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Strategies to Expand SMEs ESG Management through Domestic and Foreign ESG Cases

국내외 ESG 사례를 통해 본 중소기업 ESG 경영 활성화 방안

  • Lim, Hyung-Chul (Department of International Trade, Dong-a University) ;
  • Jung, Moo-sup (Department of International Trade, Dong-a University)
  • 임형철 (동아대학교 국제무역학과) ;
  • 정무섭 (동아대학교 국제무역학과)
  • Received : 2021.11.30
  • Accepted : 2021.12.23
  • Published : 2021.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose - This study is aim to stimulate ESG management of SMEs in Korea with SWOT analysis. Presently, ESG is also affecting a company's supply chain and sales. We tried to make the complementary point of Korea SMEs through domestic and foreign cases. Design/methodology/approach - We divide foreign cases into three countries, and in Korea, also divide into three groups of government, major companies, SMEs to conduct SWOT analysis. Findings - We confirmed that ESG activities were delayed in Korea compared to overseas, but the government and major companies were responding quickly. However, SMEs are complaining of difficulties in ESG activities due to cost issues and limited information. Nevertheless, some SMEs companies show the possibility by carrying out ESG activities based on their own strengths. Research implications or Originality - We suggested the need for SMEs' ESG management. The SMEs are inevitably vulnerable to ESG management compared to other groups. Therefore, We suggested the direction of SMEs ESG management expansion, that are R&D and distribution of eco-friendly activities through collaboration with universities(E), social program to improve working places(S), and expansion of governance that guarantees autonomy(G).

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이 논문은 동아대 후지원 연구비의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임.

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