Sustainability and governance the watchwords in this year's document.
July 9, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Netmarble :
LOS ANGELES - JULY 8, 2024 - Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has published ‘Netmarble Sustainability Report 2024’.
The report outlines the company’s strategic initiatives to operate responsibly with a continued emphasis on sustainability and governance, including the company’s efforts surrounding ESG management, core ESG issues and sustainable achievement. Highlights from the report include:
Eco-friendly HQ building G-Tower received the Minister of Environment Award at the 14th Artificial Ground Greening Awards
Championed protection of corporate information while also improving standards
Ranked No. 1 in R&D investment among the Korean gaming industry
Reorganized the ESG Committee into a committee under the Board of Directors
The report discloses Netmarble’s sustainability management activities and performance, with detailed strategic directions for users, employees, shareholders and investors, partners and community. Following the recommendations of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, Netmarble conducted a double materiality assessment in 2024 to determine the four material issues with high impact levels. The company plans to manage the risks of material issues in advance and actively reflect them in the corporate management activities.
The main pillars of the ‘Netmarble Sustainability Report 2024’ surround the company’s ESG Vision and include:
We Entertain the world with fun games:
User Satisfaction: Netmarble has implemented a management and response system based on user feedback and the user rights protection policy, moderating and promptly addressing customer to enhance satisfaction.
The Right Technology for Everyone: Netmarble is dedicated to providing stable game services to global users and is developing eco-friendly game technology.
We Support a Sustainable Future:
Talent Management: Netmarble views its members as a key driving force for growth and is committed to nurturing and recruiting future talent across various positions.
Information Security and Data Privacy: Security organizations at Netmarble protect information and personal data.
We Grow Together:
Risk Management: Netmarble employs a risk management strategy that proactively addresses economic, social, and environmental risks before actions are taken. The company examines management protocols and operations at least twice a year to categorize potential risks for each task.
“Since its early days, Netmarble has been committed to evolving in ways that are mutually beneficial to both the company and its shareholders, fueling long-term growth and sustainability. We have promoted the positive aspects of gaming, fostered a healthy gaming culture, and engaged in various activities contributing to talent development and community welfare,” said Lee Chan Hee, Chair of the ESG Committee at Netmarble. “As a leader in the Korean gaming industry, Netmarble will continue to uphold its social responsibility and practice sincere and sustainable management in order to grow together.”
Netmarble was the first Korean game company to join the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest strategic corporate sustainability initiative aimed at developing, implementing and adopting corporate social responsibility policies aligned with global standards. The company also received an “A” rating from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Ratings assessment in 2021.
Detailed information on the Netmarble Sustainability Report 2024 can be found via the official website.
About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com/.
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