KT&G Company Recognized as Best Governance Architecture Enterprise

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Nov.28.2023

KT&G Company Recognized as Best Governance Architecture Enterprise

KT&G, the South Korean company, has been selected as the "Best Governance Architecture Enterprise" at the 2023 Korea ESG Standard Organization Awards.

According to Businesskorea, KT&G, a South Korean company, has been selected as the "Best Governance Structure Company" at the "2023 Korea ESG Standard Organization Excellence Awards Ceremony". KT&G has consistently demonstrated sound board operations and has been highly acclaimed for its board-centered company management approach.

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[1] KT&G, 한국ESG기준원 지배구조 최우수기업 선정

Also Read:

[1] KT&G Receives Presidential Award at "2023 Cultural Awards" Ceremony

[2] KT&G Announces 2.8 Trillion KRW Shareholder Rebate Plan

[3] KT&G Reports Record Q3 Financial Performance in 2023

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