What Is Included in Kumho Tire's "2026 Sustainability Management Report"?

Major Achievements and Mid- to Long-term Strategies in ESG Unveiled
ESG Competitiveness Proven with Two Consecutive Years of Ecovadis Gold Medals

Kumho Tire has published its 2026 Sustainability Management Report, which includes major achievements and mid- to long-term strategies in the fields of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).

This report was prepared based on global disclosure standards, focusing on four key areas: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets. It provides a comprehensive overview of Kumho Tire’s ESG management efforts and achievements.

In the Environment (E) section, the report highlights the acquisition of ISCC PLUS certification, an international sustainability and carbon certification, and the launch of related flagship products as major achievements. The company also succeeded in developing tires using 90% sustainable materials, achieved a renewable energy usage rate of 13%, and expanded the range of products undergoing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), demonstrating ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

In the Social (S) section, all eight of the company’s global production sites have obtained ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification, and a new Safety and Environment Office was established to strengthen safety management systems. Human rights impact assessments have been conducted at all relevant sites, and participation in supply chain ESG assessments has been expanded, thereby enhancing the level of human rights and supply chain management. The report also includes details of social contribution activities undertaken at Kumho Tire’s locations worldwide.

Cover of Kumho Tire 2026 Sustainability Management Report. Provided by Kumho Tire

In the Governance (G) section, the report introduces the appointment of governance experts and the implementation of board evaluations as key achievements. The Vietnam site newly acquired TISAX, an information security certification managed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), and related investments have been expanded to strengthen information security capabilities. The report also details efforts to integrate ESG factors into investment decision-making processes.

Kumho Tire’s ESG management achievements have been recognized externally as well. The company earned a Gold Medal from the global ESG rating agency Ecovadis for the second consecutive year and was also selected as a member of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for two consecutive years. In March, Kumho Tire was named an excellent company in the water resource management category at the 2025 CDP Korea Awards.

The 2026 Sustainability Management Report can be accessed on Kumho Tire’s official website and the Financial Supervisory Service’s electronic disclosure system (DART).

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