Overall impact
B (61)

Commentary

Sk Telecom is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 61.2 for overall impact (65th percentile compared to all companies), Sk Telecom ranks 17th out of 39 industry peers, behind PC Tel, BearCom, Vodafone and 13 others, and ahead of Rogers Communications, Consumer Cellular, United States Cellular and 19 others. On top material causes for Sk Telecom's industry (Wireless Telecommunication Services), Sk Telecom performs well in Lgbtq Equality (84.1 score), Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (94.9), Quality Lifelong Education (88.6) and 6 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Accountable Institutions (26.9 score), Accountable Institutions (26.9), Accountable Institutions (21.6) and 14 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1984
Employees
4,840
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Sub-industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
SASB industry
Software & IT Services
Headquarters
South Korea
Share classes
SKM
Description
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. provides wireless telecommunication services in South Korea. It operates through three segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The Cellular Services segment offers wireless voice and data transmission, Internet of Things solutions, platform, cloud, smart factory solutions, subscription, advertising and curated shopping under the T Deal brand name, and metaverse platform-based services, as well as sells wireless devices. Its Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services segment provides fixed-line telephone services; broadband Internet services; media platform services, such as Internet protocol TV and cable TV; and business communications services. The Other Businesses segment offers T-commerce services, as well as portal services under the Nate brand name. In addition, it provides call center management, base station maintenance, information gathering and consulting, database and internet website, cable broadcasting, broadcasting programs, and digital contents sourcing services. The company also manufactures non-memory and other electronic integrated circuits; engages in international telecommunication and mobile; operates information and communications facilities, and mobile virtual network; as well as participates in communications and communication device retail business. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Sk Telecom, based on its industry sub-industry Wireless Telecommunication Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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