Company Recognized at World Economic Forum in Davos for Leadership in Economic, Social and
\nEnvironmental Sustainability<\/p>\n
SEOUL, Jan. 22, 2016<\/strong> \u2015 LG Electronics (LG) was named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporate Knights employs a comprehensive measurement system to gauge sustainability based on As one of the top-scoring companies in its industry, LG Electronics also qualified for inclusion in LG has also been recognized for its dedication to preserving the environment, carrying out activities \u201cOver the coming year we will continue to create innovative products that enhance the quality of life Company Recognized at World Economic Forum in Davos for Leadership in Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability SEOUL, Jan. 22, 2016 \u2015 LG Electronics (LG) was named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year and was also awarded the Gold Class distinction in RobecoSAM\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCorporations in the World by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year and was also awarded
\nthe Gold Class distinction in RobecoSAM\u2019s 2016 Sustainability Yearbook at the World Economic
\nForum in Davos, Switzerland. LG ranked 44th in the most recent edition, up seven places compared
\nto the previous year.<\/p>\n
\na corporation\u2019s environmental and societal outcomes, as well as financial performance. The firm
\nexamined approximately 4,000 top corporations from around the world in order to compile its
\ndefinitive list of the 100 most sustainable companies. Each company was analyzed across 12 key
\nperformance indicators such as R&D-based innovation, capital asset management, sustainable
\nenergy utilization, greenhouse gas emissions, and ability to offer stable employment to existing hires
\nwhile also successfully integrating new employees. Despite challenging global business conditions,
\nLG has increased its R&D investment every year with a large portion of this investment going toward
\nthe creation of new markets as well as finding and nurturing talent.<\/p>\n
\nRobecoSAM\u2019s 2016 Sustainability Yearbook in which LG received the Industry Leader, Gold Class
\ndistinction for its sustainability performance. Every year since 2004, the Sustainability Yearbook has
\nlisted the world\u2019s most sustainable companies in each industry as determined by their score in
\nRobecoSAM\u2019s annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). As in previous years, The
\nSustainability Yearbook provides thought-provoking snapshots of the main trends, challenges and
\nopportunities that connect corporate sustainability initiatives with pro-sustainability investing.<\/p>\n
\nthat help reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as water usage. In March 2014, LG was the first
\nelectronics corporation in the world to have its eco-friendliness confirmed through a Certified
\nEmission Reduction (CER) certificate from the United Nations. LG has closely examined the labor,
\nethics, environmental, safety and health practices at its worldwide production sites as well as those
\nof its many business partners, ensuring that all meet the EICC (Electronic Industry Citizenship
\nCoalition) code of conduct.<\/p>\n
\nfor our customers while also actively engaging in socially responsible business practices. These are
\nthe core tenants of LG\u2019s corporate identity, and we believe that this philosophy will enhance the
\ncompany\u2019s impact on the market ecosystem as a whole,\u201d said Lee Choong-hak, executive vice
\npresident of LG Electronics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"