SK Telecom (SKT) has been added to the 2026 Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJ BIC) World Index, the company said Tuesday.
The index is used by investors as a benchmark after assessing companies’ economic, environmental and social performance. The DJ BIC is a revamped version of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) following a September 2025 overhaul, and is published annually by S&P Global.
SKT has been included consistently since its first entry in 2008, except in 2020. The World Index is the top tier, selecting only the top 10% by industry from about 2,500 companies worldwide by market capitalization. SKT was the only South Korean telecom included this year.
SKT said the latest inclusion reflects companywide efforts including board-led accountability, supply-chain ESG management, climate response and stronger industrial safety and health measures. An SKT official called it “the result of continuously advancing our sustainability management system.”
The company said it strengthened governance, including recording a 100% board attendance rate in 2024, and expanded ESG inspections, training and consulting for partner companies. It also said it is pursuing a “2050 net zero” strategy through its ESG committee, building a carbon management system that includes improving power efficiency and shifting to renewable energy. In safety and health, it said it was named an excellent company for three consecutive years in a shared-growth cooperation program.
Eom Jong-hwan, head of SKT’s sustainability management office, said the company will continue to advance ESG management “to fulfill the responsibilities that come with being included in the DJ BIC World Index,” and “continue sustainable growth together with customers.”
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