Celltrion said April 15 it was named a “Top 1%” company in the biotechnology sector in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment, or CSA. The company was also listed as an “Industry Mover,” citing the scale of its year-on-year improvement in environmental, social and governance, or ESG, performance.
The CSA evaluates ESG performance across more than 12,000 companies worldwide and ranks top performers by industry. Results are reflected in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook, which recognizes the top 1%, 5% and 10% in each sector.
Celltrion moved into the top 1% this year after placing in the top 5% in the biotechnology category last year. The company said it is pursuing structured management aimed at building a “sustainable medical service ecosystem based on ESG management.”
On the environment, Celltrion said it is working toward carbon neutrality by 2045 by managing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding renewable energy use. It said it has expanded life cycle assessment, or LCA, to 11 biosimilar products to reduce environmental impacts across product lifetimes.
On the social front, the company said it has supported startups through open innovation as part of efforts to strengthen South Korea’s biotech ecosystem. It also said it has continued support to improve medical conditions in developing countries using proceeds from an in-house bazaar event called “Celeb Market.” Through the “Kkumkkureon 2026” campaign involving running club members, it said it donated all participation fees to the Korea Blood Cancer Association.
On governance, Celltrion said it introduced a lead independent director system to strengthen board independence. It also cited shareholder returns, saying it paid a cash dividend of 750 won per share in 2025 and canceled 895 billion won worth of treasury shares, posting a shareholder return ratio of 103%, which it said was the highest level in its industry.
A Celltrion official said the selection reflects recognition of the company’s ESG performance in global markets and that it will continue strengthening the foundation for sustainable growth.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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