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Group Leader, Management & Research Group of ESG Center

Young Il CHOUNG

Joining JIPYONG in 2021, Mr. Young Il CHOUNG has managed all ESG policies and Management & Research Group at JIPYONG ESG Center. He has developed and applied specific ESG programs, which contribute to reducing corporates’ negative impact on the environment and society while enhancing sustainable development. He has also devoted his time and energy to research further ESG programs. Utilizing his vast experiences accumulated in civic groups, listed companies, and accounting firms, etc., he has contributed to the sustainability of Korea as well as Korean companies.

Education Close

  • 2006Lund University (M.S. in Environmental Management and Policy)
  • 2000Yonsei University (B.A. in Business Administration)

Experience Close

  • 2021-PresentGroup Leader, Management & Research Group of JIPYONG ESG Center
  • 2022-PresentJIPYONG LLC. Corporate Management Institute
  • 2021-PresentChairman of Translation Review Committee, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) of Korea Accounting Institute
  • 2021-PresentInstructor, ESG and Integrated Financial Report, Graduate School of Business Administration of Soongsil University
  • 2021ESG Consulting Partner, EUM Research Center
  • 2018-2019Vice Chairman, Management Accounting Association of Korea
  • 2017-2019Member of Integrated Reporting TF, The Korean Certified Public Accountants
  • 2017-2019Editor of the CSV Society, The Korean Business Association
  • 2015-2020Korean Advisor to CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), (Climate Change), and (Water)
  • 2015-2020Steering Committee Member, KBCSD (Korea Business Council for Sustainable Development)
  • 2015, 2017-2018Instructor, Corporate Social Responsibility at Graduate School of Business Administration, Ewha Womans University
  • 2015-2020Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner, Earnest & Young Global Limited
  • 2010-2015Director of Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Earnest & Young Global Limited
  • 2008-2009Member of Korea branch, Establishment of ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility Guidance)
  • 2007-2010Sustainability Service Manager, KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp
  • 2007Member of Founding Preparatory Committee, UN Global Compact Network Korea
  • 2000-2004Assistant Manager, Environmental Preservation Office of Amore-Pacific
  • 2000Secretary, Korea Green Purchasing Network of KGCN

Notable Achievements Close

  • Advised on ESG/CSR/sustainability management performance disclosure and stakeholders communication
  • Managed ESG/CSR/sustainability management risk and established strategy
  • Managed SHE (Safety/Health/Environment) risk/developed program 
  • Advised on climate change/energy policy
  • Advised on climate change/energy strategy and program development
  • Advised on climate change/water management information disclosure 
  • Non-Financial Performance Reporting Third-Party Assurance
  • Green Bond, Social Bond, and Bond Assurance
     

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

  • 2022Introduction to Climate Finance, Heute Books
  • 2021EU’s Mandatory Due Diligence on Supply Network (Environment and Human Rights Impact) Plan and Corporate’s Countermeasures, Audit Committee of Listed Companies, Korea Listed Companies Association
  • 2021Lecture on Social Value for ESG Management Leader (Co-author), Barunbooks
  • 2021ESG Era: Corporate Social Responsibility (Translation), EUM Research Center
  • 2021Role of Audit Committee (Auditor), Audit Committee of Listed Companies, Korea Listed Companies Association
  • 2021ESG management practice, Audit Committee of Listed Companies, Korea Listed Companies Association
  • 2021Details of 2021 ESG, Audit Committee of Listed Companies, Korea Listed Companies Association
  • 2021Definition and Meaning of ESG Audit Committee of Listed Companies, Korea Listed Companies Association
  • 2021EU Sustainability Reporting Standardization Trend, The Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants, May edition 2021
  • 2021[Why ESG] ⑤ ‘The rules of the game’ change, The Chosun Ilbo A Better Future
  • 2020[Why ESG] ④ Leading Japan's ESG discussion, The Chosun Ilbo for a better future
  • 2020[Why ESG] ③ Corporate ‘accountability’ expands, The Chosun Ilbo A Better Future
  • 2020[Why ESG] ② ESG is a ‘new opportunity’ for investors, The Chosun Ilbo A Better Future
  • 2020[Why ESG] ① The journey towards ESG has begun, The Chosun Ilbo A Better Future
  • 2009Sustainability Report (Co-author), Green Growth and Environmental Management Theory, Kyonggi University
  • 2009Sustainability Management Strategy Establishment (Co-author), Advanced Environmental Management Theory, Kyonggi University
  • 2006Evaluation of Sustainability Reports-A Comparison of Best Practices in South Korea and the World, Master's thesis, Lund University, Sweden

Languages Close

Korean / English