Woori Bank has been recognized for its achievements in expanding eco-friendly finance.
On November 6, Woori Bank announced that it was selected as an outstanding issuer of Korean-style green bonds in the private sector at the '2026 Green Finance Excellence Awards,' receiving a ministerial award from the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment.
Following the issuance of 150 billion won in green bonds in both 2024 and 2025, the bank doubled its issuance to 300 billion won this year, the largest amount among major banks, bringing its total issuance to 600 billion won.
The funds raised are being allocated to eco-friendly projects that comply with the Korean Green Classification System (K-Taxonomy), including renewable energy generation projects such as solar and wind power, as well as energy storage systems (ESS).
Woori Bank is also expanding its green loan offerings. The bank has been providing loans for projects that meet K-Taxonomy standards, and as of the end of September this year, the scale of green loans supporting investments in eco-friendly facilities and low-carbon transition companies reached approximately 1.7 trillion won.
As part of its award, Woori Bank donated a total of 10 million won, including a prize of 5 million won, to support vulnerable communities affected by climate change.
Shim Sung-jin, head of Woori Bank's ESG Inclusive Finance Division, stated, "We are honored to be recognized as an outstanding green finance issuer for our efforts to expand Korean-style green bond issuance. We will continue to support corporate green transitions by increasing our green bonds and green loans."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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