Consolidated assets 10trillion won or more 291companies, 2028from the year mandatory ESG disclosure
The government 2028from the year has announced that ESG disclosures, including greenhouse gas emissions, will be mandatory for listed companies with consolidated assets of 10trillion won or more. The target is 291listed companies, and businesses need to accelerate their disclosure preparations and internal data collection.
The government 2028from the year announced an institutionalization plan to make ESG disclosures, including greenhouse gas emissions, mandatory for listed companies with consolidated assets of 10trillion won or more.
The announcement was made in 2026year, 7month 8day, and the mandatory application is reportedly for 291listed companies. Specific disclosure items include carbon emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.
The government announcement explained the phased introduction of the disclosure system and the implementation timing for each company. Detailed guidelines and disclosure forms are scheduled to be announced later.
In this regard, financial companies are continuing internal training and special lectures for employees. KB Securities invited science communicator “Orbit” to hold a special lecture on the climate crisis and ESG for executives and employees in 2026year 7month 9day.
This announcement is expected to affect companies’ internal data collection systems and external reporting practices, as it represents an institutional overhaul that changes the scope and format of disclosures. Additional announcements will provide the specific implementation schedule and detailed guidelines.