Hyundai Engineering & Construction said April 28 it ranked No. 1 worldwide in the construction sector in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment, part of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index (DJ BIC), announced the previous day.
DJ BIC is a revamped version of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. S&P Global selects the top 10% for sustainability among the world’s 2,500 largest companies by market capitalization.
The company said it is the only South Korean builder to be included for 16 consecutive years across all index categories—World, Asia Pacific and Korea. It also said it was named to the “Yearbook 2026” Top 10%, S&P Global’s list of leading companies in the assessment.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction attributed the result to steps including a management framework for other indirect emissions (Scope 3), building a companywide ESG IT system, strengthening internal sustainability controls, and disclosing information that includes ESG data from subsidiaries.
The company said its ESG performance has also been recognized by major rating organizations at home and abroad. It said it has maintained an integrated A rating for eight straight years from the Korea ESG Standards Institute (KCGS), and earned A ratings from MSCI’s ESG assessment and the Carbon Disclosure Project, receiving strong marks across environmental, social and governance areas.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction said it plans to further build trust with global investors and stakeholders by accelerating its shift to renewable energy, developing eco-friendly technologies and strengthening ESG management across its supply chain.
A company official said the ranking reflects companywide efforts on climate-change response, safety management and transparent governance, adding that the company will work toward carbon neutrality and creating social value as a global construction leader.
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