KGI Life Honored for Circular Economy and Net-Zero Commitment

Sep 10, 2025

 

KGI Life has been awarded the prestigious Bronze Award at the 7th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Award by the Ministry of Environment, making it the only life insurance company to receive this highest national-level environmental honor. The recognition validates KGI Life's long-term commitment to environmental sustainability, green operations, and achieving its net-zero goals.

The judging committee specifically praised KGI Life’s global alignment and environmental management expertise, highlighting its outstanding achievements in the circular economy and carbon neutrality.

KGI Life has set ambitious climate targets, becoming the first domestic insurer to commit to achieving net-zero carbon emissions for its entire asset portfolio by 2045 and net-zero for its own operations by 2040. To meet these goals, the Company has implemented significant measures:

  • Carbon Neutrality Certification: The Company's headquarters, a Gold-certified green building, achieved third-party verification under the latest ISO 14068-1:2023 Carbon Neutrality standard in August 2025.
  • Emissions Reduction: In 2024, KGI Life successfully reduced its own operational emissions by over 8% compared to the previous year, with emissions intensity dropping by nearly 20%.
  • Circular Economy: KGI Life is the first in the financial sector to launch a "Zero Waste Sustainability Program" for its employee cafeteria since 2024. This program uses black soldier fly to convert kitchen waste into high-value fertilizer, which is then supplied to farmers. The resulting produce is subsequently purchased for the employee cafeteria, creating a self-sustaining circular agricultural value chain.
  • Comprehensive Audits: Since 2015, KGI Life has conducted ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas inventories with a 100% coverage rate for all domestic and international operating locations, with yearly third-party verification.
  • KGI Life continues to leverage its influence as an institutional investor to drive low-carbon transition, investing in green and sustainable industries and upholding its "We Share We Link" spirit and commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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