Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine September 2016 | Page 21

6 SUSTAINABLE APAC COMPANIES

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SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO LTD – South Korea

Shinhan Bank Group – historically the first bank in South Korea , established over a century ago - and Jeju Group make up the Shinhan Financial Group . In recent years it has established a private holding company , a balanced business portfolio and a committed goal to grow sustainably . The company executes its sustainability strategy by focusing on nine core CSR strategies , which are :
- Creating customer value and protecting customer information - Developing its people and building a great place to work
- Working with suppliers to mutually develop CSR activities - Strengthening ethical management practices - Contributing to local community development - Developing environmentally friendly products and services - Increasing financial inclusion - Efficient use of resources
Ongoing successful implementation of these initiatives has lead the company to be recognised by the likes of the DOW Jones , Davos , and the CDP Carbon honours Club .
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