93-11 Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act, 2021

Summary

In March 2021, the Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act (ETISA) was amended to expand environmental disclosure obligations to all companies listed on the KOSPI Market Division of the Korea Exchange (KRX) (KOSPI Listed Companies) with total assets greater than or equal to KRW 2 trillion.

Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act, 2021

Issuer

South Korea

Year

2021

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Government of South Korea (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Construction
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land