인구 4만 지역의 ESG 경영 효율성 평가와 전략: 18개 자치군을 중심으로

ESG Management Efficiency Evaluation and Strategy in Regions with a Population of 40 Thousand: Focusing on 18 Autonomous Counties

(Purpose) This study aims to analyze the efficiency of ESG capacity indicators and suggest implications for strengthening regional ESG capacity. (Design/methodology/approach) ESG capacity indicators were divided into four areas: autonomous capacity, economic capacity, basic capacity, and service capacity, and detailed indicators were set for each capacity and DEA efficiency was measured. The research target area was 18 local governments with a population of 40 thousand selected from 226 local governments nationwide, and their efficiency was compared. (Findings) The DEA efficiency results are presented as follows. First, ESG autonomous capacity showed an average efficiency of 85.4%, with five regions including Gyeongbuk Cheongdo showing 100% efficiency. Second, ESG economic capacity was high in four local governments with an average of 89.5%, while Gyeongbuk Uljin and Gyeongnam Hadong were relatively low. Third, ESG basic capabilities have an average efficiency of 94.4%, with Gyeongbuk Cheongdo achieving 95.5%, slightly above average. Fourth, ESG service capacity had an average efficiency of 93.7%, with five regions showing high performance.The ranking of ESG competency indicators is as follows: Jeonnam Jangseong (1st), Gyeongbuk Seongju (2nd), Gyeongbuk Cheongdo (3rd), Gangwon Hoengseong (4th), and Gyeongbuk Uljin (5th). (Research implications or Originality) Based on the analysis results, the following strategies are suggested to strengthen ESG capabilities. First, ESG capacity indicators need to be evaluated not only quantitatively but also in conjunction with resident satisfaction assessments. Second, ESG capacity indicators should be identified through on-site inspections for each village. The ratio of ESG capacity indicators should be about 7:3 (quantitative to qualitative), and weights should be given to each ESG capacity. Every year, the village's ESG capacity level can be evaluated, and which ESG capacity has improved or regressed the most, and whether it is satisfactory, and this can be used as basic data for improving ESG capacity. Third, the development of ESG capacity indicators should be centered on the user. Evaluation indicators need to be developed from the perspective of residents’ satisfaction, interest, and participation.