ESG Management

This page introduces LG Uplus's ESG management. It provides information on its ESG vision, ESG Committee, stakeholder engagement, sustainability management policies, and LG Uplus's Sustainability Reports.

ESG Direction

ESG Vision

LG U+ has established its own direction for ESG management realization, proactively managing sustainability and risks through win-win management with various stakeholders and eco-friendly, human rights, and fair management.

[LG Uplus ESG Direction Diagram] The ESG Vision is displayed at the center. On the right, the proactive risk management areas—Eco-friendly Management, Human Rights Management, and Fair and Transparent Partnerships—are arranged in rounded shapes with white text on a pink background. On the left, the areas for strengthening business competitiveness—Customers, Employees, and Local Communities—are similarly arranged in rounded shapes with white text on a pink background.

[LG Uplus ESG Vision Framework] Under Strengthening Business Competitiveness: Customers: Aims to provide safe products and services that earn customer trust, focusing on Information Security, Personal Information Protection, and Product/Service Quality. Employees: Aims to build a company where employees can grow together and want to stay for the long term, focusing on Talent Attraction and Retention, Capability Development, and Performance Management and Compensation. Local Communities: Aims to address social issues through ICT technology innovation, focusing on Local Community Development, Strategic Social Contribution, and Digital Inclusion.

ESG Evaluation

LG U+’s ESG performance has led to excellent results in domestic and international ESG ratings.

Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability (KCGS) Overall Grade A logo

Korea Institute of Corporate
Governance and Sustainability
ESG Integrated Rating A (2021-2025)

S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook Member logo

S&P Global
Sustainability Yearbook
Member (2025)

MSCI ESG Rating A logo

MSCI Grade A (2025)

CDP A Rating logo

CDP Climate Change
Leadership A /
Carbon Management Honors Club (2025)

Environment

U+'s efforts for a healthy Earth, listening to Earth's voice and continuing various eco-friendly activities.

2050 Carbon Neutrality Target Set

SBTi

Near-term greenhouse gas reduction targets approved under Science Based Targets initiative

Eco-friendly Internet Data Center (IDC)

Korea's Highest Level

Eco-friendly,high-efficiencyand high-availability urban data centers - Pyeongchon Mega Center and Pyeongchon Center 2

Self-solar Power Facility Construction

1,044kW

Daejeon R&D Center solar power generation facility scale

Eco-friendly Vehicle Transition

0.544

Proportion of eco-friendly vehicles among total fleet, total converted vehicles: 968

Eco-friendly Internet Data Center (IDC)

0.0794

Renewable energy usage ratio through eco-friendly IDC and solar power generation facilities

Endangered Plant Conservation Site Creation

400㎡

Created using idle land at Hwadam Forest, increased populations of 11 rare/endemic plant species

Social

Leading change with healthy steps for a healthy society.

Selected as Family-Friendly Company

5th time

Selected for the 5th time in 2024 since first selection in 2010 for exemplary operation of family-friendly systems

International Personal Information Protection ISO Certification

4 certifications

First Korean mobile carrier to obtain 4 international certifications including

ISO 27001/27701/27017/27018 for information security and personal information protection

Ministry of Science and ICT Information Protection Evaluation

Excellent

Received Excellent rating (top 10%) in comprehensive information protection level evaluation by Ministry of Science and ICT and Korea Communications Commission

10 Consecutive Years Shared Growth Index Evaluation

Excellent

Received Excellent rating for 10 consecutive years in 2023 Shared Growth Index evaluation announced by Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership in 2024

Governance

We pursue sustainable growth and stakeholder trust based on transparent and sound governance.

Global Sustainability Initiative

UNGC

Declaration of support and membership for the 10 principles for sustainable development advocated by the UN Global Compact (UNGC)

International Standard Risk Management Certification

ISO 37301

First among Korea's three telecom companies to obtain ISO 37301 compliance management system certification in 2022. Obtained and maintained ISO 14001/45001/9001

Strengthening Shareholder Returns・Expanding Dividend Payout Ratio

0.4

Strengthening shareholder rights by disclosing compliance with dividend policy returning over 40% of net income to shareholders

First in Korean Telecom Industry to Report Climate Disclosure

KSSB Report

Publication of climate-related disclosure report by Korea Sustainability Standards Board (KSSB) reflecting climate change and information security issues in 2025

(Second publication following 2024 IFRS S1・S2 report)