Hana Financial Group Acquires ‘AAA’ in MSCI ESG Evaluation for 3 Consecutive Years
Efforts to respond to climate change recognized with a perfect score in the environment category
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- Hana Financial Group obtained the highest rating, AAA, for three consecutive years in MSCI's 2026 ESG evaluation.
- It received a perfect score in the environment category and was recognized for its efforts to respond to climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Why It Matters
MSCI evaluates the ESG management status of approximately 8,500 listed companies around the world every year and assigns a 7-level rating from AAA to CCC. Hana Financial Group received the highest rating for three consecutive years.
Hana Financial Group announced on the 13th that it has achieved the highest rating of 'AAA' for three consecutive years in the 2026 ESG evaluation announced by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), a global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) rating agency.
MSCI evaluates the ESG management status of about 8,500 listed companies around the world every year and assigns 7 levels of ratings from AAA to CCC.
In particular, Hana Financial Group received a perfect score in the environment (E) category in this evaluation, explaining that the group's continuous efforts to respond to climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy were recognized.
An official from Hana Financial Group said, "It is the result of our efforts to create various social values and practice ESG management, including response to climate change. We will support the low-carbon transition of companies and sustainable growth of our society through various financial support, including green and transition finance."
Open Questions
- What is the trend of changes in Hana Financial Group’s previous ESG ratings?
- What are the specific evaluation criteria for a perfect score in the environmental sector?
