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PURPOSE

Why ESG Ratings
Matter

ESG ratings have become a key indicator shaping investment, global business relationships and corporate reputation.

01
Capital Markets

Engage Capital Markets and Attract Investment

As institutional investors and pension funds expand responsible investment, ESG ratings directly influence investment decisions and financing terms.

02
Global

Secure Global Business and Supply Chains

Responding to global customers' supply chain due diligence and assessment requirements such as EcoVadis and RBA is essential to maintaining and growing business relationships.

03
Stakeholders

Strengthen Stakeholder Trust and Reputation

Objective rating results build trust with shareholders, customers and employees, and provide a basis for enhancing brand value.

BUSINESS

Key Services

We bring experience and proven methodologies across the leading domestic and global ESG rating frameworks.
Select a rating agency to jump to its details below.

PROCESS

Our Process

From framework analysis to follow-up, our four-phase process manages the full rating cycle.

PHASE 1

Framework Analysis

  • Review prior-year results
  • Analyze requirements and criteria
PHASE 2

ESG Diagnosis

  • Assess current internal practices
  • Gap analysis against requirements
PHASE 3

Improvement & Implementation

  • Identify improvement actions
  • Strengthen data and evidence systems
PHASE 4

Rating Response & Follow-up

  • Support engagement with rating agencies
  • Results analysis and follow-up
STRENGTH

Why Daishin Economic Research Institute

Our experience managing multiple rating frameworks at once gives us a distinctive edge.

Cross-Framework Compatibility

By mapping common indicators across frameworks such as KCGS, MSCI and EcoVadis, we design improvements so that a single initiative delivers results across multiple ratings.

Integrated Disclosure and Evidence Management

We build an integrated system for the disclosures and supporting data needed for ratings, enabling quick responses to recurring information requests.

Greater Efficiency and Consistency

With a standardized response process and annual calendar management, we ease the burden of recurring rating work and keep response quality consistent year after year.

KCGSKorea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability

Rating Features

KCGS applies Korea-specific ESG indicators that directly reflect domestic capital market regulations (such as the Commercial Act) and the local business environment. It collects public data, then incorporates company feedback before assigning final ratings.

Target Companies

Companies listed on KOSPI and KOSDAQ, and major unlisted financial institutions

Expected Benefits
  • Because key domestic institutional investors such as the National Pension Service use KCGS ratings for responsible investment and proxy voting decisions, results directly affect capital raising and management control defense in the Korean market

DJSIDow Jones Best-in-Class

Rating Features

Based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) questionnaire, DJSI applies a 'best-in-class' approach that includes only the top 10% of companies by market capitalization in each industry.

Target Companies

The world's 2,500 largest companies by float-adjusted market capitalization, and large companies that participate voluntarily to demonstrate world-class ESG capabilities

Expected Benefits
  • Inclusion in a world-renowned ESG index earns a reputation as a 'global leader' and attracts capital as a core holding of global sustainability-themed funds

MSCIESG Ratings

Rating Features

Without requiring company submissions, MSCI uses AI and big data to collect only publicly available information, focusing on how well companies manage risks with high financial materiality for their industry.

Target Companies

Major listed companies worldwide that are MSCI index constituents or key holdings of global investors

Expected Benefits
  • Plays a key role in attracting foreign capital and supporting share prices

EcoVadisSupply Chain Sustainability Rating

Rating Features

A supply chain-focused ESG assessment platform that, at the request of customers, rigorously evaluates suppliers' policies, actions and results across four themes (environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement) based on supporting documentation.

Target Companies

B2B manufacturers and export suppliers worldwide that provide components, materials and services to global multinationals

Expected Benefits
  • Meet global customers' stringent supply chain due diligence requirements
  • Strengthen export competitiveness by securing a qualification required in overseas bids

RBAResponsible Business Alliance

Rating Features

A supply chain code of conduct specific to the global electronics and ICT industries, RBA rigorously audits compliance with labor, health and safety, environmental and ethics standards through a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) and strict third-party on-site audits (VAP).

Target Companies

Manufacturers in the global IT and consumer electronics industries, including semiconductors, displays and mobile, and their tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers

Expected Benefits
  • Maintain supply chain partnerships and vendor status with global big tech companies
  • Proactively control the risk of serious labor and safety incidents at operating sites

SMETASedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Rating Features

An ethical audit methodology developed by the supply chain data platform Sedex. Going beyond document review, it centers on rigorous on-site audits covering labor standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics (4-Pillar).

Target Companies

Manufacturers and export suppliers worldwide in the global supply chains of the consumer goods, food, apparel and retail industries (e.g., Walmart, Nestlé, Unilever)

Expected Benefits
  • Respond efficiently to duplicate audit requests from multiple customers
  • Maintain stable sales channels in global consumer goods markets

Start preparing for your ESG ratings today.

Our expert consultants will propose a strategy tailored to your company's situation.

ESG Strategy Consulting Center
Seungtae JungHead of Center
TEL+82-2-2084-7808
ESG Strategy Consulting Center
Rakhoon GuManaging Director
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