n123 SASB Index  \n124 ISSB  \n124 UN Global Compact  \n125 UNSDGs  \n126 Kakao’s ESG Policies and Regulations  \n127 Memberships  \n127 Awards  \n128 GHG Emissions Verification Statement  \n130 Third-party Assurance Statement  \n003 2023 Kakao ESG Report  \nIntroduction  \nOur Commitments  \nAppendix  \nIntroduction  \n004 Kakao’s Mission  \n005 A Message from the ESG Committee Chair  \n006 A Message from the CEO  \n007 ESG Highlight (2023-2024)  \n009 About Kakao  \n010 Business Portfolio  \n005 2023 Kakao ESG Report  \nIntroduction  \nOur Commitments  \nSustainable Management  \nAppendix  \nA Message from theESG Committee Chair  \nFirst and foremost, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our shareholders, investors, customers, and users for their unwaveri","cbCaivWY1llzyKrq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivWY1llzyKrq","pdf",4282873,3,1,132,"English","en",105,"# About this report\n## Report Overview\n## Reporting Standards\n## Reporting Period\n## Reporting Scope\n## Assurance\n## Inquiries on this Report\n# ESG Framework and Commitments\n## ESG Framework\n## Stakeholder Communication\n## Double Materiality Assessment\n# Sustainable Management\n## Active Green Initiative\n## Safe and Responsible Digital Ecosystem","[{\"question\":\"Which standards were used to prepare the 2023 Kakao ESG Report?\",\"answer\":\"The report was prepared according to GRI Standards 2021 and the SASB Internet Media \\u0026 Services Industry Standards. 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