03-04-2025
aT honored for ESG management at National Brand Awards
The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation won the grand prize Wednesday in the environmental, social and governance management category of the 2025 Korea National Brand Awards for the second consecutive year.
Hosted by the New York Festivals, the annual award recognizes top performers in each category based on the National Brand Competitiveness Index, which evaluates brand awareness, identity, satisfaction, loyalty and global competitiveness.
The Korean food trade agency, also known as aT, first received the ESG management award in 2024, the year the category was introduced, and has retained its top position this year.
Since declaring its commitment to ESG management in 2021, the agency has implemented a range of initiatives, including the launch of Korea On-line Wholesale Produce Market to digitize agricultural distribution and the creation of the Climate Change Response Department. It has also introduced support programs such as food packages for underprivileged children and smart farm training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
'It is an honor to be selected as Korea's top national brand in ESG for a second year,' said aT President Hong Moon-pyo. 'We will continue promoting ESG initiatives that contribute to a prosperous future for farmers, fishers and rural communities.'
