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Highlights
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External ESG Evaluation
Kakao is recognized for strong performance based on the evaluation criteria of major global ESG rating agencies. Kakao’s capabilities in risk management and execution across governance, social, and environmental areas have been validated through quantitative and qualitative assessments by leading institutions such as MSCI, KCGS, S&P Global, and CDP.
Morgan Stanley Capital International
MSCI ESG Rating
: A
Evaluates ESG performance and risk
across 7 grades (AAA-CCC); Kakao has
maintained an A rating since 2023.
KCGS
Korea ESG
Standards Institute
Rating: A
Evaluates governance, social, and
environmental performance to select
and announce outstanding companies;
Kakao achieved an overall “A” rating in
2025 with Environment and Governance
“A” and Social “A+”.
S&P Global
S&P Sustainability
Assessment Top 5%
Announcing “Sustainability Distinction”
through annual Yearbook, Kakao has
maintained top 5% in the IMS industry
since 2023.
Carbon Disclosure Project
CDP Climate
Change Rating: A-
A global non-profit organization that
requires disclosure of climate-related
information from major global
companies. Kakao obtained an “A-”
rating in 2025.
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Socioeconomic Value
Kakao creates diverse economic ripple effects through innovation based on
its digital platform. Revenue and demand generated through service
expansion drives production and value creation across industries, while
technology internalization contributes to strengthening national
competitiveness through employment.
Direct Impact
A growth engine driving the
digital economy and
generating significant
economic ripple effects
KRW 10.8
trillion
Final demand generated through
Kakao’s services
Value-Added Impact
Contributes to national
technological
competitiveness through
technology internalization
and drives economic growth
through creation of high
value
KRW 9.1
trillion
Contribution of final demand
generated by Kakao to the national
economy (GDP)
Production-Inducing Impact
Co-evolution across
industries beyond the
platform ecosystem
KRW 19.1
trillion
Total output across all industries
directly and indirectly induced by final
demand generated by Kakao
Driving Employment
Stimulates employment of
tech talent and across
industries
KRW 5.4
trillion
Scale of direct and indirect
employment created across
domestic industries by Kakao
Analysis Overview
(as of 2024)
This analysis was conducted based on Kakao Group’s 2024 revenue data and the Bank of Korea Input-Output Statistics (2022)
to estimate ripple effects across 6 related industries.
To ensure objectivity, the analysis was reviewed by academic experts (Prof. Kim Yong-kyu, Prof. Chun Hyun-bae, Prof. Han
Jong-hee), and figures were rounded.