Celltrion Ranks in Top 5% Globally for ESG Evaluation in Bio Sector...Only One in Korea

Proving Leading ESG Competitiveness in the Biotechnology Sector

Celltrion announced on the 15th that it was the only Korean bio company selected as a global top 5% company in the biotechnology sector of the 'Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)' hosted by the global credit rating agency S&P Global.

CSA is an ESG evaluation conducted on 7,690 companies worldwide, selecting top companies by industry and listing them in the 'Sustainability Yearbook 2025.' Companies in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% receive separate trophies. ESG stands for Environment, Social, and Governance. It is an indicator that measures a company's value by considering its social and environmental activities.

Celltrion was recognized for its sustainable management competitiveness in the biotechnology sector, achieving the highest score among domestic companies and being selected as a top 5% company. Globally, only five companies are within the top 5% in the biotechnology sector.

Celltrion has set the vision of 'Building a Sustainable Medical Service Ecosystem Based on ESG Management' and is strategically promoting ESG management. In 2022, it established an ESG-dedicated organization directly under the CEO and formed an ESG committee under the board of directors, systematically strengthening competitiveness in each ESG field.

In the environmental sector, Celltrion has set the goal of 'Carbon Neutrality (Net Zero) by 2045' and is systematically managing greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, it is establishing a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) roadmap to manage all environmental impacts of its products, conducting evaluations by product, and expanding this effort.

In the social sector, Celltrion conducts annual surveys on human rights satisfaction and employee participation, reflecting the results in improving working conditions and organizational culture. Based on this, it was selected as a 'Top Job Company in Korea' by the Ministry of Employment and Labor last year. Additionally, to prepare for potential supply chain risks, it is pursuing a supply chain diversification strategy for key raw materials and is advancing an ESG-based evaluation system.

From a governance perspective, the majority of the board of directors are independent outside directors. The company also operates audit committees, performance compensation committees, outside director nomination committees, and ESG committees within the board to efficiently fulfill the board’s roles. Furthermore, it is enhancing shareholder value through share buybacks and cancellations, as well as record-high cash and stock dividends.

A Celltrion official stated, "Being selected as a top 5% company in S&P Global’s ESG evaluation is a recognition of our sustainable management competitiveness in the global market," adding, "We will continue to realize the value of improving human health and welfare and achieve relentless innovation and development."

Meanwhile, the award ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. Lee Dong-jin, Head of Celltrion’s Sustainable Management Office, attended the ceremony to receive the trophy.