How it works

Administration Agenda

Kia’s commitment to internalizing sustainability management starts with reorganizing the infrastructure that underpins it. We renamed the Transparent Management Committee the Sustainability Management Committee, and the Board of Directors received reports on sustainability management issues two times a year. The Sustainability Management Committee now reviews ESG agendas, allowing non-financial risks to be continuously managed and supervised. In addition, we have strengthened the operation of the company-wide ESG Council, operated by the Environmental Management, Social Outreach, Corporate Governance, and Strategy-building subcommittees. Through semi-annual ESG Council meetings, we promptly respond to ESG issues and report the major conclusions to the Board of Directors and the executives.

For sustainable and responsible management, Kia sets ESG performance as a main factor of the executive's KPIs(Key Performance Indicators) which affect their compensation. By connecting ESG performance with the evaluation and compensation, Kia motivates itself to make progress with ESG goals. The ESG performance for the KPIs consists of ESG ratings results and detailed issues(eco-friendly vehicles sales, quality and environment management, and so on).
The proportion reflected in the evaluation varies by different organization. Based on Korea HQ operating division, an average of 10% is reflected in 2021 KPIs

• CEO
• ESG Committee
  • Environmental ManagementEnvironmental, Fire facilities Management Team
  • Social OutreachSustainability Management Team
  • Corporate Governance (Economy)Compliance Management Team
  • Strategy-buildingStrategic Business Planning Team
• Sustainability Management Team
• Sustainability Management Committee under Board of Directors

Communication Channels

As a global company operating in diverse markets, Kia is always conscious of the impact on the lives and environments of our international stakeholders. Kia considers customers, employees, shareholders, investors, suppliers, communities, governments, associations, and non-governmental organizations as our key stakeholders. By communicating with our key stakeholders about sustainability, Kia strives to develop our business orientation and intra-corporate culture.

Stakeholder Points of Interest

Communication Channels