Why Supply Chain Due Diligence Response Matters
As the EU and other major economies legislate mandatory supply chain due diligence, global buyers like Apple, BMW, and GE have begun factoring ESG risk assessment information into supplier selection alongside quality, price, and delivery. Korean exporting SMEs are not exempt from this shift.
The Role of the K-ESG Guideline
In response, Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy developed and distributed the "K-ESG Guideline for Supply Chain Due Diligence Response." Sector-specific detailed guidelines are also under continuous development, gradually sharpening due-diligence response standards tailored to each industry's characteristics.
Free Consulting Support Program
Using this guideline, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy plans to support consulting for 500 exporting SMEs and mid-sized companies, diagnosing and improving their supply chain ESG risks. This represents a real opportunity for SMEs that struggle to build ESG response systems on their own.
How to Take Advantage
Contact KITIM
KITIM supports exporting SMEs with K-ESG guideline-based self-assessment, building supply chain ESG data systems, and connecting to government consulting support programs. Contact us through [KITIM Contact](/contact) if you need support responding to supply chain due diligence.