The newly released LG sustainability report highlights that the company has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions below its projected 2030 targets. According to the document, the company achieved significant progress in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives during the 2025 fiscal year.
Key Findings in the LG Sustainability Report
In 2025, the company’s combined Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions across global business sites reached 842,000 tons of CO2 equivalent (tCO2eq). This figure is lower than the established 2030 target of 878,000 tCO2eq. The company aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6 percent by 2030 compared to 2017 levels.
Furthermore, the company reduced carbon emissions per unit during the use stage of seven major product categories by 22.5 percent in 2025 compared to 2020. This exceeds the 20 percent reduction target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Notably, the company is the first South Korean home appliance manufacturer to receive this validation.
Resource Circularity and Waste Management
The LG sustainability report also details that the company recorded a waste recycling rate of 97.3 percent across its global operations in 2025, surpassing the 2030 goal of 95 percent. All five domestic production sites in South Korea maintained Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certification with a Platinum rating.
In addition, the company collected 640,000 tons of used electronics from 91 locations across 56 countries in 2025. This brings the cumulative e-waste recovery to more than 5.65 million tons since 2006. These efforts support global circular economy initiatives.
Product Accessibility and Corporate Governance
To improve product usability, the company introduced the LG Comfort Kit and the LG Easy TV for senior users. Other accessibility features include braille guides, tactile guides, and service kiosks equipped with sign-language avatars. Meanwhile, these solutions aim to make home appliances easier to use regardless of age or disability.
In terms of governance, the company separated the roles of CEO and board chairperson, appointing an independent director to lead the board. The report also introduced a dedicated section on Responsible artificial intelligence to outline its ethical principles and governance framework for developing smart devices.
Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
The company’s environmental initiatives align with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, which target a 278 million-ton annual reduction in carbon emissions. Specifically, the company has participated in local environmental efforts, including tree planting activities in collaboration with the Green Riyadh project.
Consequently, the company’s global ESG performance was recognized with a “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year and a “Platinum” rating from EcoVadis.
