공급망에서의 ESG 실천 사례 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the level of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices in the supply chain through a case analysis of selected domestic companies. The study aims to identify the major directions of ESG implementation in supply chain management (SCM). We selected four companies and a comparative analysis of their ESG practices in the supply chain in terms of environmental and social perspectives. The analysis was based on the 2021 Sustainable Management Reports of the four selected companies, using the ‘K-ESG Guidelines’ criteria. The study findings revealed that sustainable environmental management activities and energy consumption analysis were common practices in the environmental dimension. In the social dimension, efforts to create social value, activities for mutual growth, developing safe work environments, and digital transformations were common practices. Although differences were observed based on industry characteristics, the fundamental direction of ESG practices in the supply chain was found to be similar. In addition, while ESG practices should be implemented without discrimination across industries, it is also necessary to improve the evaluation criteria according to the characteristics of industry type. The results of this study provide theoretical and practical implications that can shed important insights for the planning and implementation of ESG in supply chain management.