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LG Electronics Nears Emissions Goal, Achieves 97% Waste Recycling Rate in Latest Sustainability Push

SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics reported significant progress in its environmental and social initiatives, approaching its 2030 carbon emissions target and surpassing waste recycling goals, according to its newly released 2024–2025 Sustainability Report. The South Korean tech giant said it recycled 97.4% of waste generated across its global operations last year—exceeding its 2030 [...]

LG Electronics Expands Global ‘Life’s Good’ Campaign with Sustainability and Education Initiatives

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is strengthening its global brand identity through a series of community and environmental initiatives under its signature slogan, “Life’s Good,” aiming to amplify its social impact and promote sustainable values. According to the company on Wednesday, LG’s U.S. division recently installed more than 150 hand-built birdhouses in both [...]

Schneider Electric kicks off the year with significant sustainability milestones

Rueil-Malmaison, France, May 07, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program achieved a score of 7.95 out of 10 for the first quarter of 2025, toward a target of 8.80/10 by the end of the year. Recognized [...]

Seoul Climate Protesters Call for Shift from GDP to Sustainability Ahead of Youth Day

SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On September 19, just days before South Korea’s Youth Day, environmental activists and young people gathered in the heart of Seoul to sound the alarm on the climate crisis and call for a more sustainable economic model. The demonstration, organized by Greenpeace Korea, took place at Star Square near Sinchon [...]

GOTS Combatting Greenwashing with #BehindTheSeams Campaign that Educates Consumers about Sustainable Textiles

More than 290 brands worldwide participating; Fashion, mattresses and more among daily giveaways;Manufacturers, brands and consumers urged to support organic in-conversion farming Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — For the second year running, Global Standard is taking consumers #BehindTheSeams this September, highlighting the sustainable and social qualities of GOTS-certified products – from runway fashion to hygiene [...]

Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards Are Back for a Third Year, Underscoring the Company’s Commitment to Supporting its Partners’ Sustainability Efforts

- Program open to Schneider Electric customers, channel partners, and suppliers worldwide - Application process has been simplified, and continues to focus on how applicants achieve results via strategizing, digitizing, and decarbonizing - Nominations are open from now until October 15, 2024 - Winners will be selected at the country, regional, and global levels in late 2024/early 2025 [...]

Seoul Schools Introduce AI Recycling Robots to Educate Students on Sustainability

SEOUL, Jun. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a innovative approach to environmental education, 50 schools across Seoul are set to receive AI-powered recycling robots this September, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on June 22. The robot, named “Nephron,” uses artificial intelligence to determine whether items are recyclable. When students insert a transparent plastic bottle [...]

LG Electronics Sows ‘Better Life for All’ With Global Sustainability Initiatives

SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has announced its commitment to fostering sustainable ecosystems worldwide, putting into practice its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) vision of “A Better Life for All.” In Spain and Portugal, LG’s Spanish subsidiary is spearheading the ‘Smart Green Tree’ reforestation campaign, planting seed bombs – a mixture of soil, [...]

Seoul Cracks Down on Single-Use Plastics, Embracing a Sustainable Future

SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move towards a more sustainable future, Seoul has announced a comprehensive strategy to reduce the use of single-use plastics, aptly dubbed the Plastic-Free Seoul initiative. Starting from September, events and festivals hosted by the city with an anticipated attendance of 1,000 or more people will be prohibited [...]

Samsung Launches Innovative Phone Recycling Program to Foster Sustainability

SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on February 7 the launch of a new “Customer Participation Mobile Phone Collection Program,” developed in collaboration with Gyeonggi Province, CJ Logistics, and the non-profit organization E-Cycle Governance, aimed at promoting recycling and environmental sustainability. Under this program, consumers can easily recycle their old mobile phones. After [...]