Vision & Mission

Four Core Principles

KoSIF's four core principles: ESG as Fiduciary Duty, Active Ownership, Long-term Investing, and Shared Responsibility and Shared Benefit

Five Missions

KoSIF’s mission is guided by five commitments that anchor our work and inform the initiatives we lead.

  • 01

    Promote ESG and broader sustainability values.

    1. Encourage environmental considerations across corporate activities, including the development of environmentally responsible products
    2. Protect the rights and interests of diverse stakeholders — including employees, suppliers, consumers, and local communities
    3. Strengthen transparency in corporate disclosure and promote democratic decision-making structures
  • 02

    Foster a long-term investment culture in financial markets.

    1. Move beyond short-term investment practices and support a long-term investment culture focused on companies that fulfill their social responsibilities
  • 03

    Develop and institutionalize standards for Socially Responsible Investment.

    1. Establish standards that align with global norms while reflecting Korea’s specific context
  • 04

    Strengthen investor awareness of shareholder rights and support responsible shareholder engagement.

    1. Inform investors of their legal rights as shareholders and support the responsible exercise of those rights
  • 05

    Advance social cohesion and progress through Socially Responsible Investment.