LG Electronics Exceeds 2030 ESG Goals for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Waste Recycling

LG Electronics announced on June 30 that it has exceeded its 2030 targets for greenhouse gas reduction and resource recycling ahead of schedule.

According to the '2025-2026 Sustainability Management Report' released that day, LG Electronics' greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from its domestic and international operations totaled 842,000 tons (tCO₂eq) as of last year. This figure is lower than the 2030 target of 878,000 tons, which aimed for a 54.6% reduction compared to 2017 levels.

The carbon emissions per unit during the product usage phase (Scope 3), verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), also decreased by 22.5% compared to 2020, surpassing the existing 2030 goal of a 20% reduction.

In the resource recycling sector, the company achieved a waste recycling rate of 97.3% across its domestic and international operations, meeting its 2030 target of 95%. All domestic operations received the highest 'Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL)' Platinum certification. Last year alone, LG Electronics collected 640,000 tons of waste electronic products from 56 countries, bringing the total collected since 2006 to 5.65 million tons.

In terms of social responsibility and governance, LG Electronics has strengthened its initiatives. The company has developed the 'LG Comfort Kit' to assist users regardless of gender, age, or disability, and introduced the senior-friendly 'LG Easy TV,' which includes sign language and dedicated consultation services for seniors.

To enhance governance transparency, LG separated the roles of the board chair and the CEO. Earlier this year, an outside director was appointed as the board chair. Notably, this report includes a new ethical standard for 'AI Responsible Management' in line with the expansion of artificial intelligence technology.

Global ESG rating agencies have recognized LG Electronics' achievements, awarding it top ratings consecutively. The company has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World for 14 consecutive years and has maintained the highest rating of 'Top 1%' in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for three years in a row.