LG Recognized Among World’s Top Sustainability Performers Again in 2026
Key Highlights
- LG earned S&P Global’s “Top 1%” sustainability ranking for the third straight year
- Company continues expanding renewable energy, recycled materials and carbon reduction initiatives
- Multiple global organizations recognized LG’s ESG leadership and governance performance
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — LG Electronics has earned a “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, continuing the company’s push to strengthen environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance across its global operations.
LG received a score of 77 out of 100 in the latest assessment and achieved the highest marks in the Leisure Equipment & Products and Consumer Electronics industry category.
The recognition reflects LG’s ongoing efforts in environmental policy development, supply chain management, customer relations, governance and human rights initiatives.
LG Recognized Among Highest-Ranked Global ESG Performers
S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment evaluates companies across a broad range of ESG criteria and industries worldwide.
In the latest assessment cycle, only 70 out of 9,243 companies across 62 industries received the “Top 1%” designation. LG was one of only two Korean companies to earn the distinction.
The company demonstrated particularly strong performance in governance and transparency initiatives, including efforts to strengthen board independence and oversight.
Multiple Global Organizations Recognize LG’s Sustainability Efforts
In addition to the S&P Global recognition, LG continued to receive strong ESG ratings from several international organizations and sustainability indexes.
The company was included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJ BIC) World Index for the 14th consecutive year—the longest streak achieved by a Korean home appliance manufacturer. The index recognizes top-performing companies for sustainability among the world’s largest publicly traded organizations.
LG also received an upgraded “AA” ESG rating from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) after maintaining an “A” rating for the previous five years.
Additional recognition included:
- A second consecutive “Platinum” rating from EcoVadis
- A “Low” ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics
The EcoVadis Platinum designation is awarded to the top 1% of companies within their industry categories.
Company Targets Renewable Energy and Circular Economy Goals
As part of its broader sustainability strategy, LG said it continues working toward transitioning all global business sites to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
The company is also expanding its use of recycled plastics and developing paper-based cushioning materials to reduce plastic usage across operations and product packaging.
LG said it is pursuing additional carbon reduction initiatives tied to high-efficiency heat pump technologies and other energy-efficient systems.
Governance and Transparency Remain Key ESG Priorities
The company also highlighted continued efforts to strengthen corporate governance through increased board independence and transparency measures.
That includes appointing a chairman from among its independent directors as part of broader governance reforms designed to improve oversight and accountability.
LG said its ESG initiatives are intended to support long-term sustainability, operational resilience and responsible growth across its global business portfolio.
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